Jan. 3, 1949-Octo. 8, 2026 Roy Albert Reinert, 77, passed away on October 8 at Scott and White Hospital following an illness.
Roy was born January 3, 1949 ,to Albert and Anna Reinert.
Roy grew up on a farm, doing chores and tried his best to not have to go to school at Indian Gap, having swallowed a dime once, a tack another and jumped from the top floor window at the school. Roy moved to Pottsville school when Indian Gap closed.
Roy was drafted into the U. S. Army after graduation during the Vietnam War where he served 2years.
Roy met Myra Richmond in the late 70’s and when they married he got a bonus in her son and daughter.
Roy and Myra married on October 6, 1979, their 47th anniversary was last week. Roy loved God, his family, his country, being outdoors and raising chickens.
He is preceded by his father and mother, a brother Clifford and a daughter Jennifer Easterling.
Roy is survived by his spouse Myra, son Daryl Easterling/ wife Amanda, grandson Travis, granddaughters Katherine, Adelina Moore, Jazmine Viau. Also, four sisters Rita McCarty, Mary Maness/ husband Chuck, Evelyn Ahearn, Lisa Wagner/ husband Johnny. Four great-grandchildren, Melanie Moore, Alaia Viau, Jace Viau and Dean Faith along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.
The viewing is Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from 6-8 p.m. at Riley Funeral Home. The funeral will be Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church with interment following at Trinity Lutheran cemetery in Pottsville.
