Mr. Robert Paul "Whitey" Reigh Jr.

Mr. Robert Paul Reigh, Jr., 94, of Chambersburg, who was fondly known by many as “Whitey”, died early Monday morning, September 11, 2023, Orrstown Personal Care Home, Orrstown. He was the husband of Patricia Jean Williams Reigh, his wife of 73 years, whom he married on June 16, 1950. Born March 12, 1929, in Altoona, Whitey was the only child of Robert Paul, Sr., and Valeria Reitz Reigh. He was a 1948 graduate of Chambersburg Area Senior High School; and was a Korean War Veteran serving in the United States Navy as a dental technician from 1948 to 1952. Whitey retired as Shipping & Receiving Manager with Mack Truck, Hagerstown, with 25 years of service. After his service to the military he worked with Sears and Roebuck Company. Following retirement he remained active serving as a courier to F&M Trust and bus driver in the Chambersburg District and with Ry-An Meyers, LLC. Spiritually, Whitey was an active member of King Street United Brethren Church. Not only was he a deacon of the church, but also assisted with coordinating ushers and helping with communion. He was also a member of New Life Sunday School where he had served as class president. He enjoyed music and sports. During high school, Whitey not only played drums in the school band and with the Rythym Kids, but played basketball where in his senior year he was team captain. Later, Whitey was an assistant coach with Harvey Staver coaching Chambersburg Trojans Softball. Also, for 20 years, he officiated basketball games within the South Penn Chapter of PIAA. Additionally, as an avid golfer, Whitey was a member of Chambersburg Country Club; and Charles Nitterhouse Post 1599, Veterans of Foreign War; and life member of Franklin Fire Company; all of Chambersburg. He was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers Football Team. Besides his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Kathy Rohrer and husband Gary of Chambersburg; his grandchildren Chris Martin and wife Christian, Carrie Garner, Mindy Shoop and husband Thomas, all of Chambersburg, Scott Martin and wife Faith of Tennessee, and Hillary Straub and husband Bill of Hanover; and by fourteen great grandchildren and four great, great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Whitey was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Stapleton in 2005; and son-in-law, Carl Stapleton, in 2011. Sellers Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Chambersburg, is assisting the family with arrangements. The family will receive friends at his church, King Street United Brethren Church, 162 East King Street, Chambersburg, on Monday, September 18, beginning at 10:00 AM, and until the funeral service begins at the church at 11:00 AM. His pastor, Rev. Ronald L. “Ron” Cook will officiate. Interment will follow at Salem United Brethren Church Cemetery, Chambersburg. The omission of flowers is requested. Memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Reigh’s name to the New Life Sunday School Class, sent in care of King Street United Brethren Church, 162 East King Street, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania 17201.

Mr. Robert Paul "Whitey" Reigh Jr.

March 12, 1929 - September 11, 2023