Mary Reichart
Mary Reichart, of the Tacony section of Philadelphia, passed away at home, surrounded by her family, on May 31 2026, at age 67. Loving mother of Michael Durie, Brian Whitaker, Jason Sturts, Ryan Reichart and Dana Reichart. Devoted grandmother of Michael, Brian, Jason, Skylar, Mason, Layla-Marie, Rhiannon, and Jordan. Loving sister of Lisa, Joseph, Jennifer, the late Christopher, Christina, and Kevin. Beloved daughter of the late Letty Marie Black and Joseph Thomas Reichart. Family and friends are invited to attend her viewing and funeral on Monday, June 8th from 9:30 am – 11:00 am at McCafferty Funeral & Cremation Inc. 6711 Frankford Ave. (between Unruh & Knorr sts) There will be a prayer service at 11:00 am with burial to follow in Greenmount Cemetery.
Mary I am very saddened to hear of your passing you were a great human being never judged anyone. I have so many memories that will never leave my mind especially the 4th of July's with Jordan and down the river when you were telling him don't drink the water lol. We had fun many of times Life doesn't really make much sense at times but you will be busy upstairs as the lord must need your help watching over others up there. Love and miss you dearly and my deepest heartfelt condolences to all of you. Be strong Dana I know you will be you always were and will continue to be the strength holding your family together.
Mary, I was your little cousin that followed you around the house. I wanted to be just as beautiful as you when I grew up. I remember you singing and dancing with me and you loved to sing "New York, New York & Just a Gigolo/I Ain't Got Nobody". You used to drive me to school and pick me up which was the best because all my friends got to watch me drive off with the coolest most beautiful person I knew! You used to have me rub & tickle your feet & let me paint your toenails. I will always renember your smile, your eyes and your laughter and how you always made every day better. I will miss you so much but you will always remain in my heart and I hope to keep in touch with your kids because they are a part of you!!! All my love, Your Cuz
Dear Mary, Remember the marshmallow people, we made and laughed at how stupid we could make them look, or the Christmas tree we put up too big for the space, and running out to buy more decorations so it looked finished !!! Thank you for the memories we shared over the years — your smile and your laugh were infectious. Cancer may have taken you from us but it could never take away the light you brought into this world. Rest peacefully now. Our family will keep you in our hearts until we meet again. With all my love, Aunt Arlene
A friendship that was ours to share in this lifetime. Moving everlasting onward in sweet memories! Rest in The Lord’s Love - Ma
My sister, Mary was not only a sister, but when I was young, she was the one that raised us quite a bit. So for me and our family and her children, this loss is very difficult, because she was the patron, the mother, the sister that everyone would love to have. Trying to cope with it as best I can which is difficult at times I think about her all the time before this and I think about her all the time now I just pray every day for all of us and for her and God.\n Bless everyone and may you find comforts somewhere. Mary I will always love you
Sending my strength & condolences to the family, my heart is broken for you all hearing of this sad news! Mary was such a sweet soul, I pray that she sends her strength down from Heaven to get you all through this time. Although I know nothing will be the same & you will always have that void. Im so so sorry & i can't begin to imagine what you all are going through or feeling, but Dana if you need anything please dont hesitate girl! May she fly high with all her 😇, watch over your family, help guide your way when needed & may she rest in heavenly peace until you meet again!💔🙏
I am so sorry for the loss of an amazing woman and awesome mother and grandmother. I met her probably 5x and let me just say she was a sweet woman. she will be missed by so many people. In Loving Memory of Mary.
Over the past 13 years of getting to know Mary, I have a lot of memories that I will hold close to my heart forever. One of my favorite memory is when me and your daughter set you up on a Blind Date with the Security Gurad who worked at Parx Casino! Mary I will miss you forever, thank you for supporting me and I will even miss the disagreements that we had, just as much.
To My GG - I will miss all the times that you drove me to daycare and all of the times you would walk me to the park & play with me. I remember all of the times you would take me to stores and let me pick whatever I want 😔😔😔 I hope that mama & I get to see you again really soon. Love Always, Jordan Alstine Reece❤️
I’m so sorry for the children of Mary and grandchildren .she was a kind heart ❤️.love her children so much.rest my friend.
My heart really aches🥺💔 GG you are gone way too soon, there’s no words to express how sad this is. I will miss you and Louisville Slugger. My heart goes out to all your loved ones you left behind, RIP GG Mary💔🥺
Wow Mary we were always so close you were very special to everyone.we always had a blast at the casino I remember you saying this is read Barb gonna hit it.!and you did.my heart ❤️ goes out to the family.Mary please give my son a hug hug and kiss for me.love you my friend.Barbara
Momma Mary (what I called her) wasn’t always the sweetest when dealing with a bunch of teenagers. But she was always good to me.🙂 Her door was always open-and she was there to talk or just listen, any time! And if she didn’t agree, she’d let you know. Rest In Peace Momma Mary. Give my mom a hug😇😇
Sending my deepest condolences and sympathies to everyone who knew and loved Mary, especially her family . I will cherish the good times and all the laughs we had and pass on all of the memories to your granddaughter Rhiannon. I know she will never forget you. Love You Always, Danielle and Rhiannon
Unfortunately, despite my best efforts we never met in person, but I knew you. I didn’t realize this until recently how well. That actually… I saw you everyday…. when I looked in the mirror.
I was hoping to have the chance to thank you in person for giving me the gift of life. The number 13 always repeated in my life, It was you! I am so lucky to have you for a Mother. I will never take for granted your sacrifice or question your love. I have missed you and will continue to miss you for what has and will seem like forever…. Hope to see you on the other side – eternally yours Christina Lorraine 6/26 xo 💔aka Amanda RIP 🕊️
My children grew up with Mary’s family. We got to no each other thru them. We got to be friends. She n I whenever we saw each other would talk about these kids. We would laugh n joke about them all. She became my friend n I m happy we did. She was great people. Always a smile on her face. Mary thanks for being my friend. Our talks with each other will forever be saved in my heart. R.I.P n God bless all ur children. Love the Felix’s.
Ty everyone who shared its hitting me alot harder now she is gone then it did when she was sick but it makes us all feel a bit of relief she is no longer in pain an suffering wish she was here longer an healthy life doesn’t always go your way an you gotta move forward I love you mom you are definitely missed already by many people rest in peace.♡
To my Beloved Mother:
I never could have prepared myself for this day that has now come, even after being in the hospital every single day, by your side for the past 7 weeks, knowing how much strength you had, and your whole entire life you have always been a fighter, as a result I thought for sure that you were going to somehow, someway pull through this😭, You have been through many tragic events at such a young age, and still somehow tried your best to keep your children together, and show us the only love that you knew! I wish I would have known sooner how sick you really were, but your Strength & Stubbornness would not allow you to show weakness or tell us how sick you were feeling!!!! There are so many questions, so just be prepared when we reunite in heaven, that I will be asking you💛🤷🏼♀️❤️. The little bit of comfort and peace that I have is the fact that: you made it “home”where you wanted to be with your family, friends and everyone who cared so deeply for you AND the fact that your baby brother Christopher, your baby sister Christina, your Mother, your brother Kevin & your father were waiting for you with open arms. For the five days that you got to spend at home before you passed, although it was very hard to watch and see you in that condition, I know that you stayed with us those days because you felt all of the love from kids and your grandkids around you, the kind of love that you’ve been searching for your whole entire life since your mother has passed away…. i’m so sorry for not being the “perfect daughter”, however, I know-that you know- I did everything that I possibly could do for you even if it was very very stressful, mommy I just really need your strength right now 😭😭😭, this is a pain that I never felt before, an empty hole in my heart, I feel lost and praying that God can give me the strength that I need so that I can be able to take care of myself first-in Order to take care of Jordan properly! I know how much you loved your children and your grandchildren, and all the things that you taught me, I will teach Jordan! I also can find comfort with the fact that when you passed for once in a long time, you got to see your children all doing well (considering all the many different battles and struggles that we all have been through) , when you went to heaven, your children are all doing well and I know you know that and please don’t worry about Jordan or your grandkids. They’re going to be great just like you, Mommy! So with that, all being said, I miss you so much already and I know this is just the beginning so please God, please give me the courage and the strength that my mother had, during this very difficult time! And I will never say “goodbye” to you, “I will see you later”
With Love Always,
your one & only “baby girl” – Dana Christina Reichart ❤️🙏💗🙏💔
I met Mary when I was a little kid. Always looked at her as an aunt.she started me on my new journey when she got me into the school district of Philadelphia.i was then there for over 15 years with her working,joking,taking our lunch breaks together to being a family after work. You will be missed and god all the laughs we definitely had. Love you always (aunt mary) 🙏🏻
My condolences to Mary’s family so sorry to hear of her passing Prayers for your family Godbless❤️
My condolences to Mary’s family I was very sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing ,May Godbless you all and bring you comfort❤️
Wow Mary we were always so close you were very special to everyone.we always had a blast at the casino I remember you saying this is read Barb gonna hit it.!and you did.my heart ❤️ goes out to the family.Mary please give my son a hug hug and kiss for me.love you my friend.Barbara
My heart really aches🥺💔 GG you are gone way too soon, there’s no words to express how sad this is. I will miss you and Louisville Slugger. My heart goes out to all your loved ones you left behind, RIP GG Mary💔🥺
I’m so sorry for the children of Mary and grandchildren .she was a kind heart ❤️.love her children so much.rest my friend.
To My GG – I will miss all the times that you drove me to daycare and all of the times you would walk me to the park & play with me. I remember all of the times you would take me to stores and let me pick whatever I want 😔😔😔 I hope that mama & I get to see you again really soon.
Love Always,
Jordan Alstine Reece❤️
Over the past 13 years of getting to know Mary, I have a lot of memories that I will hold close to my heart forever. One of my favorite memory is when me and your daughter set you up on a Blind Date with the Security Gurad who worked at Parx Casino! Mary I will miss you forever, thank you for supporting me and I will even miss the disagreements that we had, just as much.
I am so sorry for the loss of an amazing woman and awesome mother and grandmother. I met her probably 5x and let me just say she was a sweet woman. she will be missed by so many people. In Loving Memory of Mary.
Sending my strength & condolences to the family, my heart is broken for you all hearing of this sad news! Mary was such a sweet soul, I pray that she sends her strength down from Heaven to get you all through this time. Although I know nothing will be the same & you will always have that void. Im so so sorry & i can’t begin to imagine what you all are going through or feeling, but Dana if you need anything please dont hesitate girl! May she fly high with all her 😇, watch over your family, help guide your way when needed & may she rest in heavenly peace until you meet again!💔🙏
My sister, Mary was not only a sister, but when I was young, she was the one that raised us quite a bit. So for me and our family and her children, this loss is very difficult, because she was the patron, the mother, the sister that everyone would love to have. Trying to cope with it as best I can which is difficult at times I think about her all the time before this and I think about her all the time now I just pray every day for all of us and for her and God.\n Bless everyone and may you find comforts somewhere. Mary I will always love you
A friendship that was ours to share in this lifetime.
Moving everlasting onward in sweet memories!
Rest in The Lord’s Love – Ma
Dear Mary,
Remember the marshmallow people, we made and laughed at how stupid we could make them look, or the Christmas tree we put up too big for the space, and running out to buy more decorations so it looked finished !!!
Thank you for the memories we shared over the years — your smile and your laugh were infectious.
Cancer may have taken you from us but it could never take away the light you brought into this world. Rest peacefully now. Our family will keep you in our hearts until we meet again.
With all my love,
Aunt Arlene
Mary, I was your little cousin that followed you around the house. I wanted to be just as beautiful as you when I grew up. I remember you singing and dancing with me and you loved to sing “New York, New York & Just a Gigolo/I Ain’t Got Nobody”. You used to drive me to school and pick me up which was the best because all my friends got to watch me drive off with the coolest most beautiful person I knew! You used to have me rub & tickle your feet & let me paint your toenails. I will always renember your smile, your eyes and your laughter and how you always made every day better. I will miss you so much but you will always remain in my heart and I hope to keep in touch with your kids because they are a part of you!!! All my love, Your Cuz
Mary I am very saddened to hear of your passing you were a great human being never judged anyone. I have so many memories that will never leave my mind especially the 4th of July’s with Jordan and down the river when you were telling him don’t drink the water lol. We had fun many of times Life doesn’t really make much sense at times but you will be busy upstairs as the lord must need your help watching over others up there. Love and miss you dearly and my deepest heartfelt condolences to all of you. Be strong Dana I know you will be you always were and will continue to be the strength holding your family together.