Karl R. Reichstadter

Karl R. Reichstadter, 78, of Fresh Meadow Drive, Lehighton, Franklin Township, formerly of Forest Inn, Towamensing Township, Pennsylvania, died peacefully Saturday evening, April 13, 2019, at Phoebe Home, Allentown.  Born in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Karl and Rosa (Bodish) Reichstadter.

Karl was employed as Director of Claims Operation for Capital Blue Cross Health Insurance Company, Allentown, retiring in 1996.  Previously, he worked as Business Managements System Coordinator for Sacred Heart Hospital, Allentown.  He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Palmerton.  Karl was a 1963 graduate of Muhlenberg College, Allentown.  An avid philanthropist, he enjoyed contributing to and supporting several nonprofit organizations including, Benefactor to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society "Founders Club", Good Shepherd Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Allentown, Foundations for AIDS Research, the American Cancer Society, and many local theater and art groups in the greater Lehigh Valley area.

Services: Graveside Services, 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 18, 2019, at Sacred Heart Parish's New Cemetery, Stoney Ridge Road, Palmerton, PA 18071. Arrangements are by Campton Funeral Home, 525 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, PA 18071.  Online Condolences may be left for the family at: www.schislerfuneralhomes.com .

Survivors: Sister, Rita V. Reichstadter, Lehighton.

Contributions: May be made to either the Sacred Heart Catholic Church Memorial Fund, 243 Lafayette Avenue, Palmerton, 18071, or, Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 260 N. 3rd Street, Lehighton, PA 18235.