Prayers Requested for Leyda/Reich family

In sadness, but in sure and certain hope of resurrection to eternal life, we tell you that Pamela Sue Reich, mother of the Rev. Ian Leyda, has passed away. We ask you to keep Ian and his family and friends in your prayers. Ian is the pastor of Long’s Run Trinity Presbyterian Church, East Liverpool, OH.

Pamela died on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at the age of 70. Besides Ian & Martha, Pam is survived by her husband Charles, son Christopher, and five grandchildren.

A private graveside service was held for the family. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Notes of condolences and cards can be sent to the Rev. Ian & Martha Leyda and family at:
647 Canal Street
Beaver, PA  15009

Pamela Sue Reich, 70, of Chippewa, formerly of Beaver, passed away suddenly at CuraHealth, Heritage Valley, Beaver, Tuesday, March 24, 2020.

Born April 2, 1949 in Rochester, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Lois Perkins and had been a resident of Chippewa the past 20 years. Pam graduated in 1967 from Beaver Area High School, and later, went on to earn a Speech and English Degree from the University of Pittsburgh. She retired after a long career as an educator, having taught at Blackhawk, Beaver Falls, and the Community College of Beaver County.

Pam was a faithful member of the Steffin Hill Presbyterian Church, Beaver Falls, and formerly, Park Presbyterian Church, Beaver, where she served as an ordained Elder and was a co-founder of The Ladle Soup Kitchen in Ambridge. She taught Bible Studies for many years and was involved with running the youth groups and directing the plays at both Steffin Hill and Park Presbyterian Churches. She loved watching baseball, especially watching her sons and grandkids play, as well as the Pittsburgh Pirates, and she loved to travel especially to Wales and England. She loved playing games, going to the movies and laughing with her friends and family.

She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Charles G. Reich; twin sons, Rev. Ian (Martha) Leyda, Beaver, and Christopher (Kerri Nicoll) Leyda, Williamstown, MA; 2 brothers, Wayne (Michelle) Perkins, Fallston, and Patrick Perkins, Center Twp.; and 5 cherished grandchildren, Jackson, Charlie, Malcolm, Evie, and Maggie Leyda.

Preceding her in death besides her parents was a brother, Dale “Woody” Perkins.

A private graveside service will be conducted at Beaver Cemetery by her pastor Reverend James Salyers. A memorial service will be held at the Steffin Hill Presbyterian Church and announced at a later date. Arrangements are being conducted by the Noll Funeral Home, Inc., 333 Third St., Beaver. Online condolences may be shared at nollfuneral.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made if desired to the Steffin Hill Presbyterian Church, 2000 Darlington Rd, Beaver Falls, PA or to The Ladle, c/o St. John’s Lutheran Church; 1320 Church Street; Old Economy; Ambridge, PA.