L. Wesley Reiff

Praise Jesus Christ: L. Wesley Reiff, 86, went home to be with his Lord and Savior April 19,2026 at his home in Greencastle Pa. What a way to celebrate his 87th birthday.

Born April 22,1939 in Norristown; he was the son of the late Leroy K. and Katie B. (Johnson) Reiff. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce T. Reiff; and his sister, Caroline Glendenning. He is survived by his children: daughter Cheryl Lee Cobb (husband: Preston) and son Daniel Wesley Reiff (wife: Alison).

Wesley had graduated From Philadelphia College Of Bible with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies and from Antietam Biblical Seminary with a Master’s Degree in Biblical Languages. He was in the Air Force and active in the Reserves during the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962. Throughout his life, he preached in the Brethren denomination and worked as an electrician in various businesses. Upon his retirement, he served with several non-profit ministries: Christian Missionary Technical Services(C.M.T.S.), Carenet Pregnancy Ministries and Hands for Christ Creative Ministry (previously known as Barb and Friends Puppet Ministry).

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 9,2026 at Parklawns Funeral Home, 3218 Philadelphia Ave., Chambersburg, PA 17201. A grave side service will follow in Parklawns Memorial Gardens. Following there will be a reception.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Hands For Christ Creative Ministry: 57 W. Madison Street, Greencastle, PA 17225 in memory of Wes.