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Reba R. Oberlin, 93

December 16, 2024

Reba R. Oberlin, 93, of United Zion Retirement Community, died on Monday, December 16, 2024. Born in Lititz, she was the daughter of the late Rufus and Dora Mae Fetter Kline. She was the loving wife of G. Richard “Dick” Oberlin who passed in 2004. A 1949 graduate of Lititz High, she later went on to work as a secretary for Lititz Mutual Insurance for many years. She was a member of the Insurance Women of Lancaster County and served a term as President for the organization. She was a devoted faithful member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lititz, where she was a member of the church council, WELCA, the church choir, acted as a lay minister and Sunday School Teacher. She enjoyed traveling to the beach, reading and walking. Although she had many loves, there was nothing she loved more than her family.

Surviving are two children, Karen wife of Michael Healy, Jim husband of Lezlie Oberlin, four grandchildren, Kate, Nathan, Seth and Rylee, as well as five great grandchildren, Max, Aubrey, Finn, Calvin and Lilly.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Reba’s memorial service at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 West Orange Street, Lititz PA 17543 on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 11:30 AM. Friends may visit with the family from 10:30 AM until the time of service. Interment will be private. Those desiring may send contributions in Reba’s memory to St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, 200 West Orange Street, Lititz PA 17543 or to United Zion, Benevolent Fund, 722 Furnace Hills Pike, Lititz PA 17543.

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January 15, 2025

Condolences on the passing of Reba. She was one of those people who exuded warmth, acceptance and friendship. She will be remembered fondly and greatly missed. 
Deb

January 12, 2025

I learned of Reba’s passing in church this morning.  It hit me real hard. My mother was in the same class at Lititz high school,  they were close friends.  Prayers go to Karen, Mike & Jim.
Steve Troutman

December 25, 2024

Sorry for your loss Karen and family. I fondly remember your mom as being a hard working lady! My condolences. Diane ( York) Habecker Yuma. AZ

December 22, 2024

So sorry for your loss.  I worked with Reba at Lititz Mutual for many years.  She was a wonderful, kind woman who was always a great friend.  Lots of good memories 💕
Debi Mull

December 22, 2024

My thoughts and prayers to go out to Karen and Jim, and their families.  I worked with Reba for many years, and she was like a mother to me.  Keep those memories of your mother and grandmother in your heart, and she will be with you forever.  Sincerely, Beckee and John Faus

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Saturday, January 11, 2025
10:30 AM
St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church
200 West Orange Street
Lititz, PA 17543
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200 West Orange Street
Lititz, PA 17543
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