Elaine J. Riegel

POTTSVILLE- Elaine J. Riegel, 68, of Friedensburg, passed away Friday morning at Schuylkill Medical Center, South Jackson Street, Pottsville. Born in Pottsville on May 25, 1943, she was a daughter of the late JamesL. And Miriam S. Reber Kershaw. She was a 1961 graduate of Pottsville High School. She was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Tamaqua. Elaine is survived by her husband of 45 years, Lester W. Riegel, Sr., of Friedensburg; her son, Lester W. “Duke” Riegel, Jr., at home. Graveside services will be held on Thursday morning at 10:00 A.M. at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven. Reverend Chris Fisher will officiate. Online condolences may be sent to bestlifetributes.com. Schlitzer-Allen-Pugh Funeral Home, Inc., Pottsville, is in charge of arrangements.