Marjorie M. Reichhold, devout Christian, avid knitter

Marjorie M. Reichhold, formerly Marjorie L. McDonough, 101, died Tuesday, May 19, 2025, at Bayhealth General Hospital Kent Campus, Dover. Marjorie was born Sept. 5, 1923, in Gary, Ind., and moved to Milford from Pittsburgh, Pa., in 1953. She was the daughter of the late William G. McDonough and Grace Hobby McDonough, and beloved wife of the late Roy William Reichhold. She is survived by her sister, Audrey Trent (Richard). Marjorie was the mother of Susan Keough (Frank), Nancy Haines (David), Jeannette Steele (Donn) and Bill Reichhold (Pam). She loved her 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren very much.

Marjorie was instrumental in organizing Reformation Lutheran Church in Milford after her move to Delaware in 1953. She was the Welcome Wagon greeter for new families in Milford, and was active in Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America and Home Demonstration Club. She was also a docent for Milford Museum and was a member of Milford Historical Society. She began knitting while in college and taught knitting to many area residents; she knitted more than 500 Christmas stockings over the years for family members and friends.

Visitation for Marjorie will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 27, at Reformation Lutheran Church, 613 Lakeview Ave., Milford, with the funeral liturgy following at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Henlopen Memorial Park, Milton.

 

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Reformation Lutheran Church, 613 Lakeview Ave., Milford, DE 19963.

 

Letters of condolence may be shared with the family at loflandandmcknattt.com.

 

Arrangements by Lofland Funeral Home, Milford.