Charles J. “Charlie” Reber

Charles J. “Charlie” Reber, 16, of Romansville, PA, passed away on July 11, 2019 at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. 

Born in Paoli, PA on April 2, 2003 he was the son of Charles P. “Chet” Reber and Leah Murphy Reber. 

Charlie finished his Freshman year at Downingtown West High School. 

Charlie was an avid music fan and an expert in classic rock who was not shy about sharing his knowledge. He managed several Instagram pages dedicated to his favorite musicians; like Pink Floyd, The Beatles and Queen. 

Charlie may have had a soft voice but he was never at a loss of words and always made himself heard.  He enjoyed writing and posting his song lyrics. He ruled the PS4 world; reaching high scores he would tell us are, “pretty good for me.”

Charlie was a phenomenal brother to his three sisters and had a special and unique bond with each one of them, always finding new ways every day to scare them by going too fast in his wheelchair. He was known to cruise the neighborhood with his nurse chasing after him. 

Charlie’s favorite quote was: “And though the news was rather sad, well, I just had to laugh”
-The Beatles

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his three sisters, Libby, Ali and Carli; Maternal Grandparents Francis X. and Sharon Murphy; Uncle Bob Reber and cousin Patrick Reber and wife Rachel; Uncle Chris Reber and cousin Zack Reber; Uncle Matt and Aunt Michele Reber and cousins, Jake, Alex and Grace; Uncle Mark and Aunt Krista Reber and cousins, Madison and Brady; Aunt Cheryl Murphy and cousin Kylie Propsner; Uncle Doug and Aunt Michelle Partridge and cousins, Jake, Cameron and Griffin. 

He was preceded in death by his Paternal Grandparents Robert and Kathleen Reber.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation on Thursday, July 18, 2019 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at DellaVecchia Reilly Smith and Boyd Funeral Home, 410 N. Church St., West Chester, PA 610-696-1181 DellaFH.com and also on Friday, July 19, 2019 from 10:00am to 11:00am; followed by his Memorial Service at 11:00am. 

Interment will be private. 

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation, P.O. Box 781352, Philadelphia, PA 19178-1352 https://give.chop.edu/page/content/give