Mary Beth Reising

Mary Beth Reising, age 74, a longtime resident of Forestport, New York and widow of Jack Reising, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 9, 2026, surrounded by her family and those she loved dearly.

Born on July 28, 1951, in Utica, New York, Mary Beth was the daughter of Charles L. and Mary Schrader Christensen. Mary Beth grew up in Utica, where she received her education at St. Frances DeSales School, graduating with the Class of 1969. She obtained her degree in education from St. Mary’s College, Newburgh, NY. After teaching school, Mary Beth began her career as a social services investigator at Oneida County Department of Social Services, retiring in 2009, after 32 years of service.

On August 14, 1999, Mary Beth was united in marriage with the love of her life, Jack Reising, by Rev. Sean Patrick O’Brien, at St. Patrick’s Church, Forestport. Afterwards the couple settled at their present home in Forestport. Mr. Reising passed away on January 26, 2023.

Above all, Mary Beth cherished her family. She is survived by her sister, Elizabeth Sweet; her four daughters and one son, Jennifer Armstrong (Eric), Jack Jr (Sarah), Kerri Morris (Benjamin), and Dawn Reising (Jeffrey) and Samantha Vanderworken (Charles), as well as her grandchildren Eric, Andrew, Josh, Alyssa, Austin, Makenzy, Julian, Zachery, Abigale, Emily; great grandchildren Buck and Liliana; and nephew John Christensen and niece Kristine Stevenson.

Mary Beth was a member of St. Patrick’s Church, Forestport and she was also deeply committed to supporting America's veterans. She was especially devoted to the Military Order of the Purple Heart, Chapter 490 where she served as Chaplain, and Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 944.

A visitation will be held at Trainor Funeral Home, Inc., 143 Schuyler St. Boonville, NY on Tuesday, July 14th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 A.M. on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 10:00 A.M., at St. Patrick’s church, Forestport, with interment to follow in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Forestport. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mary Beth's memory to the Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 490 or The Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 944, honoring her lifelong dedication to America's veterans.

For an online message of sympathy, please go to www.trainorfuneralhome.com.