Kristin Lynn Reigle

Kristin Lynn Reigle, 49, of Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

Kristin was born in Lancaster, PA on February 13, 1976, the daughter of Carol (Russell) Reigle and the late Carl Kenneth Reigle.

Kristin graduated from Hempfield High School and Millersville University with a Bachelor’s of Science degree, concentration in Chemistry. She continued her education at Temple University where she earned a Doctorate degree in Pharmacy, PharmD, graduating Cum Laude in 2010.

A few of her accomplishments included:

Publications:

What do we (not) know about how paracetamol (acetaminophen) works? J Clin Pharm Ther. 2010 Dec; 35(6): 617-38.

Non-enzymatic glycation of type I collagen diminishes collagen-proteoglycan binding selectively and weakens cell adhesion. J Cell Biochem. 2008 Aug 1;104(5):1684-98.

Angiogenesis in collagen I requires alpha2beta1 ligation of a GFP*GER sequence and possibly p38 MAPK activation and focal adhesion disassembly. J Biol Chem. 2003;278:30516-24.

Temple Pharmacy Scholarship and Awards:

Spring 2007

Inducted into Rho Chi Pharmaceutical Honor Society

Spring 2009

Acme Scholarship - Awarded based on academic standing and financial need

Spring 2010

Renzulli Scholarship - Awarded based on leadership, academic standing, and personal commitment to scientific and/or clinical advancement

Samuel Elkin Memorial Award - Awarded to student with highest grade in pharmaceutics courses

Kristin worked as a pharmacist for both Penn Medicine and Temple University, finishing her career at Jeanes Hospital, Temple Health System, Temple University Hospital.

As a child, Kristin enjoyed ballet and tennis. She was also a member of her school’s chess club. Kristin and family spent summers in Long Beach Island, NJ, where her lifetime love for the beach emerged.

Kristin was an avid runner, completing four marathons and dozens of half marathons. She loved to hike and take walks with her dog, Maeby. She was an exquisite cook and enjoyed traveling, most recently to Belize.

Kristin was humble on many fronts, intelligent but subtle in its application, Kristin was prolific in her interests, a wealth of knowledge that was encyclopedically demonstrated with an aptitude for details that was uncanny. Her humor, albeit understated was cherished. Kristin was the most thoughtful and loving wife, mother, daughter, friend and co-worker. She was selfless, known to help others frequently and never placing her needs first. Kristin did not want to be the life of the party, but at its conclusion she would leave others in admiration.

Introverted like her husband, they were the perfect match, Kristin would remain quiet, reluctant to chime in at times, that is until it was necessary to correct Brad, but when she did have something to say, those who knew her, would stop and listen, some known to take notes.

Kristin’s proudest moment was on November 27, 2020, when she became a mother to her only child, her son, Lucjan Leonard LaPlaca.

Kristin is survived by her beloved husband, Brad LaPlaca, who shared 28 amazing years with her, their son Lucjan, her mother, Carol Reigle, sister Kimberly Reigle (Ron Bonawitz), brother Kenneth Reigle (Erin Kliber-Reigle), nephews Dylan Bonawitz, Ciaran Reigle, Nicholas Wesley, and niece, Iona Reigle.

“Jus de pamplemousse”

You are missed dearly.

Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions in Kristin’s memory can be made to the cancer research charity of your choice.

Services will be private at the convenience of the family and are entrusted to the Joseph J. McGoldrick Funeral Home, Jenkintown, PA. Condolences may be made on her obituary page at www.mcgoldrickfh.com