Christine L. Fousek & Rylee A. Reynolds

Christine Lee Fousek and her daughter, Rylee Ann Reynolds died tragically the evening of August 22, 2022, at home in Stewartstown. Christine was born on October 21, 1987, in Baltimore, Maryland, moving to Stewartstown in 1994. She was the beloved daughter of Jacqueline A. Fousek and the late James F. Fousek Jr. She was the granddaughter of the late Eleanor M. Myers, the late Grace Fousek, and the late James Fousek. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her loving brother Joseph Fousek, her Aunt Carolyn Schwartz and her husband Edwin, her Uncle James Kayler, and his partner Marion Connolly.

Christy graduated from Kennard-Dale High School and had taken multiple courses at YTI Career Institute. She found her niche in the restaurant industry and rose through the ranks of responsibilities. At the time of her death, she was the General Manager of the Five Guys Restaurant in Shrewsbury, PA and had recently attended their National Conference in Las Vegas, NV. Most importantly, she loved and radiated all the joy that accompanied being Rylee’s mother. In her spare time, she enjoyed outdoor activities, spending vacation time at the beach and reading. All who knew her appreciated her profound sense of humor.

Rylee was born on December 21, 2016, in York, Pennsylvania and was the beloved daughter of Christine Fousek and Kenneth Reynolds. She was the cherished granddaughter of Jacqueline Fousek, the late James F. Fousek Jr., Gerald Griffey, and the late Tammy Reynolds. She was also the great-granddaughter of the late Eleanor Myers, the late Grace Fousek, the late Everett Sharp, and the late James Fousek. In addition to her father, she is survived by her uncles, Joseph Fousek and Cole York.

Rylee was a typical five going on six-year-old little girl; she enjoyed gardening with her Nana, playing with her dolls, singing with her mom, and was quite an accomplished gymnast. She loved to color with dad and was excited to learn how to play soccer. She was very much looking forward to her first day of kindergarten! Christine and Rylee were loved by many; two candles of light in our world have been extinguished far too soon!

There will be a memorial gathering honoring Christine and Rylee’s lives from 12 – 2 pm on Sunday , January 29, 2023, at Hartenstein Funeral & Cremation Care Inc., 19 S. Main Street, Stewartstown, PA 17363.

Christine Lee Fousek and her daughter, Rylee Ann Reynolds, passed away on August 22, 2022.

Christine was the beloved daughter of Jacqueline A. Fousek and the late, James F. Fousek, Jr.

Rylee Ann Reynolds was the beloved daughter of Kenneth E. Reynolds and the late, Christine Lee Fousek.

Christy, as her friends and family knew her, was the General Manager at Five Guy’s Restaurant in Shrewsbury, PA, where she was respected by her colleagues, who were also her friends. Christy loved the outdoors, enjoyed hiking, and the beach. Christy loved to read and had a great sense of humor. Christy was kind and loving and above all else, loved spending time with her family and her daughter, Rylee, who was her world.

Rylee, also known as Rye Rye, or Rybear, loved having books read to her, by her mom. Rylee and Christy loved singing Queen and the Sound of Music, songs. Rylee loved her baby dolls and always said they were parent’s “grandchildren”. She was learning how to shoot a BB gun with her dad, and called her grandfather, “Popsy” and step-grandfather, “Yorkie”. She had a sweet tooth and would never let you forget to buy her candy and loved visiting her grandfather’s, because they would spoil her with candy treats. She leaves behind her best friend, Paisley.  Rylee was a sweet, curious little girl, who was looking forward to kindergarten and loved being with her family.

Christy is survived by her loving mother, Jacqueline A. Fousek and dear brother, Joseph Fousek; Aunt, Carolyn Schwartz and her husband, Ed and Uncle, Jimmy Kayler and his partner, Marion Connolly; and many other adoring cousins and friends.

Rylee is survived by her loving father, Kenneth E. Reynolds; uncles, Cole York and his wife, Deb, and Joseph Fousek; adoring grandmother, Jacqueline A. Fousek and dear, grandfather, Gerald Griffey; she was preceded in death by her grandmother, Tammy Reynolds. They were both loved by many and will be missed by all that knew them.