Eleanor L. Reed
May 1, 1936 - March 11, 2018
Eleanor L. Reed, 81, of Gratz, passed away on March 11, 2018, at her home in Gratz. She was born in Ashland on May 1, 1936, a daughter of the late A. Naomi and Charles Starr. Eleanor enjoyed cryptograms, playing cards, shopping and spending time with her family and friends. She was a member of Good Shepherd EC Church, Gratz, Gideon's International Ladies Auxiliary, Gratz Fair Association, she was the book attendant at James A. Reed Funeral Home and worked in the office at the former Reeds' Furniture. She was a 1954 graduate of Hegins Township High School. Eleanor is survived by her husband James Reed,Sr., two sons, James A. Reed, Jr. and wife Cathy of Valley View, William A. Reed of Gratz; daughter, Pamela K. and husband Dave Snyder of Lykens Twp; grandson, James A. Reed, III; three granddaughters, Jennifer Reed, Abigail Conrad, Taylor Conrad; great-granddaughter, Hannah Reed; two brothers, Charles Starr of Middletown, and Ralph Starr of Valley View. She was preceded in death by sisters, Emma Ney, and Katherine Storey. A viewing will be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and on Wednesday, March 14, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at James A. Reed Funeral Home, Pillow. Funeral Ceremony will follow on Wednesday,at 11:00 am. Interment will take place in the Gratz Union Cemetery, Gratz. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Good Shepherd EC Church or to the Gideon's International.
Eleanor L. Reed, 81, of Gratz, passed away on March 11, 2018, at her home in Gratz. She was born in Ashland on May 1, 1936, a daughter of the late A. Naomi and Charles Starr. Eleanor enjoyed cryptograms, playing cards, shopping and spending... View Obituary & Service Information