Beatrice G. Reed, 93, of Orwigsburg, formerly of New Ringgold, passed away Sunday at Schuylkill Medical Center-South Jackson Street.

Born in New Ringgold, Dec. 9, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Salem and Alice Henry Schaffer.

She was the widow of George F. Reed Jr., who died Oct. 1, 1981.

She was a Tamaqua Area High School graduate and a homemaker.

She was a member of Christ Church, McKeansburg. She played piano there for Sunday school.

Beatrice was a lifelong member of New Ringgold Fire Company and spent many weekends cooking for banquets and weddings at the fire company. She was also a member of the Orwigsburg Senior Citizens, where she also played piano.

She was preceded in death by two daughters, Marie Reed Sporck and Carol Ann Reed; a son, David G. Reed; three sisters, Ida Fahringer, Ethel Kriner and Mildred Wallauer.

Surviving are a son, Ronald R. , husband of Lois Reed; a daughter, Caryn E., widow of Larry Reeser; granddaughters, Donna Reed Cullars, Diane Reed Ashworth, Carol Ann Sporck, Michelle Sporck and Stacie Reeser Glauda; two grandsons, Daniel Reed and Keith Reeser; four great-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter.

Friends are invited to call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and from 10 a.m. until the time of a religious service at 11 a.m. Friday at Hamilton Funeral Home Inc., Orwigsburg. The Rev. Sunny L. Stock will officiate. Interment will be in Schuylkill Memorial Park Inc., Schuylkill Haven.

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