Obituary of Jeremy J. Reed

Jeremy J. Reed, 39, of Titusville, moved on to another adventure after having complications related to H1N1 flu virus on Monday, May 5, 2014 at Cambridge Springs Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Jeremy was born in St. John’s, Newfoundland on June 4, 1974 to Ricky and Deborah VanDyke Reed. He attended Titusville schools and graduated from Titusville High School in 1992. He then attended Pennsylvania College of Technology and Mercyhurst University, and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh at Titusville. Jeremy was employed at Dynamex of Sewickley, PA. He previously worked at the Titusville Area Hospital, Sunrise Assisted Living in Erie, and Wesley Woods. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Titusville. Jeremy had a special love for all music, inspired by his Mom. He loved to play his bass guitar, go golfing, reading, spending time at the family camp with his Dad hunting and fishing. He enjoyed spending time with his friends, whether it was listening to music, playing music, or having lengthy philosophical conversations. Jeremy enjoyed all and was enjoyed by all! He is survived by his parents; a sister, Jori Reed of Orlando, FL; his maternal grandmother, Davina Carlson of Titusville; maternal grandfather, Don VanDyke of Pleasantville; paternal grandparents, Richard and Sally Reed of Tidioute; his long-time love, Stacey Foley Chappel and her son, and Jeremy’s little buddy, Gavin Chappel; two uncles, Jeff Reed and wife Robin, and Steven Reed; five cousins, Misty Reed, Chrystal Gilson, Joe Reed, Ben Reed, and Emily Reed; two great aunts, Louise Childs, and Marilyn Edwards and husband Lee; a great uncle, Arden Childs and wife Chris; several other great aunts, great uncles, and second cousins; his former wife, Sharon Sandberg; and was blessed to have a large group of loyal and dedicated friends. He was preceded in death by a step-grandfather, Don Carlson; and a great uncle, Harold Childs. Friends may call at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM and attend the funeral service on Friday at 11:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church, 302 W. Walnut Street, Titusville, PA with Rev. Ron Hipwell, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Benson Memorial Library, 213 N. Franklin St., Titusville, PA 16354, and the Onala Recovery Center, Inc., 1625 W. Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. If you wish to leave a condolence for the family, go to garrettfuneralhomeinc.com