Obituaries
December 16, 2020

Florence L. Reed – Ghennes Heights, Monongahela

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Florence L. Reed, 97, of Ghennes Heights, Monongahela, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 16, 2020. She leaves six surviving children, Patricia Fonner (Ray) of Washington, Sharon Heiney of Thomasville, N.C., Nancy Leksell (Rev. Richard) of Columbus, N.J., Dennis Reed (Joan) of Scenery Hill, Kim Lisi (Rev. David) of Holland Patent, N.Y.; Beth Hough (Rev. Michael) of Fayette City; 19 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, G. Paul Reed; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Rev. Donald Anders; son-in-law, Edward Heiney; great-granddaughter, Samantha Anders; and a brother, David. Family and friends will be received from noon to 2 and 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, at Christian Center Church, 130 Charity Lane, Belle Vernon, where services will be conducted at 6 p.m. with the Rev. Thomas Harding officiating. In order to be compliant with our state guidelines concerning the COVID-19 pandemic, masks MUST be worn and social distancing maintained. Arrangements are under the direction of the FRYE FUNERAL HOME INC., Monongahela. Visit fryefuneralhome.com for a complete obituary and to leave your online condolences to the family.

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