Melvin “Petes” Reed – Georgetown
Melvin “Petes” Reed, 89, passed away on October 7, 2026, following a brief illness. Born on April 18, 1937, He was a proud lifelong resident of Georgetown, PA. He was a 1955 graduate of Lincoln High School in Midland, PA. He was a retired steelworker from Crucible Steel and later retired from the United States Post Service.
Petes was the son of the late Walter Mackall Reed and Mildred Finley Reed. He was also preceded in death by the love of his life, Charlotte Ferguson Reed, to whom he was married for 53 years. He was a member of the Virginia Avenue Church of Christ in Chester, West Virginia.
He is survived by his four daughters, who adored their “Daddy”: Jennifer (David) Tropeck of Savannah, GA; Melissa (Steve) Barr of Georgetown, PA; Erin (David) Neese of Nashville, TN; and Carrie (Jason) Wright of Georgetown, PA.
He is also survived by his ten beloved grandchildren, who dearly loved their “PaPa”: Cody (Rachel), Kellen (Sarah), and Cameron (Leah) Tropeck; Steven (Aarian), Luke (Deidre), and Shane (Brianna) Barr; Finley and Reed Neese; and Katie and William Wright. He is also survived by many cherished nieces and nephews.
Petes was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan and rarely missed watching a Pittsburgh Pirates baseball game or a Steelers game. He also treasured his nightly rides with his girls, spotting deer. These simple moments spent together became special memories that his daughters will carry with them always.
Family was at the heart of Petes’s life. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a proud and adoring PaPa. His family was his greatest joy, and the love they shared with him will remain a lasting part of their lives. Whenever the family gathered for a special occasion, he would often look at Charlotte and say, “We did all this.” Those simple words captured the pride and gratitude he felt for the family they had built together.
In addition to his parents and wife, He was preceded in death by his daughter, Margaret Mildred Reed; his two brothers, John “Jack” Reed and Charles “Buzz” Reed; and his sister, Margaret “Peg” Edwards.
He will be deeply missed by his family and by all who had the privilege of knowing and loving him. His memory will live on in the hearts of his daughters, grandchildren, extended family, and friends, who will forever cherish the love, laughter, and memories he gave them.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Virginia Avenue Church of Christ in Chester, West Virginia.
Friends are welcome to call at McConnell Funeral Home, 447 Pine Street, Hookstown, PA 15050 from 1:00p.m. until the service at 5:00p.m.
