Reed

Madeline Reed, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, surrounded by her devoted and loving family.

Madeline was born in Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania on April 26, 1934, to the late Joseph and Edna (McCool) Sheldon.

Madeline was the beloved wife of John Donald “Jack” Reed, whom she married May 29, 1954, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in McDonald, Pa. Jack preceded her in death on Feb. 10, 2010. Together, they shared more than five decades of marriage and made their home in the McMurray area for 54 years, building a life centered on family, faith and devotion to one another.

Madeline was a graduate of St. Francis Academy. Madeline was involved in her parish, St. Benedict’s in McMurray. She had been self-employed as a seamstress and dressmaker and then as a purchaser for McKesson Robbins, and later Fox Meyer Drug.

Madeline was a loving mother to her four sons, John Reed Jr. (partner Betty Jo), Joseph Reed (Ruth), James Reed (Annie) and Jay Reed (Lisa). Madeline was a proud grandmother to Joseph Jr., Lisa, Sarah, Rachel, Nathan and Matthew; and great-grandmother to Ethan, Ben, Kellen and Rory. She was a proud aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Madeline was preceded in death by her four sisters, Mary Reed, Marian Gossler, Marilyn Curtis and Marlene Lebowitz.

Madeline was known for her expert sewing and knitting, which she generously shared with family and friends, often teaching her craft at church. She enjoyed playing Dominoes, working on challenging puzzles, and researching her family history as the family genealogist.

Her greatest joy was her family. She treasured memories of summer picnics, swimming, gatherings at the Sheldon farm, home-cooked meals, and Christmases filled with carefully prepared stockings and endless cookies. She never forgot a birthday or anniversary.

Madeline will be remembered for her boundless love, gentle heart and gift for making everyone feel special. While she often said she was blessed by her family, those who loved her know they were truly the blessed ones.

REED — A Mass for Madeline Reed, who died Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, at St. John XXIII Parish, St. Benedict the Abbot Church, 120 Abington Drive, McMurray, PA 15317. Everyone please meet at the church.

Burial will be private at Queen of Heaven Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Madeline's honor to Our Ladies of Charity at St. Benedict the Abbot.

Arrangements were entrusted to PITTSBURGH CREMATION AND FUNERAL CARE, Peters Township.

For more information, visit www.pittsburghcremation.com.

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