Brent Irvin Reed

Brent Irvin Reed, 67, of Atglen, PA, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, December 14, 2024.  He was the beloved husband of Deborah Schapansky-Reed with whom he shared almost 40 years of marriage.  Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Irvin Brubaker Reed and Mary Iva Shearer Reed.

Brent was an area resident his whole life.  He attended the Octorara School and he owned and operated Reed's Auto Salvage for 30 years.  He was a member of Parkesburg United Methodist Church.

Brent looked forward to a house full of family for Sunday dinners.  He also enjoyed scratching lottery tickets and towing cars.

He is survived by his wife, Deb, five children, Stephanie (Tim) Reed of Leola, PA, Keith (Alicia) Shoop of Lincoln University, PA, Harley (Kelly) Shoop of Atglen, Kristy Reed of Warminster, PA, and Irvin (Kara) Reed of Atglen, 8 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his siblings, Valerie Canfield, Andrew Reed, and Brenda Reed-Albright.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 23, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. from the Parkesburg United Methodist Church, 411 Main St., Parkesburg.  A viewing will be held on Sunday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. from the Wilde Funeral Home, and again on Monday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until service time.  Interment to follow at the Upper Octorara Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Heartland Hospice, 5 Christy Drive, STE 103, Chadds Ford, PA 19317.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg, PA.  Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com