Obituaries

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.

William Todd Walton, 56, of Sadsbury Township, Chester County, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at the Chester County Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Barbara Jo "Bobbi Jo" Simmers Walton with whom he shared 35 years of marriage. Born in Coatesville, he was the son of Herbert William Walton of New Holland and stepmother Ellen Bird Walton and his mother the late Sharon Palmer Anderson.

Bill was an area resident all his life. He was employed most of his life as a professional painter.

He enjoyed riding Harley Davidson Motorcycles.

Wallace Leonard Wilson, 74, of Parkesburg, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 9, 2024, at the Excel Care at Lewes in Lewes, Delaware. He was the son of the late Kermit B. Wilson, Sr., and Annie L. (Robinson) Wilson.

He grew up in Parkesburg and graduated from Octorara Area High School in 1970. He played basketball and competed in track and field. He joined the Chess Club, Track & Field Club, Chef Club, and the Table Tennis Club.