Dorothy Y. Reed Dorothy Yates Reed, August 16, 1927 – November 16, 2017

REED, Dorothy Yates, “Dotty”, age 90, formerly of Media, PA, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2017.  She was born to the late John Yates and Florence Evangeline Copeland, in Harrisburg, PA.  She was a graduate of William Penn High School in Harrisburg, PA, in 1945, and received her teaching degree from West Chester State Teachers College in 1951. Growing up in Harrisburg, PA, she fondly recalled summers spent with family in Boiling Springs, PA. Dotty was a member of the Staff at Benchmark School, in Media, PA, for many years and had been a long time member at Middletown Presbyterian Church. She was fond of gardening, cooking and baking, and was renowned amongst her family for her annual Thanksgiving deserts. In 2012, along with her late husband Edgar G. Reed, she moved to Tel Hai Retirement Community in Honeybrook, PA. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years and is survived by her daughter Jean Reed McNealis, of Coatesville, PA, and son Edgar Yates Reed, of Winter Park, CO. A family remembrance will be held on Thanksgiving Day at Rambo Run Club, in York, PA, and an extended remembrance for close friends will be arranged during interment at Middletown Presbyterian Church cemetery at a future date. In lieu of flowers the family is requesting that donations be made in the memory of Dorothy Yates Reed, to the Tel Hai Care Assurance, PO Box 190, Honey Brook, PA 19344—0190.
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Jean, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We are sorry for your loss of your mother.

~ Annamaria G. Concannon Berwyn, PA
11/28/2017 3:00:41 PM

please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your mom. Your parents were friends with my parents ( our dads went to school together). Your parents were some of my favorite people when I was young. Although our parents lost touch, I know they felt the same as I did.Your mom was always so sweet with a great smile. I hope the memories of your mom give you comfort during this difficult time.

~ Debbie (Melanson) Capriotti Chadds Ford, Pa
11/27/2017 10:05:09 PM

I remember Mrs. Reed as a fun, friendly woman who was always smiling. My Condolences to Jean and Ed on their loss. Lea Smith

~ Lea Schuyler Smith Media, PA
11/20/2017 11:54:15 AM

Dotty was one of the nicest people I have known. She was a great support to me during her time at Benchmark. She always had a smile and was always there to help. I count it a privilege to have known her and consider her a friend. She will be greatly missed!

~ Eric MacDonald Media, PA
11/20/2017 11:16:36 AM

I was saddened to hear of Dottie?s recent passing. We worked together for many years at Benchmark School. Her positive attitude and ability to resolve gracefully difficult sutuations made her an important member of our staff. I was excited to learn that she knew my aunt from their days in Harrisburg, and it was fun for me to get them together after many years. I was also the recipient of some of her delicious baking. Dottie was one of those people that made everyone?s life better. I send my prayers and condolences to her family. Warmly, Deedie

~ Deedie O?Donnell Newtown Square, PA
11/20/2017 9:19:33 AM

Dottie was one of the loveliest people I've ever met. For years, she was the secretary at Benchmark School where I taught. Every contact with Dottie brightened my day. She was masterful at handling any difficult situation that arose in the school office diplomatically. All of us who worked with her remember her fondly. She was a gem!

~ Nancy Powell
11/20/2017 8:17:17 AM

I am so sorry to hear about Dottie's passing. I have such fond memories of her at Benchmark and when she would visit DVCC with Jean. My thoughts and prayers are with Jean and the rest of her family. Best, Laurie

~ Laurie Vasell Veacock Chesterbrook, PA
11/20/2017 8:06:37 AM

Your Mother sounds like a very good person that served many during her life. We can all benefit from her example. Please accept our sincere condolences and a hope that you may all be reunited again through God?s Love. Rob & Gayle Gardner

~ Robert K. Gardner Provo, UT
11/19/2017 5:53:43 PM

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