Photo courtesy of Peppler Funeral Home - Bordentown
Bordentown, New Jersey
Oct 12, 1958 – Aug 17, 2019
Pastor Edwin L. Reese 60, of Morrisville PA, unexpectedly passed away on August 17th, 2019. Born in Clearfield, PA, he grew up in Philipsburg, PA, and attended Penn State University. He received his Bachelors in Liberal Arts, then joined the U.S. Navy and finished as a Lt. He continued his education at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Chicago and got his Masters in Divinity. Most recently, he was working as a Chaplain for Eleanor’s Garden Hospice in Philadelphia as well as theVisitation Pastor at First Baptist Church of Morrisille. He was the Former Pastor of Hazelwood Baptist Church, former youth Pastor of State College Evangelical Free Church for 6 years, and Bethel Evangelical Free Church in Fairmont, MN for 6 years. Ed was a huge history buff; he often used unusual historical facts in his sermon, mostly the Revolutionary war. He enjoyed reading books, even when he would drive, he constantly listened to audio books. His favorite sport was basketball, whether that meant playing or watching it on TV. He also loved to watch Animal Planet, and animals in general. But most of all, Ed was a family man who loved spending time with those closest to him.
Son of the late Franklin Reese, Ed was blessed with two loving mothers. After the unforeseen death of Donna Rae, Frank remarried Ed’s second mother, the former Kay Price, who lives in Martinsburg, PA. Ed is survived by his loving wife, Jodi (Marchincin of Fieldsboro NJ); his children, Brynn and Kyler; his mother, Kay Reese; his brothers, Dan Reese and his wife, Andi, Dave Reese and his wife, Michelle, and Tom Reese; his sisters, Laurie Aquilino and her husband, Armond, Christie Peel, and her husband, Doug, and many other extended family and friends.
A funeral service will be held 12 noon on Tuesday, August 27th at The First Baptist Church of Morrisville, 50 N Pennsylvania Ave. Morrisville, PA 19067. Interment will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown, PA. Friends may call from 10am until the time of service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Eleanor’s Garden Hospice, 10125 Verree Rd. #202, Philadelphia, PA 19116. Arrangements under the direction of Peppler Funeral Home, Bordentown, NJ.
Read MoreFor my freshman and sophomore years at Penn State, Ed was my morning running buddy. I was on the track team and he was running for an ROTC activity. Some days those morning runs were really hard, but knowing that I had a good friend with me really helped. Ed was really good man, and I am saddened by his passing. My condolences to his family.
Ann Margaret McKillop
April 01, 2024 | VT | Classmate
What a wonderful man. I roomed with Ed my first year at PSU in 906 Sproul Hall. I was in my first year of NROTC while Ed was a junior in the program. He taught me a lot about school and the NROTC program. I couldn't think of a better way to start my college career. We lost touch following school. I saw the news of his passing in the recent PSU alumni magazine. God Bless him and his family. We will share our prayers for them.
Bernie Ryan
March 22, 2020 | State College, PA | Friend
Ed was my room mate my first year at Penn State in 1978. We lived on the 9th floor of Sproul Hall. He was one year ahead of me. He was kind, thoughtful, and remarkably tolerant of my youthful nonsense - I couldn't have picked a better room mate. Although I had not spoken to Ed since he graduated, I often googled his name to see how and what he was doing and noted that he was not too far from me when he lived in Baltimore not too long ago and promised myself that I would make the time to call...
Samuel Gregg
September 30, 2019 | Forest Hill, MD | Friend
Pastor Ed was a very kind and compassionate man, always smiling and showing concern and love for others. He was my Pastor at Hazelwood Baptist Church for many years. I especially remember his sympathy, caring, and pastoral visits at the hospital, following my father's stroke and subsequent passing. He will be missed; however, Pastor Ed is rejoicing in heaven; and his crown is heavy with many jewels for his acts of Christian love and ministry. I have been praying for comfort for Jodi and...
Peggy Orr
August 27, 2019 | Baltimore, MD | Friend
I have been thinking for days what to write. Im so sorry for your loss. Pastor Ed was always so caring, kind and encouraging. Pastor Ed shined Christ and Christ love in every conversation, interaction, and every time he spoke in sermon.
To his family, Im so sorry for your loss. It was such a wonderful sight to see how close you all were. I am truly sorry for your loss, I pray everyday for you.
Pastor Ed, you will be truly missed so much everyday.
Retta Hanna
August 25, 2019 | Ballston Lake, NY | Friend
Your welcoming manner was one of the reasons we chose to become part of the First Baptist Church in Morrisville. We lost our Pastor, but Heaven gained a Saint.
Peggy Conners
August 24, 2019 | Morrisville, PA | Friend
My deepest sympathies to your family. Pastor Ed was the youth pastor when I was in junior high/high school during his tenure at Bethel Evangelical Free Church in Fairmont, MN. I speak for many youth when I say this: he was a beacon of light and hope, guiding us all with love, compassion, and laughter. He always made us laugh. He touched so many lives with his openness, generosity, and kindness. He had a way of disarming you because of his non-judgement attitude and capacious spirit. For me: I...
SooJin Pate (fka Katie Link)
August 24, 2019 | Minneapolis, MN | Student
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Philip and Laura Wheeler
August 23, 2019 | Abilene, TX | Friend
Ed was a leader in youth groups in Philipsburg Pa.His parents, me and my late husband were good friends and enjoyed many family outings.The book he wrote and published is helpful and I keep it on my book shelf.May Gods Light shine on Eds family and comfort them with all the good memories..
Linda Muir
August 21, 2019 | Philipsburg, PA | Friend
