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Thomas Reed

1954 - 2026

Thomas Reed obituary, 1954-2026, Dillsburg, PA

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1954

DIED

2026

Thomas Reed Obituary

Thomas Lee Reed, 71 of Dillsburg, PA, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026. Thomas, also known as Tom, TR or Tommy, was born on November 2, 1954, in Mechanicsburg to the late Samuel Ross and Elizabeth Gail (Johnson) Reed.

Tom graduated from Cedar Cliff High School in 1973. He was a maintenance technician for over 21 years, at Nestle Purina in Mechanicsburg. He retired in 2020. After his retirement, he enjoyed taking his family on trips to the Outer Banks, where he loved to relax and fish. He enjoyed watching sports, especially Notre Dame teams. He loved history and always loved reading a good book. He was an active member of the Mechanicsburg Club.

Tom was a devoted father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is preceded in death by his brothers Charles Reed, Edward Reed, and Samuel "Ross" Reed. He is survived by his daughter Jennifer Brown (Adam) of Dillsburg, PA, his grandson Chase Brown of Dillsburg, his granddaughters Desiree, and Chloe Brown along with his great granddaughter Kinsley Claudy. He is also survived by his siblings Bonnie Fritz, Thomas (Jim) O'Donnell, Elizabeth Shellenberger, and many nieces and nephews.
Published by Carlisle Sentinel on Mar. 31, 2026.

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