George Malcolm "Mal" Reid

George Malcolm "Mal" Reid of Barto, PA passed away on August 15, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on February 28, 1942 in Allentown, PA. He was the son of the late George Lee and Etha Reid, of Emmaus, PA. He was the beloved husband of Katie E. (Lobach) Reid to whom he was married for 60 years. He was a 1960 graduate of Emmaus High School and attended Moravian College prior to enlisting in the U.S. Navy in which he served from 1965 to 1969. Following his military service, Mal was a Trust Officer for the Merchants National Bank of Allentown and for Union Bank and Trust Company of Eastern Pennsylvania, Bethlehem, PA before being appointed a Vice President of Meridian Asset Management in Allentown. He retired from Wachovia Bank, N.A. as a Vice President and Senior Estate Settlement Consultant. Mal is a past President of the Estate Planning Council of the Lehigh Valley. Following his retirement, he worked part time for The Roth Law Firm in Allentown. He was a member of the American Legion Post 878, Oley, PA. Mal enjoyed playing golf and especially loved spending time with his daughters and grandchildren and attending their various school functions and sporting events. Surviving along with his wife, Katie of 60 years, are his children Bonnie E. Putt, wife of Kevin Putt of Honey Brook, PA and Sheri R. Colt, wife of John Colt of Spring City, PA; and grandchildren Jordan Cupo (Ryan), Marley Putt, Mason Putt, Jack Colt and Ben Colt and great grandson Liam Cupo. He is also survived by his siblings Linda Reid, Carol Chorney and Bob Reid. He was preceded in death by his sister Betsy Schaffer. A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 22, 2025, at 11:00AM at Catagnus Funeral Home (1020 E. Philadelphia Ave., Gilbertsville, PA 19525). Interment will be held privately following the service. A visitation will also be held on Friday, August 22, 2025, from 9:00AM-11:00AM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a veteran's organization of your choice.