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Edward Ream Obituary
York & Cambridge, MD - Edward M. Ream, Jr., 88, entered into rest Thursday December 10, 2020 at the Haven at Springwood. He was the husband of JoAnn (Ahern) Ream for 64 years.
A visitation will be 10-11 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Church 251 East Main Street, Dallastown. The Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m. at the church with Rev. Mark Weiss as celebrant. Burial will be in Holy Saviour Cemetery with full military rites presented by the York County Veterans Honor Guard. The John W. Keffer Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc., East York, is assisting with the arrangements.
Mr. Ream was born March 9, 1932 in Baltimore, a son of the late Edward M. and Leona E. (Viereck) Ream. He was a graduate of York Catholic High School and was a member of St. Joseph Church. He served in the US Army during the Korean War.
Ed retired as President of Ream Roofing Associates, and was former owner of Edward M. Ream, Inc., Neidig Roofing Co., NRC Roofing, RRA Roofing, United Cold Storage Specialties, and ERC Roofing.
Ed was former Vice President of the National Roofing Contractors Association, and a member of Knights of Columbus, Knights of St. Paul, Sertoma Club, Jaycee's and Lions Club.
Ed is survived by his children Edward M. Ream, III , Lisa Mummert and her husband Jeffrey, Michele Fauth and her husband Brice, Karen Hollerbush, Matthew Ream and his wife Barb, Lt. Col. Christopher Ream and his wife Ashley; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one great great grandchild; brothers and sisters Thomas E. Ream and his wife Carolyn, Carol A. Smolders and her husband Francis, Connie L. Keeney, Patrick J. Ream; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by children Sheryl Ream, Shawn Ream, and John Ream; a sister Helen Keffer.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, Dallastown, PA or St. Mary's Star of the Sea Church, 1515 Glasgow St. Cambridge, MD.
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Tom Sullivan
December 21, 2020
I remember going to your parents house after they had moved to Cambridge A car on the back of a flatbed had it's s tire and wheel fly off right as I was approaching it.Later we went crabbing on a trot line when I got a little over excited and threw a crab on my daughter Erin
Thomas P Sullivan Jr
December 20, 2020
Alice Willwert
December 19, 2020
We're very sorry for your loss Matt, Barb, & family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Alice & Jim Willwert
Reeni Sullivan
December 19, 2020
I have so many fond memories from the Ream household. Your parents were lovely people and I am so sorry for your loss. I hope in the days to come you will find comfort in the goodness that was Ed and JoAnne.
Sara Keeney
December 18, 2020
I have many fond memories of crab feasts and boat rides. Rest In Peace Uncle Ed.
Peggy Patrick
December 16, 2020
Lots of fond memories hanging out at The Ream house. Your mom and dad were great people. I will remember their laughter and smiles.
Thinking of you all. So sorry for your loss.
Christine Boll
December 16, 2020
Sending Love hugs and prayer to Buddy, Lisa, Michelle, Karen, Matt and Chris. So so sorry to hear about your Mom and Dad. I have so many great memory's of growing up at the Reams House and summer house. And of course of both Shawn and John. May God bless the Ream family here on earth and above.
Connie Ream Keeney
December 16, 2020
My brother Ed was a lot of fun when we were all so much younger and we all lived at home with our parents. Unfortunately, after our parents passed, many of us went our separate ways but tried to keep in touch once a year or so. As so many siblings, we all grew apart through distance and change. I wish his immediate family peace and healing.
Diane W Rodkey
December 16, 2020
Dear Lisa and family, may God give you strength and peace at this doubly-difficult time.
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