Richard Lawrence Reed

Richard Lawrence Reed, age 69, of Pottsville, PA passed away Friday, July 4th, 2025 at his home. 

Born in Coaldale, PA on March 26, 1956, he was the son of the late Carl and Dorothy (Boyer) Reed.

Rick was a graduate of Tamaqua High School. He worked as a forklift operator at Office Max in Hazleton.

Rick loved going fishing and hunting, doing carvings and paintings, and most of all spending time with his family. 

Rick is survived by his wife of 40 years, Mary L. (Campion) Reed, Pottsville; two daughters: Tammy Erskine (Charles), Pottsville and Dorothy Handling, Arizona; two sons: Richard Reed (Kimberly Bowers), Seltzer and Michael Reed, Pottsville; six grandchildren: Jacob, Kaitlyn, Chase, Liam, Nova, and Axel; great grandson Alrich; brothers: Eugene, Carl, Donald, Robert (Cindy), and Dennis Reed; brother-in-law Leroy Campion; sister-in-law Brenda Churico (John); nephew Matthew (Lauren); nieces: Kathleen, Madaline, and Kelly; and other nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Robert A. Evans Jr. Funeral Home, Port Carbon at 10:30AM on Monday, July 14th, with Pastor Betty Ellen Barrett officiating.

Relatives and Friends are invited to visit with the family on Monday morning from 9-10:30AM at the Funeral Home. 

Interment will be held in the Skyview Cemetery, Hometown. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Rick to the PA Game and Fish Commision. www.pa.gov

Please send condolences to www.robertaevansjrfh.com