Mary Alice Reed

On March 2, 2026, Mary Alice Reed, 95, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family just as she wished. She was born on May 10, 1930, to the late Richard and Mary (Williams) Myers of Richmond, Ohio. In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her husband, George E. Reed Sr., whom she married on August 16, 1947. Robert K. Moore whom she married in September of 2002, and Alden Steitz, whom she married in May 2010; her daughter, Karen “Janie” McClain; her daughter-in-laws, Connie (Ronnie) Reed and Linda (George) Reed; her son-in-law, George (Patricia) Eshbaugh; her 7 brothers and 5 sisters; her grandchildren, Ella Jo (Reed) McNay, Ian W. Cornish, Dylan Ludt, and Ronald K. Workman; and great grandchild, Jackson Lindsay.

She loved her children and grandchildren beyond measure. Her greatest joy was to cuddle a baby. She was a caregiver through and through with a special heart for the elderly or anyone in need. Selfless in her service to others, never expecting anything in return. Her days at Forester Nursing Home brought her tremendous fulfillment while establishing friendships. She loved country music, starting to play (teaching herself) at an early age on her dad’s guitar. In her 80s, she and a friend started the “Country Jam” at the Bergholz Firehall which grew to attract over 100 attendees monthly from all over the surrounding areas. She loved to travel and never met a stranger.

Mary is survived by her children, George E. Reed Jr., Ronald L. Reed, Patricia A. Eshbaugh, Constance L. (Bill) Stewart, Anna M. (Bruce) Grimm, Kathy L. Gill, Pamala J. (Brian) Schmitt, Robin R. (Jennifer) Reed, Ruth E. Lyons, and Mary Beth (Bill) Miller; her sister, Anna Dellar; her brother, Rickie Myers; her very special and loving friend, Joseph Kmatz; her 46 grandchildren; her 83 great grandchildren; and her 22 great great grandchildren.

The family would like to acknowledge and thank the staff of Valley Hospice for their kindness and care.

Friends will be received for visitation at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 285 Second Street, Bergholz, on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 4-8 P.M.  Sunday, March 8, 2026, from 11 A.M. until time of services at 1 P.M. with Pastor Mark Thomas officiating. A graveside service will be held at the families convenience at Bergholz Cemetery.