K. Barbara Reed, 68 of Lancaster, Pa died September 30 ^th .

Born in Pottstown, Pa and raised in Marion, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Robert G. and Katherine Koslesky Reed.  She was the wife of James C. Reed.  They would have celebrated their 47 ^th wedding anniversary on October 24 ^th .

Barb graduated from Reading Hospital School of Nursing, Class of 1964.

Barbara worked in OB while accompanying her husband in the service at Washington, DC and San Diego, CA. After again returning to PA, she worked almost exclusively in geriatric nursing, notably 19 years at Moravian Manor, Lititz, and 8 years at Luther Acres, also in Lititz.  Barbara retired in the spring of 2009.

In her later years, Barb learned to appreciate fine wines.  Unfortunately, she did not find any on her annual trips to the Maryland shore with her long- time Palmyra friend Nancy, nor on the yearly road trips to the NY wine country with her dear friend Terry of Lititz, accompanied by husband James as driver and box bearer.

Surviving besides her husband are two sons, Thomas R. married to Sharon of Akron and Matthew B. married to Patrice of Lititz, and four grandchildren; Emily, Gabriella, Lucy, and Jack.

A Mass will be held at St. James Catholic Church, 505 Woodcrest Ave. Lititz, Pa on Thursday, October 6th at 11am with Fr. James O' Blaney as Celebrant.  A greeting time will be held at the church from 10:15am until the time of Mass.

Please omit flowers.  Memorial contributions may be made in Barbara's memory to the Humane League of Lancaster Co., 2195 Lincoln Highway East, Lancaster, Pa 17602. To send an online condolence, please visit: Snyder Funeral Home.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100