Julia A. Reed

Julia A (Horst) Reed, 95, a resident of Tel Hai Retirement Community, passed away on November 17, 2025.

Born in Lancaster, she was the daughter of the late John G. and Margaret (Rhoads) Horst.

She was the wife of the late Aaron Reed, with whom she shared 58 years of marriage until the time of his passing on December 15, 2008.

She worked at Shady Maple Smorgasbord for over 15 years. She was a lifelong member of Bridgeville Evangelical Church, where she was a Sunday School teacher, sang in the choir and was a junior choir director. In her earlier years, she enjoyed traveling with her husband on their motorcycle. Her home had an open-door policy where everyone was welcome.

Julia is survived by her grandchildren, Sierra, Abby, Brittany, Jentzen and Aunna Reed, her sister, M. Veanna wife of Harry Ralph Baxter, sister-in-law, Dora Horst and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Michael Reed, granddaughter, Lindsey Reed, and her siblings, E. Jane wife of John Hartman and J. Lamar Horst.

A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, November 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Bridgeville Evangelical Church, 5971 Division Highway, Narvon PA 17555. A Viewing will be held for one hour prior to the time of service. Interment in the adjoining church cemetery.

Groff High Funeral Home in New Holland is entrusted with the funeral arrangements.