Jim passed away Monday, September 30, 2013 at Meadow Woods Nursing and Rehab in Bloomingdale. He was born August 27, 1937 in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, the son of James and Rose (Ceglarski) Reed. Jim was a member of the Air Force Reserves serving in the Korean War. He was a chemical salesman for Koppers in Chicago, and was active locally in several organizations, including the Moose Lodge, the Elks and the American Legion. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
On September 24, 1964, he was united in marriage to Patricia Kubla who preceded him in death June 14, 2011. Also preceding him in death were his parents. He is survived by three daughters, Ann (Curtis) Murphy of Raleigh, NC, Dolores Quinlan of Lancaster, OH and Christine Reed of Paw Paw; two grandsons, James and Michael Quinlan; a sister Dolly (Rudy) Simonetti of Russellton, PA; many nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Paw Paw, with burial to follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Mary's Church.