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Obituary for Sylvia M. Reed

Sylvia (Johnson) Reed (1928-2012) | Sylvia (Johnson) Reed, 83, of Leroy Township, passed away May 12, 2012, at TriPoint Medical Center. Born Dec. 7, 1928, in Shawnee, she was a longtime resident of Leroy Township. Sylvia enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. She was a homemaker. Survivors are her sons, Danny (Kimberly) of Chardon and Randy of Leroy Township; daughters, Sandra Evans of Thompson and Debby (Joe) Fox of Leroy Township; 13 grandchildren, Thomas, Cliff, Melissa, Michelle, Danny, Renee, Robin, Elizabeth, Sarah, Benjamin, Logan, Jennifer and Jason; 12 great-grandchildren; and son-in-law, Steve Niro of Jefferson. Sylvia married Alvie Reed on March 26, 1948, in Greenup, Ky. He preceded her in death July 18, 1970. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Martha Niro; great-grandchild, Evan Myers; parents, Spencer and Mary Martha (Patterson) Johnson; and eight brothers, Louis, James, Mervin, Orville, Elmer, Robert, Ernest and Nelson Johnson. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to noon at the funeral home. Burial will be in Western Reserve Memorial Gardens.