Julia O. Reed, 87

SEAFORD - Julia O. Reed, of Seaford, died on Saturday, April 26, 2008, at home. She was 87.

Mrs. Reed was a homemaker, she was active in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, where she was active in the Sodality, Hospitality Group and she delivered meals for Meals on Wheels.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Robert F. Reed Sr.; two sons, Robert F. Reed Jr. and his wife Becky of Seaford, and Michael A. Reed of Bridgeville; a daughter, Grace Derrickson and her husband Jeff of Hockessin; three grandchildren, Sara Derrickson, Scott Derrickson and Gregory Reed; three brothers, Joe Orzech, of Helena, Mont., Eddie Orzech of Pittston, Pa., and Tony Orzech of Los Angeles; three sisters, Louise Collins of Dupont, Pa., Veronica Castner of Pittston, and Cecelia Brown of Princess Anne, Md.

Mass of Christian burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Stein Highway, Seaford.

Friends may call from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday in Cranston Funeral Home, 300 N. Shipley St., Seaford.

Burial will be in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery.

Instead of flowers, the family suggests donations may be made to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, P.O. Box 719, Seaford, DE 19973; or Compassionate Care Hospice, 31038 Country Garden Blvd., Suite D2, Dagsboro, DE 19939.