REED JEFFREY W. Of Monroeville, age 31, died unexpectedly on Sunday, December 13, 2015. Kind and beloved son of Sandra (Soffa) Reed and the late Donald W. Reed. Jeff is also survived by aunts and uncles, cousins and many good friends. Jeff was a 2002 graduate of Gateway High School where he was a member of the baseball team. For his outstanding pitching ability, he received a baseball scholarship to Allegheny College in Meadville. Jeff was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan, loved animals and enjoyed playing golf in the Turtle Creek Valley Golf League. He had been employed at Burlington Coat Factory in Monroeville. Jeff will always be remembered as a great teammate, kind friend and unforgettable part of many stories. His contagious laugh will live forever in the hearts of his friends and family. Friends welcome Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, TURTLE CREEK / MONROEVILLE CHAPEL, 1111 Monroeville Ave. at James St., Turtle Creek 412-823-9350 where a Funeral Service will be held at 8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Soaring Paws, Inc., 4744 Woods Landing Lane, Tampa, FL 33619 or www.soaringpaws.com. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb