Vera A. Leed

Vera A. Leed, 93, of Ephrata, entered into rest on Friday, August 3, 2018 at Ephrata Manor. Vera was born in Schuylkill Haven, PA, a daughter of the late Monroe Gaston and Anna Paul Gaston. She was married 66 years to Phares E. Leed, who preceded her to rest on December 8, 2008. She is survived by sons Roger (Margy) Leed, Ephrata, Daryl (Carol) Leed, Colorado Springs, Scott (Angie) Leed, Lancaster, and daughter Ann (Joe) Grill, Ephrata. Vera is also survived by grandchildren: Paul (Tina) Leed, Lancaster, Kim Ammons, Ephrata, Danelle Newman, York, Chrissy (Craig Repine) Leed, Pittsburgh, Erika (Phil) Beal, Ephrata, Colin (Amy) Leed, Colorado Springs, Alex (Naomi Greenburg) Leed, Philadelphia, Trevor Leed, Colorado Springs, Andrea Grill, Lancaster, Robbie Grill, Ephrata, and great-grandchildren: Holly Wealand (Tara Clark), Akron, Ashley Wealand, Lititz, Michael, Jonathan, and Lucille Leed, Colorado Springs, Jocelyn Newman, York, Carter Beal, Ephrata, and Theo Leed, Philadelphia. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Grace Bachman, Doris Geible, Erma Martin, Elva Guistwite, and brothers Elvin and Paul Gaston. Vera was and excellent cook and enjoyed making meals for and spending time with her extended family. She also loved playing card games and going to dinner theaters. In their retirement years, Vera and Phares enjoyed wintering in the warm weather of Florida. After having a major stroke in 2007, Vera remained positive and had a cheerful outlook and attitude. She spent her time putting together puzzles and doing word searches. Vera was a member of Bethany United Church of Christ in Ephrata. Friends will be received at Bethany UCC, 140 E. Main St., Ephrata, PA from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon on Saturday, August 11, 2018. Memorial services will follow at 12:00 Noon with the Rev. Carol Price officiating. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Services under the care of Gravenor Home For Funerals, Ephrata, PA. In lieu of flowers, those who desire may make memorial contributions to Ephrata Manor Benevolence Fund at 99 Bethany Road, Ephrata, PA 17522. 0