Eleanor Eva Reynolds (née Kelly), 83, of Bridgewater, Pennsylvania, passed away on February 16th, 2025.

She was born in Vanport Township, Pennsylvania on December 10th, 1941. Eleanor lived a life defined by kindness, selflessness, and an unwavering love for her family and friends. She graduated from Midland High School in 1960 and went on to dedicate 22 years of her life as a custodian for the Beaver Area School District, where her hard work, reliability, and kind nature left a lasting impression on everyone she worked with.

Eleanor had a special gift for making people feel valued and loved. Her door was always open, and her heart was even more so. She found pure joy in life’s simple moments: spending time with her great-grandchildren, reading her Bible, making homemade chocolate candies, and watching her favorite game shows, especially Jeopardy. She loved reading the daily newspaper and completing crossword puzzles.

Above all, Eleanor’s greatest passion was her family. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who made sure everyone felt deeply loved. Her wisdom, patience, and boundless generosity were felt by all who knew her. She was a gentle, caring soul who made everyone feel seen, valued, and loved.

She is survived by her loving son, Edward Reynolds, her adoring granddaughter, Emily Reynolds, Emily’s fiancé, Nathan Atkinson, her great-grandsons, Liam and Max, her great-granddaughters, Sienna, Aubree, Harper, and Riley (who will be welcomed into the world soon) and her sister-in-law, Gladys Kelly. She also leaves behind countless nieces, nephews, and friends who cherished her deeply.

Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents, Eleanor and Edward Kelly and her siblings: Edward Kelly Jr. (and his late wife Gladys), John Kelly, Allan Kelly, Twila Holben (and her late husband Gene), Mary Hartman (and her late husband Joseph), and George Kelly. She was the last surviving sibling of her family, carrying forward the love and memories of each one.

Eleanor’s life was a shining example of kindness, compassion, and unconditional love. She had a way of making everyone feel like family. Her gentle nature, sweet smile, and the love she so freely gave left a mark that will never fade.

In honoring Eleanor’s wishes, there will be no public service. A private cremation will take place. All arrangements were entrusted to the GABAUER-TODD FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, Inc. 340 Third Street, Beaver, who was honored to take care of Eleanor and her family.

Though she is no longer with us, Eleanor’s legacy of love, kindness, and family devotion will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. She was truly one of a kind—a light in the lives of so many—and she will be missed beyond measure.