Rachael Reed DANVILLE - Rachael Vastine Reed, 96, of Vintage Knolls, died Wednesday evening, Nov. 17, 2004, at Geisinger Medical Center. She was born Oct. 27, 1908, in Danville, a daughter of the late Hugh Spencer and Sara (Mettler) Vastine. She was married to Orville Reed, who preceded her in death. She was a 1928 graduate of Danville High School. Mrs. Reed was a member of an historically prominent Danville family. She was present, as a small girl, at Abigail Geisinger's 1913 ground-breaking ceremony for what is now Geisinger Medical Center. The dress she wore that day is still in her possession. Mrs. Reed was known to be a very independent woman of her time, starting with a career at Consolidated Edison in New York City following her high school graduation. She then returned to Danville, where she was employed in the admissions office. She later moved to State College, where she was employed by HRB-Singer Inc., before retiring. She was a member of the Mahoning Presbyterian Church, Danville. Mrs. Reed was sought out for her perspectives on the history of Danville, of which she was quite knowledgeable. Surviving are one grandson, John R. Snedden Jr. of Mechanicsburg; two great-granddaughters, Alycia and Jacquelyn Snedden of Mechanicsburg; one sister, Eleanor V. Seitz of Riverside; nieces; and nephews. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Alyce Ann Snedden; two brothers, Hugh H. and Edwin W.; and three sisters, Pauline V. Sugden, Susan V. Kostenbauder and Naomi V. Henning. The funeral will be conducted privately. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the steeple fund at Mahoning Presbyterian Church, 218 Ferry St., Danville, PA 17821.