For information on submitting an obituary, please contact Reading Eagle by phone at 610-371-5018, or email at obituaries@readingeagle.com or fax at 610-371-5193.
Most obituaries published in the Reading Eagle are submitted through funeral homes and cremation services, but we will accept submissions from families. Obituaries can be emailed to obituaries@readingeagle.com.
In addition to the text of the obituary, any photographs that you wish to include can be attached to this email. Please put the text of the obituary in a Word document, a Google document or in the body of the email. The Reading Eagle also requires a way to verify the death, so please include either the phone number of the funeral home or cremation service that is in charge of the deceased’s care or a photo of his/her death certificate. We also request that your full name, phone number and address are all included in this email.
All payments by families must be made with a credit card. We will send a proof of the completed obituary before we require payment. The obituary cannot run, however, until we receive payment in full.
Obituaries can be submitted for any future date, but they must be received no later than 3:00 p.m. the day prior to its running for it to be published.
Please call the obituary desk, at 610-371-5018, for information on pricing.
Sept. 17
• Junk Journaling, Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Road, Bern Township, 6 p.m. This is an open session class where journaling friends can gather. A limited amount of art materials are provided but bring your own book and any supplies you would like to include in your journal. Free. Registration required at https://countyofberks.recdesk.com/Community/Program.
• Sinking Spring Area Historical Society Meeting, Sinking Spring Borough Hall, 3940 Penn Ave., front entrance, 7 p.m. Naturalist Lisa Sanchez will present a photo tour, “The History of the Conestoga River, Lancaster,” including Native Americans, historic bridges, mills, Rocky Springs amusement park and history along the way. Parking in rear off Columbia Avenue.
Sept. 20
• Native plant sale, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, 1700 Hawk Mountain Road, Albany Township, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. outside the Visitor Center. The sale will feature close to 100 species of native trees, vines, wildflowers, grasses and shrubs. The sale is open to the public, and all proceeds benefit Hawk Mountain’s conservation and education programs. For more information, visit hawkmountain.org/events.
Sept. 21
• The History and Preservation of Pennsylvania’s Civil War Battle Flags, Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Road, Bern Township, 2-3 p.m. Jason Wilson, historian for the Pennsylvania Capitol Preservation Committee, will present a program on the history and preservation of Pennsylvania’s collection of nearly 400 Civil War battle flags. Free.
• Deadline to order soup to pick up at indoor flea market and soup sale, St. Michael’s Church, 529 St. Michael’s Road, Tilden Township, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., rain or shine, on Oct. 4. Soup is $9 per quart, ham and bean, chicken corn noodle, beef vegetable, Italian wedding. Call Glenna at 484-926-8103 or 610-488-1429. Other food available the day of the flea market, dine in or carry out: egg sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers, hamburger BBQ, chicken BBQ, baked beans, macaroni salad.
• Park Ranger Paddle, Blue Marsh Lake — Church Road and Route 183, Bern Township, 10 a.m. Come kayak with Rangers from the Berks County Parks and Blue Marsh Lake. You must bring your own kayak and life jacket. Free. Registration required at https://countyofberks.recdesk.com/Community/Program.
Sept. 25
• Deadline to order ham and cheese or turkey and cheese sandwiches from Pioneer Grange, 46 E. Keller St., Topton. Cost is $5. Pickup Oct. 6 from 3-5 p.m. at the Grange hall. To order, call Tammy at 610-463-7213.
Sept. 26-27
• Bag book sale held by the Friends of the Sinking Spring Library, 3940 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, Friday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. You can purchase $5 and $10 bags at the door. Books, DVDs, CDs, puzzles, games, vinyl records and children’s books. Specially priced books are not included in the bag sale. Cash and check only.
Sept. 27
• Gruber Wagon Works Belt Running Day, Berks County Heritage Center, 1102 Red Bridge Road, Bern Township, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Experience the Wagon Works come to life during this unique demonstration. The Gruber Wagon Works will be open to the public throughout the day with stationed guides throughout the museum. The Belt running will begin at 11 a.m. and run through 4 p.m. Demonstrations of the Otto “Hit and Miss” Engine will take place at 11:30, 1 and 2:30. The Canal Museum will be open for self-guided tours as well. Contact 610-374-8839 for more information. Free.
• 50 cent sale and indoor/outdoor flea market, Calvary United Church of Christ, 1231 Route 100, Washington Township, 8-11 a.m.
Sept. 28
• Daniel Boone Dash 5K/10K, Daniel Boone Homestead, 400 Daniel Boone Road, Exeter Township, 9 a.m. Runners (and walkers) can experience the site’s rich history on foot as they run through the historic grounds. The course includes gravel and paved surfaces but is primarily run on pavement. It will weave through the historic area and by the Boone House with minimal vehicle traffic. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. at the Visitor Center. The race starts and finishes at the Visitor Center and will begin at 9. Entry for both events: $30 if entered by Sept. 1 includes shirt. After that, $35 up to and including race day while shirts last, or $30 with no shirt. Register online at www.pretzelcitysports.com or email thedanielboonehomestead@gmail.com for an application. No refunds. Race is rain or shine.
Oct, 4
• Drive-thru sausage sandwich sale, St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, 122 W. Franklin St., Topton, 10 a.m. until sold out. Cost is $6. Enter at Broad Alley and exit at Franklin St.
Oct. 10-12
• Fall Fest and 10 for $3 book sale, Bernville Library, 6721 Bernville Road, Bernville, Friday 2-7 p.m., Saturday, with food and plants also for sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., and Sunday, 2-6 p.m. For more information, call 610-488-1302.
Oct. 11-12
• Berks County Fair’s fifth annual Fall Fest, Berks County Fairgrounds, 1216 Hilltop Road, Bern Township, Saturday 2 to 6 p.m., Sunday noon to 4 p.m. Free admission and parking, and free or low-cost activities. Saturday’s events include children’s games, a hay ride to pick a free pumpkin, touch a truck and demonstrations by K9 and Middle Creek Search and Rescue. Candy and snack drop at 6:15. Sunday’s activities include children’s games, a hayride to the pumpkin patch and touch a truck, and Zoo America, PA K9 SAR and Middle Creek Search and Rescue. Candy and snack drop at 4:15. Both days will include Cow Pie Bingo animals, crafts and food. More information, the fair facebook page or email info@theberkscountyfair.com.
Oct. 12
• Deadline to order Papa Sarge’s Pierogis to benefit St. Peters United Church of Christ, Topton, and Christ Delong United Church of Christ, Bowers. Cost is $8.50 a dozen for potato and cheese; $9.50 a dozen for cheese and bacon, sauerkraut, and jalapeno and cheese; and $14 a dozen for cheesesteak. Pickup is Oct. 25 from 9 a.m.-noon at St. Peter’s, 122 W. Franklin St., Topton. To order, call Mike at 610-392-0968 or Tammy at 610-463-7213.
Oct. 19
• Heritage Day Fall Festival, Daniel Boone Homestead, 400 Daniel Boone Road, Exeter Township, noon-4 p.m. Heritage Day features a variety of Colonial and early American demonstrations, trades and hands-on activities. Colonial musician Bob Mouland will be returning this year, and there will be Stone House History. Skilled interpreters will demonstrate tape weaving and wood carving. Heritage Day also features craft and specialty food vendors as well as fall activities for children like pumpkin painting. Admission: Adults $12, seniors (65+) $10, youth (6-17) $5. Children 5 and under and DBHA members are free.