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.
Wednesday Oct. 1
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) will host its “Breakfast4Success — Mike Duff Unfiltered: Life, Leadership & Community,” 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., Berkshire Country Club, 1637 Bernville Road, Bern Twp. Keynote speaker is Mike Duff, former vice president of community engagement for Penske Transportation Solutions. Duff will reflect on his 34-year career at Penske. Registration is required: greaterreading.org. Cost: $40 for members — this is a member exclusive event.
Wednesday Oct. 1
The Schmidt Training and Technology Center at RACC is offering its customized “Wellness in the Workplace” at your location. The past few years have been tough on just about every industry. During the pandemic, people either became more aware of their physical and mental health, or lost sight of it. The Schmidt Training and Technology Center has developed a program of wellness that encompasses a body and mind approach to help create a sense of belonging within organizations. For a full workshop description and registration call Pandora Mazzo at 610-372-4721 ext. 5312.
Wednesday Oct. 1
The Manufacturers Resource Center will host “Supervisor Boot Camp: Leadership Fundamentals,” 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Custom Processing Services Inc., 2 Birchmont Drive, Exeter Township. This development program, which consists of five, half-day sessions teaches practical skills for all levels of supervisors. Classroom and hands-on modules will cover 10 key supervisory skills. Additional sessions will be held on Oct. 8, 15, 22, and 29. Registration is required: https://www.mrcpa.org/event/supervisor-boot-camp-leadership-fundamentals-berks-fall-2025/. Cost: $1,250 by Sept. 3; $1375 after.
Friday Oct. 3
The Small Business Resource Association is hosting a “Breakfast Referral Club” at B2 Bistro,” 7:30 to 9 a.m., at B2 Bistro, 701 Reading Ave., West Reading. Sign up for this fun and informative networking event. Cost: The cost of your breakfast. Registration: https://www.sbrassociation.com/register—breakfast-club-at-b2-bistro.
Thursday Oct. 9
Berks Women2Women (W2W), a special program of the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance, will host its annual “Evening of Empowerment,” 5:30 to 8 p.m., Redner’s Event Center, 2024 Centre Ave., Reading. Keynote speaker is Dr. Katie Sandoe, “The Sparkologist.” Sandoe will present “Do No Harm. Take No Crap. Own Your Power!” Sandoe will help attendees reimagine what it means to own their power as women. Registration: greaterreading.org. Cost: $65 for members, $85 for non-members.
Thursday Oct. 9
Berks LaunchBox presents “Branding for Startups: Craft a Story Your Customers Remember,” 6 to 8 p.m., at the Berks LaunchBox, Goggleworks Center for the Arts, Suite 105, 201 Washington St., Reading. In this interactive workshop, learn how to craft and communicate a powerful brand story that builds trust, creates connection, and inspires action. Through practical exercises and candid insights from startup founders Vera Hempel and Kuba Kerner, attendees will explore how story drives everything from pitches to social posts to product design. To register: https://sites.psu.edu/berkslaunchbox/updates/. The workshop is free to the public.
Tuesday Oct. 14
Berks LaunchBox presents “3D Printing for Beginners,” in Spanish and English, 6 to 8 p.m., at the Berks LaunchBox, Goggleworks Center for the Arts, Suite 105, 201 Washington St., Reading. Discover the software and equipment used in this process, as essential terms and tips of 3D printing are explored. Attendees will learn the step-by-step procedures for designing, slicing and printing — transforming ideas into creations. To register: https://sites.psu.edu/berkslaunchbox/updates/. The workshop is free to the public.
Wednesday Oct. 15
The Schmidt Training and Technology Center at RACC will host its “Management Masterclass” workshop, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Effective managers can streamline processes, enhance team performance, and ultimately improve the company’s overall operational efficiency and have significant impact on an organization’s bottom line. This six-session training equips leaders and managers with the necessary tools and skills to guide their teams effectively toward achieving organizational goals. For more information contact Pandora Mazzo at pmazzo@racc.edu or call 610-372-4721, ext. 5312. Registration: www.racc.edu/events/sttc-management-masterclass. Cost: $1,595.
Wednesday Oct. 15
The Schmidt Training and Technology Center at RACC will host its “Train the Trainer” workshop, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Being a subject matter expert does not necessarily imply the capability to train others. This workshop provides subject matter experts with the tools, skills and best practices to develop other trainers in an adult learning environment and expand their organization’s training capacity. For more information contact Pandora Mazzo at pmazzo@racc.edu or call 610-372-4721, ext. 5312. Registration: www.racc.edu/events/sttc-train-trainer. Cost: $595.
Tuesday Oct. 28
The TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce will host a “Membership Breakfast: Connect and TCACC’s Annual Meeting,” 8 to 9:30 a.m., Spring Hollow Golf Club, 3550 Schuylkill Road, Spring City. In addition to being the chamber’s annual meeting, it will feature roundtable discussions on technology, marketing, finance, human resources and sales. Registration: https://tricountyareachamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/register/863487. Cost: $40 for members; $70 for non-members.
Tuesday Oct. 28
The Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) will host its “11th Annual Manufacturing Summit,” 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., Miller Center of the Arts at RACC, 4 N. 2nd St., Reading. A keynote panel discussion will be led by professionals from BusinessPA, which is part of the Department of Community and Economic Development. The panel will be followed by additional presentations. More information/registration: greaterreading.org/MFG25. Cost: $35 for members, $50 for non-members.
Friday Nov. 7
Concern4kids is hosting Concern’s Casino Night fundraiser, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Reading, 701 Penn St. Enjoy a buffet, DJ, Raffle and classic casino games to support Concern’s Behavioral Health Fund. For information and registration: https://www.concern4kids.org/events-1/casinonight.
Tuesday Nov. 18
Penn State Extension will host a workshop “Estimating and Bidding for Landscape Installation,” 9 a.m. to 3 .m., at Penn State Extension’s York County office, 2401 Pleasant Valley Road, York. The workshop is designed to help participants understand how to determine the overhead of operating a landscaping business and create a profitable bid. The deadline to register is Saturday, Nov. 15. Registration: https://extension.psu.edu/landscape-bidding
Every second Tuesday
The SHRM Berks County Chapter meets from 7:30 to 9 a.m. Meetings feature a speaker presenting on a relevant HR topic. Visit www.berkspa.shrm.org to see the meeting and event schedule.
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