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.
Two candidates are vying for a seat on the Maidencreek Township board of supervisors in the Nov. 4 election.
Democratic candidate Dawn Geschwindt and Republican candidate Gavin Milligan are competing for a six-year term on the board.
The candidates were asked to respond to the following questions.
Question 1: What makes you an ideal representative of this area?
Question 2: What needs improvement in your municipality?
Dawn Geschwindt
Party: Democrat.
Age: 65.
Occupation: Geschwindt is the owner and operator of Hair Styling by Dawn in Blandon.
Response 1: I am running because I care deeply about the place we all call home. I’ve been a small-business owner for more than 30 years, I raised my family here and I’ve invested my time and energy into making this community stronger. I’m not a politician — this is not a stepping stone for me. This is my home, and I want to ensure it thrives.
I have a proven record of problem-solving and community involvement. When Fleetwood Park needed a new playground, I helped organize the effort and secure funding. In my own neighborhood, I led the charge to establish an HOA board to give residents a stronger voice. I also serve on the Maidencreek Township Water Authority Board, gaining valuable experience in oversight, infrastructure, and the responsible management of essential community resources.
As supervisor, my priorities will be addressing flooding issues, enhancing our parks and recreation opportunities, and keeping Maidencreek safe through open communication with our police and residents. With decades of business experience, a dedication to our community and a heart for service, I’m ready to put my skills to work for you.
Response 2: There are several areas where I believe Maidencreek can improve. First, I want to ensure that any new developments are supported by proper infrastructure to prevent flooding issues. Developers must be held accountable and provide proof that they are following through on their commitments.
Second, road safety is a priority. I would like to see additional safety measures put in place to keep our roads safer for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists. Along with this, I would explore the possibility of creating bike paths on our roads to give residents safer, healthier and more accessible options for travel. With the new warehouse in our area, I am concerned about workers and trucks coming through our community streets to access the warehouse. I would like to explore ways to ensure safety for our residents.
Finally, our parks and recreation are the heart of community life, but they need sustainable funding for ongoing improvements. I would like to help organize a nonprofit, run by community members, that could secure grants and fundraise to provide lasting support for our parks. This approach keeps our green spaces strong for families today and for generations to come.
Gavin Milligan
Party: Republican.
Age: 22.
Occupation: Milligan is a business development manager.
Response 1: I am a lifelong Maidencreek resident who has chosen to build both my career and community service here. As a planning commissioner and a volunteer firefighter, I have seen firsthand how decisions about growth, safety and infrastructure affect our daily lives.
Professionally, I manage growth, budgets and people as a business development manager. I have also served on nonprofit boards, managing annual budgets of up to $20 million — four to five times the size of Maidencreek’s annual budget. These experiences transfer directly to township leadership, especially when it comes to keeping services strong while keeping taxes manageable. I am fiscally conservative and believe local government must put needs before wants and make long-term decisions that protect taxpayers. I will approach this role with transparency and accountability, always mindful that government works best when it listens to the people it serves.
Response 2: The most pressing issue is how Maidencreek manages growth. Development along the Route 222 corridor is inevitable, but it must be done responsibly to protect our farmland, parks and small-town character. We also need to secure alternative funding for fire, police and EMS to keep them strong without raising taxes. Our infrastructure, including roads, stormwater and public facilities, must be maintained with long-term planning so future generations are not left with unnecessary debt. Finally, residents deserve more open communication and involvement in township decisions. Greater transparency will build trust and ensure that every voice is heard in shaping Maidencreek’s future.