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.
A free lecture on Oct. 4 by Shawn Carey, vice president of Eastern Mass Hawk Watch, will kick off the Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Autumn Lecture Series as he shares his unforgettable adventure to the remote Falkland Islands, home to many spectacular wildlife including multiple species of penguins.
The 2,500-acre Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Albany Township is the world’s first refuge for birds of prey and is open to the public year-round by trail-fee or membership, which in turn supports the non-profit organization’s raptor conservation mission and local-to-global research, training, and education programs.
After a Saturday of hawkwatching, hiking, and taking in scenic views, visitors are encouraged to stay for one of these entertaining and informative talks.
This year’s line-up for the Autumn Lecture Series features regional experts who focus their life work on various conservation efforts. A different expert will offer a free lecture every Saturday in October, and one in November. All lectures take place in the Hawk Mountain Visitor Center Gallery at 5 p.m., except for the first with Shawn Carey which will begin at 5:30 p.m.
The Falkland Islands: Penguin Adventure
Oct. 4 at 5:30 p.m., join Shawn Carey, the past president and current vice president of Eastern Mass Hawk Watch, to learn about an unforgettable adventure to the remote Falkland Islands, home to spectacular wildlife including multiple species of penguins, black-browed albatross, and massive southern elephant seals. This program will guide you through the best wildlife hotspots, insider travel trips, and stunning photography opportunities to help you plan your own ultimate Falklands expedition.
The Courage of Birds: How Our Birds Survive the Winter
Saturday, Oct. 11, Pete Dunne, winner of the American Birding Associations Roger Tory Peterson Award for Lifetime Achievement in promoting the cause of birding, will discuss his new book “The Courage of Birds.” He expertly explores widespread adaptations, such as feathers that protect against the cold, and unpacks the unique migration patterns and survival strategies of individual species. Dunne also addresses the impact of changing climactic conditions on avian longevity and recounts personal anecdotes that soar with a naturalist’s gimlet eye. A book signing will follow.
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary: The Past, Present, and Future of Global Raptor Conservation
The Saturday, Oct. 18, lecture will be lead by Sean Grace, president of Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. The organization that founded the science of migration ecology and is well known for the longest-running annual raptor count in the world, tracking 16 species of raptors along the Kittatinny Ridge since 1934. Today Hawk Mountain continues innovative work to protect birds of prey through scientific monitoring, research, public education and engagement, and professional conservation training. Learn how one organization has made such a powerful impact on global raptor conservation and plans to continue to do so.
Conservation and Landscape Fragmentation: The View from Hawk Mountain and Southeastern PA
Landscape fragmentation and human impacts are increasing challenges for the persistence of wildlife. Hawk Mountain serves a critical role as a large and relatively healthy forest ecosystem surrounded by a landscape fragmented by agriculture and development.
Saturday, Oct. 25, join Dan Ardia, professor of biology at Franklin & Marshall College, as he discusses the broader and local impacts of forest fragmentation on wildlife. A summary of research conducted at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary and across southeastern Pennsylvania on forest wildlife will be provided including videos and images of elusive mammals at Hawk Mountain, such as bobcat, black bear, and fisher.
Wildlife Rehabilitation: What We Do and Why
The Saturday, Nov. 15, presentation by Red Creek Wildlife Center public program director Lylee Leonard will cover the basics of wildlife rehabilitation, provide more information about Red Creek Wildlife Center, and dive into some patient stories. Learn more about the importance of wildlife rehabilitation and conservation efforts, and get to meet several live animals.
For information on other upcoming events this fall, visit hawkmountain.org/events.
To learn more about Hawk Mountain or other programs, please call 610-756-6961 or visit www.hawkmountain.org.