Richard W. McGale, Jr. 66, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away Monday, April 6th in Penn State St. Joseph Hospital. He was born in Newport, RI, son of the late Richard W. McGale, Sr. and Pearl Mary (Pappas) McGale. He graduated from Reading High School in 1972. Richard was a talented musician performing in several bands in the area, primarily with Auburn and Summerfield. Richard was inducted three times in the Berks County Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.   Richard loved all music and...

Alice Elizabeth Maxwell, 91, of Strausstown, formerly of Pottstown, passed away Wednesday, April 1st in her residence. She was married to the late Earl D. Maxwell. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Edwin George Bernard and Alice (Hawthorne) Bernard. She was employed in the Trust Department for Continental Bank, which became PNC, in Pottstown for twenty eight years. She was later employed by New Rhoads Transportation in Douglassville for many years. She was a member...

     Margaret (Peg) Louise Snelson, of Ephrata, PA, formerly of Muhlenberg Township, passed peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on the morning of Sunday, March 29, 2020, at the age of 92.      Peg is survived by her daughters and their husbands, Mary Ellen (Snelson) Whitney and Jonathan of Albany, NY, and Nancy Jo (Snelson) Johnson and Brian of Mohnton, PA, her sister Mary Ellen (Craig) Maynard, two granddaughters Laura (Leva)...

Joseph A. Surman, 59, of Temple, passed away on March 21, 2020 at his residence.    He was born in Philadelphia to the late John and Patricia (Carroll) Surman  on April 8, 1960.   Joseph is survived by his long time companion of 17 years, Elizabeth Ann Cox of Temple, PA and his loving sister, Susan Mohan and her companion Ron Starkman of Temple, PA.   Funeral Services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Burial will take place in the Oakland...

Luciano A. “Lucky” Filippini, Sr., 78, of Temple, passed away at home,  after a brief illness, on Friday March 20th. He was born on January 21, 1942 in Ascoli Piceno, Italy and immigrated to the United States. He was the son of the late Giuseppe and Pasqualina (DiCarlo) Filippini. He was the owner of LA Filippini mushrooms for over 20 years. He was also an inventor & held patents that improved the global mushroom industry.  He also owned & co owned...

Donald N. Delp, 89, of Temple, passed away peacefully on  March 18, 2020 in his residence surrounded by his loving family.      He was born on October 17, 1930 to Durrell and Catherine (Nice) Delp in Lansdale, PA. Donald was a member of the North Penn Hills Alumni Athletic Association Hall of Fame as well as the Muhlenberg High School Hall of Fame. He earned his Master's degree from Temple University and worked as the Athletic Director for Muhlenberg School...

Tiffany E. Albitz,22, of Reading, passed away on  March 15, 2020 in her residence.      She was born on July 1, 1997 to David Albitz and Melissa Bailey in Reading, PA.     In addition to her parents, Tiffany is survived by her son, Talon Albitz, three brothers, Cole Albitz of  Florida, Evan Albitz, Gavin Bailey; four sisters, Zoe Albitz, Madison Feaser, Macy Feaser, Olivia Feaser, one step-sister, Tiara Best; a step mother, Tara Neel; Her Paternal...

Donald P. Manley, 70, of Muhlenberg Twp., Hyde Park, passed away Friday in his residence, surrounded by his family who all loved him very much.  He spent the last 17 years lovingly married to Deborah J. (Roth) Manley.  Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Thomas J. and Genevieve G. (Stajkowski) Manley. Donald was a 1968 graduate of Muhlenberg High School. After graduation, he joined the US Air Force and became a Sergeant during the Vietnam War. He was employed at Baldwin...

John “Paul” Balthaser, 78, of Penn Twp., passed away Friday in Tower Health, Reading Hospital. He was married for fifty six loving years to Carolyn E. (Miller) Balthaser. Funeral services will be scheduled at a later date. The entire obituary and funeral service times will be published in the Reading Eagle and online at a future date. The Kirkhoff Funeral Home in Bernville is entrusted with the funeral arrangements.  

Phillip J. Farrier, 60, of Reading passed away Tuesday, March 10th in his residence. Born in Reading he was the son of the late Paul and Janice (Becker) Farrier. He was a 1977 graduate of Muhlenberg High School. He then served his country in the U. S. Marine Corp. He was formerly employed as a maintenance mechanic for Crossroads Beverage, Sweet Street Deserts, and Campbell’s Mushroom. Phillip was of the catholic faith. He was a great storyteller and was known for telling tall...