Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 19, 2025.
George "Brian" Muthersbaugh, of
Birdsboro, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was a devoted fiancé, father, expecting grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend.
Brian was born on March 7, 1964, in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. He was one of five children of the late W. George and Noreen (Doyle) Muthersbaugh. He attended Saint Pius X High School in Lower Pottsgrove Township and was a 1983 graduate of Owen J. Roberts High School. Over the course of his career, he worked as a landscaper and welder.
A great love of music was instilled in Brian by his parents from a very young age, starting with his father teaching him to play guitar. It soon became clear that music was in Brian's soul, but no one realized how gifted he was until he, along with his three lifelong best friends, formed the band Myth and easily won the seventh grade talent show at Sacred Heart. Over the years, Brian played in a number of local rock bands-most notably Relatively Speaking and Sole Fish-sharing stages with friends and relatives alike. At one time it was hard to walk into a local entertainment spot without hearing the sounds of classic rock from Brian and his cousins on stage. Of all the venues they played, none were more special to him than his sister Sharon's wedding. He went on to play guitar for the Mstar Church in Bechtelsville, and most recently bass guitar for the Pottstown Bible Church, where he was an active member. Brian loved sharing the gift of music with others, and took special joy in teaching friends and family how to play. He enjoyed a wide variety of music, including classic and hard rock, gospel, the blues, and even nursery rhymes!
Sundays were Brian's favorite day of the week. Brian's faith was deeply important to him. He was a reformed Christian, who believed in salvation through grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. He loved going to church because there he could share his love for music, learn more of God's word, spend time with friends, and help serve the homeless and hurting of our community. Every Sunday afternoon after church, he would sit down to a meal with his church family. It was always a wonderful time together, breaking bread, smiling, and laughing. Sunday evening, he would complete his day with a video chat with his daughter, Rachael, and son-in-law, Mike. He always looked forward to that time with them because he loved them so deeply.
Thursdays were also very special to Brian. He enjoyed spending this day each week at his sisters' houses with his great nieces and nephews. Brian not only learned all the popular toddler songs on guitar (including "Baby Shark" and "Wheels on the Bus"), but was also in the process of teaching his great nieces and nephews how to play! He even started calling his instrument a "batar," which is how all the kids pronounced it. He also enjoyed playing "lunchtime" and feeding the baby dolls with the children, too. Brian loved his family immensely and cherished every moment he had with them.
In addition to his passions for music, his faith, and his family, Brian also loved riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, playing chess and Scrabble, and visiting the Jersey shore. Nothing made him happier, though, than spending time with his loved ones and caring for others. Affectionately known as "Mr. Community," there wasn't anything anyone needed that Brian wasn't first in line to help with. This included oil changes, housesitting, lawn mowing, pleasant company-even goat-sitting! Brian played such a large role at every gathering he attended, making sure everyone had what they needed and that everyone felt welcome. He will be remembered for his big heart, positive outlook, quiet strength, quick sense of humor, generous spirit, affinity for snakes and spiders, and deep love for his fiancée, family, and friends. To know Brian was to always have a friend in your corner.
Brian was predeceased by his parents, a sister-in-law, three nieces, and several cousins. He is survived and will be deeply missed by his loving fiancée Cheryl Moyer of Boyertown; daughter Rachael Hyde (Mike Carlson) of West Linn, OR; and Steve Hyde of East Coventry, who Brian loved like a son. Brian's memory will also be cherished by his siblings Sharon Blankenbiller (Keith) of Barto, Lori Walters (Christian, Sr.) of North Coventry, Beth Jackson (Bruce) of Lenhartsville, and Craig Muthersbaugh (Christina) of Schuylkill Haven. He leaves behind many cousins, as well as many beloved nieces and nephews who knew him best as "Uncle B." Brian was expecting his first grandchild in September. Upon marrying Cheryl, he was looking forward to welcoming her children Jasmine and Andy into his family.
A celebration of life will be held in 2026; everyone who knew and loved Brian will be welcome to attend. For updates, please visit
muthersbaugh.com or contact Brian's family. Arrangements are by Hunsicker Funeral Home, and memories and condolences can be shared below. Donations can be made in Brian's memory to Pottstown Bible Church (
www.pottstownbible.org/donations) or to Musicians on Call (
www.musiciansoncall.org), a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the healing power of live music to people in hospitals. Those wishing to honor Brian's life are also encouraged to check in on a neighbor, lend a helping hand to a friend in need, or simply show up for someone-quietly, kindly, and without expecting anything in return-just as he was always known to do.