John M. Reading III

John M. Reading III passed away unexpectedly on February 3, 2026, at the age of 63.

John is survived by his wife, Sharon, and his three daughters: BriAnna, and her son, George (4); Alex, along with Ghassan, and their children, Roland (6), Addy (5), and Sylas (2); and Krysta, along with Cole, and their four-legged children, Nala and Ember.

He is also survived by his sister, Linda Bright and her husband Robert; his nephew, Christopher Bright, along with Courtney, and their daughter, Cydnee (3); and his nephew, Nathan Bright. And sister Robbie.

John was predeceased by his parents, John Mull Reading Jr. and Kathryn Frances Whitby (née Beaumont).

John was an AVID sports fan, and truly lived out his passion on the sidelines and coaching his daughters sports teams growing up, along with working with CB East sports teams for over 30 years. He was a die hard Philadelphia sports fan. Go Birds. He adored his family and was an amazing husband, father to his girls, and Pop to his grandkids. He loved to ski and Shawnee was an annual second home to our family, and vacations in Wildwood were another annual tradition. He loved playing golf, despite how terrible he was. He played baseball, softball and in his younger years, football as well. He loved Bird watching and always having seeds out to draw them in.

Family and friends are invited to John's Life Celebration on February 12, 2026 from 10:00am until 12:00pm, followed by a time of sharing at 12:00pm, at the Freed-Givnish Life Celebration Home, 124 N. Easton Road, Glenside, PA, 19038. Interment will be private.

In honor of John, a die-hard Philadelphia sports fan and a devoted Athletic Director at Central Bucks East, please wear Philadelphia sports gear or CB East gear to celebrate his life, passions, and the joy he brought to his community.

In lieu of flowers, donations in John's memory can be made to "The John Reading Athletic Scholarship Fund" for Central Bucks High School East. Checks can be written out to "The John Reading Athletic Scholarship Fund" and sent to 116 Lawnton Road, Willow Grove, Pa 19090.