Gene H. Austin
OBITUARY
Gene H. Austin, 91, passed away August 10, 2026, in Laureldale Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
He was pre-deceased by his wife Jeanne R. (Hart) Austin and was born in Reading, a son of the late Howard S. and Ruth N. (Moyer) Austin.
Gene was employed for 26 years at Kirst and Son. He also worked at Bachman Pretzels and was a self employed painter and wallpaper hanger. He was a member of St. Andrew’s U.C.C., Reading.
Gene is survived by his brother, Ronald W. Austin of Cumru Township and 9 nieces and nephews.
He was also pre-deceased by a sister, Carol Nies and a brother, Richard Austin.
Funeral services will be Saturday, August 22nd at 10:00 AM in Gallman-Sonoski Funeral Home, 910 Chestnut St., Reading, PA 19602. Friends may pay their condolences on Saturday from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Burial will be in Aulenbach’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Animal Rescue League of Berks County, 58 Kennel Rd., Birdsboro, PA 19508 or to the American Cancer Society, P.O Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.
Online condolences may be made at gallmansonoskifuneralhome.com.