\t\t\tErin K. Byrne \t\t<\/p>\n
\t\t\tOBITUARY\t\t<\/p>\n
Erin K. Byrne, 63, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 5th, 2025, at Reading Hospital, after<\/p>\n
confronting glioblastoma with admirable courage and dignity.<\/p>\n
Born in Watertown, New York, she attended local schools and graduated as valedictorian of South<\/p>\n
Jefferson High School. She went on to earn a Bachelor\u2019s degree in Chemistry from the University of<\/p>\n
Rochester and a Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from Cornell University, where she authored<\/p>\n
\u201cFundamental and Applied Studies in Organometallic Chemistry,\u201d published in 1988.<\/p>\n
A gifted scientist and leader, Erin was a relentless catalyst for the advancement of women in STEM,<\/p>\n
championing inclusion and mentoring future generations. She spent her career at the forefront of<\/p>\n
engineering and innovation, most recently serving as Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at TE<\/p>\n
Connectivity.<\/p>\n
She is survived by her husband, John Maguire of Reading, Pennsylvania; her sons, Andrew Maguire of<\/p>\n
San Jose, California, and Patrick Maguire of Reading, Pennsylvania; her sister, Julie of Hickory, North<\/p>\n
Carolina; and several nieces and nephews.<\/p>\n
Erin had a deep love for sports and hiking\u2014but none more than for travel. Her passion for exploring the<\/p>\n
world took her to countless destinations, and, in 2024, she became a proud Million Miler. She also sang<\/p>\n
and played percussion in the choir at Saint Catharine of Siena Church.<\/p>\n
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Autism Society of<\/p>\n
America. Whelan Schwartz Funeral Home, Reading is in charge of arrangements and online condolences<\/p>\n