Michael W. Pinder

Michael W. Pinder, 20, died April 28, 2010 in his Spring Twp. residence, after a long battle with Batten's Disease.

Born in Reading, he was the son of Michael L. and Victoria T. (Pugh) Pinder, with whom he resided.

He was a 2008 graduate of Wilson High School.

Michael was a member of St. John Baptist de la Salle Roman Catholic Church, Shillington.

He loved horses, and participated in LAZY H Therapeutic Horseback Riding.

Michael is also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins; and his partner, June Forry.

He was predeceased by his two sisters, Mindy A. Pinder on September 4, 2000 and Marcy E. Pinder on April 4, 2003.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. John's Church, 420 Holland Street, Shillington, PA 19607. Friends may call Friday from 5 to 7 p.m. in Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc., 739 Penn Ave., West Reading, with words of remembrance beginning at 5:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Michael's name may be made to: Batten Disease Support and Research Association, 166 Humphries Drive, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068, in memo of check please specify "for research only". Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhome.com.