Veterans Memorial Wall
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G. K. Chesterton wrote, "Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of readiness to die." The men and women who served in the armed forces, whether during a time of war, or one of peace, are living examples of that contradiction. Each should be honored and remembered, so that our gratitude never fades.
Our Veterans' Memorial Wall includes the names of those individuals who served the nation, and are now entrusted to our care. If the veteran you are looking for is not here, please enter the name of the deceased or the next of kin in the search box below and click search. You may also view current and past listings to find the name of your veteran. Names are listed alphabetically.
Past Services
Harold Shesniak
November 22, 1941 - - January 27, 2024
Harold W. Shesniak, 82, passed away in his Wernersville residence after a lengthy illness. He was the loving husband of Catherine (McGee) Shesniak. Together they shared over 58 years. Born to the late Peter and Annie (Sheetz) Shesniak, Harold grew up in the Bronx. After his high school graduation, he enlisted in the US Navy and served honorably from 1959 through 1964. His car ...
Frank Sands
June 21, 1933 - - January 02, 2024
Frank R. “Terry” Sands, 90, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away January 2, 2024, at Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center. He was the widower of Eleanor M. (Hummel) Sands. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Theodore Sands and Sandra Bitto. He was a 1951 graduate of West Reading High School. Terry served our nation proudly and valiantly in the US Air Force ...
Frank G. Suruskie
October 14, 1934 - - November 30, 2023
Frank G. Suruskie, 89, of Sinking Spring, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Country Meadows of Wyomissing. He was the widower of Nancy L. (Holdeman) Suruskie who died on August 27, 2017. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Frank and Mary Agnes (Sasser) Suruskie. He was employed by Carpenter Technology Corporation as an ESR panel operator for 37 years, retir ...
Paul A. Speece
July 02, 1934 - - November 19, 2023
Paul A. Speece, 89, passed away November 19, 2023, in his Sinking Spring residence. Joyce L. (Fisher) Speece was fortunate to have a devoted husband for 69 years. Their beautiful journey together began on November 19, 1955, when they exchanged vows and embarked on a lifelong commitment to love and cherish each other. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Carl and Catherin ...
Wilbur "Bill" Smith Jr
February 25, 1932 - - October 11, 2023
Wilbur L. “Bill” Smith, Jr., (91), formerly of Wyomissing, passed away October 11, 2023, at Southeastern Veterans Center. He was the husband of Joan L. (Bampton) Smith. Born in Duluth, Minnesota, he was a son of the late Wilbur L., Sr. and Louise V. (Cowan) Smith. He was a graduate of Duluth High School. Wilbur served our nation proudly and valiantly in the US Army duri ...
James Sparagana, Jr.
April 14, 1930 - - July 18, 2023
James V. Sparagana Jr., 93, of Cumru Township, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on July 18, 2023. He was the beloved husband of the late Mary Sparagana, with whom he shared 65 loving years of marriage. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late James and Carmella (Mancuso) Sparagana. James was a devoted parishioner of Holy Rosary R. C. Church, Reading. ...
Christopher Schorn
August 13, 1963 - - June 24, 2023
Christopher Alan Schorn, 59, of Reading, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023, in the care of Mifflin Center. Born in Reading to the late William J. Schorn and Sally F. Schorn (Cremins), he was the youngest of three children. Christopher graduated from Reading Senior High School in 1981. After high school Chris enlisted in the United States Air Force. He studied at Chanute ...
Charles Stoudt
August 01, 1946 - - April 20, 2023
Charles L. Stoudt, 76, of Temple, passed away in his residence on Thursday, April 20, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was the loving husband of Carol A. (Heffner), whom he married on March 3, 2000. Born in Reading to the late Charles H. and Ruth M. (Stone) Stoudt, Chuck graduated from Reading High School before serving in the United States Army. He retired as a Tow M ...
Kenneth Steiner Sr
March 15, 1935 - - March 08, 2023
Kenneth C. Steiner, Sr., 87, of Blandon, passed away in his residence during the early hours of March 8, 2023. He was the loving husband of Anita L. (Neher) Steiner, with whom he shared 61 years of marriage. Born in Reading to the late Carl J. and Florence (Doskus) Steiner, Ken graduated from Reading High School ’53. He served his country in the United States Army, and he la ...
David Simmons
July 13, 1940 - - November 23, 2022
David V. Simmons, 82, passed away November 23, 2022, at Pottstown Hospital. Born in Norristown, Pennsylvania on July 13, 1940, he was the son of the late Herbert and Margaret (Smith) Simmons. David was a highly decorated United States Army Veteran, receiving the medals for Sharpshooting and Expert Rifle marksmanship. David worked for Alan Wood Steel before and after his milit ...
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