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
Donald Buchert
October 26, 1940 - - November 28, 2023
Donald G. Buchert, 83, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Keystone Villa at Douglassville. Carolyn A. Armer was his cherished life partner, and they resided together for 44 years, creating a lifetime of memories. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late George and Florence (Eck) Buchert. He was a 1959 graduate of Oley Valley High School. Donald served our nation p ...
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 ...
Paul Rhoads
December 28, 1927 - - October 27, 2023
Paul Henry Rhoads, 95, of Blandon, passed away Friday October 27, 2023, at the Providence Place Senior Living of Pottsville. He was the loving husband of Jean Helen (Kershner) Rhoads. They married on April 21, 1951. Born in Hamburg, he was a son of the late Paul V. and Hilda (Ernst) Rhoads. He was a graduate of Hamburg High School. Paul served our nation proudly and valiant ...
Andrew Tedor
July 15, 1947 - - October 12, 2023
Andrew M. Tedor, 77, husband of Kathleen Tedor, passed away on October 12, 2023 at his residence. He was a son of the late Andrew and Marie (Marcone) Tedor. Andrew was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He later worked for Dana Corp. where he then retired. Andrew was a handyman; who enjoyed doing project around the house. He liked to garden and go for rides on his Har ...
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 ...
Benjamin Ebling, Jr.
May 22, 1932 - - September 25, 2023
Benjamin F. Ebling, Jr., 91, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023, in his Lower Alsace Township residence. He was the husband of Marlene E. (Gebhart) Ebling. Born in Reading, he was a son of the late Benjamin F., Sr., and Stella (Moyer) Ebling. Benjamin served the United States Navy with great pride and bravery, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to our nation. Afte ...
Chester Pish
April 29, 1923 - - August 20, 2023
Chester A. Pish, 100, beloved husband of Martha M. (Kuchinski) Pish, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2023. Born in Newport, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania on April 29, 1923, Chester (Chet) was the only child of Albert J. and Lillian (Schwartz) Pish. Chet and Martha met in high school and married at St. Philomena Church in East Lansdowne 81 years ago. In 2022, they were r ...
Joseph Hayick
December 18, 1929 - - August 09, 2023
Joseph F. Hayick, 93, formerly of Sinking Spring, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, in the care of the Heritage at Green Hills. He was the loving husband of Blanche R. (Sterling) Hayick, with whom he shared over 60 years of marriage. Born in Palmerton, PA, to the late John and Anna (Polash) Hayick, Joe graduated from Palmerton High School in 1948 before enlisting in th ...
Lynn Manderbach
August 13, 1949 - - July 30, 2023
Lynn R. “Cricket” Manderbach, aged 73, of East Cocalico Township, passed away at his residence on July 30, 2023. Born in Reading, PA, on August 13, 1949, he was the cherished son of the late George M. and Dorothy L. (Moyer) Manderbach. Cricket was the loving husband to Jeannie (Trump) Manderbach. Cricket was a 1967 graduate of West Reading High School, where he played J ...
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. ...
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