Memorial stories

July 17, 2024

Everlasting Kindness: Gracie is the kind of dog who is leaving people with full and appreciative hearts, and that is because of the kind of life she lived

Gracie exuded kindness and acceptance. She always made new people feel like old friends, which is the opposite of many dogs. She also is leaving behind […]
January 29, 2024

A Special Bond: There was something remarkable about the bond between Papa and Julie

Some connections are truly special, and for Julie Pickette and her Papa, Dave, their connection was as special as they come. They had this bond that […]
January 12, 2023

David Feldman: ‘An amazing man who conveyed all the goodness of the world to his loved ones’

David Feldman was born in Philadelphia on November 28, 1952. His loving and caring spirit had left an endless spirit on the people surrounding him. In […]
July 7, 2022

Beyond The Call Of Duty: “Woody” Williams always went above and beyond to serve his country and his fellow veterans well

Hershel Woodrow Williams was born on October 2, 1923, in a small West Virginia town, and he has made such an impact on the country for […]
May 29, 2022

Gold Star Standard: Jo Ann Maitland shows what American Gold Star Mothers is all about through her actions each day

There is no shortage of thankfulness and appreciation to go around to veterans, and rightfully so. The sacrifices they make for this country are unmatched and […]
May 19, 2022

Something More: There’s always more to moms than meets the eye. Karen truly found this out later in her life through her mom telling her story and sharing her journals and special memorabilia.

They say you don’t appreciate what you have until it’s gone. For Suisse Derenbecker’s family, this statement is true in a different sense. Her family was […]
January 14, 2021

Dignity & Strength: Barb Hedrick will be remembered as a portrait of courage and a woman who made everyone feel special

Barb Hedrick offered constant reminders that sometimes strength comes in the form of a bright smile and a tidy house.  She worked through some painful problems […]
December 27, 2020

‘A Special Life’: The life of George P. Gromacki was an extraordinary one, because at its core, it is a story of love

George P. Gromacki grew up on a Massachusetts farm as the youngest of eight children to Adam and Josephine. Adam knew that America afforded his family […]
November 8, 2017

‘All about family’: Ralph Snyder will be remembered for pride he had in being a husband and father

Ralph Snyder left behind perhaps the single most important legacy a father could ever hope for: He ALWAYS showed up for his kids. Snyder didn’t talk […]