John Ziemba

John Ziemba, 93, of Wyomissing, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at Berks Heim. He was the beloved husband of Joan M. (Majka) Ziemba, with whom he shared nearly 70 wonderful years of marriage. Born in Reading in November of 1932, John was the son of the late John Ziemba and Katherine (Materniak) Ziemba. A proud graduate of Reading High School, Class of 1950, he went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War.

John dedicated 30 years of service to the United States Postal Service, where he worked as a supervisor before retiring in 1992. He took pride in his work and in the many relationships formed throughout his career.

A man of faith, John was a lifetime parishioner of St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Reading. His life was centered around family, service, and the quiet strength he shared with those who knew and loved him.

John was an avid birdwatcher, and enjoyed polka music, the mysteries of space, and photography.

Above all, John cherished his family. In addition to his loving wife, Joan M. Ziemba, of Wyomissing, he is survived by his daughters, Theresa Pietrowski, of West Reading; Katherine Latshaw, wife of David, of Fountain Hills, Arizona; Mary Rathman, wife of Joseph, of Louisville, Kentucky; and Bernadette Ziemba, wife of Vidal Rodriguez, of Ephrata. He will also be lovingly remembered by his 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, each of whom brought great joy to his life.

A Funeral Mass for John has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 29, 2026 at 10 a.m., at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 250 S. 12th St., in Reading, PA 19602.

Donations also can be made in John's memory to the St. Mary's Church Foundation.

Online condolences may be made at www.beanfuneralhomes.com.