Winston Franklin Simmons

Winston F. Simmons, 82, of West Reading, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in the care of Reading Hospital. He was the widower of Judy A. (Leinbach), who passed away on Sept. 1, 2021, after 51 years of marriage.

Born in Bernville to the late John R. and Elda M. (Schlagel) Simmons, Winston served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. For over 37 years until the company's closure, he worked as a tow motor operator for Exide Battery. Winston also worked as a mechanic on the side for Rowland's Automotive.

He was a loving husband and father. He loved racing, both NASCAR and dirt-track. He enjoyed watching baseball games with his daughter, Tammy, and routed for the Phillies and the other Philadelphia teams. He enjoyed watching WWE wrestling and listening to the oldies and classic rock. He was member of the Mt. Pleasant Fire Company.

Left to treasure his memory is his daughter, Tammy, with whom he resided; his sister, Shirley Ritter, widow of Marvin, of Myerstown; and his nieces, nephews, and their families: Jeff Ritter and children, Holton and Nevaeh; Kristie, wife of Any Grier, and children Samantha, Benjamin, Asher, Eliana, Zachariyah, and Ethan; Sabrina, wife of Tyler Rankin, and children Ryan and Anthony; Susie Leinbach and daughter Erica; Lorrie Luckenbill; and David Evans.

Contributions in Winston's memory may be offered to Keystone Military Families, 331 Main St, Shoemakersville, PA, 19555, http://keystonemilitaryfamilies.com/.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, inc, 739 Penn Ave, West Reading PA 19611, followed by committal and military honors at St. Paul Union Cemetery in New Schaefferstown. Friends and family may visit at the funeral home on Wednesday, July 1 from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm and again Thursday, July 2, from 11:30 am until the start of the service. Condolences may be expressed at kuhnfuneralhomes.com.