In a remarkable turn of events, Stoneman Willie, a mummified man who has been on display at a funeral home in Reading, Pennsylvania for the past 128 years, will finally be given a proper burial. This unidentified man, who tragically succumbed to kidney failure in a local jail on November 19, 1895, was inadvertently mummified by a curious mortician who was experimenting with novel embalming methods. Now, thanks to the efforts of Auman’s Funeral Home, the long-awaited moment has arrived for Stoneman Willie to find eternal rest.
Pennsylvania mummy ‘Stoneman Willie’ will finally receive a proper burial after being on display for 128 years. The emaciated man, dressed in a suit with a bow tie, is currently displayed in a coffin with a red sash draped across his chest. Despite the passage of time, his hair, teeth, and skin have remained remarkably preserved. Stoneman Willie’s true identity remained a mystery for many years due to his use of a fake name when apprehended for pickpocketing. Local officials were unable to locate any relatives for him. The funeral home had previously sought permission from the state to retain the body in order to study the experimental embalming process. However, Auman’s Funeral Home has recently managed to identify Stoneman Willie through historical documents and will disclose his name when they lay him to rest later this week. Although little is currently known about him aside from his Irish heritage, he has become an iconic figure in the history and present of Reading. Prior to the funeral, the city of Reading will pay tribute to Stoneman Willie, who has become a legendary figure in the community over the years. As part of the city’s 275th anniversary celebrations, local residents took to the streets on Sunday for a vibrant parade that included a motorcycle hearse carrying Willie’s casket.
Willie’s week-long display at Auman’s Funeral Home will come to an end on Saturday as he embarks on his final journey through the streets of Reading. This solemn procession will lead him to his resting place at a local cemetery, where his true name will finally be inscribed on his tombstone. It is a moment of closure and remembrance for those who have come to know and cherish Willie. Let us honor his memory as we bid farewell to a beloved individual who will forever hold a place in our hearts.
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