Skook News Obituaries: September 28th, 2020

 

Skook News Obituaries: September 28th, 2020

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Paul Lester Zimmerman, 78, of Pottsville died Saturday at the Hershey Medical Center after eight years with an LVAD (left ventricle assist device)

Born in Pine Grove, October 27, 1941 he was the son of the late Lester and Olive Zimmerman.

Paul was a 1960 graduate of Pine Grove Area High School. He served in the US Army and was a Vietnam Veteran.

He was an active member of the Pottsville United Presbyterian Church where he served on the Board of Trustees and Session.

Paul loved hunting and was a long-time member of Camp Irem. He also loved fishing, playing pinochle and was an avid fan of the Phillies and Eagles. When his children; Scott and Sara were in school he enjoyed attending all their extracurricular activities.

Paul was a Rotarian and was involved with Railway Park Little League when Scott played.

Before retiring Paul was employed by Miller’s Plumbing and Heating, Weis Markets, and Peters Brothers Meats.

In addition to his parents Paul is preceded in death by a sister Shirley Neidlinger and one grandson, Jackson who passed away in 2010.

Paul is survived by his wife of 53 years Virginia and their children; Scott husband of Gwen of Montrose and Sara of Pottsville. He is also survived by his grandchildren; Jamie, Damian, and Evelyn along with a sister Dorothy Voydik and brother Robert Zimmerman husband to Faye.

A memorial service with COVID precautions will be held on Saturday, October 3 at 11:00 A.M at Grabowski Funeral Home, Schuylkill Haven. A visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services. Private interment with military honors will be held at the Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery.

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Elizabeth C. Koury, 96 of Pottsville, died Monday morning at Luther Ridge Assisted Living, Pottsville.

Arrangements are under the care of James B. Humphrey, F.D. James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville.

Please share your memories and condolences with Elizabeth's family by signing the guest book at www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.com

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