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1930- 9/7/1999 Zaborowski, Anna Hagis, 69, of 10964 Route 8, Wattsburg, died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1999, at her home after a lengthy illness.  She was born Oct. 23, 1929, in West Middlesex, daughter of the late Samuel and Helen Mikota Hagis.  She lived in the Erie area since 1944.  She worked as a machine taper for General Electric Co., retiring in 1986 after 28 years.  She was a member of Wattsburg Area Baptist Church for 34 years, and the Gideon Auxiliary of the Erie Central Camp.  She was preceded in death by a sister, Lena Auxier, in 1989.  Survivors include her husband, Charles Zaborowski; two sons, John Zaborowski and his wife, Carolyn, and Paul Zaborowski and his wife, Tina, all of Wattsburg; two daughters, Patricia Zaborowski of Lexington, Ky., and Jean Watson of Glendale, Ariz.; a brother, Samuel Hagis of Pulaski; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  Burial was at Phillipsville Union Cemetery. Tier 1 Lot 9
No dates Zaborowski, Carolyn,   Phillipsville  Tier 1 Lot 9
No dates Zaborowski, Charles   Phillipsville  Tier 1 Lot 9
Death 12/23/2000 Zaborowski, Irene Zdunczyk, 77, of RD 2, Macedonia Road, Wattsburg, died Saturday, Dec. 23, 2000, at her residence following a brief illness.  She was born April 14, 1923, in Erie, daughter of the late Frank and Lottie Wiecykoska Zdunczyk.  She had resided in the Wattsburg area for more than 55 years.  She and her husband owned a dairy farm on Macedonia Road in Greenfield Township for many years.  She was a member of St. Mathias Catholic Church in French Creek, N.Y., and the Hornby Historical Society in North East.  She enjoyed cooking, baking and gardening.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter J. Zaborowski, on March 5, 1990; a son, Stanley S. Zaborowski, in 1967; two brothers, Stephen Zdunczyk in 1925 and Edward Zdunczyk in 1957.  Survivors include two sons, Walter R. Zaborowski and his wife, Theresa, of Erie, and Ronald R. Zaborowski of Wattsburg; four daughters, Dolly Lang of Waterford, Betty Jones and her husband, Danny, of Wattsburg; Becky Fessenden and her husband, John, of Center Harbor, N.H., and Connie Hewitt of Erie; a sister, Sophia Yosten of Erie; a brother, Walter Zdunczyk and his wife, Franny, of Erie; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
No dates Zaborowski, John   Phillipsville  Tier 1 Lot 9
Death 6/30/2002 Zaborowski, Kenneth R., 58, of 14310 Lowville St., Wattsburg, died Sunday, June 30, 2002, at his residence after a lengthy illness.  He was born Oct. 19, 1943, in Erie, son of Mary Tech Zaborowski of West Palm Beach, Fla., and the late Stanley Zaborowski.  He lived in Wattsburg all of his life.  He was self-employed in the logging and excavating industry for 42 years.  He attended Wattsburg High School and Greenfield Baptist Church.  He was a life member of the NRA and was an avid hunter.  He was preceded in death by a brother, Carl Zaborowski.  Survivors include his wife, Vivian Mikolon Zaborowski; five sons, Jim Zaborowski and his wife, Kathy, of Richwood, Ohio, Joel Zaborowski and his wife, Stacey of Jefferson, Ohio, Jon Zaborowski of Lakeland, Fla., Jason Zaborowski and his wife, Bethany, of Washington, D.C., and Jeremy Zaborowski, at home; a daughter, Joy Bennett and her husband, Adam, of McCordsville, Ind.; a brother, Donnell Zaborowski and his wife, Madeline, of Marysville Tenn.; two sisters, Elaine Zaborowski of West Palm Beach, Fla., and Carolyn Zaborowski of San Francisco, Calif.; four grandchildren, and many nices and nephews.  Interment was at Greenfield Baptist Church Cemetery.
No dates Zaborowski, Patricia  Phillipsville  Tier A Lot 9
No dates Zaborowski, Paul   Phillipsville  Tier A Lot 9
No dates Zaborowski, Tina   Phillipsville  Tier A Lot 9
Birth 8/10/1938 Zafiropulos, son born to Mr. and Mrs. James Zafiropulos Wed., August 10, 1938.
Death 4/6/1957 Zafiropulos, James, 67, passed away Fri. April 6, 1957.  The deceased is survived by his wife, Marie; a son, B.J. Zafiropulos; a brother, William, two nieces and a nephew.  Burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
11/12/2008- Zahner, Joseph Richard, son of Eric & Janel Smith (divorced)
Birth 8/31/1946 Zajac, daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zajac Sat., August 31, 1946.
Death 1/12/1973 Zajac, Frank Sr., 80, died at Union City Memorial Hospital.  He was born in Poland on October 26, 1892.  He is survived by his wife, Mary Zajac; six daughters:  Mrs. Mary Farak of Erie, Mrs. Bertha King of Niles, OH, Mrs. Helen Kurt and Mrs. Frances Tidd, both of Meadville, Mrs. Sophia Turnava of Cleveland, and Mrs. Julia Zienka of Mentor, OH; six sons:  Frank Zajac Jr. of Union City, Stanley of Bear Lake, Jon Zajac of Columbus, PA, Edward and Joseph Zajac, both of Wattsburg, and George Paul Zajac of North East; thirty grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.  He was buried in St. Teresa’s Cemetery.
Death 2/2/2001 Zajac, John, 73, of RD1, Pine Valley Road, Columbus, Pa., died Friday, Feb. 2, 2001, at Hamot Medical Center.  He was born April 26, 1927, in Brownsville, Pa., son of the late Frank and Mary Baron Zajac Sr..  He moved to Union City as a young boy and attended grade school there.  He later attended Corry High School.  He worked at the former Raymond Manufacturing Co. for a few years before serving with the U.S. Army in the European Theater during World War II.  Following his discharge from the Army, he returned to Union City and worked at the General Electric Co. plant in Erie.  In 1954, he moved to Columbus and purchased a dairy farm, which he operated until a semi-retirement in 1991.  During that period, he also worked at a milk plant in Bear Lake for a few years.  He then helped his son, John E. Zajac, operate the farm.  He was a member of St. Elizabeth Roman Catholic Church and the VFW Post 264 in Corry.  As a young man, he pitched for a baseball team in Elgin, Pa.  He enjoyed bowling, hunting, fishing, and especially family gatherings and playing cards.  He was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Zajac.  Survivors include his wife, Mary Jane Sadowski Zajac, whom he married Sept. 15, 1951, in Corry; two daughters, Diane M. Rodriguez and her husband, Milagro, of Conyers, Ga., and Julie T. Zajac of Atlanta, Ga.; two sons, John E. Zajac of Columbus and Steven M. Zajac Pennsburg; six sisters, Mary Farak and her husband, Thomas, of Erie, Bertha King, Helen Kurt and her husband, Andy, and Frances Tidd and her husband, Richard, all of Meadville, Sophie Kurnava and her husband, James, of Cleveland, Ohio, and Julia Zienka and her husband, Joseph, of Mentor, Ohio; four brothers, Frank Zajac and his wife, Anne, of Union City, Stanley Zajac and his wife, Louise, of Bear Lake, Edward Zajac and his wife, Olga, of Wattsburg and George Zajac and his wife, Pauline, of North East; four grandchildren, Steven R. Zajac, Michelle L. Zajac, David and Daniel Rodriguez; and many nieces and nephews.  Interment was at St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Corry, with full military honors provided by VFW 264 in Corry.
Death 6/29/1994 Zalik, Joseph, 71, 11097 Route 8, Union City, died Wednesday, June 29, 1994, at Union City Memorial Hospital.  He was born in Bethlehem, Feb. 5, 1923, son of the late Stephen and Anna Zemecz Zalik.  Mr. Zalik attended school in the Lottsville area and was graduated from Lottsville High School in 1941.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving from 1944-46.  He worked for many years in the dairy industry, retiring nine years ago as a state inspector from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.  He was a member of the Saint Elizabeth Roman Catholic Church, Corry, and the Northwest Fieldmen’s Association, for which he served as secretary for many years.  He is survived by his wife, Anne Sadowski Zalik; two sons, Frank S. Zalik, Cambridge Springs and Joseph Zalik, Mill Village; a brother, John Zalik, Bear Lake; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  Burial was at Saint Elizabeth Cemetery, Corry.
Death 8/10/1998 Zarecky.  Sister Rosann Zarecky, RSM, a member of the Sisters of Mercy order of Roman Catholic nuns for the past 36 years, died Monday, Aug. 10, 1998.  She was born in Greenville, daughter of Rudolph Zarecky and the late Ann Nadasky Zarecky.  She entered the Sisters of Mercy at St. Joseph Novitiate in Titusville on Sept. 8, 1962.  She professed perpetual vows Aug. 2, 1971.  Sr. Rosann was a pastoral minister at St. Teresa of Avila Roman Catholic Church from 1987-90.  In addition to her father and members of the Sisters of Mercy, survivors include a sister, Mrs. Mary Ann Walker; two brothers, Paul and Philip Zarecky; and two nieces, a nephew and a great-nephew.
Death 11/9/1045 Zavazan, Mrs. Agnes, 76, widow of the late Joseph Zavazan, passed away Fri. Nov 9, 1945.  Daughter of the late Joseph and Magdalene Gafrick, was born in Austria-Hungary Jan. 21, 1869.  Deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Stephen Ruza and Mrs. Raymond Shade; three sons, John, Michael and Joseph.  Burial in St. Teresa’s Cemetery.
Death 5/9/1939 Zavazan, Joseph, 79, passed away Tues. May 9, 1939.  Born Mar. 9, 1869 in Luttila, Austria-Hungary; married Agnes Gafrict Nov. 25, 1909.  Deceased is survived by three sons, Michael, Joseph, and John; two daughters, Mrs. Raymond Shade and Mrs. Steve Ruska.  Burial in St. Teresa’s cemetery.
Death 4/30/1961 Zavazan, Michael J., 60 years of age died April 30, 1961.  Survived by two sisters, Mrs. Raymond Shade and Mrs. Stephen Ruza; one brother, John Zavazan.  Buried St. Teresa’s Cemetery.
Death 8/8/1996 Zawacki, Helen Gausman, 69, mother of Naomi Allison of Mill Village, died Thursday, Aug. 8, 1996.  She was born in Ridgeway on Oct 31, 1926, daughter of the late Edward and Elizabeth Proesl Gausman.  Burial was at St. Leo’s Cemetery.
Death 6/20/1996 Zawacki, William E., 68, father of Naomi Allison, Mill Village, died Thursday, June 20, 1996.  A resident of Ridgeway, he was born there on June 30, 1927, son of the late John and Gladys Carley Zawacki.  Burial was at St. Leo’s Cemetery.
Birth 3/15/1955 Zazado, son born to Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Zazado (Lura Main) Tues., March 15, 1955.
Birth 11/12/1951 Zazado, a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Zazado (Lara Main).
Birth 9/12/1944 Zazado, daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Zazado Tues., September 12, 1944.
Death 11/23/1954 Zazado, Charles, 72, passed away Tues. Nov. 23, 1954.  Besides his wife, Anne, the deceased is survived by four sons, Joseph, Edward, William and Stanley; two daughters, Mrs. Katherine Franssen and Mrs. Mary Ann Ballett.  Burial in Evergreen cemetery.
Death 4/11/1976 Zazado, Edward, 64, died at Union City Memorial Hospital.  He was born February 18, 1912 in Coal Center, PA to Charles and Anna Zazado.  He is survived by his wife, Josephine Zazado; a sister, Catherine Franssen of Baltimore; three brothers:  Joseph Zazado of Union City, William Zazado of Grindstone, PA, and Stanley Zazado of Erie; and several nieces and nephews.  He was buried in St. Teresa’s Cemetery.
Death 7/26/1994 Zazado, Frances, 76, formerly of Union City, died July 26, 1994, in Amarillo, Texas.  She was a daughter of the late Edward Murdock and Jessie Wheeler Murdock.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Zazado; three brothers, Bert, Lonnie and Marvin; five sisters, Nellie, Bessie, Hattie, Dorthea and Ruth.  She is survived by a daughter, Sharon Stephens; a grandson, Joseph Penoyer; a granddaughter, Angelia Penoyer; one great-granddaughter, Amber Penoyer; all of Amarillo, Texas; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Death 5/13/1978 Zazado, Joseph, 69, died at his home in Union City.  He was born in Perth Amboy, NJ to Casmir and Anna Chalaka Zazado.  He is survived by his wife, Frances Murdock Zazado; a daughter, Mrs. Sharon Penoyer of Corry; two brothers:  William Zazado of Grindstone, PA and Stanley Zazado of Erie; a sister, Mrs. Catherine Franssen of Baltimore, MD; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  He was buried in St. Teresa’s Cemetery.
Birth 1/12/1947 Zazado, Judith born to Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Zazado (Lauralee Main) Sun., January 12, 1947.
Birth 3/24/1951 Zazado, Sharon Ann born to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Zazado (Frances Murdosk) Sat., March 24, 1951.
Death 11/16/1999 Zazado, Stanley R., 50, of 419 E. 13th St., Erie, died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, at Veterans Affairs Medical Center.  He was born Feb. 3, 1949, in Union City, son of Stanley Zazado of Erie and the late Lura Main Zazado.  He served the U.S. Army and was assigned duty as a radio operator for an engineer battalion.  He saw duty in Germany during the Vietnam War.  He was a member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.  He enjoyed remolding.  Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Maryann Cantoni Zazado; his stepmother, Roberta Zazado of Erie, two daughters, DeAnna Kedzierski and her husband, Robert, of Erie and Katherine Zazado at home; two sons, Adam Zazado and his wife, Carlie, of Newport News, Va., and Anthony Zazado at home; two sisters, Judy Jackson and her husband, Edward, of Harborcreek Township and Carol Engle of Erie; three brothers, Samuel Zazado of Wattsburg, Craig Zazado of Hartstown and Raymond Zazado of Albion; two grandchildren, Emalee and Peyton Kedzierski; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.  Burial was at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.
Death 12/11/1942 Zazado, Stella, 22, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Zazado, passed away Fri. Dec. 11, 1942.  Survived by her parents, four brothers, Joseph, Edward, William and Stanley and one sister, Katherine.  Services to be held at St. Teresa’s church.
Death 5/24/1994 Zeppenfeld, John S., 76, 130 Griffin Ave., Lawrence Park Township, died Tuesday, May 24, 1994, at the Pennsylvania Soldiers and Sailors Home.  He was born in Pittsburgh on June 6, 1917, son of the late Frank and Catherine Steeb Zeppenfeld.  Among the survivors is a son, Brian Zeppenfeld of Waterford.
Death 11/29/1997 Zethner, John Joseph, 83, of Canadohta Lake, died Saturday, Nov. 29, 1997, at Union City Memorial Hospital.  He was born Dec. 3, 1913, in Pittsburgh, son of the late Max and Katherine Balach Zethner.  Mr. Zethner was an original member of the Upper St. Clair (Pa.) Volunteer Fire Department, and was a charter member of the Beadling Sports Club.  He was also a member of Our Lady of Fatima Church, Canadohta Lake.  He had been employed as a resident inspector prior to his retirement.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Zethner.  Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. John (Elaine) Rusilka of Upper St. Clair; four granddaughters; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Death 4/7/1995 Zethner, Lucy, 80, R.D. 2, Canadohta Lake, died Friday, April 7, 1995, at Union City Memorial Hospital.  She was born on April 7, 1915, in Beadling, a daughter of the late Matthew and Mariehina Roscohi Rionda.  She was a homemaker and member of Our Lady of Fatima Caholic Church, Canadohta Lake.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Rionda, in 1980.  Survivors include her husband, John Zethner, Canadohta Lake; a daughter, Mrs. John (Elaine) Rugilko, Upper St. Clair; four granddaughters; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Death 5/1/1998 Zielewski, Leonard J., 74, father of Karen L. Kennedy and her husband, Kris, of Waterford and Linda J. Zielewski and her fiancé, Norb Wroblewski, of Wattsburg, died Friday, May 1, 1998, at his home following an extended illness.  A resident of Erie, he was born there Dec. 11, 1923, son of the late Frank and Anna Bogafczyka Zielewski.  Burial was at Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery.
Birth 9/6/1943 Zielinski, daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Zielinski Mon., September 6, 1943.
Birth 4/1/1950 Zielinski, son born to Mr. and Mrs. John Zielinski (Helen Jantoski) Sat, April 1, 1950.
Death 2/25/1947 Zielinski, Mrs. Eleanora, 64, widow of the late Stanley Zielinski, passed away Tues. Feb. 25, 1947.  The deceased is survived by six children, Mrs. George Polack, Mary Zielinski, Anthony, Mrs. Stanley Kobqlinski, Adam and John Zielinski; two sisters, Mrs. Joe Ryboski, Mrs. Julias Baranski and a brother, Bolek Racinski.  Burial in St. Teresa’s cemetery.
Birth 10/15/1953 Zielinski, Frank Roman born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zielinski Thurs., October 15, 1953.
Death 9/8/1977 Zielinski, John A., died at his residence in Union City.  He was born in Union City on June 25, 1921 to the late Stanley and Eleanor Zielinski.  He is survived by his wife, Helen Jantoski Zielinski; two sons:  John Zielinski of Canadohta Lake and Joseph Zielinski of Union City; three sisters:  Mrs. Pauline Polach of Union City, Mrs. Stanley (Eva) Kobylinski of Erie, and Mrs. Mary McGuire of Union City; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  He was buried in St. Teresa’s Cemetery.
Death 1/31/2001 Zielinski.  Marilyn A. Perry Zielinski, 69, of 543 Benson Road, Waterford, died Wednesday, Jan. 31, at Millcreek Community Hospital.  She was born March 22, 1931, in Erie, daughter of the late Reginald and Anna Franz Perry.  She was a homemaker.  She was preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Counasse.  Survivors include her husband, Herman J. Zielinski, whom she married July 20, 1950; two sons, David Zielinski of Erie and Carl Zielinski of Waterford; and two brothers, Charles Perry of Copely, Ohio, and Donald Perry of Erie.  Interment was at Waterford Cemetery.
Birth 8/1935 Zielinski, Moreen Ann born to Mr. and Mrs. Zielinski August 1935.
Death 10/4/1999 Zielinski, Richard S., 75, of 115 Carver Ave., Harborcreek Township, died Monday, Oct. 4, 1999, at Saint Vincent Health Center.  He was born Sept. 5, 1924, in Erie, son of the late John and Martha Pawlowski Petrowski.  Local survivors include a son, Daniel Zielinski and his wife, Patricia, of Waterford.  Burial was at Calvary Cemetery.
Death 8/31/1943 Zielinski, Roman, 68, passed away Tues. Aug 31, 1943.  Besides his wife, Julia, the deceased is survived by three sons, Leonard, Edward and Frank and two daughters, Mrs. Henry Long and Mrs. Chester Sedwick.  Burial in St. Teresa’s cemetery.
Death 6/12/1940 Zielinski, Stanley, 61, died June 12, 1940.  Besides his widow, Eleanor, the deceased is survived by three sons, Adam, John and Anthony; three daughters, Mrs. Pauline Pollack, Eva and Mary Zielinski. Buried St. Teresa’s cemetery.
Death 4/18/1978 Zielinski, John Stanley (Stan), 31, died at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Erie.  He was born in Union City on March 27, 1947 to Helen Jantosik Zielinski and John A. Zielinski.  He is survived by his mother; his wife, Mary Ann Findlay Zielinski; a son, James Zielinski; a daughter, Sonya Zielinski; and a brother, Joseph Zielinski of Union City; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.  He was buried in St. Teresa’s Cemetery.
Death 10/21/2000 Ziemba, Theodore J., 71, of 813 W. Spring St. Titusville, died Saturday, Oct. 21, 2000, at Titusville Area Hospital after a brief illness.  He was born Sept. 29, 1929, in Oil City, a son of the late John and Frances Ziemba.  He graduated from Oil City High School in 1947, where he excelled in baseball, football and basketball.  He entered the U.S. Navy July 17, 1947.  He served on the U.S.S. Kearsarge and the U.S.S. Leyte, where he became an accomplished welder and won many swimming and diving awards.  He was honorably discharged April 21, 1950, at Quonset Point, Rhode Island, with the rank of metalsmith third class.  He worked for 19 years at Struthers-Wells Corporation and Universal Cyclops Specialty Steel Corporation until his retirement Feb. 28, 1992.  He taught gym class at St. Joseph Academy during the 1960’s.  He was a member of St. Titus Church.  He was a former member of the Eagles Club and Polish National Alliance of Titusville and the Pulaski Club of Oil City.  He was a collector of antique bottles.  He was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Ziemba.  Survivors include his wife, Jane Griffin Ziemba, whom he married May 11, 1957, in Titusville; a son Joseph Ziemba and his wife, Barb, of Titusville; two daughters, Kathy Beach and her husband, Gary of Titusville and Terri See and her husband, Bill, of Centerville; two sisters, Lottie Stolarczyk of Meadville and Mary Joslin and her husband, Donald, of Oil City; seven grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.  Interment was at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Death 3/2/1931 Zierden, Mrs. Rebecca S., passed away Mon. Mar 2, 1931 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Arthur B. Treat, 96 years of age on Mar 7.  Interment at DuBois, Pa.
Death 7/16/2000 Zierenberg.  Kathryn Elizabeth McGuire Zierenberg, 74, of 1042 E. 24th St., Erie, died Sunday, July 16, 2000, at her home.  She was born Feb. 17, 1926, in Renovo, daughter of the late James and Esther Sheehan McGuire.  Local survivors include a sister, Janet Luchin and her husband, John, of Wattsburg.  Interment was private.
Death 7/16/1996 Zigler.  Grace E. Moore Zigler, 61, of Union City, died Tuesday, July 16, 1996.  She was born in Union City on April 10, 1935, daughter of Rev. Theodore “Ed” Moore and the late Janice Stanford.  She was a homemaker and enjoyed being with her family.  She was preceded in death by a grandson, John E. Greishaw III.  Survivors include her step-mother, Winifred Moore of Union City; three daughters, Vanessa McGuire, Debra J. Greishaw and Kimberly Vaughan, all of Union City; two sons, James Zigler and David Zigler, of Union City; two sisters, Roberta Irwin of Union City and Bonita Post of Waterford; two half-sisters, Sandy Fijal of Arizona and Rhonda Sillman of Zelienople; two half-brothers, John Moore and Samuel Moore, of Union City; seven grandchildren; a dear aunt and uncle, June and Al Stallsmith of Waterford; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Burial was at Evergreen Cemetery, Union City.
Death 6/5/2002 Zimmer, David W. “Digger,” 66, of 10115 Lake Pleasant Road, Greene Township, died Wednesday, June 5, 2002, at his home.  He was born June 1, 1936, in Greene Township, son of the late David and Minnie Hettrick Zimmer.  He was superintendent for the Erie Cemetery Association, retiring in 2001 after 39 years.  He graduated from Academy High School in 1955.  He was a member of the St. Boniface Ushers Club and enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and farming.  Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Julia Teed Zimmer; a daughter, Beverly Allgeier and her husband, Gerald, of Greene Township; two sons, Robert Zimmer and his wife, Robin, and Russell Zimmer and his wife, Natalie, all of Greene Township; a brother, Daniel Zimmer and his wife, Eleanor, of Summit Township; two sisters, Mary Zimmer and Patricia Piotrowski and her husband, John, all of Greene Township; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.  Interment will be at Erie Cemetery.
1899-1977 Zimmer, Dora Coover   Phillipsville  Tier 2 Lot 9
Birth 2/1/1930 Zimmer, Eleanor Marie born to Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Zimmer Sat., February 1, 1930.
1888-3/1/1967 Zimmer, Fred G.   Phillipsville  Tier 2 Lot 9
Birth 12/26/1948 Zimmer, Gerald Alton born to Mr. and Mrs. Herman Zimmer (Beatrice Applebee) December 26, 1948.
Death 5/1/1952 Zimmer, Herman H., 49, passed away Thurs. May 1, 1952.  The deceased is survived by his wife, Beatrice Applebee Zimmer; eight children, Mrs. Phyllis Lowe, Mrs. Eleanor Mokwa, Frank, Rose, Delores, Jack, Jack and Jerry Zimmer; his mother, Mrs. Katherine Zimmer; one sister, Mrs. Ernest Ebert; one brother, Albert Zimmer.  Burial in Wattsburg cemetery.
Death 4/7/1994 Zimmer, James H., 70, R.D. 2, Cambridge Springs, Washington Township, Erie County, died Thursday, April 7, 1994.  Among the survivors is a daughter, Mrs. Dave (Elaine) Klie, R.D. 5, Waterford.
Death 7/25/2001 Zimmer.  Marian Eloise Gray Zimmer, 77, of Susan Street, Dayton, Texas, died Wednesday, July 25, 2001, at her residence.  She was born Feb. 25, 1924, in Union City, daughter of the late William T. and Florence Bartholme Gray.  She had been a native of Pennsylvania until 1962.  She lived in Dayton for the past five years.  She worked as a secretary for Baylor University Bookstore in Waco, Texas, for 11 years before she retired.  She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Dayton.  She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lawrence Sherman; a sister, Dorothy Gray; and a stepsister, Joyce Varnard.  Survivors include her husband, Frank Zimmer, of Dayton; a daughter, Beverly “Penny” Ann Vandergraph and her husband, David, of Liberty, Texas; two sisters, Gwendolyn Hanlin of York and Violet Sidman of Erie; a stepsister, Evelyn Miller, of Point Blank, Texas; two brothers, William Gray of Pasadena, Texas, and Richard Gray of Erie; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.  Interment was at Evergreen Cemetery, Union City.
Death 12/17/2001 Zimmer, Raymond H., 91, a resident of Manchester Presbyterian Lodge, Fairview Township, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2001, after a brief illness.  He was born May 12, 1910, in Erie, son of the late Henry and Libbie Denning Zimmer.  He retired from Meadowbrook Dairy in 1975.  He previously worked as a route salesman for the Erie County Milk Association for 12 years, then founded and operated Zimmer Dairy for six years and Sunrise Dairy for 13 years.  He also worked part time for the Russell C. Schmidt & Son Funeral Home for 12 years.  He was a life member of the East Erie Turners.  He was also a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, the Siebenbuerger and Zukor clubs, the Elks Lodge and the Retired Erie Milk Dealers Association.  He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Lena R. “Lee” Balsiger Zimmer, in 1997; a brother, Kenneth W. Zimmer; and four sisters, Geraldine Thomas, Florence Messenger, Margaret Hermann and Beatrice Zimmer.  Survivors include two sons, Raymond L. Zimmer and his wife, Marilyn, of Bethel Park and David J. Zimmer and his wife, Linda, of Erie; two daughters, Marjorie “Midge” Sheldon and her husband, Gaylord, and Joan Stewart and her husband, Richard, all of Erie; two sisters, Hazel Arnold of Waterford and Jeanette Dougherty of Erie; two brothers, Lester F. Zimmer and his wife, Iona, and Charles “Bob” Zimmer, all of Erie; 11 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.  Interment was at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Death 5/6/1995 Zimmer, Robert James, 76, of Kline Road, Edinboro, died Saturday, May 6, 1995.  He was born in Edinboro on April 23, 1919, the son of the late Claud and Mabel Satterlee Zimmer.  He was employed for several companies, including Marsh Sales and Service in Waterford.  He belonged to the American Legion Post 285 in Waterford.  Survivors include his wife, two sons, one daughter, a sister, a brother, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.  Burial was at McLane Cemetery.
1880-1942 Zimmer, Zoe Cutter  Phillipsville  Tier 2 Lot 9
Death 8/17/1996 Zimmerly, H. James “Jim,” 62, of 10028 Sampson Road, Waterford, died unexpectedly Saturday, Aug. 17, 1996, at Hamot Medical Center, after sustaining injuries in a construction site accident on Interstate 90.  He was born in Fairview, Nov. 17, 1933, a son of the late Herbert and Lola Maxson Zimmerly.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  He worked as a fuelman for Mayer Brothers Construction Co. for more than 25 years.  He had been president of the Western Saddle Club and was a member of the St. Francis Ushers Club and the Sunflower.  He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Margaret Kirkpatrick Zimmerly; a daughter, Mrs. Donald (Amber) Merry of Union City; a son, Donald “Chico” Zimmerly and his wife, Mary Kay Zimmerly, of Edinboro; a brother, Dale Zimmerly of Waterford; two sisters, Mrs. James (Donna) Hoenes and Mrs. Raymond (Judy) Sweeney, both of Erie; and four grandchildren, Read and Rachel Merry, both of Union City, and Katlin and Cody James Zimmerly, both of Edinboro.  He was preceded in death by a sister, Janet Zimmerly.
Death 12/1/2001 Zimmerman.  Callista B. Green Zimmerman, 70, of 1922 W. 25th St., Erie, and Shady Side Road, Findley Lake, N.Y., died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2001, at Saint Vincent Health Center in Erie.  She was born in Erie, daughter of the late Arthur and Margaret Kremp Green.  She was the founding Mother of the Erie Chapter of the LaLeche League, a member of the VFW 470 Ladies Auxiliary, a volunteer at the Word of Life Center, and she enjoyed nature, walking, photography, reading and boating.  She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.  She was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Margaret Hober.  Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Richard Zimmerman; four daughters, Colleen Borzon and her husband Michael, of Fairview, Kathleen A. Schreiber and her husband, Doug, of Wattsburg, Rose M. Girard and her husband, John, of Fairview, and Gerri A. Slagle and her husband, Tom, of Lake City; two sons, Joseph J. Zimmerman and his wife, Brenda, of Franklin, and William A. Zimmerman and his wife, Elizabeth, of Millcreek; 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  Interment was at Calvary Cemetery.
Death 10/10/1974 Zimmerman, Velva, 60, died at Union City Memorial Hospital.  She is survived by her husband, William Zimmerman; four daughters:  Dorothy Duryee, Hazel Lawrence, Rosalie and Edith Mangol, all of Union City; one son, Harold Zimmerman of Corry; her mother, Mrs. Fanny Wilt of Confluence, PA; 26 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; eleven brothers and sisters:  Mrs. Edna Miller of Union City, Lettie Facenbaker of Jennings, MD, Vada Sheets and Delbert Wilt of Hyndman, PA, Ned Wilt, Martha Summerville, and Elsie Merrill of Salisbury, PA, Ineta Clinton of Illinois, Alva Wilt of North Carolina, and Anna Whiteman and Earl Wilt of Confluence, PA.  She was buried in Evergreen Cemetery.
Birth 7/18/1889 Zinn, Frank, a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zinn Thurs., July 18, 1889.
Death 5/27/1961 Zoltowski, Anthony, 49 years of age, died May 27, 1961.  Besides his wife Mary, the deceased is survived by three children, Anthony, Jr., Irene, and Monica Zoltowski; his mother, Mrs. Martha Zoltowski; two brothers, Joseph and Father Alfonse of Wise; four sisters, Mrs. Cameron Snider, Mrs. John Chludzinski, Mrs. John Jaglowski and Mrs. Stanley Szumny.  Buried St. Teresa’s Cemetery.
Birth 11/23/1952 Zombeck, John Michael born to Mr. and Mrs. John Zombeck (Jeanette Manik) Sun., November 23, 1952.
Death 12/8/1956 Zombeck, Joseph, 67, passed away Sat. Dec. 8, 1956.  Besides his wife, Nellie, the deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Helen Nies and Mrs. Violet Trudnowski; three sons, Joseph, John and Chester.  Interment is St. Teresa’s cemetery.
Death 2/4/1997 Zombeck, Joseph F., 70, of Clemens Road, Union City, died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 1997, at University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio.  He was born in Adena, Ohio, on Aug. 3, 1926, son of the late Aniela Budyzinski and Joseph Zombeck.  Mr. Zombeck was a self-employed dairy farmer.  He attended St. Teresa Avila Catholic Church.  Survivors include two sisters, Violet Zombeck Trudnowski and Helen Zombeck Nies, both of Erie; a brother, Chester Zombeck of Union City; a close friend, Sharon Proper of Union City; and several nieces and nephews.  Burial was at St. Teresa Cemetery.
Death 6/7/2000 Zuckerman, Kathleen Chaffee, 42, of 2832 Gerry-Ellington Road, Gerry, N.Y., died Wednesday, June 7, 2000, at WCA Hospital in Jamestown.  She was born June 14, 1957, in Union City, daughter of Donald and Mary Ann Kissel Chaffee of Union City.  She graduated from Seneca High School in 1974.  She taught at St. James School in Jamestown, then operated a day care center out of her home for four years.  She attended Gerry Free Methodist Church and enjoyed music and dancing.  Survivors include a daughter Kimberly Danna at home; a son, Robin Zuckerman at home; a sister, Rebecca Cline of Union City; a brother Dale Chaffee of Union City; and her grandmother, Helen Kissel of Faribault, Minn.  Interment was at Hatch Hollow Cemetery, Union City.
Death 10/13/2001 Zuendel, Donald E., 72, of Old Route 77, Spartansburg, died Saturday, Oct. 13, 2001, at Corry Memorial Hospital.  She was born Feb. 26, 1929, in Starr, son of the late Chris and Mabel Thompson Zuendel.  He was raised in the Tionesta area, where he graduated from Tionesta High School.  He served overseas with the U.S. Army during the Korean War.  Following his discharge, he joined Iron Workers Local 348 in Erie where he worked until his retirement.  He was a former Sparta Township supervisor.  He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Youngsville.  He enjoyed hunting.  He was preceded in death by a son, Jack Zuendel; a sister, Dorothy Cutshaw; and two brothers, William and Zack Zuendel.  Survivors include his wife, Verdeen Blum Zuendel; a daughter, Linda Brown of Pleasantville; two sons, Donald J. Zuendel of Spartansburg and Randy Zuendel and his wife, Denise, of Lakewood, Ohio; a sister, Eleanor Darnofall and her husband, George, of Melbourne, Fla.; two brothers, Raymond “Dutch” Zuendel of Wilmington, Del.; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  A private burial service was held at Warren County Memorial Gardens, Warren.
Death 6/10/1998 Zurawski, Isadore J., 88, of 12627 Donation Rd., Waterford, died Wednesday, June 10, 1998, at Saint Vincent Health Center.  He was born March 10, 1910, in Erie, son of the late Alexander and Rose Grubish Zurawski.  Mr. Zurawski retired in 1975 after working 25 years at American Meter Co.  He previously worked for several years at Griswold’s.  He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.  He was a member of St. Cyprian Catholic Church in Waterford and belonged to American Legion Post 285, Waterford; Moose Lodge 882, Union City; and the Polish Falcons Club, Erie.  He enjoyed golf, bowling and gardening and was the Polish Falcons national bowling champion of 1945.  He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Ann Zamierowski Zurawski, on Feb. 2, 1993.  They were married March 1, 1948.  He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Gladys Belkot and Stella Yzbiki; and a brother, Albert Zur.  Survivors include a daughter, Rosemary Kidd and her husband, Gary, of Millcreek; two sons, Roger Zurawski and his wife, Janet, and Raymond Zurawski, all of Waterford; a sister Martha Mamie Wicker of Erie; and five grandchildren, Heidi and Holly Kidd and Suzanne, Julie and Scott Zurawski.  Burial with full military honors was at Calvary Cemetery.
Death 1/16/1994 Zwilling, Milford S., 75, 8070 Perry Highway, died early Sunday morning, Jan. 16, 1994, at his residence following an extended illness.  He was born on Feb. 13, 1918, in Erie, the son of the late Carl and Susan Eller Zwilling.  Mr. Zwilling was a retired machinist and had worked for Erie Bolt Co. for 46 years.  He also owned and operated Zwilling Custom Tractor Service for many years.  He was a member of Summit United Methodist Church; the Erie Crawford County State Police, company number 72; the Summit Lions Club; and was a former Summit Township supervisor.  His hobbies were traveling and bowling.  He was preceded in death by a daughter, Janet Lee Zwilling.  Survivors include his wife, Mildred G. Smith Zwelling, whom he married on Nov. 16, 1940; one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Joan) Rockwood of Union City; one brother, Charles Zwilling of Erie; three sisters, Mrs. Robert (Margaret) Lasher and Mrs. J. Gilbert (Beatrice) Carlson, both of Erie; and Mrs. Charles (Crystal) Reichert of Waterford; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.  Burial was at Waterford Cemetery.

 

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