Donald A. Zimmerman

Donald A. Zimmerman of Tunkhannock died Wednesday afternoon at the VNA Hospice Unit in Geisinger Community Medical Center. His wife is the former Mildred Bray.

Born in Scranton, he was the son of the late Willard and Mary Reese Zimmerman. Before retirement, he was employed at Clarks Summit State Hospital. He was a member of Tunkhannock Assembly of God Church.

Don was an avid hunter, enjoyed fishing, dirt track racing and camping, especially his trips to Florida in his camper to visit relatives and friends. He was known for building log cabin birdhouses and tin men, but his greatest joy came from being surrounded by his family and friends.

Also surviving are five sons, Donald, Mark, Scott, Russ and Randy Zimmerman; four daughters, Toni Slivinski, Evelyn Chesik, Arlene Rodney and Ellie Fino; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; two nieces and a nephew. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn Williams.

The funeral will be Monday at 11 a.m. in Tunkhannock Assembly of God Church, 181 Bridge St., Tunkhannock. Interment, Greenwood Cemetery in Glendale.

Friends may call Sunday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home, 418 S. State St., Clarks Summit.

For directions or to sign the online guest book, visit www.lawrenceyoungfuneral home.com.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society , 712 S. Keyser Ave., Taylor, PA 18517.