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     Alvin Osmond Zimmerman was Coal miner, farmer, and politician. Alvin Osmond Zimmerman is also referred to as Alvin A. Zimmerman in some sources. He was born on 18 March 1877, Jackson Township, Dauphin County, PA.¹ He was the son of Nathan Zimmerman and Martha Sweigart. Alvin Osmond Zimmerman married Carrie Rebecca Klinger, daughter of Samuel Klinger and Rebecca Cooper, on 18 March 1902, Wiconisco, PA. Alvin Osmond Zimmerman died on 12 June 1962, Halifax R.D., Dauphin County, PA, at age 85.^2,1
Newspaper obituary:
Alvin O. Zimmerman
Alvin O. Zimmerman, 85, Halifax. R. D. 2. died Tuesday night at his home.
Mr. Zimmprman a retired farmer, son of the late Nathan and Martha Sweigard Zimmerman, was born in Jackson Township on March 18, 1877.
He was a member of St. James United Church of Christ at Halifax, R. D. 2. His wife, the former Carrie Rebecca Klinger, died a numoer of years ago.
Surviving are six sons: Ralph, of Orwigsburg; Norman, Ray and John, all of Halifax. R. D. 2; Mark, of Halifax; Herbert, Camp Hill: a stepson, Samuel Klinger, of Ickesburg; two brothers. Norman Zimmerman, of Fort Wayne, Ind., and Raymond, of Halifax R. D. 2; three sisters: Mrs. David, Schultz, of Penbrook; Mrs. Irvin Messner, Lykens; Mrs. Lucretia Snyder, of Halifax. R. D. 2; 20 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon from the Hoover Funeral Home, Berrysburg. The Rev. George W. Moyer will officiate at the services. Interment will be in St. James Cemetery, Halifax, R. D. 2.
Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 13 Jun 1962, Wed, Page 26.¹
He was buried on 15 June 1962, at Saint James Cemetery, Carsonville, Dauphin County, PA.^3,1

     Nathan Zimmerman married Martha Sweigart. Nathan Zimmerman was born on 21 December 1850.

     Martha Sweigart married Nathan Zimmerman. Martha Sweigart was born on 9 April 1845.

     Ralph Leroy Zimmerman was born on 16 March 1903, Wiconisco, Dauphin County, PA.^1,2 He was the son of Alvin Osmond Zimmerman and Carrie Rebecca Klinger. Ralph Leroy Zimmerman married Alice Wiest, daughter of Daniel Wiest and Nora Williard, on 30 September 1936, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA. In 1940, Ralph and Alice were living in Rush Township, Dauphin County, PA, where Ralph was a construction worker.³ Ralph Leroy Zimmerman died on 25 June 1971, Pottsville Hospital, Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA, at age 68.^4,2 He was buried on 29 June 1971, at St. John's Cemetery, Orwigsburg, Schuylkill County, PA.^2,5
Newspaper obituary:
Ralph L. Zimmerman
Funeral services were held Tuesday from the Lundbye Funeral Home for Ralph L. Zimmerman, 68, New Ringgold RD2, who died Friday in the Pottsville Hospital where he had been June 17.
Born in Wiconisco, he was the son of Alvin O. and Carrie R. Klinger Zimmerman. He retired in 1965 after being employed 20 years at Fairmount Foundry, Hamburg.
He was a member of St. John's UCC, Orwigsburg, Friendship Hose Co., No. 1, Orwigsburg and Fire Police Assn.
Surviving are his widow, the former Alice Wiest; three daughters, Shirley, wife of Edward Hill, Tuscarora; Charlotte, wife of Charles Hendricks Sr., Orwigsburg RD2; Faye, wife of Edward Smith, Halifax; 10 grandchildren; five brothers, Norman, Dillsburg; Ray and John, Halifax RD2; Mark, Halifax; Herbert, Dauphin; one stepbrother, Samuel Klinger of Millerstown.
The Rev. Benjamin Griffin officiated with burial in St. John's UCC Cemetery, Orwigsburg.
The Call (Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania), 01 Jul 1971, Thu, Page 5.²

     Ray Nathan Zimmerman was born on 15 November 1910, Jefferson Township.¹ He was the son of Alvin Osmond Zimmerman and Carrie Rebecca Klinger. Ray Nathan Zimmerman married Clara Rebecca Shive, daughter of Joseph Shive and Sadie Agnes Sites, on 17 June 1937, Sunbury, Northumberland County, PA. Ray Nathan Zimmerman died on 22 October 1989, Polyclinic Medical Center, East Pennsboro Township, Dauphin County, PA, at age 78.^2,3
Newspaper obituary:
Ray N. Zimmerman
Ray N. Zimmerman, 78, of Halifax, died Sunday at Polyclinic Medical Center, East Pennsboro Township.
He was a Navy veteran of World War II.
He was a retired employee of UGI Corp., Harrisburg.
He was a member of St. James Independent Church, Carsonville.
Surviving are his wife, the former Clara Shive; three brothers, Mark, John and Herbert, all of Halifax area.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday from Hoover Funeral Home, Elizabethville. Interment will be in St. James Cemetery, Carsonville.
Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 25 Oct 1989, Wed, Page 2.³

     Mark Eugene Zimmerman was born on 6 November 1913, Carsonville, Dauphin County, PA.^1,2 He was the son of Alvin Osmond Zimmerman and Carrie Rebecca Klinger. Mark Eugene Zimmerman married Mildred Arlene Dowell, daughter of John Herman Dowell and Edna Hoffman, on 21 June 1940, Halifax, Dauphin County, PA.³ Mark Eugene Zimmerman died on 19 September 2003, Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 89.⁴
Newspaper obituary:
Mark E. Zimmerman, 89, of Linton Hill Road, Duncannon, died Friday, Sept. 19, 2003 at Harrisburg Hospital.
He was born Nov. 6, 1913 in Carsonville to the late Alvin and Carrie (Klinger) Zimmerman.
He was retired from U.G.I., Harrisburg; a lifetime member of Dauphin County Fireman's Association; and enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening.
Surviving are his wife, Mildred A. Dowell Zimmerman; a daughter, Dorothy Stambaugh of Duncannon; a brother, Herbert of Carsonville; and two granddaughters.
He was preceded in death by five brothers, Sam, Ralph, Norman, John and Raymond; and a sister, Mary Shoop.
Services were held Sept. 24 in Hoover Funeral Home, Elizabethville. Burial was in St. James Cemetery, Halifax.⁴
He was buried on 24 September 2003, at St. James Cemetery, Halifax, Dauphin County, PA.⁴

     Mary Lucretia Zimmerman was born on 4 October 1907, Jefferson Township, Dauphin County, PA.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of Alvin Osmond Zimmerman and Carrie Rebecca Klinger. Some sources record that Mary Lucretia Zimmerman was born on 4 October 1911.⁴ She married Albert Thomas Shoop, son of William Shoop and Bertha Boyer. Mary Lucretia Zimmerman died on 12 October 1961, Jefferson Township, Dauphin County, PA, at age 54.^2,3
Newspaper obituary:
MRS. ALBERT T. SHOOP
Services for Mrs. Albert T. Shoop, 54, who died Thursday at her home on Halifax RD2, will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in the funeral home in Berrysburg. She is survived by her husband, three sons, her father, six brothers, and six grandchildren.
The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 14 Oct 1961, Sat, Page 9.⁵
She was buried on 16 October 1961, at Saint James Cemetery, Carsonville, Dauphin County, PA.^2,3

     John Delbert Zimmerman was born on 27 May 1917, Carsonville, Dauphin County, PA.² He was the son of Alvin Osmond Zimmerman and Carrie Rebecca Klinger. John Delbert Zimmerman married Betty Kathryn Mauser, daughter of Thomas Edward Mauser and Emma M. Kinsinger, on 19 June 1948, Halifax, Dauphin County, PA.³ John Delbert Zimmerman died on 6 January 1996, Polyclininc Medical Center, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 78.^2,4
Newspaper obituary:
John D. Zimmerman
HALIFAX - John D. Zimmerman, 78, of 2817 Powells Valley Road, died Saturday in Polyclinic Medical Center.
He was a retired PennDOT employee; an Army veteran of World War II; and a member of St. James Independent Church, Carsonville.
Surviving are his wife, Betty K. (Mauser) Zimmerman; three sons, John K. of Elizabethville, William L. of Halifax, and Irvin D. of Enola; a daughter, Jannett E. Helt of Millersburg; two brothers, Herbert and Mark, both of Halifax; and seven grandchildren.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Hoover Funeral Home, Elizabethville. Burial will be in St. James Cemetery, Carsonville.
Viewing will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday in the church.
The Patriot-News, January 8, 1996, Page 10.⁴
He was buried at Saint James Cemetery, Carsonville, Dauphin County, PA.²

     Herbert Klinger Zimmerman was born on 6 June 1920, Halifax, Dauphin County, PA.^2,3 He was the son of Alvin Osmond Zimmerman and Carrie Rebecca Klinger. Herbert Klinger Zimmerman married Dorothy Mae Gridley, daughter of William Russell Gridley and Florence Foster, in 1952.⁴ Herbert Klinger Zimmerman died on 7 November 2007, The Manor at Susquehanna Village, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 87.³
Newspaper obituary:
HALIFAX - Herbert K. Zimmerman, 87, of Powell's Valley Road, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2007 in The Manor at Susquehanna Village, Millersburg.
He was born Sunday, June 6, 1920 in Halifax, son of the late Alvin and Carrie Klinger.
He retired from the Service Department of UGI Gas Company, Harrisburg.
Surviving are 2 daughters, Debbie Kay Anderson of Lykens, and Connie Lowe Appleby of Harrisburg; son, Gary L. Lowe of Linglestown; 9 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy M. Zimmerman and 4 brothers, John, Mark, Ray, Norman; and 1 sister, Mary Zimmerman.
Graveside funeral will be held at St. James Cemetery, Carsonville, Monday, November 12, 2007 at 3 p.m.
Arrangements by Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Inc. Elizabethville.⁴
He was buried on 12 November 2007, at Saint James Cemetery, Carsonville, Dauphin County, PA.⁴

     Dorothy Mae Gridley was born on 1 May 1925, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA.¹ She was the daughter of William Russell Gridley and Florence Foster.² Dorothy Mae Gridley married Herbert Klinger Zimmerman, son of Alvin Osmond Zimmerman and Carrie Rebecca Klinger, in 1952.³ Dorothy Mae Gridley died on 4 June 1994, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 69.¹
Newspaper obituary:
Dorothy Zimmerman
Dorothy Mae Zimmerman, 69, of 2789 Powell's Valley Road, Halifax, died Saturtday in Polyclinic Medical Center, Harrisburg.
Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late William Russell and Florence Foster Grindley.
She was a member of St James Independent Church, Carsonville.
Surviving are her husband Herbert K; a son, Gary Lee Lowe, Linglestown; two daughters, Connie Lowe Appleby, Harrisburg, and Debbie Kay Anderson, RD Halifax; nine grandchildren; two ' great-grandchildren.
Services were held today at Hoover Funeral Home, Elizabethville. Interment was in St James Cemetery, RD Halifax.
Pottsville Republican (Pottsville, Pennsylvania), 07 Jun 1994, Tue, Page 2.²

     Betty Kathryn Mauser was born on 29 December 1927, Elizabethville, Dauphin County, PA. She was the daughter of Thomas Edward Mauser and Emma M. Kinsinger.¹ Betty Kathryn Mauser married John Delbert Zimmerman, son of Alvin Osmond Zimmerman and Carrie Rebecca Klinger, on 19 June 1948, Halifax, Dauphin County, PA.² Betty Kathryn Mauser died on 9 April 2015, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 87.¹
Newspaper obituary:
Betty K. Zimmerman, 87, Formerly of Carsonville, passed away Thursday, April 9th, 2015 at the Harrisburg Hospital.
She was born December 29, 1927, in Lykens, daughter of the late Thomas and Emma (Klinger) [(Kinsinger)] Mauser.
She was the widow of John D. Zimmerman after 45 years of marriage.
She was a member of St. James Church, Carsonville.
Betty had worked in Harrisburg at many garment manufacturing factories.
She spent most of her time raising her children and helping on the family farm.
Survivors include 3 sons, William L. Zimmerman, Halifax, Irvin D. Zimmerman, (Cheston), Enola, and John K. Zimmerman, (Patricia), Elizabethville; Daughter, Janet Helt, Millersburg; 7 Grandchildren, 4 Great Grandchildren. Siblings, Leon Mauser, Halifax, Richard Mauser, Lykens, Shirley Knauber, Gratz, Arlene Mauser, Schuylkill Haven, and Joann Roucher, York.
She was also preceded in death by siblings, John Mauser, Mary Schoffstall, and Anna Portzline. Son-in-Law, Larry Helt.
There will be a viewing at Hoover-Boyer Funeral Homes Inc., Elizabethville on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, from 10-11 AM with services at 11:00 AM. Burial to follow at St. James Cemetery in Halifax.
Memorial donations may be made to: Alzheimer's Association Greater Pennsylvania 2595 Interstate Drive, Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110
Published in Patriot-News from Apr. 11 to Apr. 12, 2015.³
She was buried at Saint James Cemetery, Carsonville, Dauphin County, PA.¹

     Albert Thomas Shoop was born on 25 September 1906.^2,1 He was the son of William Shoop and Bertha Boyer.¹ Albert Thomas Shoop married Mary Lucretia Zimmerman, daughter of Alvin Osmond Zimmerman and Carrie Rebecca Klinger. Albert Thomas Shoop died on 24 October 1965, Jefferson Township, Dauphin County, PA, at age 59.^2,1 He was buried on 28 October 1965, at Saint James Cemetery, Carsonville, Dauphin County, PA.^2,1

     Thomas F. Shoop was born on 17 September 1933, Dauphin County, PA.^1,2 He was the son of Albert Thomas Shoop and Mary Lucretia Zimmerman. Thomas F. Shoop married Janet A. Barr.³ Thomas F. Shoop died on 30 December 2008, Middletown, Dauphin County, PA, at age 75.^1,2
Newspaper obituary:
Thomas F. Shoop
MIDDLETOWN - Thomas F. Shoop, 75, of Mill Street, passed away December 30, 2008 at his home.
He was born in Dauphin County, PA, September 17, 1933, the son of the late Albert and Mary (Zimmerman) Shoop.
He was a retired shoe salesman for Irving Shoes, Lebanon.
Surviving are his wife, Janet A. (Barr) Shoop at home; 2 sons, Dale Barr, Lebanon and Ricky Lear, Pompano Beach, FL; brother, John Shoop, Halifax; 7 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 sons, David Lear and Michael Lear; daughter, JoAnn Weaver and brother, Daniel Shoop.
Memorial services will be held at Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home, Inc., Elizabethville on January 5, 2009 at 2 p.m., with Ray Hackett officiating. Inurnment will follow in Riverview Memorial Gardens, Halifax. Friends will be received Monday, January 5, 2009 from 1-2 p.m., at the funeral home.
Sign the online register book at www.hbfuneralhomes.com www.pennlive.com/obits
Published by Patriot-News on Jan. 3, 2009.²
He was buried at Riverview Memorial Gardens, Halifax, Dauphin County, PA.³

     John D. Shoop was born on 21 November 1935, Halifax, Dauphin County, PA.^1,2 He was the son of Albert Thomas Shoop and Mary Lucretia Zimmerman. John D. Shoop married Brendalee K. Hoover, daughter of Clair Hoover and Kathryn Pinkerton, in 1954.¹ John D. Shoop died on 14 February 2009, the Manor at the Susquehanna Village, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 73.^2,1
Newspaper obituary:
John D. Shoop
HALIFAX - John D. Shoop, 73, of Market Street, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2009, in the Manor at the Susquehanna Village, Millersburg.
He was born in Halifax, November 21, 1935, son of the late Albert, and Mary (Zimmerman) Shoop.
He was a retired truck driver for Hempt Bro's, Camp Hill. He was a member of St. James Church, Carsonville.
He was the widow of Brandalee Kathryn (Hoover) Shoop. Surviving are, a son, Rick A. Shoop, Halifax; 3 daughters, Dorita K. Crawford, Halifax, Joanne K. Hernandez, Tower City and Trudy Romito, Lykens; 15 Grandchildren, 29 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great Great Grandson.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas F. Shoop.
Services will be held at Hoover-Boyer Funeral Homes, Inc, Elizabethville on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Ray Hacket officiating.
Inurnment will be on Friday, February 20, 2009, 1:00 PM at St. James Cemetery, Carsonville.
Viewing at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10-11 AM
Contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society Capital Region Unit 3211 N. Front St. , Suite #100 Harrisburg, PA. 17110.
Sign the on-line register book at www.hbfuneralhomes.com
www.pennlive.com/obits
Published by Patriot-News on Feb. 16, 2009.²
He was buried at Saint James Cemetery, Carsonville, Dauphin County, PA.¹

     Brendalee K. Hoover was born on 10 June 1939. She was the daughter of Clair Hoover and Kathryn Pinkerton.² Brendalee K. Hoover married John D. Shoop, son of Albert Thomas Shoop and Mary Lucretia Zimmerman, in 1954.³ Brendalee K. Hoover died on 2 February 2005, Susquehanna Lutheran Village, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 65.^4,2
Newspaper obituary:
Brendalee K. Shoop
MARYSVILLE - Brendalee Kathryn Shoop, 65, of 218-A Lincoln Street, died on Wednesday, February 2, 2005 at the Susquehanna Lutheran Village, Millersburg.
She was born on June 10, 1939, the daughter of the late Clair and Kathryn (Pinkerton) Hoover. She was the wife of John D. Shoop.
She was loved by her family and will be missed by all.
She is survived by, including her husband; son, Rick A. Shoop, husband of Wendy of Halifax; 3 daughters, Dorita K. Crawford of Halifax; Joanne K. Hernandez of Williamstown and Trudy L. Romito of Lykens; 4 brothers, Clair Hoover of Harrisburg, Richard Hoover of Williamstown, Edward Hoover of Millersburg and Tom Hoover of Williamstown; 2 sisters, Winifred Hoover of Tremont, Carol Kahler of Pillow; 15 grandchildren and 22 great- grandchildren.
Services will be held at Hoover Funeral Home Inc., Elizabethville, on Monday, Feb 7th at 11 a.m. Inurnment will be private and at the family's convenience. Viewing at the funeral home on Monday, from 10-11 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to American Diabetes Association, 3544 North Progress Avenue, Suite 202, Harrisburg, PA 17110. A register book can be signed at hooverfuneralhomes.com. www.pennlive.com/obits
Published by Patriot-News on Feb. 3, 2005.²
She was buried at Saint James Cemetery, Carsonville, Dauphin County, PA.⁴

     Gladys Almeda Shoop was born on 6 May 1937, Jefferson Township, Dauphin County, PA.¹ She was the daughter of Albert Thomas Shoop and Mary Lucretia Zimmerman. Gladys Almeda Shoop died on 31 May 1938, Jefferson Township, Dauphin County, PA, at age 1.¹ She was buried on 4 June 1938, at Saint James Cemetery, Carsonville, Dauphin County, PA.^2,1

     Irvin Alvin Shoop was born on 29 September 1932, Jefferson Township, Dauphin County, PA.^1,2 He was the son of Albert Thomas Shoop and Mary Lucretia Zimmerman. Irvin Alvin Shoop died on 4 January 1950, Jefferson Township, Dauphin County, PA, at age 17.^3,2
Newspaper obituary:
IRVIN A. SHOOP
Irvin Alvin Shoop, age 17 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Shoop, Carsonville, died at his parents' home Wednesday morning.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by three brothers, Clyde, of Williamstown; John and Thomas, at home; and his grandfather, Alvin Zimmerman of Carsonville.
Services will be held from the Alvin Zimmerman residence at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon. Rev. G. W. Moyer, pastor of the Halifax Reformed Charge, will officiate and interment will be in the St. James Reformed Church Cemetery at Carsonville.
Friends may call at the Zimmerman residence Saturday evening from 7 to 9 o'clock.
Elizabethville Echo (Elizabethville, Pennsylvania), 05 Jan 1950, Thu, Page 1.⁴
He was buried on 7 January 1950, at Saint James Cemetery, Carsonville, Dauphin County, PA.^3,2

     Mildred Arlene Dowell was born on 24 April 1916, Perry, Noble County, OK.¹ She was the daughter of John Herman Dowell and Edna Hoffman.¹ Mildred Arlene Dowell married Mark Eugene Zimmerman, son of Alvin Osmond Zimmerman and Carrie Rebecca Klinger, on 21 June 1940, Halifax, Dauphin County, PA.² Mildred Arlene Dowell died on 26 May 2010, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 94.¹ She was buried at Saint James Cemetery, Carsonville, Dauphin County, PA.¹

     Clara Rebecca Shive was born on 30 December 1918. She was the daughter of Joseph Shive and Sadie Agnes Sites.¹ Clara Rebecca Shive married Ray Nathan Zimmerman, son of Alvin Osmond Zimmerman and Carrie Rebecca Klinger, on 17 June 1937, Sunbury, Northumberland County, PA. Clara Rebecca Shive died on 6 January 2008, Millersburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 89.^2,3 She was buried at Saint James Cemetery, Carsonville, Dauphin County, PA.³

     Brenda M. Zimmerman was born on 10 May 1949, Matamoras, PA. She was the daughter of Ray Nathan Zimmerman and Clara Rebecca Shive. Brenda M. Zimmerman died on 19 July 1969, Polyclinic Hospital, Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA, at age 20.^2,3
Newspaper obituary:
Mrs. Carl Zeiders, 20, Of Halifax RD
Mrs. Brenda M. Zeiders, 20, of Halifax RD2, died Saturday in Polyclinic Hospital, Harrisburg. A 1967 graduate of Halifax Area High School, she attended Zion United Methodist Church and worked for the Willits Shoe Co.
Survivors include her husband, Carl Zeiders; a daughter, Carol; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray N. Zimmerman of Halifax, RD2.
The Daily Item (Sunbury, Pennsylvania), 21 Jul 1969, Mon, Page 4.³
She was buried at Saint James Cemetery, Carsonville, Dauphin County, PA.¹