Roy A. Zerbe

Roy Zerbe Obituary

PINE GROVE Roy A. "Josh" Zerbe, 87, of Pine Grove, flew into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, July 22, 2011, in Pine Grove Twp. Born on May 3, 1924, in Pine Grove, he was a son of the late Oscar and Esther Kintzel Zerbe. Josh was a lifetime member of the Schuylkill Church of the Brethren, where he served as a Deacon and was a Sunday School teacher for many years. He was a 1942 graduate of Pine Grove High School. He had been employed at the Indiantown Gap Military Reservation and then as a rural mail carrier in the Pine Grove area for many years. Josh was Staff Sgt. in the U.S. Army during WWII, having served with the 101st Airborne Div., 506th Inf. Reg. Co F., as a paratrooper. He received the Purple Heart with two clusters, the European Theatre Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the Combat Infantry Medal, and the WWII Victory Medal. He was an active member of the Pine Grove V. F. W. Post 3432. Preceding him in death were his first wife, Anna D. Fidler Zerbe, on February 2, 2001, and a brother, Stewart Zerbe, Sr. Surviving are his wife, Mabel A. Lehman Zerbe, one son, Thomas and wife, Linda Zerbe, and three daughters, Kay, wife of Kenneth Kintzel, Sharon, wife of Dennis Daubert, and Karen Swingle, all of Pine Grove; five grandsons, Ken and wife, Melissa Kintzel, Jr., Tom Zerbe, Jr., Randy and wife, Heather Swingle, Jr., Joshua and wife, Amanda Daubert, and Andrew and wife, Aleena Daubert; two granddaughters, Kristen, wife of Kirk Wolfe, and Tammy Moser; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Willard Zerbe of Arizona; a sister, Betty Zerbe of New York City, N.Y.; four stepchildren, Carol Ann, wife of Perry Pillar of Joliett, Linda, wife of Robert Staller of Pine Grove, Diane, wife of Mark Lizambri of Middletown, and Gary and wife, Kathy Stump of Pine Grove; five stepgrandchildren; and 10 step great-grandchildren. Services will be held at the Schuylkill Church of the Brethren, 347 Sweet Arrow Lake Road, Pine Grove, on Tuesday at 10 a.m. with Pastor Rick Hoffman officiating. Interment will follow in the Church of the Brethren Cemetery. There will be a viewing on Monday from 6 to 9 p.m.. at the at the H.L. Snyder Funeral Home, Inc., Pine Grove. The family would prefer in lieu of flowers, donations be given to the Schuylkill County Child Evangelism in his memory.

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Published by Lebanon Daily News on Jul. 24, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Roy Zerbe

15 Entries

August 24, 2011

Roy(Josh) was a wonderful man. I met him years ago after my friend had told me of him and I stopped by the house. He treated me with kindness and spoke of his service in the war. He led a full and good life despite the severe wounds he sustained in the war and that is a testament to his character. I am honored to have called him a friend and he was truly one of the greatest generation who served his country with honor and valor in a time of need.Soft landings on your final jump my friend. Curahee-Travis Aldous

August 22, 2011

To the entire Zerbe family: May the PRINCE of PEACE fill your hearts with the PEACE which passes ALL understanding - JESUS! The Holy Spirit brought this song to my spirit in remembrance of Josh. We sung this song at the Sch. Church of the Brethern when I was a little girl and it resonates in my spirit to this day as I reflect upon Josh's life. "WHEN WE ALL GET TO HEAVEN, WHAT A DAY OF REJOICING THAT WILL BE; WHEN WE ALL SEE JESUS, WE'LL SING AND SHOUT THE VICTORY!" Rest in the arms of PAPA, Josh! We'll see you soon...Our deepest sympathy and condolences. In HIS great love and grip, The Seitzinger's (Jeanette nee Cooper), Tremont, PA.

Terry and Amanda Kegerreis

August 1, 2011

Tom and family,
My mother informed me of the loss of your father. Your father was my coach in Little League Baseball. I remember to this day how inspired I was of his service in World War II. I was so inspired that I also became a paratrooper in the 101st Airborne Division. I am very proud to have followed his example and saddened at your loss. I will visit him when I return home. I will leave behind a 101st patch everytime I'm home. Airborne, All the Way!

Janet Zerbe-Wenstrand

July 26, 2011

My dear family,
Our hearts break alongside yours, our tears meld with yours and our memories flood over us as do yours. We loved, will always love your Dad,Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, our brother and uncle. We never doubted his love for us, his kindness, and oh! what a hero! what a man! A life to be celebrated!
We love you all very much and hold you up in our prayers.
Aunt Janet, Arlo, Willy, Gail, Steve, Jeff, Mike,Hugh and all the families.

CINDY NEY

July 26, 2011

KAY, SHARON, KAREN & RANDY,
I SPOKE TO MY MOTHER THE OTHER EVENING AND SHE TOLD ME THAT YOUR FATHER AND GRANDFATHER PASSED AWAY. I AM VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. I KNOW THE EMPTINESS YOU WILL FEEL. I LOST MY FATHER AT 13 YEARS OLD. KEEP HIM CLOSE TO YOUR HEART AND HE WILL ALWAYS BE THERE WITH YOU! YOUR FAMILIES ARE IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE THE MEMORIES TO LOOK BACK ON AND SHARE WITH EACH OTHER. KAREN & RANDY MISS SEEING YOU GUYS!! WHEN MY MOM SEES YOU ALL SHE WILL GIVE YOU A HUG FROM ME! GOD BLESS AND KEEP THE FAITH.
LOVE YA ALL!
CINDY NEY

July 26, 2011

Josh Zerbe Family:

Your father was a wonderful and kind man. I was shocked to learn of his passing and want you to know that he is in our prayers. Josh was married to my first cousin Anna Fidler. Her father Paul was a brother to my Dad - Norman Fidler. Time will heal your sorrow, but you will never forget. Please convey my condolences to Willard and Betty. It has been many years since leaving Pine Grove in the mid-1950's.

Peace and solace to you all. John and Brenda Fidler and family (Southampton, PA (Philadelphia suburbs.)

Nancy Schaeffer

July 25, 2011

Tom, Kay, Karen, and Sharon and Fam. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Rick and Nancy Schaeffer

Rebecca Stump

July 25, 2011

So sorry to hear about your loss. You are in our thoughts in prayers, may God Bless.- Ron, Roberta, Rebecca Stump

Susie Dundore

July 25, 2011

Kenny, Kay, and Families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
May God loving arms surround you with his love in your time of need.
Ruth, Susie Dundore

July 25, 2011

So very sorry to hear of your loss, our hearts go out to you all at this sad time. Take comfort that you know he is in a wonderful place. Your memories of your dad will carry you through the tough times.

Ken & Judy Spittler

Sandra Miller

July 24, 2011

Kay, Sharon and Karen and Family..I am so sorry to hear about your Wonderful Father..He was a great man and will be missed by many...It was an honor to have had him in my life...You all are in my thoughts and prayers...Take Care and God Bless... Sandra Miller

Maryanne Krammes

July 24, 2011

So sorry to hear about your dad, to all his children, I too loved him, but now he is where Momma is with Jesus!!!! Love and Prayers Maryanne Krammes

July 24, 2011

I'm so sorry to hear of Josh passing away. A great and well respected man is now in Heaven. I know how hard it is to lose a parent and time does help. You never forget, but in time you will start remembering the fun times you all shared.
My Dad always told me Josh was his best friend. I think every story (and there were many) my Dad would tell me about basketball would start like this:
"I remember one time me and Josh were playing basketball and......." He thought the world of your Dad.
Our hearts are with you at this time.
Love, Holly Heinbach McIntosh and my Dad, "Meps"

Scott & Sherry Strouphauer

July 24, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

July 24, 2011

Kay,Karen,and Sharon sorry to hear about your dad hes home now with God and looking down on you. God Bless all of you and your families in your time of sorrow Dorothy V. Schaeffer and David J. Wolfe

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