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1934

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2020

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JOAN ZIMMERMAN Obituary

Passed away Nov. 21, 2020. Beloved wife of 65 years to the late Joseph M. Beloved mother of Barbara Gallagher (Craig), Joseph Jr. (Cathie), Ellen Zimmerman, Cathy Nazaruk (David), Mary Anne Zimmerman, Michelle Derer (Richard) and Matthew. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Dear sister of the late Claire Berger. Due to COVID-19, Services and Interment will be held privately for the family. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to Lafayette Redeemer, 8580 Verree Rd. Phila., PA 19111 would be appreciated. www.burnsfuneralhome.com 215-637-1414

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Published by The Philadelphia Inquirer on Nov. 24, 2020.

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Bob and Carole Brauckmann

November 25, 2020

Good Bye dear friend. You finally found peace. We will miss you always. We loved you and we are sorry we couldn't see you. Celebrate your reunion with Joe.

Lynn and Dan Collings

November 23, 2020

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

D T

November 23, 2020

I am sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my condolences. May the love of friends and family comfort you through your grief. 2 Thes 2: 16,17.

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