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Brenda Zellner Obituary
Brenda C. Zellner, 40, died peacefully on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 in Fox-Chase Cancer Center, after an eight week battle with cancer. Brenda was surrounded by family day and night during her entire stay at Fox-Chase. The family had just returned home from a vacation in Florida when the cancer was diagnosed. She was the loving mother to Conor and Brooke and loving wife to Jim. Brenda and Jim would have celebrated seventeen wonderful years of marriage on November 26. She never missed a school or sporting activity and received great joy spending time with family. Brenda was devoted to charitable activities including Kids Peace, Camelot for Children, S.P.C.A., and many others. Born in Trenton, N.J., she was a 1982 graduate of Pennsbury High School, Bucks County. She received her bachelors degree in elementary education from Kutztown University and her masters degree in reading from Bloomsburg University. She was a former elementary school teacher who put her career on hold to devote her full time to family activities. She took care of everyone she knew with a smile and kind word. We were all touched by Brendas grace and humility and she will be forever in our hearts. Survivors: Brenda will be remembered everyday by her husband Jim; son, Conor and daughter, Brooke; parents, Art and Dolores (Wilson) Carlen; sisters, Barb Schaller and her husband, Steve, Cindy Powell and her husband, Dave and Cathy Lindauer and her husband, Chris; father and mother-in-law, James and Judy Zellner; sisters-in-law, Lynn Chapleski and her husband, Bob and Lori Tobias; nieces, nephews. She was predeceased by twin daughters, Taylor Brooke and Alexa Leigh. Services: 8 p.m. Friday, Bachman, Kulik & Reinsmith Funeral Home, 17th and Hamilton streets, Allentown. Call 5-8 p.m. Friday. Interment, Morgenland Cemetery, will be private at the convenience of the family. Contributions: Upper Room Fellowship, 406 Saratoga Drive, Lynchburg, Va. 24502.
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for Brenda Zellner
Larry & Cathy Hawk
July 29, 2005
Jim, Conor, and Brooke
We're very sorry to hear of the passing of Brenda. We are also sorry that we found out long after the services. You know we would have been there had we known.
We want you to know how much we admired Brenda for her warmth, her devotion to her family, and her kind treatment for us whenever we painted or wallpapered for you guys. She made us feel like part of the family, and I even told her she was like a sister to us.
We shall never forget Brenda, and she will hold a special place in our hearts forever. We are both glad to have known her.
Our deepest sympathy to you all, and if there is anything we can do please don't hesitate to ask.
May Brenda rest in peace.
Yours,
Rodney Detrick
July 25, 2005
Our Deepest Sympathy goes out to you and your family at this time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
We are very sorry for your loss.
Rodney Detrick & Family
and
The Northern Edge Construction Crew
Bob and Eileen Tobaygo
July 14, 2005
Dear Jim, Conor and Brooke,
You are in our thoughts and prayers all the time. Brenda was a wonderful person who will be missed by so many people. We were fortunate to have the opportunity to know her for the short time we did. We are so very sorry for your family's loss.
Sue Williams
July 14, 2005
Dear Jim, Brooke, Conor and Zellner and Carlen families,
Take us back to our wonderful days at Kutztown U. and our place on White Oak Street. Jim, my mom shared the heart-breaking news about Brenda when she was just here in NC for a visit. I'm sure words cannot express how numb you must feel. I'm fortunate to have been one of Brenda's housemates and friends with our friendship starting at K.U. So many happy memories are in my heart of good times shared together. I can still see her smiling in her cheerleading uniform! Brenda's smile, laughter and kindness will always live on. Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time and always. Keep the happy memories alive in your hearts and Brenda will always be with you. God bless you all.
Love,
Sue, Jan, Keith & Danielle Williams
Fredrik Olsson
July 11, 2005
Dear Zellner family,
Your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry to hear about your sudden loss of Brenda.
The Olsson family
Atlanta, GA
Jyl VanDusen
July 9, 2005
We never met, yet you touched so many by your prayers and support for the people that God is touching through the Segera Mission in Kenya, Africa. Only eternity will tell of all you did, not just through our mission but through so much of your work elsewhere as well.
We pray that God's presence will be extra real at this time to James and the children. You however, have finally seen "Him" face to face, and I am certain you have already heard "Him" say - "Well done, though good and faithful servant!"
I trust we'll meet on the other side! Your love and presence here remains for those who you continue to touch, even though you've left this world for Heaven's reward.
You and your family are loved!
Jyl VanDusen
Upper Room Fellowship
chris tamburini
July 6, 2005
Jim
You and Brenda knew me at Kutztown as Chris Cutter (mac's friend). I just wanted to send my sympathy and prayers to you and your children. I will keep all of you in my prayers.
John Sabino
July 2, 2005
Dear Coach Zellner, Conor and Brooke,
I felt very sorry when I heard about Mrs. Zellner's passing. This is a tremendous loss for you and your family. All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Tony, Judy, Paul and John Sabino
Jim Noll
July 1, 2005
Jim,
It’s been a long time. Since 12th grade I suspect. But Dave Hallman shared this unfortunate news and I wanted to express my deepest condolences to your and your children. You have been blessed with many things in your life and I know this is not one of them. But, I suspect God and Brenda will continue to smile upon Conor, Brooke and you for a long time to come. My family’s thought and prayers are with you.
Kind Regards,
Jim Noll
Lisa Kurtz
July 1, 2005
The Zellner Family,
We never officially met throughout the many years at Hopewell, but our family would always see your family in passing at all the sporting events that our children were involved in (soccer, baseball, etc) and provide a kind "hello". It wasn't until the spring basketball sessions that Conor and my son Ryan attended when I met Brenda through mutual friends in the community. I grew fond of her good nature, kind spirit and ever-caring smile. During the short time that I spoke with her, it was obvious that her life was filled with the love for her children and husband.
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family as you journey through this overwhelming and difficult challenge that you must face. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
May God Bless You.
The Kurtz Family (Lisa, David, Ryan and Adam)
Don Zamborsky
July 1, 2005
Jim: Please accept my deepest sympathy to you and the children on the loss of your beloved Brenda. She was an inspiration for all of us with her positive attitude. Hopefully, your overwhelming loss will be lessened by the knowledge that she suffers no more and is in the loving embrace of God.
Lee &Jamice Huber
June 30, 2005
Jim;Our Thoughts and prayers are with you, your children and your family at this time. With deepest smypathy.
Lee & Janice Huber
Jackie Shields
June 30, 2005
Jim, and members of the Carlen and Zellner families,
I want you all to know you have been in my thoughts and prayers. It has only been a short time that you have been in my heart but the fondness we share for Brenda will never leave.
Jackie Shields
Joanne Cressman
June 30, 2005
Our deepest sympathy to the Carlen and Zellner families. May Brendaa rest in peace.
Joanne and Harry Cressman
Cindy Llewellyn
June 30, 2005
The Zellner Family,
I just would like to express my sincere sympathy to your family. I did not know Brenda, but know someone who is a friend of the family. My son also attends Hopewell Elementary.
May God Bless you in this difficult time.
Camelot For Children
June 30, 2005
Jim
On behalf of everyone at Camelot For Children, I would like to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family. I know Brenda had a special place in her heart for the children at Camelot House. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Marnell Schuler
Claudia Rodriguez
June 30, 2005
Jim,Connor, Brooke -
Words can't even describe how sorry I am for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathies
Thomas Boileau
June 30, 2005
Jim:
Brenda was a joy to know and I will never forget her. She's in God's hands now and she's preparing a place for all her love ones. May you have the peace that comes with the knowledge that she is in a better place.
Your friend,
Tom
Joni Tedesco
June 30, 2005
Lynn & Bob and Families,
Although I didn't know Brenda, my heart goes out to all of you in this time of sorrow and I extend my deepest sympathy. Such a young woman to lose her life to such a horrible disease but at the same time she is in a much better off place and without pain and/or discomfort.
It is not for us to ask why Brenda was taken away from her beloved family but God always has a plan and that we need to accept despite the sadness it brings to us. This I know for I've walked in those shoes. God Bless you all in this difficult time.
Again, I'm so sorry for your loss.
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