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Joan Zimmelman Obituary

Joan Falk Zimmelman passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Charles Zimmelman (predeceased). Cherished mother of Steven (Carole), and Teri Jewell (predeceased), mother in law of John Jewell, and grandmother of Alisa (Todd) Luvisi, Ashley (Paul) Scherlek, and David Zimmelman. Beloved sister of Martin (Marcia) Falk. Joan was strong, independent and sassy. She was a successful entrepreneur and made it her personal mission to rescue and place homeless cats and dogs. She was loved beyond words and we will miss her immensely. Services will be held at 2pm on Friday, April 17, 2015, Mount Sinai Memorial Parks and Mortuaries~ Los Angeles. Mount Sinai Memorial Parks and Mortuaries 800-600-0076 www.mountsinaiparks.org

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Apr. 12, 2015.

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Craig Lieberman

February 3, 2023

When I was a little boy. I lived a few houses down from Chuck and Joan in Porter Ranch. I remember that she was very nice to me and my brother, Blake.

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