Robert H. Zentz

81 years, President/CEO of Fellowship Community, went home to be with the Lord on October 9, 2018. A devout Christian, he wants everyone to know he is rejoicing with Jesus and will reunite with his friends and family again some day. Mr. Zentz held the position of President/CEO of Fellowship Community in Whitehall, PA for over 22 years. Before joining Fellowship, he enjoyed one day of retirement after serving 25 years as Vice President of Nursing with Sacred Heart Hospital. He held many management positions with various hospitals throughout NY. He graduated from Orchard Park High School in NY. Zentz earned a BSN from the University of Buffalo, in NY and an MSA from the University of Notre Dame in IN. Mr. Zentz graduated from the Edward J. Meyer Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in NY, was a licensed RN and achieved an NHA certification for which he continued his education annually. An active member of the community, Zentz provided his expertise on the boards of many organizations. He served as Vice Chair of St. Luke's Sacred Heart Board of Trustees, a member of the Whitehall Township Planning Commission, Chairman of the Board of Bright Hope Pregnancy Support Centers, Board of Trustees of the Whitehall Area Community Foundation, Board of Directors and Past President of the Whitehall Area Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors of Cetronia Ambulance Corps and served as an elder with Fellowship Community Bible Fellowship Church. He established the Presidential Scholarship Fund at Fellowship Community to help advance the education of employees. Under his direction, Fellowship Community provided more than $3.5 million in charitable care last year. Zentz received the Heathcare Heroes Lifetime Achievement Award from Lehigh Valley Business, the Distinguished Citizen Award from the Minsi Trails Council of the Boy Scouts of America, the Legacy Award from Bright Hope Pregnancy Support Centers, and Lehigh Valley Style named him a Stellar Senior 2016. This year, Zentz received the Top Leadership Award for Medium-Sized Businesses by The Morning Call Top Work Places based on surveys of his employees. He was an inspirational leader, insightful mentor and compassionate friend who was dearly loved by his family, friends and the staff and residents of Fellowship Community. Born in Orchard Park, NY, he was the son of the late Henry and Emma (Giess) Zentz. Bob is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marilynn (Wolf) Zentz and his seven children: Michael Zentz and his wife, Cindy of Pittsburgh, PA; Audrey Fernald and her husband, William of Allentown, PA; Susan Graveno and her husband, Brian of Whitehall, PA; Charles Zentz of Emmaus, PA; Joanne Farley and her husband, Charles of Palmerton, PA: Jeffrey Zentz of Slatington, PA and Jennifer Fried and fiancé, Joshua Fizz, of Emmaus, PA. Mr. Zentz had 15 grandchildren. Services will be 10:00 am Saturday in the Zentz Center of Fellowship Community, 3020 Fellowship Dr. Whitehall, PA 18052. Visitation with his family will be 6:00 to 9:00 pm Friday and 8:00 am to 9:45 am Saturday both in the Zentz Center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fellowship Community Annual Fund to provide benevolent care for residents or to the Robert H. Zentz Presidential Scholarship Fund to advance the education of Fellowship employees. Both may be mailed to 3000 Fellowship Drive, Whitehall, PA 18052 The Gilbert Funeral Home of Whitehall is honored to handle his arrangements