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Jeffrey Zimdahl Obituary

Jeffrey R. Zimdahl, 59, of Mountainhome, died Friday, Sept. 3, at home. He was the husband of Patricia (Callie) Zimdahl.

Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of the late Walter Zimdahl and Helen (Groner) Mulvihill.

He received his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Rochester and master's degree in education from Syracuse University.

Jeff was employed as the director of Disability Services at Centenary College in Hackettstown, N.J. He also taught biology at Northampton Community College.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Bryan Zimdahl and Gregory Zimdahl of Mountainhome; one daughter, Heidi Zimdahl of Mountainhome; two brothers, Walter Zimdahl Jr. of Buffalo, N.Y., and Stephen Zimdahl of Pittsburgh; one sister, Laurie Zimdahl of St. Petersburg, Fla.; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Harry and Carol Callie of Mountainhome; and several nieces and nephews.

The Rev. Father Alfred Vito will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, at St. Bernadette's Catholic Church, Canadensis. Cremation took place at H.G. Smith Crematory, Stroudsburg.

Family and friends may gather from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at Bolock Funeral Home, corner of routes 940 and 390, Paradise Valley.

In lieu flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1101 Hill St., Jessup, PA 18434; or American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852-9813.

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Published by Pocono Record on Sep. 4, 2004.

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Terry and Sally Craft

September 14, 2004

Dear Pat, Harry, Carol and family,

We did not know Jeff but to know he was part of your family tells us he was a wonderful person and his passing is a huge loss for many.

Our prayers are for and with you at this time and hope someday you can share a story about him with us to celebrate his life.

God bless you all.

Terry and Sally

Beth Ann (Loquasto) Stewart

September 12, 2004

Dear Pat, Bryan, Greg, and Heidi,

Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you at this very difficult and trying time. What a wonderful man, husband and father he was to you all.

Our condolences and prayers to you.

God bless Jeff in heaven now.

Sincerely,

Beth & Cassie (Loquasto)

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Elise Hanna

September 8, 2004

Dear Bryan, Greg and family,

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I only just heard today otherwise I would have been at the service. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.

Love, Mrs. Hanna

Adele Malley

September 8, 2004

Dear Pat, Carol, Harry and all you wonderful kids and grandchildren, Please accept the sympathy of Bill and myself. To be flying high on the wings of hope and then to be dashed against the rocks of grief has to be such a shock. May your sorrow be caressed with our prayers. Hugs across the miles, Adele

Cherie and Gerhard Kuhn

September 7, 2004

Cherie and I were sorry to hear the sad news and our thoughts are with you and your family.



Gerhard

September 7, 2004

Heidi and Family -



Our prayers are with you during this very difficult time.



The Pantea Family

Linda, Jake & Shane Czarnecki

September 7, 2004

We are so sorry for your loss.

Burdell, Martha & Carole Hontz

September 5, 2004

Though words cannot express the thought the heart would like to say, Still may you know that others care and think of you today.

Elaine Gredlein

September 5, 2004

So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Mrs. Gredlein

Joanne Lee

September 4, 2004

Dear Heidi,

Our hearts go out to you and your family.

With deepest sympathy,

Ashley Desruisseaux

Joanne & Gordon Lee

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