Bruce Christian Zumbach

1945 - 2021

Bruce Christian Zumbach, 76, of Scranton, Pennsylvania, passed away unexpectedly on June 8, 2021. He was born on Oct. 5, 1945, the son of Warner C. Zumbach and Anne L. Zumbach, who both predeceased him. Bruce was a 1963 graduate of Scranton Central High School, and a 1967 graduate of Penn State University with a bachelor's degree in speech pathology.

Upon graduation from Penn State, Bruce enlisted in the United States Army and served as an Army medic, stationed in Japan during the Vietnam era. After an honorable discharge from the Army, Bruce worked with young children at the Friendship House in Scranton and served as a nurse's aide at Allied Services for Lackawanna County. In 2010 Bruce retired after many years of employment in the food service industry.

In his younger years Bruce enjoyed playing tennis and chess with his friends. He enjoyed camping, hiking, photography and raising tropical fish. He was a fan of folk and oldies music, and enjoyed walking and talking to people and telling stories. He enjoyed reading poetry and sharing poems with friends and family.

Bruce was a proud member of the Boy Scouts of American and earned the highest rank in scouting, the Eagle Scout Badge, and enjoyed his summer trips to Goose Pond scout camp. He was a member of Elm Park Methodist Church and had great memories of summer youth camp at Sky Lake.

Surviving are a younger sister, Gail A. Zumbach, of Scranton; two younger brothers, Lee Zumbach, of Knoxville, Maryland; and John Zumbach, of Vernon, Vermont. He was the proud uncle to nephews, Donald Zumbach, East Brunswick, New Jersey; and Nathaniel Zumbach, of Arlington, Virginia; niece, Helen Zumbach-Woullard, Frederick Maryland; and great-uncle to Kona-Mae Zumbach, of East Brunswick, New Jersey.

Bruce was well liked by the staff and residence of Harrison House Senior Living Care facility in Scranton. Bruce was a helping friend to all who knew and loved him for his sense of humor and ability to find good in others.

At his request, he donated his organs and body to the Gift of Life Donation Program. Through his donation, Bruce has provided hope to many who are in need of life-saving transplants. He is now with his parents in heaven.

Bruce's care has been entrusted to Miller Bean Funeral Home Inc., 436 Cedar Ave., Scranton. Please visit the funeral home website to leave an online condolence.