Nancy Zimmerman Obituary

Age - 83

September 9, 2023

Saxton, PA

Nancy L. (Winck) Zimmerman, 83 of Everett passed away Friday September 8, 2023 at her home peacefully in her sleep Mrs. Zimmerman was born in Everett on Thursday October 5, 1939, the daughter of the late Ira and Edna (Feight) Winck. On January 9, 1960 she married William B. Zimmerman in Winchester, VA. She is survived by her husband and daughter Robin Swindell and husband Boyde of Everett. She is also survived by two grandchildren Ashley Sawyer and husband Mike of Everett and Bradley Swindell and wife Vanessa of Everett; grandchildren Gracie, Andrew, and Aaron Sawyer; Luna and Grayson Swindell. She was preceded in death by two brothers Frank and Ellis Winck and three sisters Dorothy Calhoun, Jean Suter, and Cleda Mae Turner. Nancy was a graduate of Everett High School Class of 1957. She always looked forward to attending her monthly class breakfast. Nancy was a member of the Everett Zion Lutheran Church. She was a homemaker after she retired from Bedford Rural Electric in 2004. She also worked many years at the family business, Zimmerman's Hardware & Supply. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Bedford Springs # 41. She enjoyed music and playing the piano, taking rides out to her family home place, and family vacations. Nancy was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother that will be greatly missed. Her happiest moments were spent with her family. Friends and Family will be received on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 from 4-7 P. M. at the Akers Funeral Home, Inc. , 299 Raystown Road, Everett, PA 15537 and on Wednesday from 10:00 A. M. until the hour of service. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at 11:00 A. M. in the Chapel at Akers Funeral Home with Pastor Kathy Popp officiating. Burial will be held at the Everett Cemetery. If friends so desire memorial contributions may be made in memory of Nancy to the Everett Zion Lutheran Church, 100 West Main Street, Everett, PA 15537. Online condolences may be expressed at www. akersfuneralhome. com To to the family, please

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