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Roger Zimmerman, 75, Zion Grove
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Roger Zimmerman, 75, of Zion Grove, entered eternal life on Monday, November 9, 2026, surrounded by his loving family following a lengthy illness.
Roger was born in Shenandoah on August 3, 1951, a son of the late David and Evelyn (Moyer) Zimmerman. During his younger years, his family relocated to the Buffalo, New York area, where he was raised. He was a graduate of Frontier Central High School in Hamburg, New York. Throughout his working years, Roger held various positions and owned and operated a dart shop and co-owned an auto repair shop alongside his father.
After returning to the Zion Grove area in the early 1990s, Roger continued his lifelong passion for farming on the family farm, where he specialized in growing garlic. He also worked part-time as a rural mail carrier for the United States Postal Service.
Roger was a longtime member of the Church. Being saved by Christ in his 30s, his faith was an important part of his life, and he generously shared it with others by serving as a Bible study leader, teaching children's and adult Sunday School, occasionally filling in to assist with pastoral duties, and serving on Church Council. He found fulfillment in helping others grow in their faith and remained connected to his church throughout his life. Outside of church, Roger enjoyed many hobbies and pastimes, including competitive dart shooting, bowling, and riding motorcycles.
In addition to his parents, Roger was preceded in death by his daughter, Diane Zimmerman.
He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Nancy (Pifer) Zimmerman, and their family:
John Zimmerman and wife, Gretchen, and children, Laura and Jakob of Lancaster, New York; Jennifer Mataruga and husband, Kevin, and children, Ashley and Morgan, of Depew, New York. David Zimmerman and wife Amanda, and son Benjamin, of Zion Grove; Dawn Zimmerman and fiancé, Michael McGraw, and daughter, Sophia, of Wappingers Falls, New York.
Also surviving are his grandson, Lucas, of Zion Grove; two great-grandchildren, Rylee and Ryan; and his siblings, Gail Almeida, James Zimmerman, and John Zimmerman, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a viewing on Sunday evening, November 15, 2026, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home, 412 West Main Street, Ringtown.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church in Zion Grove. Those planning on attending the funeral are asked to meet at the church prior to the service. Interment will follow immediately at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Zion Grove.
May Roger's memory live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.
Mary Boxer, 78, Ringtown
Mary Boxer, 78, of Ringtown, PA, passed away Saturday, November 7th, at Greenwood Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation, Hometown.
Mary was born in Girardville, on August 8, 1948, a daughter of the late Catherine (Felegi) and Anthony Ambrose.
She graduated from the former Ashland Area High School Class of 1966 and later graduated from the former McCanns School of Business with an associate’s degree in accounting.
Mary worked as a bookkeeper at various places.
Mary is survived by a daughter, Karen (Boxer) Hemerick, of Ringtown; by two brothers, John, husband of Cindy Ambrose, of Gordon; Michael, husband of Michelle Ambrose, of Pottsville.
She is also survived by 1 Grandchild Joseph Bennett. Nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by a daughter, Estella, and Christine, and brothers Anthony and Vytas.
A graveside Service will be held Thursday November 12th, at 10:00 AM at the Calvary Hill Cemetery in Shenandoah, with Deacon Dave Henninger officiating.
Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. Mahanoy City is in charge of arrangements. Visit www.truskowskyfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book and send sympathy cards.
Jane (Murphy) Brennan, 90, Formerly of Tamaqua and Tuscarora
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Jane (Murphy) Brennan, 90, originally from Tamaqua, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026, on the "Fifth Floor" of St Luke’s Miner's Memorial Hospital where she had been a cherished resident after moving from Maple Shade Senior Living in Nesquehoning. Her family is grateful to nurses and workers at both places for the wonderful care she received in her last years. Jane and her husband, James (Jimmy) Brennan, lived in Tuscarora for many years. They had been married for 58 years at the time of Jimmy's death in 2015.
Jane was the daughter of the late Patrick and Anna (McCarthy) Murphy. A 1954 graduate of St. Jerome’s High School, she worked for many years as a retail clerk at the Sears Catalog Store in Tamaqua, having previously worked at the Sears Catalog Store in Norristown.
Proud of her Irish heritage, Jane was an enthusiastic Notre Dame football fan. Fun-loving, outgoing, faith-filled and a great pie baker, Jane had a quick wit, loved to laugh and to make others laugh as well. She was a devout member of St. John XXIII Catholic Church in Tamaqua.
Jane was the youngest and last of the five Murphy children from Mahanoy Street in Tamaqua. She was also predeceased by her beloved husband, James, her two children: Patrick (2019) and Karen (2023) and her grandson, Bobby. She is survived by five grandchildren, her daughter-in-law, Dee Brennan of North Carolina; several great-grandchildren, a sister-in-law, Kathleen (Brennan) Nicholson, and many nieces and nephews on both the Murphy and Brennan sides of the family who truly loved "Aunt Jane."
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at St. John XXIII Catholic Church, 307 Pine Street, Tamaqua, with her nephew, Msgr. Thomas Baddick officiating. Interment in St. Bertha Cemetery, Tuscarora, will follow the Mass. Family and friends may call in the church social hall from 10:00 AM until the time of Mass.
Memorial contributions in Jane’s name may be made to St. John XXIII Catholic Church or to Marian Catholic High School, 166 Marian Avenue, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252.