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Erwin Weaver Zimmerman, 84, Hagerstown, Md., formerly of Martinsburg, went to his eternal reward in Heaven on Friday at his residence at the Mennonite Fellowship Home.
He was born in Terre Hill, son of the late Aaron S. and Mary (Weaver) Zimmerman. He was a member of the Old Order Mennonite Church, Groffdale Conference of Martinsburg.
Surviving are ten children: Roseann, married to Elam Zimmerman of Martinsburg; Vernon, married to Anna Ruth (Zimmerman) of Martinsburg; Lorraine, married to Jerry Martin of Martinsburg; Marcus, married to Lorraine (Stauffer) of Martinsburg; Clyde, married to Anna Mae (Stauffer) of Altoona; Annetta, married to Elvin Zeiset of Fortuna, Mo.; Berneice, married to Clifford Leid of New Enterprise; Brenda, married to Paul Ivan Nolt of Martinsburg; Kevin, married to Mabel (Rissler) of Martinsburg; and Kenneth, married to Grace (Newswanger) of Martinsburg; 62 grandchildren; 97 great-grandchildren; and siblings: Ivan (Ella) Zimmerman, Edna Zimmerman, Aaron Jr. (Esther), Mary Ella (Allen Nolt), John (Emma), Melvin (Lucy), Verna (Ivan Zimmerman), Ada (Henry Martin), Harvey (Irene) and Esther (Daniel Martin).
He was preceded in death by his wife of more than 49 years, Lydia H. (Zimmerman) Zimmerman, who passed away on Feb. 16, 2013.
Erwin was a lifelong dairy farmer who moved his young family to Morrison's Cove in 1970. After retiring from the farm, he worked in lumber timbering and woodworking.
The family expresses heartfelt appreciation to Benjamin and Phyllis Eby and the team at the Mennonite Fellowship Home for their love, care and compassion provided for our father during the past nearly five years. Our lives are enriched by having walked together during this journey.
Viewings will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, at the Mennonite Fellowship Home, 12349 Huyett Lane, Hagerstown, Md., and from 2 to 4 and 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, at the Woodbury Community Center, 4100 Woodbury Pike, Woodbury. A funeral service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, at Old Order Martinsburg Mennonite Church, Cove Lane Road, Martinsburg, Bishop Irvin H. Zimmerman officiating. Interment will be at the adjoining church cemetery.
Arrangements are by Douglas Fiery Funeral Home, Hagerstown, Md., and Fink & Stone Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Woodbury.
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