Obituary for Thomas "Chub" Zimmerman
Thomas W. “Chub” Zimmerman, 85, of Ramey, PA went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 24. 2022 at his home.
Born in Sterling, Woodward Township, PA, he was the son of the late Thomas A. and Matilda (Hoholka) Zimmerman, and step-son of the late Verna Zimmerman.
On November 28, 1958, he married Joann Hansel in Virginia. She preceded him in death in 2021.
Chub was a lover of all sports. Pittsburgh was his favorite unless MoValley was playing. He never missed a game, especially if one of his grandchildren were playing. He was always in the stands to cheer them on.
Married to his wife for 63 years, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Chub was known by many- you could not venture anywhere in town without hearing “Hey Chub!” He also liked to put a smile on everyone’s face. He liked to try to make light of life with a smile and a joke. He will be missed by so many. His family finds a sense of happiness knowing he will now be in heaven with his wife, two daughters, and grandson.
Chub worked in the mining industry, road construction, and had a small greenhouse. He was a trooper for the PA State Police from 1965 until his retirement in 1992.
He is survived by four children, Thomas J. (Maryann) Zimmerman of Houtzdale, Mark R. Zimmerman of Johnsonburg, Renee (John) Murarik of Houtzdale, and Lori (Scott) Love of Houtzdale; two sisters, M. Clarissa Semlar of Philipsburg, and E. Pearl Touster or Arlington, VA; thirteen grandchildren, Darren, Brandon, and Shane Murarik, Taylor Murarik Schall, Courtney Latosky, Katilin Walker, Jenny Vercher, Joseph and James Zimmerman, Jacob, Justin, Brock, and Annie Love; and ten great-grandchildren, Madilynn Walker, Scarlett Murarik, and Jozie Shaw, Kaidon Murarik, Conner Zimmerman, Charlotte Walker, Jett Schall, Holden Murarik, Rhett Vercher, and Ava Love.
He is also survived by a son-in-law, Jerome Latosky, and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two daughters, Denise Zimmerman in 1974, and Diana Zimmerman Latosky in 2003, and a grandson, Brice Love.
All services will be held privately and at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements entrusted to Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., Ramey.
Condolences may be made at www.kruise-spewock.com.
Born in Sterling, Woodward Township, PA, he was the son of the late Thomas A. and Matilda (Hoholka) Zimmerman, and step-son of the late Verna Zimmerman.
On November 28, 1958, he married Joann Hansel in Virginia. She preceded him in death in 2021.
Chub was a lover of all sports. Pittsburgh was his favorite unless MoValley was playing. He never missed a game, especially if one of his grandchildren were playing. He was always in the stands to cheer them on.
Married to his wife for 63 years, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Chub was known by many- you could not venture anywhere in town without hearing “Hey Chub!” He also liked to put a smile on everyone’s face. He liked to try to make light of life with a smile and a joke. He will be missed by so many. His family finds a sense of happiness knowing he will now be in heaven with his wife, two daughters, and grandson.
Chub worked in the mining industry, road construction, and had a small greenhouse. He was a trooper for the PA State Police from 1965 until his retirement in 1992.
He is survived by four children, Thomas J. (Maryann) Zimmerman of Houtzdale, Mark R. Zimmerman of Johnsonburg, Renee (John) Murarik of Houtzdale, and Lori (Scott) Love of Houtzdale; two sisters, M. Clarissa Semlar of Philipsburg, and E. Pearl Touster or Arlington, VA; thirteen grandchildren, Darren, Brandon, and Shane Murarik, Taylor Murarik Schall, Courtney Latosky, Katilin Walker, Jenny Vercher, Joseph and James Zimmerman, Jacob, Justin, Brock, and Annie Love; and ten great-grandchildren, Madilynn Walker, Scarlett Murarik, and Jozie Shaw, Kaidon Murarik, Conner Zimmerman, Charlotte Walker, Jett Schall, Holden Murarik, Rhett Vercher, and Ava Love.
He is also survived by a son-in-law, Jerome Latosky, and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two daughters, Denise Zimmerman in 1974, and Diana Zimmerman Latosky in 2003, and a grandson, Brice Love.
All services will be held privately and at the convenience of the family.
Arrangements entrusted to Kruise-Spewock Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc., Ramey.
Condolences may be made at www.kruise-spewock.com.