Ronald Zerby Ashland, Pennsylvania Obituary

Ronald Zerby

Ronald W. Zerby, 88, of Ashland, PA lost his fight for life on  Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville and entered into eternal peace surrounded by his loving family. Born in Ashland, September 18, 1932 the son of the late William and Helen (Evans) Zerby.  He served in the US Army from 1953-1955 during the Korean Conflict.  He was of the Lutheran Faith and was a member of the American Legion Post 434 and the Good Fellowship Club.  Ron found enjoyment  in fishing and hunting and he loved to watch the Minnesota Vikings.  Prior to retirement he was employed at Mack Trucking Company, Allentown, PA. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sally S. Zaharick in 2018, and a grandson, Richard Zaharick. He is survived by his wife, Eileen M. (Boylan) Zerby; a son, William R. Zerby, Ashland; and a daughter, Lisa A. wife of Donald Metzinger, Ashland; son-in-law Greg Zaharick. Six grandchildren:  George Zaharick; John Zaharick; Jessica Fanelli; Jason Zerby; Rachael Metzinger; and Sarah Metzinger.  6 great grandchildren.  One brother:  Wayne Zerby, Ashland.  Three sisters: Shirley Hain, Pottstown;  Janet White, Frackville; and Kay Fertig, Doctors Inlet, FL. Services will be held with military honors at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery at the convenience of the family.   Memorial contributions can be made in Ron's name to the American Kidney Foundation at kidneyfund.org. Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ashland is in charge of arrangements.  Charles Heizenroth III, Supervisor.
September 18, 1932 - September 20, 202009/18/193209/20/2020
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Ronald W. Zerby, 88, of Ashland, PA lost his fight for life on  Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville and entered into eternal peace surrounded by his loving family. Born in Ashland, September 18, 1932 the son of the late William and Helen (Evans) Zerby.  He served in the US Army from 1953-1955 during the Korean Conflict.  He was of the Lutheran Faith and was a member of the American Legion Post 434 and the Good Fellowship Club.  Ron found enjoyment  in fishing and hunting and he loved to watch the Minnesota Vikings.  Prior to retirement he was employed at Mack Trucking Company, Allentown, PA. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Sally S. Zaharick in 2018, and a grandson, Richard Zaharick. He is survived by his wife, Eileen M. (Boylan) Zerby; a son, William R. Zerby, Ashland; and a daughter, Lisa A. wife of Donald Metzinger, Ashland; son-in-law Greg Zaharick. Six grandchildren:  George Zaharick; John Zaharick; Jessica Fanelli; Jason Zerby; Rachael Metzinger; and Sarah Metzinger.  6 great grandchildren.  One brother:  Wayne Zerby, Ashland.  Three sisters: Shirley Hain, Pottstown;  Janet White, Frackville; and Kay Fertig, Doctors Inlet, FL. Services will be held with military honors at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery at the convenience of the family.   Memorial contributions can be made in Ron's name to the American Kidney Foundation at kidneyfund.org. Kull-Heizenroth Funeral Home, Ashland is in charge of arrangements.  Charles Heizenroth III, Supervisor.

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