Pat Minnie Zimmel
Pat Minnie Zimmel, 91, of Allentown, formerly of Bradys Bend, passed away Monday at Luther Crest Senior Living Community in Allentown.
Born Jan. 13, 1923, in Bradys Bend, she was the daughter of the late Dominick A. and Mary (Depolite) Patsy.
On Jan. 26, 1948, Minnie married Bernard Zimmel. He preceded her in death Feb. 16, 1988.
For many years, Minnie was a clerk at the Ben Franklin 5 & 10 store in East Brady. She later was a manager at West Kittanning Lumber Co. for 13 years.
Minnie attended St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Altar Rosary Society. She enjoyed baking, gardening flowers and shopping, but she especially enjoyed celebrating the Christmas season.
She is survived by her two sons, Larry Zimmel and his wife, Karin, of Canonsburg, and Robert Zimmel and his wife, Jody, of Allentown; her granddaughter, Kelly Reynolds and her husband, Brent; her three grandsons, Kevin Zimmel and his wife, Jessica, Zachary Zimmel and Nathan Zimmel; and her two great-grandsons, Chase and Jacob Reynolds.
Minnie is also survived by her brother, Samuel Patsy and his wife, Mildred, of Rockville, Md.
In addition to her parents, Minnie was preceded in death by her husband; eight brothers; and her sister.
Zimmel — The friends of Pat Minnie Zimmel, who passed away Monday, May 19, 2014, will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday at Buechele Funeral Home, 707 Kelly's Way, East Brady.A blessing service will follow in the funeral home at 1 p.m. Thursday with the Rev. John Butler, pastor of St. Patrick Church, celebrating. A private burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, the Zimmel family suggests contributions be made to St. Patrick Church or St. Mary Cemetery, 915 State Route 68, East Brady, PA 16028.To view or express condolences, please visit www.BuecheleFuneralHome.com.
