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Alton S. Zerby

  • November 23, 1927 - May 25, 2011
  • Millersburg, Pennsylvania
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“Our sympathy and prayers go to the family. Mr. Zerby was a kind and caring person who enriched the lives of many children who attended Millersburg...Read More » ”
1 of 14 | Posted by: Diane and Tom Hammaker, Dorothy Fulkrod - PA

“I remember Mr. Zerby as a wonderful, kind man. Such sad news to see he passed on.My sympathy to the family. ”
2 of 14 | Posted by: Penny Bordner - Millersburg, PA

“Mr. Zerbe was my 5th grade teacher at Lenkerville School. He was a great teacher I remember during the innaguration time of President Kennedy He...Read More » ”
3 of 14 | Posted by: Karen Zerby - Camp Hill, PA

“My thoughts and prayers to Mr. Zerby's family and friends. He was an amazing man. Both he and his wife touched the lives of many children over the...Read More » ”
4 of 14 | Posted by: Jennifer Fetterhoff - Duncannon, PA

“Alton will be missed. With sympathy, June ”
5 of 14 | Posted by: June Wilkinson Reed - Hummelstown, PA

“My condolences to his family. I enjoyed working with Mr.Zerby at Lenkerville Elementary. He was always a kind and caring person. ”
6 of 14 | Posted by: Ann Koppenhaver - Sarasota, FL

“My condolences to Mr. Zerby's Family. I am formally from MBG. Remember him well. ”
7 of 14 | Posted by: Troy Matter - Lima

“Mr. Zerby was my favorite elementary school teacher and was regarded with high esteem as one of Millerburg area's most effective Principals. It was...Read More » ”
8 of 14 | Posted by: Steve Oxenrider - Arlington, VA

“We were so blessed to have had Zerb in our lives! He was truly a wonderful person who gave so much of himself to every one in his life. We have...Read More » ”
9 of 14 | Posted by: LouAnn, Jason, Shannon & Connor - PA

“Our deepest sympathy for your family! Zerb was a great man and he will be missed. Now he is reunited with his loving wife. Our prayers are with...Read More » ”
10 of 14 | Posted by: Dennis & Renee Youells - PA

“I am sorry to hear about the passing of Mr.Zerby. He was a very caring and friendly principal. He will be sadly missed! ”
11 of 14 | Posted by: Stephanie Harris - Millersburg, PA

“I was saddened to hear of Alton's passing. May he rest in peace with his wife, Sally. Alton was a very approachable and enjoyable principal during my...Read More » ”
12 of 14 | Posted by: Barb Heister - Lancaster, PA

“Was saddened when I heard the news from a friend. Will always remember him as a caring and compassionate elementary principal. He will be missed by...Read More » ”
13 of 14 | Posted by: Melody - Millersburg, PA

“SO sorry to learn of the passing of Mr.Zerby! I have many, many, many wonderful memories of our days at Lenkerville thanks to this kind and caring...Read More » ”
14 of 14 | Posted by: Judy Harman - Millersburg, PA


MILLERSBURG- Alton S. Zerby, age 83, of Millersburg passed away on May 25, 2011 at the Masonic Village in Elizabethtown, PA. He was born in Herndon, PA, son of the late John and Ida Wilkerson Zerby. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 62 years Sara (Lyter) Zerby and his sister Norma Leitzel of Klingerstown. Mr. Zerby served as the principal at Lenkerville Elementary School in Millersburg for 29 years from 1962 until his retirement in 1991. Prior to that time he was a fourth grade teacher at Lenkerville and an elementary teacher at the Upper Paxton Union Elementary School. He received his Bachelor's Degree from Bloomsburg University and Master's Degree from Bucknell University. He was a US Army veteran during WWII receiving the WWII victory medal and the Army Occupation Medal. He was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Millersburg. He was a member of Susquehanna Lodge #364 where he was a past Worshipful Master. He was also a member of Harrisburg Consistory, Tall Cedars of Lebanon Forest # 125 and Upper Dauphin Shrine Club. He will truly be missed by all of his family and friends. Surviving are his brother Richard of Millersville, his nephews Jack Cooper and wife Deborah of Elizabethtown, Kevin Cooper and wife Pamela of New Tripoli, Scott Cooper of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Brian Cooper and wife Susan of Millersburg, five great nephews, a great niece and a great great nephew. There will be a viewing on Tuesday, May 31 from 7-9 pm with Masonic Rites at 8:45 pm at the Hoover-Boyer Funeral Home in Millersburg. There will also be a viewing on Wednesday June 1 from 10-11 am at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church 324 North St. in Millersburg. Services will begin at 11:00 on Wednesday. Burial with military honors will be at Longs Cemetery in Halifax. Donations can be made to Shriner's Hospital for Children 3551 N. Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19140 Attn: Donations Dept. To sign the online guest book go to www.hbfuneralhomes.com.