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Donald E. Zerby

  • July 25, 1923 - September 2, 2011
  • Millersburg, Pennsylvania
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“Craig... So sorry to hear about your father. I can still see him walking his German Shepherd through town. We are praying that God comforts you...Read More » ”
1 of 8 | Posted by: Bob Baer - Halifax, PA

“Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Craig. ”
2 of 8 | Posted by: Todd Smeltz - Lykens, PA

“Karen and family, You are in our thoughts and prayers as you face this difficult time. Tracy, Kim and Kaitlyn Bower ”
3 of 8 | Posted by: Tracy and Kim Bower - Millersburg, PA

“My thoughts and prayers reach out to you at a difficult time for you and your children. Our military son and family are home from AK, so Ray & I...Read More » ”
4 of 8 | Posted by: Betty/Ray Buss - Fleetwood,, PA

“To the Zerby Family, You are all in our thoughts and prayers. ”
5 of 8 | Posted by: Tom and Diane Hammaker and Dorothy Fulkrod - PA

“To Shirley & Family: We were sorry to hear of the passing of Don. We know that our son Doug, thought very highly of Don. They apparently had some...Read More » ”
6 of 8 | Posted by: Larry & Judy Snyder - Kissimmee, FL

“Dear Shirley and family, So sorry to hear of Don's passing. I will always remember him with a smile on his face on Sunday mornings at Trinity...Read More » ”
7 of 8 | Posted by: Ken and Carolyn Heiserman - PA

“Brian, I was saddened by the news. What a great Dad you had. I wish the best to you, your Mom and the rest of the family in this difficult time. ”
8 of 8 | Posted by: Charlie Chadbourn - Millersburg, PA


MILLERSBURG - Donald E. Zerby, 88, of 558 Center Street died Friday, September 2 at the Manor at Susquehanna Village surrounded by his family. He was born on July 25, 1923 in Millersburg the son of the late William E. and Eva Mae (Messner) Zerby. He was a veteran of the US Army, and a retired steel worker. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Shirley (Lahr) Zerby and his loyal companion Rebel, his son Craig D. and his wife Karen M., daughter Karen L. and her husband David L. Shomper, son Brian E. and his wife Kelli, and grandchildren Amber, Matthew, Landon, Alyssa, Hope, Danica, Dustin, and Dillan. He is also survived by his brother William J. Zerby and his wife Mary, and nieces and nephews.. The family will receive friends Thursday, September 15 from 10-11 AM at Trinity U.C.C., Millersburg with Funeral Services at 11:00 am at the church. Burial to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery in Millersburg. Donations can be made to his church at 235 Center St., Millersburg, PA 17061 or Hospice of Central PA 1320 Linglestown Rd., Harrisburg, PA 17110. Hoover-Boyer Funeral Homes - Millersburg is in charge of arrangements. To sign the guestbook go to www.hbfuneralhomes.com