Raymond Zimmerman, 71, of Mahanoy City, PA, passed away Friday, April 12th, at ManorCare Health Services, Canonsburg Pa near the home of his niece Sharon Suritsky.

Raymond was born in Mahanoy City, PA on July 9, 1947, a son of the late Martha (Farnsworth) and William Zimmerman.  Raymond was a gentle soul who loved his family and his pets. He had a deep faith and looked for the goodness in others.  He loved music, especially polkas, and spent much time listening to and singing many songs throughout his life.

He attended local schools.

He had worked as a janitor at the former Ashland Hospital.

Raymond is survived by a sister, Shirley Mendofik, of Mahanoy City; and a brother, Delroy Wagner and his wife, Avon.  He was preceded in death by two sisters, Martha Suritsky and Dolores Zimmerman.  Raymond spent significant time with his nieces and nephews, Alan Milchick, Sharon Suritsky, Sherry Milchick, Bonnie Milchick, Paul Milchick, Marcel Mendofik, Darren Wagner, Perry Wagner and Doug Wagner.  He was preceded in death by his nephew, Scotty Wagner.

Religious Service at Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc., Mahanoy City, PA, at 12 pm on Tuesday, April 16th, with Rev Bob Adams officiating.

Friends and family may call Tuesday from 11 am at the Louis D. Truskowsky Funeral Home & Crematory Inc..

Interment will follow at Skyview Memorial Park Tamaqua, PA.