Lyle H. (Hunsinger) Zimmerman

Lyle H. (Hunsinger) Zimmerman, 100, of rural Orangeville  (Fishing Creek Township), died early Saturday morning, February 14, 2026 at the Gardens at Orangeville. 

Born March 29, 1925 in Nescopeck, she was a daughter of the late Hiram Benjamin Hunsinger and Lella (Michael) Hunsinger.  She and her husband, John H. "Jay" Zimmerman, would have celebrated their 79th wedding anniversary on June  27th.

Lyle was a 1943 graduate of the former Nescopeck High School.  She had been employed by the former Berwick Shirt Factory and Benton Milco. 

She was a member of the Stillwater Christian Church and formerly of the Jonestown United Methodist Church, where she was a Sunday School teacher for many years.  She also assisted with the clothing give-away program at the Stillwater Church. 

Years ago, she was a Girl Scout Leader in Nescopeck; bowled in a ladies bowling league in Berwick and sang with the Sweet Adelines.  She was a former member of the Benton Chapter, Order of Eastern Star.

She enjoyed being a homemaker and was known for her cooking, baking and especially for her homemade pies.   Upon her retirement in 1974, she dedicated her life to babysitting her grandchildren and taking care of her  family.

Surviving in addition to her husband, Jay, are two daughters:  Lynn Z. Fritz and her husband, Robert, of Bendertown; Karen Z. Wenner and her husband, Edwin, of Orangeville; five grandchildren:  Stephanie Klush and her husband, Dale; Brooke Bergstrom and her husband, Neil; Brent Beishline and his fiancée, Nikki; Bethany  Beishline Schmidt and her  husband, Ross; Douglas Wenner and  his wife, Lori and eleven great grandchildren.

She was the last member of her immediate family and in addition to  her  parents, was preceded in death by two brothers:  Roy and Ross Hunsinger and by two sisters:  Phyllis Watts and Hildred Stout.

The  Family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at the Gardens at Orangeville for the compassionate care that was provided.

Graveside services will be held at a later date at the Jonestown Cemetery with Pastor Scott Lyons, Stillwater Christian Church, officiating.  In  lieu  of  flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to the Stillwater Christian Church, 39 McMichael Street, Stillwater, PA  17878.  The McMichael Funeral Home, Inc. of Benton, is honored to serve the Zimmerman  Family.  For online condolences or additional information, please visit our website:   www.mcmichaelfuneralhome.com

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