Claudia Jeanne Zimmer Obituary (1951 - 2016)

Claudia J. Zimmer, age 65, of Harborcreek, passed away at her home, surrounded by family, on Saturday, July 30, 2016, following a brief illness. She was born in Erie on April 2, 1951, a daughter of the late Daris and Marjorie (Kant) Zimmer. Claudia was a graduate of Harbor Creek High School. She was employed by the General Electric Co. for 38 years prior to her retirement in 2007. She was a member of the G.E. Quarter Century Club, Retirees Association and the U.E. Local #506. Claudia was also a member of the East Erie Moose Lodge #593 and the Polish Falcons Club, Nest #123. She enjoyed bowling, camping, softball and had traveled extensively throughout the world. She and her wife, Linda, recently began spending their winters in Englewood, FL. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Paul D. Zimmer. Survivors include her wife of many years, Linda J. Smith; two sisters: Carolyn Rathmann (Steve) of North East and Donna Riley (Richard) of Harborcreek and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Family and friends may call at the Dusckas-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., 5151 Buffalo Rd. (at Hannon Rd. in Harborcreek), on Tuesday from 2 to 6 p.m. and are invited to attend the funeral service there on Wednesday at 10 a.m. conducted by the Rev. Keith McGarvey, Pastor, South Harborcreek United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Great Lakes Hospice.