Dale L. Zinn

Dale L. Zinn

DOVER – Dale L. Zinn, 98, entered into rest at 1:14 a.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Providence Place in Dover.  He was the husband of the late Irene B. (Brillhart) Zinn who passed on February 22, 2024.  The couple was married for 75 years.

Born August 21, 1926 in Dover, Dale was a son of the late Charles A. and Clara E. (Julius) Zinn.

He worked for Medusa Cement, later known as Lehigh Cement and previously was a farmer.  Following retirement, he worked in catering at the York Fairgrounds.

Dale was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church and a former member of Salem Lutheran Church, both in Dover.  He was also a member of the West Manchester Mall Walkers.  Dale enjoyed playing cards with the card club, gardening and camping.

He is survived by his two sons, Larry J. Zinn and wife, Bonnie E. of Dillsburg and Kerry L. Zinn and wife, Wendy L. of Dover; four grandchildren, Tricia I. Manspeaker, Jama D. Casper and husband, Michael L., Kelly I. Allwein and husband, Douglas and Codi M. Reed and husband, Seth E.; nine great-grandchildren; and eleven great-great-grandchildren.  In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Vanessa I. Manspeaker and husband, Wade A., four brothers and four sisters.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Dale’s funeral at 11 a.m. and the viewing from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday, February 21, 2025 at Emig Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Inc., 47 N. Queen St., Dover. Burial will follow in Salem Union Cemetery, Dover.  Officiating will be his pastor, the Rev. Abby Leese.

Memorial contributions may be made to Lifesong Hospice Foundation, 3880 TecPort Drive, Suite 2, Harrisburg, PA 17111; or Calvary Lutheran Church, 9 N. Main Street, Dover, PA 17315.

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