Gordon R. Zinnert, 86, of Abbottstown, PA, entered into God's eternal care, Sunday, January 10, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Born April 22, 1934 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late William C. and Sylvia (Heiser) Zinnert. Gordon was the loving husband of the late Joan Andrews (Kane) Zinnert with whom he shared sixty years of marriage until her passing on February 7, 2015.
Gordon was a graduate of Mount Saint Joseph High School, Catonsville, MD. He retired from Westinghouse with over 40 plus years of service.
Gordon enjoyed bowling, golfing, and playing cards and games with his family.
Gordon is survived by his children, Timothy G. Zinnert of Bethany Beach, DE, Kevin Zinnert of Forest Hill MD, Colleen Zinnert of Abbottstown, PA and Michele Meckley of Hanover, PA; 8 grandchildren, Brian Bedford, Benjamin Bedford, Lauren Zinnert, Jake Meckley, Josh Zinnert, Hannah Zinnert, Ethan Zinnert, and Heather Zinnert, 12 great-grandchildren, and three siblings, William C. Zinnert, Jr. of Catonsville, MD, Martha Zinnert of TX and Susan Huber of Essex, MD.
A funeral service to celebrate and remember Gordon’s life will be held 2 PM, Thursday, January 14, 2021 at the Kenworthy Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 269 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA. Visitation and time to share memories with the family will be held from 1-2 PM Thursday, January 14, 2021 at the funeral home. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. In compliance with health and public safety directives, masks must be worn, and social distancing will be practiced.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Gordon's memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 North Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
The Kenworthy Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 269 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA, is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.kenworthyfh.com.
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