Gladys M. Zimmerman

Gladys M. (Ziegler) Zimmerman, 93, formerly of Topton, PA, died Wednesday, February 26, 2025, in Willowbrook Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Kutztown. She was the widow of James H. Zimmerman who died on December 2, 2017. Born in Bowers, PA, Gladys was a daughter of the late Paul D. and Mabel L.M. (Resh) Ziegler. She was a 1950 graduate of Kutztown Area High School and was a member of Christ (DeLong) United Church of Christ, Bowers. 

Gladys was a homemaker who took great pride in caring for her home. Prior to her marriage with James, Gladys was employed by the former Caloric Corp., Topton, for several years. Gladys enjoyed gardening and being outdoors.

She is survived by her brother, Warren P. Ziegler, Wescosville. Along with her parents and husband, Gladys was predeceased by her sister, Arlene M. (Ziegler) Lahn in 2023.

A funeral service to celebrate and honor Gladys's life will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. in Ludwick Funeral Homes and Cremation Care, Inc., 25 E. Weis Street, Topton, PA, with The Reverend Crystal Angstadt, officiating. Burial will follow in Berks County Memorial Gardens, Fleetwood. Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing on Wednesday, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the funeral home. 

Contributions may be considered in Gladys's memory to Christ (DeLong) UCC, P.O. Box 99, Bowers, PA 19511-0099. Ludwick Funeral Homes and Cremation Care, Inc., Topton, PA is in charge of arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.Ludwickfh.com.