T. “Jean” Zercher, 93 of Lancaster, passed on Saturday, August 26th, 2023 at Lancaster General Hospital. She was the loving wife of the late Eugene L. Zercher. Born in Mountville, Pa. she was the daughter of the late Elwood and Kathryn (Nissley) Gainer.
She was a graduate of Columbia High School and spent her career as a bookkeeper and office manager.
She was an adventurous cook, loved the challenge of crossword puzzles and was an avid Philadelphia sports fan. She was a proud supporter and donor to all things relating to animal rights.
She was a true example of the love and the strength of a woman.
She is survived by her children Cheryl Adamire (Jim), Kevin Zercher, Michele Stauffer (Mike) and Tina Zercher Steele. Also surviving are six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by a granddaughter, Jena Adamire, a grandson, Phyonix Zercher Steele, and a great-grandson, Chad Neiss II.
A graveside service will be held at Conestoga Memorial Park for family and friends at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, Contributions in her memory may be made to, Hospice & Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604, Humane League of Lancaster, 2195 E. Lincoln Hwy, Lancaster, PA 17602 or the Pennsylvania SPCA, 848 S. Prince Street Lancaster, PA 17603 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Contributions can be made online at www.stjude.org.
Brad Brown says
Sincere condolences to Cheryl, Kevin, Shelley and Tina as well as the rest of the family. So many good times with the Zercher clan- I was very fortunate to grow up on the same street and we could not have had a better group of families to look out for each other (and to raise a little h#!! with as well). RIP Jean.
Dawn Kaminsky says
Michele and the entire Zercher family, I’m truly sorry for the loss of your mother, thank goodness for all your memories, thinking of you!!
Suzanne Sterback Stoutzenberger says
Cheryl Kevin Shelly and Tina
Sending my sincere condolences to the Zercher family. Great memories growing up on Reservoir St
I too am grateful for so many memories that I hold dear. Sitting on the front porch was a highlight of summer
Fly high Jean
Jane Saxinger says
To the family so many great memories of your Mom. She was a solid rock in our neighborhood she was always so kind to me and what a blessings she was to my parents. I am at a loss for words as I sit here with tears remembering all of my great childhood days. love you guys and now she is with your Dad and all the old neighborhood. rest in peace Jean love Janie Saxinger.
Toni (Davis) Miller says
My heartfelt condolences to the entire Zercher family!! Spending so much time at the Zercher home as a teenager, Jean treated me like one of her own!! I always had so much respect and admiration, even when I became an adult and sought out her work expertise and later becoming one of her tenants at an apt complex she managed, I could never call her by Jean, she was and always will be “Mrs. Zercher” to me…A very wonderful, special and loving person I am grateful to have known. Look for my mom in heaven, Mrs. Zercher, as she would like to thank you for all the years of kindness you have shown me !! Rest on Peace.
Christopher Bradley says
That east end of town was such an amazing area to grow up in. My family and the Glatfelters on Chestnut, then the Nortons, Browns, Zerchers, Todds, Hites. Zeus around the corner.
Not to mention that 600 block of East Madison!
Another great generation, and I’m honored to have known Jean.
Please accept our sincere condolences.
The Bradleys
Wendy Glatfelter Jarrett says
Shelley and Tina, Cheryl and Kevin,
Sending my condolences to all of you and your families. I am sure your memories will bring smiles and heal your hearts. We we so blessed to grow up with a neighborhood of moms like Jean who were mothers to the whole neighborhood. Doors always open, kids always welcomed. Now the door opens to welcome her. May she rest in eternal peace.