Hilda Zechman

Hilda M. Zechman, 87, Lewisburg

Hilda M. Zechman, 87, of 407 Strawbridge Rd., for the past 25 years, passed on at 10:15 a.m., Friday, April 5, 2013, at her home.

She was born January 31, 1926, in Hartley Township, a daughter of the late Bruce M. and H. Margaret (Walls) Boop. On June 21, 1952, in the Buffalo Valley Church of the Brethren, Mifflinburg, she married Richard I. Zechman, who survives.

Hilda attended the Pike School and graduated from Mifflinburg High School in 1943..

She was a life member of the Buffalo Valley Church of the Brethren, Mifflinburg, where in earlier years she was a Sunday school secretary, worked in the children's department, and was active in the Womens Fellowship. Hilda was later a member of the Golden Oldies and assisted in the planning of bus tours for 12 years.

Hilda worked at Chef Boyardee, Milton, during the World War II years, was employed at the Washington Cabinet Company, Milton, and in 1969 was employed at the Buffalo Valley Nursing Home as a Licensed Nursing Assistant.

She enjoyed sewing, quilting, and reading. Hilda was happiest when her children were all close by her side.

Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Michael A. and Kathy A. Zechman of Mifflinburg; two daughters and sons-in-law, Marilyn A. and Richard L. Rhoades of Lewisburg, and Penny L. and Daniel S. Johnson of Lewisburg; 4 grandchildren, Jeremey L. Rhoades, Janelle M. Rhoades Bilger, Amanda S. Johnson, and Tatiana R. Johnson; and 5 great grandchildren, Kaelyn J. Fogelman, Gavin E. Fogelman, Bryn J. Rhoades, Jayar C. Rhoades, and Aubrey M. Bilger.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul and Willard Boop; and two sisters, Thelma Brown and Hazel Grace Boop.

Family and friends are welcome for a time of visitation from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Monday, at the Buffalo Valley Church of the Brethren, 46 Brethren Church Rd., Mifflinburg, where a memorial service to celebrate the life of Hilda will be conducted at 3 p.m., with Pastor Eric Reamer, officiating.

Interment will be in the Brethren Church Cemetery.

Memorial gifts may be made in memory of Hilda to the Buffalo Valley Church of the Brethren, Building Fund, 46 Brethren Church Rd., Mifflinburg, PA 17844.

Funeral arrangements are by Roupp Funeral Home, Inc., 8594 Old Turnpike Rd., Mifflinburg.

Visitation Details

Monday, April 8th, 2013, 2:00pm - 3:00pm, Buffalo Vally Church of the Brethren

Service Details

Monday, April 8th, 2013, 3:00pm, Buffalo Valley Church of the Brethren Cemetery

Interment Details

Buffalo Valley Church of the Brethren Cemetery

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