Obituary of Sharon E. Zimmerman

Sharon E. Zimmerman, age 61 of Ransomville NY, died Monday April 9, 2012 in the Cleveland Clinic after a lengthy illness. Sharon was born March 16, 1951 in Lockport, NY, the daughter of the late Clifford and Evelyn (Etherton) Averell. She was a graduate of Wilson High School, Class of 1969, and married Russell A, Zimmerman on August 16, 1969. Sharon worked on her family's farm, Averell Farms, for many years. From 1990 to her retirement in 2001, she was employed as a typist by Niagara County Community College. Sharon was a member of the Ransomville Free Methodist Church. She enjoyed spending winters in Florida, swimming, walking, auto racing, computers, and making her famous "mashed potatoes". Most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Russell; a son, Russell "Bub" (Sarah) Zimmerman of Youngstown; her grandchildren, Brendan and Meghan Zimmerman; two sisters, Lorraine DeRize of Ransomville and Carol (Sid) Jeffery of the Town of Cambria; and her father in law, Albert Zimmerman of Ransomville. She was predeceased by a sister, Maxine Bentley. Friends may call at HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, 3648 Ransomville Road, Ransomville on Wednesday from 7 - 9 PM and Thursday from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 PM. Funeral Services will be held Friday, April 13, at 11:00 AM in the Ransomville Free Methodist Church, 3924 Ransomville Rd., Ransomville, with the Rev. William Lowery officiating. Burial will follow in North Ridge Cemetery, Church Rd. Town of Cambria. Memorials may be made to the Ransomville Vol. Fire Co. Ambulance Fund, PO Box 239, Ransomville, NY 14131or to the Ransomville Free Methodist Church.