David L. Zumbrum, 88, of New Oxford, PA, entered God’s eternal care Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the Brethren Home, New Oxford, PA, with his loving family by his side.
Born December 6, 1937, in Hanover, PA, he was the son of the late John L. and Treva C.J. (Berwager) Zumbrum. David was the loving husband of K. Ilene (Bevard) Zumbrum with whom he shared 69 years of marriage.
David was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hanover, PA, as well as the Holy Name Society. He served as a 4th degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus-Council 871, Father Cyril J. Alwein Assembly.
David was a veteran, proudly serving his country in the United States Army. He was a member of the American Legion Post #20, Hampstead, MD.
David was a 1955 graduate of Eichelberger High School, Hanover, PA, and retired from Black & Decker in 1998, with 41 years of service.
David was a scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop #118 from 1971-1983. He loved fishing, camping, traveling, watching NASCAR, and spending time with his family and friends.
In addition to his loving wife Ilene, David is survived by his sons, David L. Zumbrum, Jr. and wife Patricia of Harrisburg, PA, and Michael A. Zumbrum and wife Jeanne of New Oxford, PA; 12 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren; one sister, Doris Sterner of Hanover, PA; and two brothers, George Zumbrum of Hanover, PA, and Charles Zumbrum of Spring Grove, PA. He was preceded in death by one sister, Janet Senft; and three brothers, Harold Zumbrum, Roy Zumbrum, and William Zumbrum.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11AM, Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 5125 Grandview Road, Hanover, PA, with Father Brian Zumbrum as celebrant. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Hanover, PA, with the Hanover Allied Veterans Honor Guard providing Military Honors. A visitation and time to share memories with the family will be held from 10AM-11AM, Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made in David’s name to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 5055 Grandview Road, Hanover, PA 17331, or to the Good Samaritan Fund at Cross Keys Village, 2990 Carlisle Pike, New Oxford, PA 17350.
Arrangements have been entrusted by the family to the Kenworthy Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 269 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA 17331. Memories and Condolences can be shared at www.kenworthyfh.com
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Source: Funeral home notice