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Rev. Dr. Philip Zebley passed into eternal glory on March 9, 2018 at the Rydal Park Presbyterian retirement home in Rydal, Pa. He was born on May 25, 1931 in Appleton, Cecil County, Md., and raised on the family dairy farm. He graduated from Elkton High School in 1948 and attended the University of Delaware at Newark, majoring in agricultural sciences. In 1950, he transferred to Maryville College in Maryville, Tenn., where he met Maryalice “Trig” (Moyer) Zebley, his cherished wife and life partner. Phil and Trig were married on June 25, 1954 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Mifflintown, Pa. They enjoyed 64 years of marriage together. Phil graduated from Maryville College in 1952 with a B.A. in History. He then attended Western Theological Seminary in Pittsburgh, Pa., and graduated with the Master of Divinity in 1955. He was ordained as a Minister of Word and Sacrament on June 1, 1955 by Marion Presbytery in the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America. He then faithfully served five Presbyterian congregations in Huntsville, Ohio, East Orange, N.J., Huntsville, Ala., Wilmington, Del., and Saranac Lake, N.Y., between 1955-78. In 1978, he served as an area counselor for the Presbyterian Major Mission Fund in southern Indiana and Illinois. From 1979-87, he was the Executive Presbyter of Grafton and Parkersburg Presbyteries in West Virginia. From 1987-1990, he served as the Executive Presbyter of Mackinac Presbytery in northern Michigan. From 1990-92, he served as the pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Senecaville, Ohio. He retired to “Morganwood” in 1991 and enjoyed twenty years in this vibrant community of retired Presbyterian pastors and mission workers located in Swarthmore, Pa., adjacent to Swarthmore College. Phil and Trig enjoyed much fellowship at Swarthmore Presbyterian Church. He also served as interim pastor of five congregations in the Philadelphia Presbytery during this time. In 2011, the Zebleys moved to the Rydal Park retirement home. During his years of pastoring, Phil was also a lifelong student who worked diligently to earn a Master of Sacred Theology (S.T.M.) from San Francisco Theological Seminary in 1970, followed by a Doctorate in the Science of Theology (S.T.D.) at SFTS through distance learning and several summers in residence at San Anselmo, Calif. These three summers of study residence in Northern California are a beloved memory of the family. Phil was a lover of people and truly enjoyed engaging people in the communities he served. He was a leader in community service and an advocate for local and international missions. In Saranac Lake, N.Y., he worked to create a non-profit carpentry training program for Vietnam Veterans called “TIHI: Training in Home Improvement.” During his retirement years, he was very involved in Habitat for Humanity, International, serving both as a resident volunteer at the HFH headquarters in Americus, Ga., participating in a mission trip to Central America and serving as the office development and manager for Delaware County Habitat for Humanity between 1996-97. He loved reading, travel and was a consummate gardener. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Maryalice “Trig” Zebley; daughter Cosette (Tom) Kilfoyle and son Rev. Christian (Kay) Zebley; and eleven grandchildren: Matthew (Tania) Frieswyk, Nathan (Devon) Frieswyk, and Jonathan Frieswyk; Rebecca Kilfoyle and Samuel Kilfoyle; and Anna, Emma, Kristina, Isaiah, Abigail and Molly Zebley. Phil was predeceased by his brothers Edgar Zebley and Frank Zebley, and his eldest daughter Consquella (Zebley) Frieswyk. A committal service for close friends and family was held at the Ivy Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at 10 a.m. A public memorial service will be held at later date and time to be announced. Memorial donations may be made to Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties at www.habitatmontdelco.org <http://www.habitatmontdelco.org>. Condolences may be sent to Helweg and Rowland funeral home in Abington, Pa., www.helwegrowlandfh.com <http://www.helwegrowlandfh.com>.

Maryalice “Trig” (Moyer) Zebley passed into eternal glory on June 5, 2018 at the Rydal Park Presbyterian retirement home in Rydal, Pa. She was born on March 28, 1931 in Mifflin, Pa. She graduated from Juniata Joint High School in 1950 and attended Maryville College in Maryville, Tenn., where she graduated with a B.A. in Bible and Religion in 1954. It was at Maryville College where she met Phil Zebley, whom she married in 1954. Phil and Trig enjoyed 64 years of marriage together. Growing up, Maryalice was a gifted athlete and played basketball. Maryalice later played basketball and was drum major at Maryville College. She had been involved in Christian activities from a young age as a member and leader at the First Presbyterian Church of Mifflintown, Pa. She joined the Gospel ministry full-time when her husband Phil was ordained as a Minister of Word and Sacrament on June 1, 1955 by Marion Presbytery in the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America. For the next 55 years, she would faithfully serve beside her husband in five Presbyterian congregations in Huntsville, Ohio, East Orange, N.J., Huntsville, Ala., Wilmington, Del., and Saranac Lake, N.Y., between 1955-78. Then in 1978, she moved to Lawrenceville, Ill., where Phil served as an area counselor for the Major Mission Fund in southern Indiana and Illinois. From 1979-87, she lived in Bridgeport, W.V., when Phil became Executive Presbyter of Grafton and Parkersburg Presbyteries in West Virginia. In all of these ministry assignments, Trig worked tirelessly to raise her family and host hundreds of events in their local church communities. She was also an organist. In the 1960s, they planted a new church in Huntsville, Ala., where Trig played the organ in the church sanctuary, which was also their basement in the early years! The Zebleys retired to Morganwood in 1991 and enjoyed 20 years in this vibrant community of retired Presbyterian pastors and mission workers located in Swarthmore, Pa., adjacent to Swarthmore College. During this time, Trig was very involved in the Morganwood community and the mission committees of Swarthmore Presbyterian Church and later Wayne Presbyterian Church. She was also involved in Philadelphia Presbytery. The Zebleys enjoyed much travel in their later years ? traveling to locations throughout Europe and Japan. In 2011, the Zebleys moved to the Rydal Park retirement home near Abington, Pa. Maryalice is survived by daughter Cosette (Tom) Kilfoyle and son Rev. Christian (Kay) Zebley; her eleven grandchildren: Matthew (Tania) Frieswyk, Nathan (Devon) Frieswyk, and Jonathan Frieswyk; Rebecca (Steve) Peterman and Sam Kilfoyle; and Anna, Emma, Kristina, Isaiah, Abigail and Molly Zebley; and one great-grandchild, Holden Henry Frieswyk. Maryalice was predeceased by her husband Rev. Dr. Philip Zebley on March 9 of this year and their eldest daughter Consquella Frieswyk in 2013. A joint memorial service for Rev. Dr. Philip and Maryalice Zebley was held on August 11 at the Head of Christiania Presbyterian Church in Newark, Del. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimers Association, www.alz.org. Condolences may be sent to Cosette Kilfoyle at czkilfoyle@gmail.com; 21533 Tustumena Lake Road, Kasilof, AK 99610. http://www.swarthmorean.com/obituaries/maryalice-trig-moyer-zebley-obituary/

Edward L. Ziegler passed away on February 17, 2015.

Alice Jane Zitzer, 95, formerly of Salford, PA and Dade City, FL, passed away peacefully at her Harleysville residence on October 17, 2016. Alice was a long time member of Tabor United Methodist Church. Alice Jane Weatherby, the daughter of Frank and Nellie James Weatherby, was born on October 13, 1921, on a dairy farm in Chautauqua County in western New York. Alice started school at age 4 and walked with her brother, Edwin, to a one room school house. Alice graduated from high school at age 15. Alice went to college in Maryville, Tenn. and graduated with a science degree at age 19. She attended USO dances in Hampton, Virginia where she met the love of her life, Edmund F. Zitzer. Ed and Alice were married on Nov. 23, 1943, just before he went overseas to serve as a medic in the Army for 3 years. When Ed returned, they moved to Montgomery County to be closer to family. Alice worked as a school teacher until her two children, Phyllis and Terry were born. After the girls were in school, Alice returned to work at the Montgomery County Youth Center, and was a Girl Scout leader in her spare time. She retired in October 1985 to travel the country with Ed. They visited each state at least twice in a succession of trailers and motor homes. They spent 6 months a year in an Airstream Trailer community near Dade City, Florida (Travelers Rest), for over 23 years, and always enjoyed returning to their home in the spring along the Perkiomen Creek in Salford. Never idle, Alice was always active in her church, she was an avid square dancer, and enjoyed gardening, being outdoors, camping and boating. Alice found happiness in her family and the friends she made enjoying laughter in the good times shared with others over the years. Alice’s spirit and never-ending appreciation for her faith and the Lord have brought her to her eternal home. Her prayers have been answered. God has her in his arms and we have her in our hearts forever. Alice is survived by daughters Phyllis J. Zitzer of Harrisburg, and Teresa S. Hasson and her husband, Timothy F., of Perkiomenville; two granddaughters, Denise M. Miller and Carol A. Cassidy and her husband, Chris E., and four great grandsons, Benjamin and Zachary Miller and Braden and Colin Cassidy. A memorial service was held on November 26 at Tabor UMC. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in her name to Tabor UMC, 2209 Hendricks Station Road, Woxall, PA 18979 or a charity of your choice.

Esther was born on July 4, 1923 and passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2014. She was a resident of Wooster, Ohio at the time of her passing. She was predeceased by her husband, Lawrence. Those who wish may make contributions to the First Presbyterian Church, 621 College Ave., Wooster, OH 44691 or LifeCare Hospice, 1900 Akron Rd., Wooster, OH 44691.