Zimmerman, 98 DOVER - Helen Roshong Zimmerman departed this life September 28, 2015. She was born Jan. 5, 1917 in Canton, OH to John and Pearl Snyder Neiss. She moved to Dover in 1952 with her husband Carl A. Zimmerman, sons, Ronald and Carl Roshong and daughter Barbara E. Zimmerman. She was an original "Rosie the Riveter", building airplanes in Canton during WWII. Later she was employed by Wesley Jr. College Library. She then became a wonderful volunteer, giving years of service to Kent General Hospital in the Physical Therapy department. Helen is survived by her daughter, Barbara Schmalhofer and her husband Jerry Allen of New Bern, NC, her son Ronald and wife Ruth Roshong of Ramsey, NJ, her son Carl and wife Deanna Roshong of Pataskala, OH, six loving grandchildren, George Schmalhofer, Kristin Allen, Renee' Peters, Robin Kraebel, Ron Roshong Jr., Kenneth Roshong and adorable great grandchildren Zachary, Emily and Michael Peters, Edward and Olivia Kraebel, Madison Grant, Indra and Andrew Roshong and several angels who were her care givers and neighbors. She was predeceased by her husband Carl Zimmerman, her sister Beatrice Koplock and grandson Christopher Roshong She will be remembered as a devoted mother and a loving, caring "grammie", but mostly for the sparkle in her eyes when she encountered orneriness. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Torbert Funeral Chapels. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Christ Church, PO Box 1374, Dover, DE 19903 or a charity of your choice. Letters of condolences may be sent and guest book signed at
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