Dennis C. Zimmerman, 67, of Lancaster, died Monday, May 12, 2014 at Lancaster General Hospital with his loving wife and best friend of 42 years by his side. Born in Lancaster, he was the husband of Cynthia L. (Zerphey) Zimmerman of Lancaster, and the son of Virginia Rose (Blankenmyer) Zimmerman of Lititz and the late Charles Martin Zimmerman.

Dennis was a kind, gentle soul with a soft spot in his heart for animals and children. He enjoyed collecting toy buses, teddy bears, and airplanes. He loved anything and everything about movies and old theaters, and was acknowledged for his contributions to the book "Movie Roadshows".

Dennis was the Vice President of Finance for McMinn's Asphalt for over 30 years until his retirement and was an Air Force veteran.

In addition to his wife and mother, Dennis is survived by two nephews: Lee and Matthew Zerphey of York; his father-in-law, Win K. Zerphey of Landisville; a brother-in-law, John Zerphey of Montoursville, and a sister-in-law, Karen Zerphey of York.

Memorial services will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, May 17, 2014 at Charles F. Snyder, Jr Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA with Pastor Dana Statler officiating. Friends will be received one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be private.

Kindly omit flowers. Memorial contributions in Dennis' memory may be made to ORCA, 401 E. Orange St, Lancaster, PA 17602 or to Lancaster County SPCA, 599 Chesapeake St, Lancaster, PA 17602.