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Kenneth “Ken” Anthony Zechman, 78

October 2, 1945 - October 31, 2023

Kenneth Anthony Zechman, 78, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at his Millersville home with his family by his side. Ken shared 43 years of marriage with his wife Mary Lee (Patterson) Zechman.

Born in Lebanon, he was the son of the late Irvin and Helen (Godlevski) Zechman. Ken graduated from Lebanon High School and served in the US Army during the Vietnam War with the 916th Supply & Service Company 115th Battalion USARSEVEN, obtaining the rank of Specialist 4th Class.

An accomplished carpenter, Ken owned Walnut Hill Construction specializing in refurbishing old buildings. Pheasant Run Farm Bed and Breakfast is one of his crowning projects. Ken was a perfectionist working with wood, he loved to teach his craft, and he built a wood power boat for grandson Spencer.

Ken was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing, hiking, kayaking and spelunking. He was an assistant scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 88 and was a member of Order of Arrow. He was a member of the Millersville Fire Company and Clymer Township Fire Company in Tioga County.

Everyone else came first before Ken because he cared so much for people. Most importantly, Ken enjoyed spending time with his family.

Ken was a member of Millersville Community Church, and he worshipped at Grace Community Church of Willow Street.

Surviving Ken are his wife, Mary Lee; his daughter Pamela L. Guhl, fiancée of Jody Walton of Holtwood and her children, Megan, and Spencer Guhl; his son, Theodore P. Herr, husband of Connie of Kunkletown; and his sister Pat Bord of Lebanon.

Ken’s family will receive friends from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, followed by a celebration of his life at 12:30 pm with The Rev. Kyle Fisher officiating, on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Grace Community Church, 212 Peach Bottom Road, Willow Street, PA 17584. Military Honors will be accorded at the conclusion of the service.

Please omit flowers, and kindly consider a memorial contribution to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.
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Condolences to the Family

November 10, 2023

Heartfelt condolence to my cousin Ken’s wife, Mary Lee Zechman, their children and families,
I was blessed to share growing up with and sharing family fun with Ken and his sister Patty. I saw his interest in woodworking grow and develop and our grandfather, Anthony Godlevski taught him all about woodworking and carving. He was always a loving and caring person and served as a pallbearer for my mother’s funeral in 1979.
My husband and I visited my brother, Vincent Tricamo, in Lebanon in 2015. We were blessed to visit with Ken at that time.
Our prayer is that God will comfort you and your family as you mourn. (2 Cor. 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort.)
Find ways to celebrate and honor Ken’s life and the heritage he is passing on to those he loved.
 
Anna Litchenberg

Visitation
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Grace Community Church
212 Peach Bottom Road
Willow Street, Pennsylvania 17585
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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
12:30 PM
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212 Peach Bottom Road
Willow Street, Pennsylvania 17585
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