Ethel P. Zimmerman, 87, of Troy, Ohio passed away, February 26, 2003 at the Koester Pavilion in Troy. She was born to the late Daniel and Grace Manning Heitz on July 30, 1915 in Miamisburg, Ohio. She is preceeded in death by her husband, Clarence M. Zimmerman in 1983. Also preceeding is a sister, Mildred Augenbaugh. She is survived by 2 children and their spouses, Richard and Patty Zimmerman of Troy, and Ralph and Hannelore Zimmerman of Troy. Also surviving are a sister, Wilma Hanson of Miamisburg, Ohio; and a brother, Carl Heitz of Richmond, Ind. Mrs. Zimmerman had 5 grandchildren; Sherry Evans, Dale Zimmerman, C.J. Zimmerman, Dan Zimmerman, and Sandy Trombley. She also has 2 step-grandchildren; Roxanna Giambri and Michael Giambri. She also had 5 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the First United Church of Christ in Troy, Ohio. She also was a member of the UAW, local #128. Contributions may be made to: Hospice of Miami County, P.O. Box 502, Troy, Ohio 45373.