Erica Hope

Erica E. Hope, 86, of Manheim, PA and Delray Beach, FL, and formerly of Tamaqua, PA died Wednesday December 17, 2008 at Brethren Village, Lancaster, PA after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Albert W. Hope.

Born in Habitzheim, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Margaret and Henry Zimmerman.

Mrs. Hope was a member of Ascension Catholic Church, Boca Raton, FL and also attended St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, Lancaster, PA.

She was a member of the Tamaqua BPW Club, the Tamaqua Elks Club, the Lancaster Liederkranz, and the Tropic Bay Yacht Club, Delray Beach, FL.

Along with her late husband, Mrs. Hope owned and operated the Hope's Paint Store in Tamaqua, PA from 1954 until their retirement in 1976.

Mrs. Hope is survived by her daughter Anita, wife of Robert E. Maier, Jr. of Manheim, PA, with whom she had resided, and her grandson, Erik R. Maier. Also surviving is her brother, William Zimmerman of Lehighton, PA and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a brother Walter Zimmerman and a sister Gertrude Stickler.

Calling Hours: December 20, 2008 from 9:00-10:30 AM at the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home Inc. 655 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252.

Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM at SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Tamaqua, PA.

Interment: Sky View Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Erica's memory to Hospice of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604.

Guestbook may be signed at:
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com .

Arrangements by the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home Inc. 655 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252.