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Homer Lee Zumstein, 88, of Warren, PA, formerly of Bradford, PA, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at his residence.
He was born in Bradford to the late Dorsey and Mabel Zumstein on March 30, 1938.
He married his beloved wife, Lenora J. (Marshall) Clark Zumstein on May 10, 1961.
Homer graduated from Bradford Area High School. He was a star player on the football team during his high school career. Homer was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Bradford. He started working for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 1957 and was very dedicated to his career until his retirement. In 1973, he started at the Farnsworth Fish Hatchery. He also worked at the Fish Hatchery at Kinzua Dam when it first opened. His main job working for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service was stocking fish. Outside of work, Homer loved to fish and hunt. He was a gardener and was proud of his landscaping flowers at home. He loved to tell stories. He was very into his family history and genealogy.
Homer is survived by his wife, Lenora; his children, Roger Lee (Roberta) Clark, Donald Leroy Zumstein, Lisa Marie Zumstein, and Diana (Scott) Catherine Elmquist; his grandchildren, Lee Zumstein, Lacey Clark, Adam Clark, Chase Elmquist, and Katherine Elmquist; great-grandson, Oliver; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Homer was preceded in death by his siblings, Raymond D. Zumstein, Harry J. Zumstein, C. John Zumstein, Naomi Zumstein McGary, Paul E. Zumstein, and infant brother Peter.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Peterson-Blick Funeral Home, Inc. 1003 Penna Ave E, Warren, PA, 16365. Visitation for Homer will take place at the funeral home on Sunday, August 2, from 4pm-6pm. A funeral service will be held on Monday, August 3, at the funeral home at 11am, Rev. Joel Dingeldein officiating.
Interment will take place at McKean County Memorial Park.
Memorial contributions in Homer's name may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Online condolences to the family may be made at www.petersonblickfuneralhome.com