Zereau Schaal (Stermer) Higgins, 93, of Mercersburg, PA entered her eternal home on December 9, 2021 at Restore Health Center, Shippensburg, PA. Born October 13, 1928 in Chambersburg, PA, she was a daughter of the late Levi and Addie O. (Schaal) Stermer.
Zereau was a former employee of U-Wanna Wash Frocks, Fort Loudon, McCoy Electronics, Mercersburg, Advanced Electronics, Fayetteville, PA and United Cerebral Palsy, Chambersburg.
Zereau was a member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Fort Loudon. She had an extensive collection of teddy bears, numbering 350+.
She married Clair Higgins, Jr. on January 17, 1945. He died May 15, 1992. She was also preceded in death by a son, Rodney Higgins, three brothers and three sisters. She was the last of her immediate family.
Zereau is survived by her son, Roger (Peggy) Higgins of Chambersburg, two daughters, Kathy (Ed) Hess and Karen (Mike) Rosenberry both of Fort Loudon. Also surviving are 5 grandsons, 3 great granddaughters, 2 great grandsons (+ one great grandson on the way).
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday December 17, 2021 in Trinity UCC of Fort Loudon with Reverend Marleen Shepherd officiating. Burial in Stenger Hill Cemetery, Fort Loudon.
Viewing one hour prior to the service Friday in the church.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Trinity UCC, 13189 Main Street, Fort Loudon, PA 17224.
Please take COVID safety precautions for attendance.
Arrangements by Fries Funeral Home Inc., Mercersburg.