William Henry Zumbrun, Sr.

William “Bill” Henry Zumbrun, Sr., passed away peacefully on November 11, 2026, at the age of 95, following a period of declining health. He was born in Manchester, Maryland to Rock Henry Nelson Zumbrun and Mary Rill Zumbrun on March 18, 1931.

Bill graduated from Manchester High School in 1948, joined the Merchant Marines, and later served in the Army from 1952-1954 in Korea during the war. Bill was a machinist by trade and retired from the A/S/C Corporation as General Foreman. He enjoyed owning and maintaining his motorcycles, cars, and tractors of which he owned many through the years.

Bill is survived by his wife of 59 years, Bonnie Bevard Zumbrun and their children Laura Gast and husband Otto, and William H. Zumbrun, Jr. and wife Tara. He is also survived by children William Craig Zumbrun and wife Sandy, Roxane Brewer and husband Dean, and stepson Donald Graf and wife Lynn. Bill had 9 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Bill was predeceased in death by his brothers John David Zumbrun and George Nelson Zumbrun, and sister Monzie A. Yingling.

The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 10:00-11:00 AM at the ECKHARDT FUNERAL CHAPEL, P.A. 3296 Charmil Drive, Manchester, Maryland 21102, where a funeral service will begin at 11:00 AM.

Interment to follow in Wesley United Methodist Church Cemetery, 3239 Carrollton Road, Hampstead, Maryland 21074.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to BridgingLife Dove House, 292 Stoner Avenue, Westminster, Maryland 21157 or to a charity of one’s choice.