Deborah Lee "Mama Z" Zernhelt, of California, MD passed away on June 13, 2016 in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of Lois Bidlow of Allentown, PA and the late Howard Bidlow.

Deborah was the loving wife of Harry Zernhelt whom she married on April 24, 1976 in Allentown, PA and preceded her in death on February 25, 2015. In addition to her mother Deborah is survived by her children; Eric Zernhelt of California, MD and Byran Zernhelt of Mechanicsville, MD, brother, Keith Bidlow of Orlando, FL and 5 grandchildren.

Deborah graduated from Louis E. Dieruff High school in 1975, she moved to St. Mary's County in 1990 from Allentown, PA., she loved the water and spending time with her grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2016 in Mt. Zion Methodist Church, Mechanicsville, MD with Pastor Ann Strickler officiating. Interment will be private. Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.