Middle Grove, NY - Anne Wochinger Zimmerman, 61, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2012 at home with her loving family and friends by her bedside after complications from lymphoma. Anne was born on Sept 24, 1950 to Marilynn and Frank Wochinger and grew up in Lynbrook NY. She graduated from SUNY Albany in 1972 and began a teaching career in mathematics at Estee Middle School, Gloversville, NY. She also earned a Masters Degree from University at Albany and an Educational Administration Certification. After retiring from Gloversville School District, Anne worked in teacher certification with Fulton Montgomery BOCES until 2011. Anne was an amazing wife, mother, daughter, sister and teacher who had a real zest for life. She used her creative skills while enjoying gardening, music, pottery and painting. Her garden was extensive and a beautiful labor of love. She loved traveling in the US and abroad and enjoyed experiencing different cultures. Anne also enjoyed hiking in the Adirondacks and the National Parks. She was a lover of Scrabble, NYT crossword puzzles, and of course, Words With Friends. One of her favorite things was baking cookies with her daughters and getting involved in any activities that helped children. Anne was always a very positive and strong woman who looked to help others and gave of herself often and willingly. She had a special ability to bring people together. Anne is survived by her parents Frank and Marilynn Wochinger of Porter Corners, NY; her loving husband John Zimmerman of Middle Grove, NY; their beloved daughters, Lesley (Zimmerman) Hostetter and her husband Adam of Alexandria, VA and Laura Zimmerman and her partner Ryan Smith of Brooklyn, NY; Annes siblings and their spouses, Nancy and Bob Hayes of Enfield, CT, Mark Wochinger and Joe Keegan of Castleton-on-Hudson, NY, Carol Wochinger, Queensbury, NY and Alison and Thomas Siragus of Porter Corners, NY, along with her several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews who all provided wonderful support through this tough time. Relatives and friends may call from 5 to 7pm Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2012 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY (518-584-5373). A celebration of Anne's life will follow at 7pm at the funeral home by the Rev. Dr. Michelle Boque-Trost. Annes family would like to give special thanks to all the staff of Dr. David Mastrianni of Saratoga Oncology Hematology, Dr. Alex Frank of the Mollie Wilmot Radiation Oncology Center, and Saratoga Hospice for the special care they gave to Anne. We would also like to acknowledge her siblings and many friends but especially the extraordinary care given by Gerri Biggers, Janyce Lukowski, Penny Lockwood and Courtney Lehan. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of a donation in loving memory of Anne to The Giving Circle, Inc, PO Box 3162, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or thegivingcircle.org. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.