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Michael ZARKA

1954 - 2022

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1954

DIED

2022

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3970 Dayton-Xenia Rd

Dayton, Ohio

Michael ZARKA Obituary

ZARKA, Michael

February 17, 1954 - October 31, 2022

Age 68, of Dayton, Ohio, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2022.

Mike Zarka is survived by his wife Jackie Zarka; 3 daughters Heather Lange (Garrett) Karma Badders (John) Rachel Stockman (Trey); grandchildren Gabriel, Kennedy, Nevaeh, Skyler, Emma, Michael, Kirsten, Madison and 2 great-grandchildren Kolin, Justin; step-children Christopher, Michelle, and Joey. He was preceded in death by his parents Betty Jones and Ronald Zarka and brother Ricky Zarka. Mike was an avid golfer and enjoyed watching The Cincinnati Bengals and The Ohio State Buckeyes. Celebration of life set for later date.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Nov. 6, 2022.

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Northridge High School Alumni

November 6, 2022

To the family,
May God give you for every storm... a rainbow,
For every tear... a smile,
For every care... a promise,
And a blessing in each trial.
For every problem life sends, a faithful friend to share,
For every sigh... a sweet song,
And an answer for each prayer.

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