John E. Zang, 67, of Butler died Friday as a result of an auto accident.
Born on Nov. 11, 1945, in Butler, he was a son of the late Earl "Curly" Zang and Dorothy (McIntyre) Zang.
John worked at the Pullman Standard Car Co. in Butler, until the plant closed, and then worked Allegheny Axle in Butler for 22 years.
He was a member of the St. Wendelin Roman Catholic Church, the American Legion 117 in Butler, and the VFW in Tidioute, Pa. He had enjoyed hunting and fishing.
A veteran of the Vietnam War, he served in the U.S. Navy.
Surviving are his wife, Sharon R. (Green) Zang, who he married on Aug. 7, 1971; his three sons, Brian R. (Amy J.) Zang of Butler, Clint J. Zang of Ogden, Utah, and Brad J. (Nicki) Zang of Butler; his grandson, Justin R. Zang of Chicora; and his seven sisters and brothers, Dolores (Paul) Fallecker of Driftwood, Pa., Paul Zang of Butler, Floyd (Marcia) Zang of Chicora, Robert (Hiroko) Zang of Butler, Judy (Robert) Hornig of Sarasota, Fla., Linda Benson of Butler and Alvin (Sue) Zang of Butler.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers, Dave Zang and Earl "Brownie" Zang.
ZANG - The friends of John E. Zang, who died Friday, Oct. 25, 2013, will be received at the Geibel Funeral Home, 201 E. Cunningham St., Butler, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the St. Wendelin Roman Catholic Church. The Rev. Matt McClain will officiate.
Information also is available at www.geibelfuneralhome.com.
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Sorry for your loss. I knew John from work at Allegheny Axle. He was a good man.
Steve Collins
November 4, 2013
Sharon and family, So sorry to hear about John. WE had quite a few good times and I thought of him often. God bless him and you too. Bob and Irene Watson
November 4, 2013
We are so sorry to hear of John's passing. You have our deepest sympathy.
Tom & Mai Leitem
October 29, 2013
Aunt Sharon,
We are so sorry about Uncle John. Know that we are praying for you, Brian, Clint, Brad and family. We send our love from AZ. I'm so glad we were able to visit with you this past summer and hear Uncle John talk about his garden.
Love, hugs, and prayers,
Laura, Pat, Katelyn & Alex
Laura McClain
October 29, 2013
Dear Sharon,
So sorry to hear about John. I always thought what a nice guy he was freindly and always had a nice appearance. Hope to see you at Boscov's and stay well.
Connie Neff Severino
Connie Severino
October 28, 2013
Sharon ~ My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I have a lot of wonderful memories...John will always have a special place in my heart and my children's. I will miss him.
October 28, 2013
With deepest sympathy, I knew John from camp in titiute. We had a lot of fun and I always wondered where he got al of his energy. We will miss him.
Dave Plunkard
October 28, 2013
Sharon & family so sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers
Dave & Mary Plofchan
October 28, 2013
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