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Heather Zucal Obituary
(Kettering) Zucal
Age 41, loving wife and mother, passed away Sunday, Sept. 4, 2011. Preceded in death by her mother, Patricia Kettering; grandparents, Floyd and Virginia Price, and Earl and Ruby Kettering. She is survived by her husband, John A. Zucal; sons, John P. Bret, and Ben Zucal; father, John (Pam) Kettering; sisters, Heidi (Dan) Michel, Robin Kettering; father-in-law and mother-in-law, John and Mary Ann Zucal; brothers- in-law, Jim (fiancé, Jamee), Jeff Zucal; niece, Skylar Zucal; nephews, Nathan, Zach, and Patrick Michel, and Daniel and Bobby Cottom.
Heather graduated in 1988 from Lake High School. She worked as an office manager for Canron Manufacturing Company. Most importantly, she was a devoted mother to her three sons.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, Sept. 9, 2011 at 10 a.m. at St. Paul's Catholic Church, 241 S. Main St., N. Canton, with Reverend Msgr. James A. Clarke celebrating. Procession will originate from the church. Burial to follow at Forest Hill Cemetery in Canton. Friends may call Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at the Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home, 3553 Northdale St., Uniontown, Ohio 44685. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Stark County Humane Society, 5100 Peach St., Louisville, OH 44641.
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Memories and Condolences
for Heather Zucal
Laura T
September 1, 2022
Cant believe its been 11 years since you passed. I miss the days of sitting in the stands watching our boys play ball. Miss your beautiful smile and sweet soul! Laura Tsangeos
October 5, 2011
We continue to pray for your family during this difficult time. Heather's smile and eyes could light up a room. May her spirit and memories be with you always.
God Bless,
The Stenger Family
Tina
September 30, 2011
Heather, I still can't believe your gone! I miss you!
darla kurtz
September 16, 2011
To the family of Heather Kettering, I was a school friend of Heather's, and wish to send my prayers to your family, in this time of sorrow. Darla Kurtz
D Bouscher
September 16, 2011
To the family and friends of Heather,
We can only hope you find strength through prayer: you are all in our prayers.
The Bouschers
September 15, 2011
John and family:
I just learned of Heather's passing via John Collins. We are sorry for your loss, and you will continue to be in our family's thoughts and prayers.
Mark Riefer & family
25955 County Road 6070
Edgar Springs, MO 65462
September 15, 2011
Robin,
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your sister. May god comfort you & all your family. Love & Prayers, Becky
John Kritzell
September 14, 2011
So sorry for your loss. Will miss her at Hoover football games. God bless
Roger, Maria, & Christina Vazquez
September 13, 2011
Dear John, John P., Bret, & Ben,
Our family is so sad to learn about the passing of Heather. Though I did not know her, I heard amazing things about her from those that did know her from Baseball. My daughter, Christina, is very good friends with John. John has been to our home and is a very impressive , young man which is a reflection of both you and Heather.
May God bless you & your family during this difficult time of Sorrow.
Ed Doyle,Jr
September 12, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
The Janchar Family
September 12, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Mike Humbert
September 12, 2011
John & Family
Very sorry for your loss. You have my sympathy.
Steve, Amy & Lauren Brooks
September 11, 2011
Sorry to hear of the passing of Heather. She was an extremely nice person. Thoughts and prayers for the family.
Roger Hilligoss
September 11, 2011
John & family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in my prayers during this difficult time.
Barb Semple
September 10, 2011
John, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers of peace go out to you and your sons. Barb Semple
September 10, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort in the days to come.
With heartfelt sympathy,
The Baum Family
September 10, 2011
As we all struggle to find meaning in your loss, know that we also will move forward being better for having Heather in our lives. She had that special blend of inward and outward beauty which is so rare.
Now, as you continue your journey in this world remember that beauty and always keep her alive in your hearts.
God Bless,
The Shreve Family
September 9, 2011
Dear Heidi,
Years ago when your Mom passed away unexpectedly I had a very heavy heart. I feel that same sadness today. I am very sorry for your loss.
Lisa Quinn Llewellyn Hartville
Lori Cable-Hokes
September 9, 2011
My heart goes out to your Family in this time of tragedy. May Love and Prayers always be with you.
~Lori Cable-Hokes & Family
September 9, 2011
Our sincere and heartfelt sympathy to John and his sons. May your beautiful wife and mother rest in peace.
~James & Lorraine Kamp, N. Canton, Ohio
September 9, 2011
To John and family,
Our deepest regrets and sympathies go out to you and your family.
Richard Hannan - USMMA Alumni Chapter
John & Tracy Minger
September 9, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
September 9, 2011
Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Robby Sprague (GlenOak Baseball)
Bob & Dina Sprague
Teresa Kuryn-Kohler
September 9, 2011
I am so sad to hear of Heather's passing. My deepest sympathy goes out to her entire family.
September 8, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
The Ackerman Family
September 8, 2011
Dear Zucal family,
I am so very sorry for your loss of such a beautiful person! Heather's love for her family was never ending! She always had such a warm smile and Ben would just glow when she picked him up from school. May you always cherish those memories!
Kristi Cropper
Tiffany Manos (McCartney)
September 8, 2011
Zucal and Kettering Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I graduated from Lake with Heather. It's sad to hear that a fellow classmate is no longer with us.
September 8, 2011
To the Zucal Boys, At a time like this there is little one can say to help ease your pain. A mother's love for her children is so special. You have all seen that in your mom. Keep a special memory in your heart that you shared with her. Remember how much she loved you and hold on to that. We will keep you in our prayers and thoughts. The Miller Family
Patty Wallace
September 8, 2011
My son has been praying for your family since he heard of your loss, and so have I. Your youngest son and my son have Mrs. Ledgerwood as a teacher. May God give you strength that only He can give during this time.
Kim Hood
September 8, 2011
Bret,
I'm sending you strength, courage and lots of hugs at this difficult time. I had no idea that I went to high school with your mom. I'm so very sorry.
September 8, 2011
Although we did not know Heather well from Advent Church, we are so sorry to hear of her death. What a shock to John and the rest of the family. We share your grief. Nancy and Bob Roberts
Kathie DeMuesy
September 8, 2011
Mary Ann and family,
Our deepest sympathy to your family at this difficult time. You are all in our thoufghts and prayers. Love to you all.
Kathie and Ron DeMuesy
September 8, 2011
I am so sorry to learn of Heather passing. I met her at Aunt Annies
90th Birthday party last year. she was a beautiful person to meet. And we all had a great time at the party. We have a family photo of her and John. Sincerely, Judy Decker chetta, Pismo Beach, Ca.
Scott Winn
September 8, 2011
I graduated from lake with Heather, and I was shocked and saddened to hear of her passing. Our thoughts and prayers to her family
Stopak
September 8, 2011
We have been thinking of you and praying for you ever since we heard of your tragic loss. May the love of your family, friends, and God and the memories of your loved one carry you through this difficult time.
The Stopaks
Angela and Alex Lupica
September 8, 2011
So sorry for your loss. Keeping all of you in our thoughts.
September 8, 2011
Dear families,
Although we did not know Heather, we do know she was very dear and loved. Our family is so sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you, Judy & Steve Darr
Ron Varn
September 8, 2011
Dear Mary Ann and family;
It is with deepest sympathy for you and your family. I am so sorry to hear of Heather's passing. My thoughts and prayers are for you all.
Ron Varn
Michelle & Tony Fernandez
September 8, 2011
We are so sorry to hear about Heather. Our deepest sympathies to all of the families.
September 8, 2011
Dear Zucal Family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. I will always remember Heather for all the great pictures that she took for Huberty Electric's baseball team.
Our deepest condolences,
Nancy, Brian and Alec Bondarenko
Caryl Seymour -Dice
September 8, 2011
Please know we are praying for your family at this time of great loss. Heather was a beautiful person. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Tom Venarge
September 8, 2011
Dear Zucal, Kettering and Price families-
Our deepest sympathies go out to you today...May Heather live forever in your hearts and memories.
Tom, Marcy, Sydney, Cami and Laney Venarge
The Weiss Family
September 8, 2011
Our hearts are full of sorrow and we are still in shock. We will always remember Heathers beautiful blue eyes and bright smile. She always welcomed Mike when he came to visit John. She was like a second Mom. Mike will miss her deeply as well. Stay close to God and he will hold you close to his heart. Love John, Ellen & Mike
September 8, 2011
The Zucal Family,
Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss of Heather. She was such a beautiful person, inside and out. She will be missed by all who knew her.
With love,
The Nidy Family
Dave, Sue, Danielle and David Stabler
September 8, 2011
Her smile will be remembered by everyone who knew her, and will continue to touch your hearts in the days that follow. Our thoughts are with you all.
September 8, 2011
My heart breaks for your family. Will be praying for comfort and strength.
Tina(Bloss)Henson
The Bueno Family
September 8, 2011
Our hearts go out to you and your family, John. We will remember Heather as a mother who loved & supported her boys on and off the field.
Amy(Hines) Gray
September 8, 2011
I graduated from Lake with Heather...We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your entire family.
Amy, Derek and Dylan Gray
Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home
September 8, 2011
Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.
Nancy Rouser
September 7, 2011
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Dave, Suzanne and Mitchell Gallegly
September 7, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Heather and her loved ones in their time of mourning and loss.
Cathie Farina
September 7, 2011
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Heather was a beautiful and devoted Mother to all her children but I mainly knew her because of Ben at Greentown and his connection with Julia. I will miss seeing her bringing him every day like she always did...but I know her spirit will always be with him, and all the boys, every day, watching over them like the devoted mother she will always be. Find strength in the Lord to carry you through this difficult time.
brian, amy, zach, & drew johnson
September 7, 2011
john, jp, bret, ben and family, our hearts are breaking for all of you in this terrible time of tragedy. we are praying daily for strength for your family. i will never forget heather's beautiful smile and eyes. may god be with you.
Brenda Pope- Rafac
September 7, 2011
September7,2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.I am so very sorry.
Brenda Pope Rafac
Melissa Colantuono
September 7, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Frankie, Melissa, Frankie, Antonio, and Julianna Colantuono
September 7, 2011
Thoughts and Prayers to the entire family, Heather was a sweet girl
Tracie (Stouffer) Byler
Class of 88
Marianne (Gill) Straley
September 7, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to Heather's husband, children, family and friends. I was on the dance team with Heather at Lake High School and she always had a smile on her face. She will be missed!
September 7, 2011
John and Boys, although we cannot be there with you are hearts go out to you.
I will always remeber her beautiful smile.God bless and know she is a angel in heaven.
Jim,Deb and Family, Boca Raton FL
edrie reedy
September 7, 2011
are thoughts and prayers to all of you i don't know of her but i know kristin and adam. It is so hard to loose a loved one i know i loss my mom in may i am so deeply sorry for your loss prayers are comming your way and every one there
Edrie and MIke Reedy from Colorado
John Knight
September 7, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. I just found out through the KP notification and we are shocked and saddened. Your family is in our prayers.
John & Gina Knight
John & Suzanne Murphy
September 7, 2011
Zuke, our hearts go out to you and your boys. We can still recall Heather's beaming smile on your wedding day. You will all be kept close in our thoughts and prayers.
September 7, 2011
John, JP, Bret and Ben:
Please know that your family is in the thoughts and prayers of every member of the Southwest Youth Football organization.
Kim (Knippenberg) Span
September 7, 2011
Our thoughts & prayers go out to Heather's Family! I'm still in shock! Cheerleading practice at Heather's!!! Class of 1988....She will be missed!!
September 7, 2011
John, JP, Brett & Ben ~ We can't even imagine the tremendous loss you are feeling with the loss of Heather. She has left uncountable memories for everyone who has been touched by her friendship. We are praying for you and thinking of you daily. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
The James Family
Kim McCabe
September 7, 2011
Heidi and Robin,
I was so sad to hear the news about Heather. My thoughts are with you and your entire family.
Kim (Darst) McCabe
David and Frankie Bell
September 7, 2011
John and Boys,
There are no words that will ease your pain, but know in your hearts that your friends grieve with you. Our deepest sympathies to you in this time of tragedy. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Deacon Larry & Betty Grey
September 7, 2011
Dear Zucal Family:
Our heartfelt sympathy to all in the untimely loss of Heather. Our prayers will be with you during this difficult time. May God hold you in His loving arms and give you peace.
Candyce Steigerwald
September 7, 2011
Our hearts are filled with saddness at your loss. The bond between a mother and her sons runs deep. We only knew Heather from the NCMS LAX games last year and she seemed so lively. We are sorry we missed the opportunity to get to know all of you better. Will have Jon talk to Bret about picking him up for conditioning for LAX at the HS. And if there is any other way we can help, please call.
Jonathan (John & Candyce) Steigerwald
Angel Harbaugh(Kovacs)
September 7, 2011
My thoughts are prayers are with Heather's family and friends. She was a very dear friend who will be greatly missed.
Mia Thomas
September 7, 2011
We are so saddened by the loss of Heather. We can't imagine the saddness you must feel. Lean on your friends to help you cope...you all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Fred, Mia, Ben and Mollie Thomas
Ruth Ann Pawlack (Bowers)
September 7, 2011
I graduated with Heather from Lake, she was a beautiful,caring person. Prayers to her family and friends at this difficult time.
Shelley Hutchings
September 7, 2011
Thoughts and prayers to you all! My heart goes out to all her family and her friends as well!
Chris Sell-Kunkel
September 7, 2011
I am so sad to hear about Heather's passing. I am sorry that I only knew her in highschool. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
September 7, 2011
Dear Johnny, Maryann and Family, Please know we are thinking of you and your entire family today. So sad to lose someone so young and full of life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you...May God Bless you all...Love, Ann Marie (Cusano) Stroia and Family.
Melissa Tschantz
September 7, 2011
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your entire family.
Josh Prysock, Trent & Melissa Tschantz
Rae Showen
September 7, 2011
John, JP, Bret and Ben, and family, No words can possibly express the depth of your loss but please accept our deepest of sympathies. Heather always had a warm and loving spirit and was clearly devoted to all of you. Thomas always feels save and welcome in your home and was so fond of Heather. Her love of animals was a great connecting point for me and it was truly a joy and a blessing to know her. May God and the outpouring of love and support bring you comfort, and warm memories sustain you. With much love, Scott, Rae and Thomas Showen
Ramona Moore
September 7, 2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my prayers.
Mihok/Deemer Family
September 7, 2011
We are so sorry for the loss! Not a second has gone by that we haven't thought and prayed for your family since Heather's passing. It has made us hug one and other and tell each other how much we care!
RAY STRAUSSER
September 7, 2011
Our thoughts are with your family. You are in our prayers. The Strausser Family
Molly Tschantz
September 7, 2011
My deepest sympathy to the entire family and friends. My thoughts and preayers are with you all.
Mike, Laurie and Quinn Hill
September 7, 2011
John, JP, Bret, Ben and family:
Your family has our deepest sympathy, and will be in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord carry you through this devastating time. Take comfort in knowing that you now have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Warder
September 7, 2011
Holding your family in my heart and lifting you in prayer~
Jennifer Martin (Ray)
September 7, 2011
In loving memory of a wonderful Mother, your Family will be in our thoughts and prayers always. Kyle Ray, Jennifer, Matt, and Haleigh.
Todd Rohr
September 7, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Todd & Susan Rohr
Tsangeos Family
September 7, 2011
Dear John, boys and extended family,
We are deepy saddened by your loss and are keeping all of you in our prayers. May God surround you and give you peace and strength to get through this most difficult time. Love, Jim, Laura, Yanni and Anthony
Glenn Richards
September 7, 2011
John, JP, Bret, Ben, and family, your loss is heartbreaking. Heather was a wonderful woman and a fantastic Mom. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Glenn Richards
Maria Zucal Maculaitis
September 7, 2011
She will truly be missed. Our hearts are breaking.
Thomas Fausnight
September 7, 2011
John and boys, "We are so sorry for your loss. You are your entire family are in our prayers. Keep your heads up and remember how much she loved you all. Stay strong and remember God is with you and expects you to lean on him in this time of sarrow. God bless you all". Tom & Barb Fausnight and family.
Patricia Garisto
September 7, 2011
Our thoughts are with your family. You are in our prayers. Gordon Knisely,Pat,Julie and Deb
Sai and Byron Gibson
September 7, 2011
John, J.P., Bret, Ben and Heather's entire family,
We are so sorry for your untimely loss of a beautiful wife and mother and family member. We cant imagine your feelings of shock right now but just want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for all the hurt you are going through. Cherish her memories forever and ever. Rest in peace Heather. John will take good care of your boys. Love, Sai and Byron Gibson
September 7, 2011
John and family,
We are so sorry for your untimely loss of a beautiful wife and mother. We cant imagine your hurt right now but just want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers as I have said before. Try and be strong for your boys. Love, Sai and Byron Gibson
May she rest in peace.
September 7, 2011
John P.
Patricia Davis
September 7, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to the entire family. She was a beautiful woman inside and out and we will all miss her.
Pat & Doug Davis
Cathi, Wezlee & Brie Spence
September 7, 2011
John,
Pam and I are so sorry for your loss. You and your sons will be in our prayers. Elaine also sends her condolences. You know she loves you. We all do and will be there for anything you need. God's blessings and peace to your family.
Kurt
Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home
September 7, 2011
Our thoughts are with the family and friends at this time.
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