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Laura Lynn Kolinko Zak

1965 - 2017

Laura Lynn Kolinko Zak obituary, 1965-2017, Port Clinton, OH

BORN

1965

DIED

2017

Laura Zak Obituary

Laura Lynn Kolinko Zak

PORT CLINTON: Laura Lynn Kolinko Zak, 51, of Catawba Island, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Stein Hospice Care Center in Sandusky, Ohio. She was born on July 20, 1965 in Port Clinton, the daughter of Richard B. and Linda (Phillips) Kolinko.

Laura graduated from Port Clinton High School in 1984 and attened Terra State Community College in Fremont, Ohio where she graduated with an Associate's Degree in Graphic Art.

She held various jobs which included working at Holiday Inn Express, Wal-Mart, Menards, Great Wolf Lodge, and African Safari Wildlife Park. Laura enjoyed many activities on Lake Erie. She loved going to the beach, swimming, boating, and visiting the islands. Laura especially enjoyed spending time with her family, many friends and associates. Laura was also an avid animal lover, having several beloved pets over the years.

Laura leaves behind her daughter, Emily Nicole Edwards, Port Clinton; father, Richard Kolinko, Catawba Island; sister, Debra Madison, Catawba Island; brother, Michael (Krista) Kolinko, Castalia; nieces Dawn Madison, South Carolina; Ashley Caskie, Port Richey, Florida; and great niece, Lilian J. Madison, Catawba Island. She was preceded in death by her mother, Linda Kolinko.

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 16, 2017 from 1 pm until a memorial celebration at 2 pm at the Neidecker, LeVeck & Crosser Funeral Home, 1124 Fulton Street, Port Clinton, Ohio with Reverend Dr. Kurt W. Borows, Jr., officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, Ohio 44870.

Published by News Herald on Jun. 13, 2017.
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cindy meadows

June 22, 2017

lisa ramirez

June 16, 2017

My heart is saddened by the loss such a beautiful, young woman. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family at this time.....thank you for allowing me to be a part of Laura's care....I grew to love her deeply as did others at BCC. I am truly blessed to have known such an amazing person. Thank you Deb for allowing me to visit Laura while she was at Stein....it meant a lot to me. Fly high now Laura...I love you!

Angela Ford

June 15, 2017

Wishing you safe passage. Love you more then you know. Peace be with you!

Debra Madison

June 13, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are are with her family and friends.

Michael and Krista Kolinko

June 13, 2017

Emily - I am so sorry for your loss. Just know that she is at peace and no longer suffering. Those that we love are never far away. I am here is you need me for anything.

Jessica Plavic

June 13, 2017

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Neidecker, Leveck & Crosser Funeral Home Funeral Home

June 13, 2017

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1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Neidecker, Crosser & Priesman Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Port Clint

1124 Fulton Street, Port Clinton, OH 43452

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16

Celebration of Life

2:00 p.m.

Neidecker, Crosser & Priesman Funeral Home & Cremation Service - Port Clint

1124 Fulton Street, Port Clinton, OH 43452

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