Zanesville, Ohio
1921 - 2020 (Age 98)
J. William (Bill) StrakerZanesville - J. William (Bill) Straker died May 5, 2020, of natural causes. He was 98 years old. Son of the late B. Robert and Marguerite Ackert Straker, he was born on October 2, 1921, in Lima Ohio, but had lived in Zanesville since 1925.Mr. Straker graduated from Lash...
Read More"Doc" was best man at my parents wedding (Bill and Joanne VanAllen). Both Bill and Mary Helen were the most gracious and kind folks. I felt like family with them. My condolences to the family, I just found the obits. Love to all.
Susan Morris
April 12, 2025 | Friend
Grove of 35 Memorial Trees
John Klauder
May 16, 2020 | Granville, OH
It was my honor and pleasure to have known Bill and Mary Helen. They were always smiling and so easy to please. I wish I could have met them earlier in life.
My sincere condolences to the family.
Buster Rittenhouse
Buster Rittenhouse
May 12, 2020 | Zanesville, OH
Our hearts go out to the Straker family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Grace and peace,
Greg & Tina Angeletti
May 10, 2020
Dear Susan & Straker Family:
Over the years we enjoyed the times we were with Bill and Mary Helen. They were always so gracious to us. They have done so much for our community and especially the Wilds. It is our hope the legacy of good memories with help you through this difficult time.
Our thought and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Sarel & Walter Offinger
Walter Offinger
May 08, 2020 | Zanesville, OH
I feel it a privilege to have known Bill and Mary Helen Straker. No one has left a more important legacy to the community we shared. To Susan and all the family I give my deep and sincere condolences.
Judge Ray Miller
May 07, 2020 | Lake Bluff, IL
Sending love and prayers.
The Wilkes Family
May 07, 2020
Group of 10 Memorial Trees
Carl Rousenberg
May 06, 2020 | Jerusalem, OH
Susan and family. I'm so sorry to read about your Dad. He sounds like he was a wonderful man and I know will be missed by many. Keeping you in my thoughts during this difficult time.
Marcy McDonald OBrien
May 06, 2020 | Shade, OH