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John R. Zink, beloved son, brother, grandson, cousin, nephew, and friend, was taken
from us suddenly on March 12th, 2007 in El Paso, Texas. John was born on January 30, 1986 in Plano, Texas, and was a lifelong resident of the Akron-Canton Area. He graduated from Jackson High School in 2004, and entered the armed forces in May 2006. John served his country proudly in the U.S. Army with the rank of private, at Fort Bliss, in the 108th Air Defense. To those that knew and loved him, John was a great young man that would do anything for anyone. John brought a smile to those in his life just by his presence. John enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, and was passionate about his cars and all his electronic toys. John has touched many lives and his memory will go on forever. John was preceded in death by his grandfather John Zink Jr. He is survived by his mother and father John and Kay Zink, sisters Stephanie and Emily, Grandparents; Barbara Zink-Aman, James R. and Geraldine Somerville, Aunts and Uncles; Susan Eagle (children- Megan, Rob), Paul and Julie Haller (children- Charlene, Alex, Erich, Laura), James R. and Laura Somerville (children- James, John), Joseph and Kim Zink (children- Erika), Michael and Diana Hazlett (children- Jacob, Joshua, Mikhayla, Ryan), Daniel and Kristen Zink (children- Marisa, Gabrielle, Max), Tony and Margaret Aman (children- LoriAnne, A.J.) and Andrea Aman. He is also survived by his best friend forever, Jennifer Burns, his Marine brother, Devin Jones, his Army brothers, and many close friends. Funeral services will be held Monday 11:00am at the Kucko - Anthony - Kertesz Funeral Home, 95 W. Waterloo Rd. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery with full military honors . The family will receive friends SUNDAY 2 to 6 p.m. at the funeral home. Donations may be made to St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church 3430 St. Michael Blvd. NW Canton, Ohio 44718.
Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz,
An Anthony Funeral Home
www.kakfh.com
330-724-1281
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Memories and Condolences
for John Zink
kris wagner
June 6, 2007
Dear Kay, I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear son. You were one of the most wonderful teachers my daughters, Ashley and Tara had. Tara was the same age as Johnny. Please know I am thinking of your family and you are all in our prayers. Thank you so much for the sacrifice your son made.
Liz Ayres Thoren
May 29, 2007
John,
I recently heard that your son had passed when I ran into Karl Koehler at NW's graduation. If he was at all like you, I know that he was loved,bright & wonderful. I was so devastated to hear of your loss. Please know that my husband & I am praying for you & your family.
Love, Your Dear Friend from NW,
Liz Ayres Thoren
Leann Riley
March 29, 2007
Mrs.Zink,
I was saddened to read about your son. I know from being in your classroom how very proud you are of him. My prayers go out to you and your family. With much sympathy and love for you
and your family, Leann Riley
David Minor
March 28, 2007
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Michelle Lewis
March 25, 2007
Dear John,
I am soo sorry for your loss. All I can say is my prayers go out to you and Kay, and I know your broken hearts will mend soon enough but until then, just keep thinking good thoughts of John and all he has achieved. And I wish you all the best in the future. I would have had liked to make my condolences, but I live in Las Vegas now. I heard the bad news from Rhea. God Bless
Adam Young
March 20, 2007
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Zink and family,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss of John. I will remember him as a baseball team mate and a friend. My thoughts and prayers go out to you in this heartbreaking time.
-The Young Family
Dawn Chance
March 20, 2007
Dear Mr. and Mrs. Zink, I am very sorry and sad for your loss. I was so very lucky to have John in my life as an employee at Subway. He is a very special person who will be remembered often and very fondly. He was always into making every one laugh and feel like you were apart of his life. I will always feel lucky that I got the chance to be in a part of your great son's life.
Christina Mortier
March 20, 2007
Dear Zink Family,
I've known John for about 2 years now, and that was definitly not long enough. Everytime I saw him he made me laugh. He always had something to say that would brighten your day. I'll miss him very much and am praying for your family.
suellen phillips
March 19, 2007
John, Kay, Stephanie and Emily,
I was so very sorry to read about John's passing in the paper. Memories came flooding back as I thought about John coming to the ortho. office. I had always told you what a wonderful young man John was. My prayers will be with all of you everyday.
Suellen Phillips (from Haas Ortho)
Allison Ake
March 19, 2007
John was a great friend and classmate. He provided advice to all who needed it. He will be missed, and I hope that you are comforted through this time.
Suzette Marinchek
March 19, 2007
Suzette {McGrath} Marinchek Brian and kids.
Jeanette McGrath
March 19, 2007
To the Zink extended family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are so sorry for your loss.
Jeanette McGrath, Suzette Marinchek and Stephanie Morgan (Diana's classmates)
Michelle Danicki
March 19, 2007
John,
I am so sorry for the loss of your wonderful son. I pray for God to give you and your family strenghth. Please, remember that my door is always open if you need to talk.
SSG John Wurgler
March 18, 2007
To John's family may my prayers be with you at your time of loss. PV2 John Zink was a fine American and a fine Soldier. He shall always be remembered in all of our hearts.
Kalie (Sheehan) Brooks
March 18, 2007
Dear Zink family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Johnny as my first friend, and I'm sure he has meant so much to many people since.
1 Corinthians 1:3,4
Don .P. Roberts Jr.
March 18, 2007
Don,Tammie,Donnie,&Kaila Roberts
Donnie is in room 107 at Sam Salem.
Sandra Binder
March 18, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. May your loving memories of this wonderful young man get you through your tears.
Glenn, Kathleen, Josh, Jenny Kerr
March 18, 2007
John, Kay, Stephanie, and Emily,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Please know that you and John will be in our prayers. May God comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Crystal Prosise
March 18, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Janeen Murphy
March 18, 2007
Mrs. Zink and family, Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Sherry Onest
March 18, 2007
John and Kay,
We are so very sorry for your loss. It just seems like yesterday we were watching John and the boys playing baseball and having so much fun. Those were great days and will always be wonderful memories.
You are in our thoughts and prayers and we are so very proud of John for serving our country.
The Onest family
Scott Scalf
March 18, 2007
John and Kay,
We are so sorry to hear of you loss. You will always be in our prayers. The memories of John will always be with us.
Scott and Valerie Scalf
Ashleigh Morton
March 18, 2007
You don't know me, but I'm a friend of a friend of John's, and I go to Jackson High School. I'm so sorry for all your loss and pain.
God Bless, and Best Wishes
Dominic Rossi & Kristin Usberghi
March 18, 2007
We didn't know him as well as some of our other friends did, but what we did know is that he was a great person. We are so sorry to hear about your loss.
Brenda Phillips
March 18, 2007
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Zink,
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We were so very sad to hear the news of John's accident. He was a very special young man. He used to spend a lot of time at our house, and will always be one of "Big Momma's Boys". He was so fun loving and always a joy to have around. We know he will be missed by all who knew him.
Rhonda Vechey
March 17, 2007
Kristen and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Rhonda and Kirsten Vechey
Crystal Jones
March 17, 2007
IM SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT JOHN. I USED TO WORK WITH HIM AT SUBWAY . MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.GOD BLESS.
Danielle Hanna
March 17, 2007
John, Kay, Stephanie, and Emily,
My heart is heavy today with this news of Johnny's passing. I wish that I were home to pay my respects. Please know that all my thoughts and prayers are with you. Please also know that I never enjoyed spending as much time with another family as I did with yours. I looked forward to spending time with Johnny (and you girls) on the weekends. I will surely remember all the good times we had.
I am so very sorry for your loss and I hope that in time, the good memories will out weight this sorrow.
All my love,
Danielle Hanna (Hammond/Hernea)
The Boggs Family
March 17, 2007
Mrs. Zink and Family,
We are so sorry for the loss you have had to endure, and we are all praying that you all are granted comfort and strength through this time of sadness. Bradley refered to him as Johnny numerous times while telling me how much he wanted to be like him because is was an "army soldier." He told me last night that now Johnny gets to be Mrs. Zink's angel just like his Pap got to be his.
We will continue to pray for your family and may God be with you.
Brandon Marucci
March 17, 2007
I'll miss John as one of the best friends I have ever had. I mourn his loss, but I celebrate his life! He will be missed and I will never forget him. I give you my condolence for your loss Mr. and Mrs. Zink.
Dean Costas
March 17, 2007
Our sympathies, thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. If we can be of any service or do anything for you, please contact us. Respectfully, The Costas Family, JHS Swimming
Lil Blosfield
March 17, 2007
We are all so very sorry to hear of your tragic loss. You are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Please don't hesitate to call if there is anything that we can do.
Lil, Ted and Elizabeth Blosfield
Alana Hopson's Family
March 17, 2007
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Danielle Sherritt
March 17, 2007
To the Zink Family:
I was very sad to hear about John's death. Though I hadn't talked to John in quite sometime I still remember our time at IHM together. I cannot even begin to imagine what you are all going through. You are all in my prayers!
Jean Hammond (Hernea)
March 17, 2007
Dear
John, Kay, Steph, and Em
I can't even begin to express my condolences to you. No parent should
ever have to go through something like this. I know that God will
comfort you and guide you through this difficult time. If you should
need anything, anything at all please don't hesitate to ask. My love and prayers are with all of you.
Maggie Muir
March 17, 2007
Dear Emily,
I am so very sorry for you loss..I can't even begin to imagine what you might be going through. I know that we only see each other at dance, and you do not know me all that well, but if you ever need someone to talk to- know that i am here. I am so very sorry, and know that myself and the other turning pointe dancers are here for you and will keep you and your family in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers.
A Smile We Will Remember Forever...
March 17, 2007
Our Army Hero
March 17, 2007
Vickie Dittmer
March 17, 2007
Dearest,Dearest,Friend Kay,
I have no words to express how sorry I am for you and your family. Please know that I will help in any way I can.
Thinking of and
Praying for you,
March 17, 2007
I am so sorry.
Janet Gray/Tony Brown
Kenmore Tailors and Clothiers
March 17, 2007
Our prayers and thoughts are with the entire family.
The staff at Kenmore Tailors and Clothiers
Emma Mitchell
March 16, 2007
Dear Mrs. Zink, I am sorry that your son passed away. I am sure he is safe in heaven. Love, Emma
Tricia Burns
March 16, 2007
Mrs. Zink and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of saddness. We pray that God can comfort you and your family in your time of need.
The Burns Family
Madison, Tricia and Luke
Shelia Adams
March 16, 2007
Mr & Mrs Zink my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May you be comforted my Gods strong arms as he embrases you during this difficult time.
God be with you today and always.
I look forward to meeting you and you family. I am happy I helped to bring John's friend Devin home through the American Red Cross. God bless you and keep you safe
Donna Sherritt
March 16, 2007
Dear Steph,
Never having experienced the loss of one of my siblings, I cannot begin to tell you that I understand the depth of your grief. Please know that Morgan, Steph and I are keeping you close to our hearts, and if you should need to talk to someone or should need anything at all, you have only to ask. I will always be there for you.
Donna Sherritt
March 16, 2007
Dear Kay, John, Steph and Emily,
We are so heartbroken to hear of Johnny's tragic passing. I know that no words could ever ease the pain and grief you are going through. Please take comfort knowing that so many people have been touched by your family's lives, and that we are all holdng you dear in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. If there is anything that we can do for you in this time of need, we are here for you.
Jeff & Donna Sherritt
Elizabeth Best
March 16, 2007
Mrs. Zink & Family
I am so sorry for your loss may are prays be with you. Mackenzie said to me today mommy mrs. zink does not have to be sad because jonny is singing in heaven with jesus and he is fine. She cant wait for you to come back to school she misses you .
Pam Lahm
March 16, 2007
Dear John,Kay,Steph & Em...Alex & I are so terribly saddened over Johnny's passing. No family should have to suffer such a loss. Just know that you are all in our prayers (and Jen, too)and we are here for you whenever you need anything.
shirley jones
March 16, 2007
john and kay you are in our prayers,john had became like a member of our family through he and devin's friendship" brothers " the jones family, dempsey,shirley,erinn and devin also the williams family ,john was such a big help to devins grandmother maxine williams
March 16, 2007
Wrapping our arms around you and your family, praying for you and asking God to comfort you at this time.
Lots of LOVE!!!!
Tracey and Benjamin Holman
Ronnie Casto
March 16, 2007
Mrs Zink,
I was so very sorry to hear about the death of your son. I know how proud you are of him.
MY heart goes out to you and your family no words could ever ease the pain you feel.
Please know that we are praying for god to comfort you and your family during this time.
With deepest sympathy,
The Casto Family.
Jennifer Brown
March 16, 2007
i am sorry for your loss and i hope god helps you through this tough time please accept my condolences
Hailee Mitchell
March 15, 2007
Dear Mrs. Zink I am very sorry about John's accident,.and I will pray for both of you.I miss you very much, and I can't wait to see you at school again.
Love, Hailee
Patty Mitchell
March 15, 2007
Mr. & Mrs. Zink and girls, I am so sorry for your loss, I can not even imagine the pain you are going through after this tragic loss. No parent should ever have to go through this. Mrs. Zink, as a teacher you have made such a positive and wonderful impact on my daughter's lives, and I am sure you did the same for your son. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. If there is anything at all I can do for you, please do not hesitate to ask.
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