Name: Visitation for Edward Zgonc
Start: 2017-09-24T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-09-24T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Busch Funeral and Crematory Services - Avon

Edward George Zgonc

WESTERVILLE: Edward George Zgonc, 68 of Westerville formerly of Mansfield, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2017 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, following a lengthy illness. Mr. Zgonc was born May 21, 1949 in Lorain and had lived in Mansfield for 10 years before moving to Columbus in the early 1990s.

Growing up in Lorain and Avon, Edward was a 1966 graduate of St. Mary High School, Lorain. He continued his education at St. Joseph College, Rensselaer, IN earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree, he then attended Case Western Reserve School of Law.

Edward began his career as a sports writer with the Lorain Morning Journal; from there he became sports editor at the Mansfield News Journal and retired from the Columbus Dispatch as the copy editor for the Sports Department.

Edward was fortunate to work in a job his whole life that coincided with his hobbies; he was a passionate sports fan, especially that of the Cleveland Indians. He was a talented writer, who always had a story to tell. He loved his family and was a kind and generous man.

Edward is survived by his brother Joseph N. Zgonc (Isabelle) of Slippery Rock, PA and sister Ann Z. Moyer (John) of Troy. Other survivors include nephew Joseph L. Zgonc (Heather) of Brookfield, WI, niece Christina Sent (George) of Bay Village as well as grandnieces Eleanor, Helen and Sasha and grandnephew Joey who were very special to him. He is preceded in death by his parents Joseph A. and Mary (nee Ralich) Zgonc.

Friends may call at the Busch Funeral Home, 32000 Detroit Rd., Avon, Sunday, September 24 from 4:00-7:00pm. A prayer service will be at the funeral home on Monday at 10:15am followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church, 2680 Stoney Ridge Rd., Avon at 11:00am. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memory Gardens, Avon.

Memorial contributions may be forwarded to Hurricane Relief/Catholic Relief Services support.crs.org P.O.Box 17090 Baltimore, MD. 21297-0303. www.buschcares.com 440-937-6175

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Published by News Journal on Sep. 24, 2017.

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September 25, 2017

To Ed's family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Ed was a very nice man and he had a lot of friends in Mansfield. I would see Ed at the "Y" and sometimes at the Red Fox for a drink.
May he rest in peace.
Ann Ward

Patty Dowdy

September 25, 2017

There is a hole in my heart. I have so many good memories of Ed - so many fun times that I will never forget. I always think of Ed's stories of he and his Dad listening and going to Indians games. When I make mashed potatoes I think of his memory of watching his Mother standing at the sink mashing her potatoes. We shared many drinks together at The Red Fox Tavern and when I learned of his passing, I lifted a glass of wine to him and our friendship. My condolences to his family. He was loved in Mansfield.

Frank Sesek

September 24, 2017

Ed, my God, you are one of my dearest and definitely my oldest friend, as we met in first grade at SS. Cyril & Methodius. One of the very few, of whom I can say I have known and always enjoyed for more than 60 years. I hold you in highest esteem for your intelligence, sharp wit, compassionate regard for others, and your kindness to me and everyone we knew.

Though we've been geographically separate for many years, I always felt like you were right next to me during each of our phone calls. You are one of the very few I accept and respect without condition - exactly as I regard my own family. But not everyone in my family shares our history in following the Tribe and the Browns, so you are indeed unique and irreplaceable for me. It's only appropriate that the Indians will win the World Series this year in the best Indians' performance we witnessed in our lifetime.

You are one-of-a-kind in your significance and comfort to me and - I'm sure - so many others.

Lisa Lansdowne

September 24, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss.

September 23, 2017

Zgonc family, So sorry to read about Ed. A nice man who would help anyone who needed it. RIP my friend.
Deepest sympathies,
Darryl Warner
SMHS 65

Cheryl Walker

September 23, 2017

So sorry Ann.

Pam Prieto

September 23, 2017

Ed was always there with a kind word, a strong shoulder, and a big heart. Will miss you very much.

Ray Ralich

September 23, 2017

Maybe Jesus will show you how to turn water into wine.

C S

September 22, 2017

We love and miss you, Uncle. Much love, Christina, George & Sasha

Barb and John Matejcik

September 22, 2017

To our dear friends....Joe, Isabelle, Ann, Joey, and Christina (and Families).....John and I are deeply sorry to hear about the passing of Ed. Our prayers and thoughts are with you always.

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