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Jerome Zavoda Obituary
Jerome "Jerry" Lee Zavoda, age 78, passed away on March 28, 2025. Born on February 28, 1947, in Cleveland, Ohio, to his loving parents, the late Josephine and Stephen Zavoda. Beloved father of Scott Zavoda and Jill Bottoms. Cherished grandfather of Cora Zavoda, Kaitlynn Zavoda, Jeffrey Bottoms, Jr., and Joshua Ortman. Dear brother of Kevin, Roger, and Steve Zavoda.
Jerome had a lifelong passion for aviation, model airplanes, painting, drawing, and photography. He was a talented artist and a dedicated WWII historian. Throughout his career, he worked as a train engineer, a wedding photographer, and an artist, but his greatest role was as a devoted father and grandfather. Family was always his top priority, and he will be deeply missed by those who loved him.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Slone & Co. Funeral Directors.
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