John Joseph Ziemnik Jr.

John Joseph Ziemnik Jr. obituary

John Joseph Ziemnik Jr.

John Ziemnik Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ferfolia Funeral Home on Sep. 30, 2025.

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John Joseph Ziemnik Jr., age 76 of Twinsburg, passed away on September 28, 2025. John was born on December 17, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late John and Ann (Novorsky) Ziemnik Sr. Loving husband of Gardee, caring father of Angel Keefe (Jack) and Jason Ziemnik (Lenore), adoring grandfather of Will, Alex, Keira, and Saoirse, loving brother of Ray Ziemnik (Nancy), Barbara Lazar (late Thomas), Joanne Plechaty (late Ken), Lynda Ziemnik (Dave), and the late Annette Pojman (late John). John graduated from West Tech High School and then served in the US Airforce from 1968 to 1972. He was a huge Cleveland sports fan. John loved preserving family traditions and spending time with his grandchildren, whom he loved deeply. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John's name to the Alzheimer's Association at https://www.alz.org/. Friends may call at the FERFOLIA FUNERAL HOME, 356 W. AURORA RD. (RT. 82), SAGAMORE HILLS, FOR VISITATION, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2025, FROM 4-7 PM. Funeral Friday, October 3, 2025, at 11:00 AM, at the Funeral Home. Interment All Saints Cemetery.

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