Stephen Paul Zook

Stephen Paul Zook obituary, Wintersville, OH

Stephen Paul Zook

Stephen Zook Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Shorac Funeral Home - Wintersville on Jan. 8, 2026.
Obituary For Stephen Paul Zook

Stephen Paul Zook, 68, died on January 5, 2026 at his home in Wintersville, Ohio. He was born on February 10, 1957 to the late Abraham and Nellie (Burns) Zook in Steubenville, Ohio.

Surviving are his sisters; Dianna (Edward Schlindwein) Zook, Lorraine (Robert) Gault, Lois Zook, brothers James Zook, Linwood (Jennifer) Zook, aunt Sarah Norma Burns, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother William Zook.

Steve graduated from Jefferson Union High School in 1975, attended Kent State University and graduated with a B.A. in Business Administration from Saint Leo University in Florida.

A private memorial service will take place at a later date.

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