William Zachary "Zack" Church

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of William Zachary Church (Zack), a beloved husband, dog father to Frankie, brother, son, teammate and friend, who left us peacefully on December 12th, 2024. Born on November 24th 1994, Zack lived a life filled with adventure, laughter, and a deep love for his family, friends, and his team working at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. 

He is survived by his Wife Megan Ryan (Church), Mother Tina Church, Father Alex Church (Tracy), Sister Karlee Church-Houser (Grayson Houser), Grandma Brenda Church (William E. Church Deceased), Grandma Sandra Csonka (Charles Csonka Deceased) Uncle Jason Church (Jackie Church) and the Ryan Family.

Zack graduated from Field High School in 2013. He graduated from Kent state University In Sports Administration. Zack then started on a remarkable and distinguished career, at the ProFootball Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. He left a lasting positive impact on everyone who walked through the Hall of Fame’s doors. Zack always said that “he never worked a day in his life” because of the joy that his career and teammates brought him. 

Zack was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan who enjoyed traveling. During the colder months, he made it a goal to travel to a new NFL stadium each year. While in the warmer months, you could find him enjoying the beautiful weather during a round of golf. He loved spending time with family, and friends who were just like family to him. 

Zack was a remarkable young man whose kindness touched the lives of all who crossed his path.

Family and friends are welcomed to call on Friday, December 20th, 2024 from 5 to 8pm at Newcomer Funeral Home, 131 North Canton Road Akron, OH 44305. Visitation on Saturday December 21st, 2024 at 12pm-1pm followed by a funeral service at the Church of the Brethren, 3500 Albrecht Ave. Akron, OH 44305.

We are inviting everyone to wear their favorite football jersey to the services.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to University Hospital Seidman Cancer Center, Institutional Relations and Development, Dr. David Bajor - esophageal cancer. P. O. Box 94554, Cleveland, OH 44101-4554. Memo: In memory of W. Zack Church. Make checks to Dr. David Bajor. 

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