Donald A. Zinz 1948-2022 | News, Sports, Jobs

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DEERFIELD — Donald A. Zinz, 73, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, and University Hospital.

The son of William R. Sr. and Sarah Schuller Zinz, he was born Dec. 29, 1948, in Youngstown.

Donald spent his life devoted to education. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from Kent State University. His career was spent teaching industrial technology until his retirement in 2003 from Salem City Schools.

An avid motorcyclist, Donald was a life member of the American Motorcycle Association and life member of the Western Reserve Motorcycle Club.

Donald was a veteran of the Army.

He was also a life member of the Italian American Club in Salem, member of the Meander Eagles, American Legion Post 737 and the Youngstown Saxon Club.

Don and Lucy enjoyed traveling to Florida seasonally and their annual trips to Costa Rica.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Lucille Biedrzycki Zinz, whom he married July 1, 1972; son, Jacob (Jennifer) Zinz of Whitehouse, and their children, Addison and Jarrett; and daughter-in-law, Bessie Zinz and the late Dan Zinz, and their children, Madeleine, Olivia, Daisy, Isla and Tucker.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, William R. Zinz Jr. and Ronald L. Zinz; nephew, Richard W. Zinz; and son, Daniel C. Zinz.

Per Don’s instructions, no services will be held.

Don’s family would like to thank the Deerfield and Edinburg EMS for their efficient and excellent service.

Arrangements are entrusted to Cassaday-Turkle-Christian Funeral Home, 75 S. Union Ave., Alliance, OH 44601. Friends may register online at www.ctcfuneral.com.

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