Frank W. Zona

Frank W. Zona, 82, of Fombell passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at the UPMC Jameson Hospital.

Mr. Zona was born in Ellwood City on July 6, 1938, to the late Harry and Elizabeth (LaCava) Zona. He is a member of the Lincoln High School Class of 1957, and the Holy Redeemer Parish. Frank had worked at Garrett’s for 15 years, the Babcock & Wilcox Steel Mill in Beaver Falls for 10 years, and for the Passavant Retirement Community in Zelienople for 24 years as a maintenance man. He also was a member of the Sons of Italy #608. Frank enjoyed hunting, fishing and woodworking.

He is survived by his daughters, Debbie (Michael) Gretch of Franklin Township and Joann (Brian) Britton of North Sewickley Township; his sons, Frank H. (Audrey) Zona of Wayne Township and Nicholas F. Zona of Fombell; his grandchildren, Susan (Gary) Templin, Will (Aleah) Gretch, Dawn Marie Zona, Sheila Zona, Jimmy Britton, Ashley (Jacob) Barnes and Melissa Gretch, and his 10 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Marion R. (Husing) Zona, who he married on June 1, 1957, and who passed away on Aug. 21, 2008; his son, Ken W. Zona, and his sister, Lena Izzo.

ZONA — Visitation for Frank W. Zona, who died Saturday, April 17, 2021, will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the SAMUEL TEOLIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY, 309 Spring Ave., Ellwood City. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Holy Redeemer Church. Interment will follow at the Locust Grove Cemetery. Those attending the visitation and Mass are asked to wear a mask and practice social distancing.

Memorial contributions in Mr. Zona’s name may be made to the charity of the donor’s choosing.