Harold "Zeke" Zura

Harold "Zeke" Zura, of Sandusky, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at home. He was born on October 28, 1934 in Marblehead, Ohio, the son of William "Zeke" and Mary (Krynock) Zura. He married Joyce Gresh on November 4, 1957 at St. Joseph Catholic Church by Father August J. Schaefer. He attended Lakeside High School. A native of Marblehead, he and his wife moved to Sandusky in 2006 to be closer to family. He retired from Bell Heating & Electric in 1996 after 30 years of service. He was a member of the Marblehead Volunteer Fire Department for 30 years, and the last 13 years as Chief. He enjoyed serving his community helping people and was very dedicated to his job. He was also Past Grand Knight of Marblehead Council #4218 Knights of Columbus and a current member of Port Clinton Council #1750. He was a lifelong member of St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church in Marblehead. He enjoyed spending time with family, especially his grandchildren when they were growing up and taking them on mystery trips and attending all of their school activities. He loved the "old" country music and was an avid Cleveland Indians fan. Surviving are his wife, Joyce; children, Patty (Ray) Oeder, Rick (Carol) Zura, and Russ (Peggy) Zura, Sr.; grandchildren, Russell (Jody) Zura, Jr., Kimberly Zura, Kristen Oeder and Kyla Oeder; step-grandchildren, Jason, Derek, Garrett, Brandon, Troy; many nieces and nephews; special family, Terry and Cindy Chapman; sister, Mary Ann Glovinsky of Marblehead; and brother, Kenneth (Penny) Zura of Catawba. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Donna, his brother in-law, Joe Stayancho, and his brother in-law, Paul Glovinsky. Cremation has taken place. Family and friends will be received on Sunday, January 27, 2019 from 2:00 to 8:00 pm at Neidecker, LeVeck & Crosser Funeral Home, Peninsula Chapel, 7755 E. Harbor Road, Lakeside-Marblehead. Funeral Services will be held at the Funeral Home on Monday, January 28, 2019 at 11 am with Father Robert Kelly officiating. Burial will follow in St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Cemetery in Marblehead. Memorial contributions may be made to Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, Ohio 44870 or St. Mary Byzantine Catholic Church, 506 E. Main Street, Marblehead, Ohio 43440. A special Thank You to Dr. Brian Murphy and staff at North Coast Cancer Center and Stein Hospice employees. Funeral Home: Neidecker-LeVeck & Crosser Funeral Home - Peninsula Chapel 7755 East Harbor Road Lakeside-Marblehead, OH US 43440