John Benedict Zona, Sr.

John Benedict Zona, Sr. 78, of Blairsville, PA (Black Lick Twp.) passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2021 at his home.

The son of Alex Zona, Sr. and Emma (Balogh) Zona, he was born September 24, 1943 in Conemaugh Twp., Indiana Co., PA.

He was a veteran of the US Army and worked as a coal miner.  Following his military duty, he worked as a police officer for Blairsville.

Mr. Zona attended the Hopewell United Methodist Church.  He was a life member of the National Rifle Association, member of Blairsville Sportsmen Club and the Burrell Rod and Gun Club.

He was a very good husband and father.

Surviving are his wife, Myrna L. (Shankle) Zona whom he married November 5, 1966, two sons, John B. Zona, Jr. (Bonny) of Clarksburg and Tony P. Zona (Becky) of Blairsville; three grandchildren, Toni Fairman, Jenna Donovan and Molly Zona, six great grandchildren, Lane, Landry, Loreli, Lyla, Marvel and Fallon, three sisters, Amy Henigin of Virginia, Cecilia Henigin of Blairsville and Betty Gillespie of Ohio and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Alex Zona, Jr. and Joseph Zona, Sr. and three sisters, Emma Kodobocz, Louise Csanyi and Mary Linko.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5 to 8 P.M. at the Shoemaker Funeral Home, Inc., 49 N. Walnut St., Blairsville, PA.  A funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 at the funeral home with Scott Henry officiating.

Interment will be in Ebenezer Cemetery, Clarksburg, PA.

Military services will be accorded by Blairsville VFW Post #5821 and American Legion Post #0407. To view the online obituary, sign the guest registry or send condolences, visit www.shoemakerfamilyservices.com