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John F. Zolla, 74, residing in Sandusky, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 6, 2016 at Firelands Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.
John was born on December 30, 1941 in Torrington, CT to the late John C. and Fanny L. (Brown) Ashworth.
John retired from General Motors after 37 years of service. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and his greatest joy, was spending time with his family. .
John is survived by his wife, Margith (Ferguson) Zolla, whom he married on May 18, 1963. He is also survived by his special granddaughters, Melissa and Crystal Dattel; grandchildren, Amanda (Jamie) Morin, Mellissa Golliver, and KJ (Carolyn) Golliver; great-grandchildren, Hunter, Jocelyn, Jake, Quincy, Olivia, Patience, Parker, Kennedy and Kenneth; special great-granddaughter, Trinity Dewey; brothers, Mike (Lynn) Cser, Felix (Sharon) and Carl (June) Zolla; son-in-law, Kenneth (Chris) Golliver and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
In addition to his parents, John is preceded in death by son, Richard Zolla; daughter, Gail Golliver, brother, Richard Zolla; great-grandson, Austyn Morin and by his step-mother who raised him, Mildred Zolla.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at 11:00 am at Calvary Baptist Church, 1810 E. Perkins Ave., Sandusky with Pastor David Hixson presiding. Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements.
Those wishing to contribute to John's memory may do so to Calvary Baptist Church, 1810 E. Perkins Ave., Sandusky, OH 44870.
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