zora zack
Zora Zack, 95, of Weirton, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018 in Hope Cottage, Weirton. She was born October 27, 1922, in L. Jesenice, Yugoslavia, a daughter of the late Mile and Jela Basarich Martinovic. She was also preceded in death by her husband Eli Zack on April 13, 2009; brothers Mitch and Janko Martinovic; an infant sister and first-cousin Nikola Tesla on January 7, 1943. Mrs. Zack was a cook at the Weirton Millsop Community Center. She loved her daily walks throughout the Downtown Area, and spending time visiting with her neighbors. Her family was the center of her life as she was blessed with two children, four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She volunteered her time and talents to her beloved church, the Holy Resurrection Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church. She will always be remembered for her kindness, and the love she had for her family, friends and neighbors. She was an active member of the Holy Resurrection Serbian Eastern Orthodox Church in Steubenville, OH and the lady’s KSS Vidovan. Zora will be remembered with love by her son, Mitchell (Millicent) Zack of Weirton; daughter, Mitzi (Dr. James) Walters of Studio City, CA; brother, Braco Simovich of Canada; sisters Milica Vezmar and Maca Cikara both of Yugoslvia; her four grandchildren, Stacy (Barry) Forsythe, Kelly Walters, Mitch John Walters, and Nicole (Craig) Hasleyand four great grandchildren, Hendrix and Lily Forsythe, and Aris and Reese Hasley. Visitation will be held 3-8 p.m. Monday at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. Funeral services will be celebrated 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. The Very Reverend Father Rade Merick will officiate. Interment will follow in Serbian Cemetery, Weirton. Memorial donations may be made to the Holy Resurrection Serbian Church, 528 North 4th Street, Steubenville, OH 26062. The family would like to thank Hope Cottage and Valley Hospice for the loving care they provided to Mrs. Zack. Share tributes and memories at www.grecohertnick.com 304-748-3219.

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  1. We are all so sorry for your loss and know how much she will be missed. We all loved Zora! Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. All our love,
    Patti, Howard, Kelly & Julie

  2. Our families have known each other our entire lives. She was a wonderful woman of character and strength. Sympathies to Mitch, Mitzi and her entire family. Memory eternal Tetka Zora.
    Jon Greiner

  3. Mitch, Mitzi and the Zack family, we are sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs. Zack. She always carried herself with class and dignity.
    Ted and Pam Gillette

  4. Mitzi and Mitch, so sorry to hear about your loss. I will miss seeing your Mom sitting on the front porch. I always loved our talks about our family, your family and of course all the goings on in the neighborhood.
    We will all miss her smile. Chrissy, Cathy and Chris Calkins

  5. I am so very sorry for your loss. my daughter Jessica just loved her. Let your wonderful memories carry you through this difficult time. God Bless and Rest in Peace Mrs. Zack.

  6. To all the Zack family our thoughts and prayers are with all the family and friends that knew Mrs. Zack.
    Mr & Mrs. Zack were the first family we would visit with our many trips home to Weirton from California and Florida. We even brought our two oldest grand daughters fourteen years ago and she was as nice then as when I was growing up.. It was truly an honor to have them as our friends growing up. We didn’t know how good we had it with all the families around our neighborhood. She is at peace now and is back with Mr. Zack. RIP Mrs. Zack. Your friends always Mike & Cathy Block

  7. Mitch, Mitzie & Family,
    So sad to hear of the passing of your beloved mother, Zora. She will always be remembered as a sweet, kind and caring woman…always with a smile on her face. She will have a special place in my heart. God Bless, love and prayers. Love Donna (Bever) Licata and family.


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