Obituaries

Joseph F. Zarych

Joseph F. Zarych, 86, of Steubenville died Monday, November 30, 2009 at The Laurels of Steubenville.  He was born in Mingo Junction, OH on November 20, 1923 a son of the late John and Anna Drozdal Zarych.  Joseph was a retired pharmacist having worked for CVS Pharmacy in Suitland, MD.  He was a U.S. Army Air Corp WWII veteran serving in the Pacific Theater, where he flew over 50 missions as a radio operator.  He was awarded the Bronze Star and the Distinguished Flying Cross Air Medal.  Joseph was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Maryland Pharmacy Association and the American Legion.  Preceding Joseph in death were his brothers Ben, John and Edward Zarych; sister Lucy Kostry; nephews Christopher Vodvojdich and Jody Zarych. 

Joseph is survived by sisters Stella Rutkowski and Jennie Zimnox both of Mingo Junction; numerous nieces and nephews.  Joseph was a very devoted brother and uncle.  He enjoyed taking care of his yard and collecting many things. 

Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Rd., Wintersville on Thursday from 3-6 p.m.  Funeral liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 10 a.m. Friday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church with Msgr. Kurt Kemo as celebrant.  Burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. 

Military  services will be conducted at the cemetery chapel.

Vigil services at 4:45 p.m. Thursday

Date of Death: November 20, 2009