James Zemancik Obituary (1938 - 2025)

Born Oct 20, 1938, James Zemancik attended Black River High School in Sullivan, OH. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about James Zemancik.

Graduation Year	Class of 1957
Date of Birth	Oct 20, 1938
Date of Passing	Jun 15, 2025
About	James Edward Zemancik, 86, passed away June 15, 2025. He was raised in Homer Township and was active in his community all his life. Jim retired in 1997 from a 38-year career at the Ohio Department of Transportation, where he served as the Medina County Highway Superintendent and later as a District 3 Engineering Technician. Jim maintained a stunning collection of American Eagle memorabilia. Many of his eagles are on exhibit at the Ashland University Convocation Center and the Schar College of Nursing in Mansfield. Jim also enjoyed coin-collecting. Jim devoted his whole life and energy to the Masonic community and received numerous awards and honors during his decades-long service. In addition, Jim enjoyed a vibrant volunteer life in his beloved Homerville. Active in the Homerville United Methodist Church, the Black River Entertainment Company, the Homerville Community Center Committee, and the American Red Cross, Jim organized blood drives at the Homer School and personally donated more than 29 gallons. Preceding him in death were his parents, Joseph and Carrie; brothers, Orin, Leon, and Carl; sister, Edna Cutlip and nephew Bob Cutlip. Surviving is “Cousin Bob” Benyi, Jim’s closest friend and confidant; nephews, David Zemancik (Marcie), Gary Zemancik, and Jim Cutlip (Joan); nieces, Karen Cook (Greg), Susan Howman (Lester), Becky Aune (Sverre), and Lori Vess (Don) and numerous cousins.
Events	Visitation will be held Friday, June 20 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Parker Funeral Home, 210 Medina Street, Lodi, Ohio 44254, with Masonic services at 6:45 p.m. Funeral service will take place Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Pastor Jim Westermann will officiate. Burial will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery in Homerville. Following the burial a meal will be served at the Homerville Community Center, 8964 Spencer Road, Homerville. Online condolences may be shared at www.parkerfuneralhomes.com.