In Memory of

Class of 1957
Oct 20, 1938 - Jun 15, 2025

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.