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Alan F. Zerla

12/13/1939 - 11/18/2024

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Obituary For Alan F. Zerla

Dr. Alan F. Zerla, 84, of Steubenville, Ohio passed away on November 18, 2024 at Trinity West Medical Center. Alan was born on December 13, 1939 in Wheeling, West Virginia a son of the late James & Stella Sokoll Zerla.

Alan was a 1957 graduate of Dillonvale High School. He earned his B.A. in Chemistry from the College of Steubenville aka Franciscan University of Steubenville, M.A. in Chemistry & Doctorate Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from Peabody College aka Vanderbilt University. Alan worked as an Educator and School Principal with the Buckeye Local School District. Alan was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Phi Delta Kappa, Mensa, Mufon and the ACLU. He served on the Boards of S&J Federal Credit Union, Valley Hospice Inc. of Ohio and West Virginia, Way Memorial, American Cancer Society Jefferson Co. Chapter and the Steubenville Players.

Alan was preceded in death by his wife Patricia Anne Barata Zerla. He is survived by his longtime significant other Georgianna Aivaliotis; children Terrance (Christine Cervanek) Zerla, Wendy (Greg) Torres & Aimee (David) Rupert; siblings Frederick (late Helga) Zerla & Robert Lyle (late Connie) Zerla.

Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville, Ohio on Thursday from 3 – 7 p.m. Vigil service at 6:45 p.m. Additional visitation on Friday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 852 Main Street, Wintersville, Ohio starting at 9:30 a.m. until the time of service at 10 a.m. with Fr. Michael Gossett officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Alan’s name to the American Cancer Society or to Primetime Senior Services Attn. Transportation Department, 300 Lovers Lane, Steubenville, Ohio 43953.

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  • 11/24/2024

    laney riccardi

    I work at trinity and work in the laboratory as a phlebotomist and i have drew his blood a couple of times, he was a nice guy and all my condolences goes to all family and friends🩷

  • 11/23/2024

    Michelle Sullivan Brucker

    Terry, Wendy and Aimee, so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. I know how difficult it is to lose a parent. May your wonderful memories with him help to get you through this trying time. Thinking of you all and sending my love and prayers.Love, Michelle Sullivan Brucker

  • 11/21/2024

    John Fayak

  • 11/20/2024

    Bill Crowe Summerfield, Fl

    I extend my sincerest condolences to Alan's family.

  • 11/20/2024

    Carol Banal

    On behalf of the Dillonvale High School Alumni Association I'd like to offer our deepest sympathy to Alan's family & friends. Carol Turkal Banal, President DHS Alumni Association

  • 11/20/2024

    Jeff Zerla

    Rest in Peace, Uncle Alan

  • 11/20/2024

    Edward Krulcik

    Dear Georgiana and Zerla family. I worked with Alan many years at BNHS and he was a good man and good friend. My deepest sympathy.

  • 11/20/2024

    Randall Lash

    Was a good man he kept me in line for 6 years though middle school and then went to the high school the same year I did a buckeye north him and I had many come to Jesus meetings if you know what I mean my condolences to his family

  • 11/20/2024

    Greg Valkosky

    Terry, Wendy, and Aimee, So sorry to hear of your fathers passing, he was a good man. Sending prayers for your family.

  • 11/20/2024

    josetta ludwig

    Dear Georgiana, All of us at Way Memorial Temple offer our deepest sympathy to you and Alan's family.

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