Delores Zink

On Monday, May 18, Delores C. Zink passed away at the age of 94.

She was born and raised in Canton, Ohio, the only child of Charlie and Viola Oberdusky. She and husband, John(deceased) raised their family in Chagrin Falls.

In 1988 Delores moved to Kent. She worked as a commercial artist for Harris Publishing for many years. She had a lifelong passion for art and nature. In retirement she became an accomplished watercolorist. She had many long-standing friendships through, Rubber City Artists, Valley Art Center, Native Plant Society, Cleveland Natural Science Club, Water Exercise at Roosevelt pool in Kent and travels with Elderhostel. Delores was a kind and compassionate woman, always thinking of others. When asked she offered practical advice and never hesitated to take on challenges.

Delores was very fond of her cat, Max, who now resides at her daughter's house.

She was much loved by her children; Joan Zink Angle (Terry), Alan Zink and Steven Zink. She was a devoted grandmother to Tom Angle and Colin Angle (Erin) and 2 great grandchildren: Jackson & Finn. Close friend, Lee Busch(deceased) was a cherished companion in later years.

Delores spent her final years at Forest Hills Assisted Living/Memory Care in Cleveland Heights where she was treated with kindness and dignity. The family would like to thank all her caregivers especially during the last few months when we could not visit her.

Contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Ass. in her name.

A Zoom memorial service will be held on Sunday, June 14 at 1:00. If you wish to attend this service (online only) please RSVP to d.zink94@att.net. Also, at this site will be photos of her art work. The family would like her work to be displayed in the homes of friends and family as a tribute to her. Each piece will be numbered (pieces without numbers are not available). Please indicate a first and second choice if interested. We ask only that you help with the cost of shipping if necessary.