It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James A Zerkle of Saint Paris, Ohio, born in Urbana, Ohio, who passed away on July 1, 2023, at the age of 72, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James A Zerkle to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his mother Jean Zerkle; and his aunt Arlene Crist. He is survived by : his wife Kathy Zerkle; his daughters, Sarah and Katie Zerkle; his brother Charlie Zerkle (Nancy); his grandchildren, Kendalyn and Greyson Zerkle; and his nieces and nephews, Nathan, Hannah, Jason, David and Chris.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ohio State's Comprehensive Transplant Center Greatest Need Fund, https://www.giveto.osu.edu may be expressed to the family at http://www.vernonfh.com.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Vernon Funeral Home