Howard Ross Zickefoose

Howard Ross Zickefoose, 85, of Vermilion passed away Sunday, March 2, 2014 at Specialty Hospital Amherst, OH, after several years of being afflicted with many health problems. Howard was born July 8, 1928 in Pickens, WV, the 5th of 6 children of James A. and Lillia Ann Light Zickefoose. When he was 17 years of age, the family moved to the Buckhannon, WV area. On January 9, 1948 he and Hazel Lois Cutright were united in marriage and lived in Buckhannon WV. To them was born a son, Robert Ross, and a daughter, Carol Ann . In 1952 they moved to Vermilion, OH, and he was employed at General Motors in Elyria, OH. After being laid off, he worked at service stations in Vermilion, eventually purchasing one from George Roberts for whom he had been employed for several years. In 1988 he was employed by Crow Lumber Co. and later North Ridge Manufacturing. He loved hunting, fishing and woodworking, especially building porch swings. Family and animals were an important part of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Richard Clare, James Donald and Gerald Glen; a sister, Oneta Tatterson; and a daughter, Carol Ann Brown. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Lois; son, Robert; 5 grandchildren and a sister, Rita Miles of Bridgeport, WV; a daughter-in-law, Joyce, and a son-in-law. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 from 4-7 p.m. at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion OH. Calling hours will also be held at the Poling St. Clair Funeral Home, 95 S. Kanawha St, Buckhannon, WV, Wednesday, March 5, 2014 from 6-8 p.m. Graveside services will be Thursday, March 6, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Lanham Cemetery, Queens WV. The family suggests memorial contributions to the charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.