JOHN R. ZAGGER – Youngstown Vindicator

MCDONALD John R. Zagger, 79, passed away Wednesday at St. Joseph Hospital in Warren.

John was born March 9, 1938, in Sharon, Pa., the son of John and Matilda (Gerzetich) Zagger.

Prior to retiring in 2001, John was an electrician for General Motors. He was a member of the Salisbury Sportsman Club and the Slovene National Benefit Society. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, hunting, and a good glass of wine.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Dominga Daisy (Corpuz) Zagger, whom he married June 12, 1986; his children, Michael (Mary) Zagger of Austin, Texas, Mark (Gina) Zagger of Cazenovia, N.Y., and Monette Canon (Kevin Taylor) of Charlotte, N.C.; his sister, Louise Burnett of Cortland; his brother, Glenn Zagger of Cleveland; his grandchildren, Megan (Bill) Mrazek, Emily (Trevor) Murray, and Andrew Canon; and his beloved dogs, Jojo and Zoey.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Norma Webb.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, Aug. 21, at 5 p.m. at the Blackstone Funeral Home in Girard. The family will receive relatives and friends from 3 p.m. until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be sent in the name of John R. Zagger to the Slovene National Benefit Society in support of their cabin renovation project. Please note John R. Zagger with your donation and mail to Slovene National Benefit Society, 247 W. Allegheny Road, Imperial, PA 15126-9774.

Visit http://www.blackstonefuneralhome.com to view this obituary and to send any condolences to the Zagger family.

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