He was born on October 19, 1960 in Akron, Ohio the son of John and Janet Zanko.
He is survived by brother John E Zanko and cousins Doug and Phil Zanko.
Visitation will be held at Rose Hill Funeral Home & Burial Park, 3653 W Market St, Akron, Ohio 44333, on May 17, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, and a Funeral Service will take place there on May 18, 2026, at 1:00 pm.