James Michael Zelinko

James “Jim” Michael Zelinko, age 55, passed away Friday, August 20th in Northwood, Ohio. Born August 9th, 1966 to John and Ann he was the youngest of 3 sons. After graduating from Lake High School in 1984, he studied architecture at Kent State University. He transferred to graphic design and built an ad agency, creating material for multiple cable television companies. He married Tiffany Fuhrmark on September 5th, 1992, and welcomed a daughter, Jamison Jean, on May 13th, 1996. Later divorced in the year 2000, he married and divorced twice more.

Jim made friends easily. He had a fantastic sense of humor, always ready with a story to entertain. He was a talented artist, an excellent cook, and a movie buff. He enjoyed making people laugh. He will be greatly missed.

Jim was preceded in death by his father and is survived by his mother Ann, his brothers Joseph “Joe” and John David “JD”, and his daughter Jamison.

Parastas was held on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. He will be buried in St. Mary's Byzantine Catholic Cemetery in Marblehead, Ohio. Memorial contributions are appreciated to the family.