Lili Zvolensky
Birth Date: November 27, 1955 Date of Passing: June 29, 2026
Lili M. Zvolensky, surrounded by her family, passed away on June 29, 2026.
Lili was born in 1955 in Mount Gilead, OH, daughter of Ernest and Fern Kathary.
Lili met her husband John in high school and they married in April, 1975. In May,1975 they moved to Millersburg, which became their home for over 50 years.
Lili has two sons. Robert (Jenna) Zvolensky, Fort Myers, FL, and Michael (Nikita) Zvolensky, Wooster, OH. She also cherishes her grandchildren: Andrew, Alexis, Aliya and Xavier Zvolensky. Lili is survived by sisters Jackie Kathary, Mt. Vernon, OH, Mary Croy, Atlanta, GA, brother Rev. Cliff Beck, Killbuck OH, and sister-in laws Lisa (Mike) Neilson, Cambridge, OH. and Ann Beck, Marengo, OH. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, in-laws and a brother, Robert Beck.
Lili graduated from East Knox High School, Howard, where she was the salutatorian. She attended Muskingum Area Technical College, Zanesville, OH
After moving to Millersburg, she worked for the Holmes County Tax Map Office for 38 years. After. retirement, she enjoyed going to sporting and school events of the grandchildren, and travelling, including visits to all 50 states.
Lili was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in Millersburg. Lili served in different positions over the years, including CCD teacher, mass ministry scheduler and church council member. After moving to Wooster, she became a member of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
Lili was active in the Boy Scout of America for several years. She was the Cubmaster for Millersburg Pack #357, a den leader, and a pack committee member. Both of her sons achieved the rank of Eagle Scout.
John & Lili loved photography & hiking, especially in the mountains. She enjoyed many Canadian and American National Parks, especially Glacier-Waterton, Yosemite, Yellowstone, Jasper and Banff.
There are no calling hours.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at St. Mary Catholic Church, 527 Beall Ave, Wooster on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Afterwards, interment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery, Millersburg.
McIntire, Bradham & Sleek Funeral Home, 216 E. Larwill St., Wooster is assisting the family.
Lili was a loving sister, mother, grandmother, faithful wife, forever friend and loyal companion.
The family wishes to thank the staff at Ohio LifeCare Hospice, Wooster for their compassion and care.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Wooster Community Hospital Health System, 1761 Beall Ave., Wooster, Ohio 44691 and/or Ohio’s Hospice LifeCare,1900 Akron Rd. Wooster, Ohio 44691.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www,mcintirebradhamsleek.com
Funeral Home: McIntire Bradham Sleek
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