Zukas, Nelda Sweeney Hess, 90, passed away at home on Saturday, December 10, 2016. She was born in St. Albans, Vermont. She was the daughter of Fred Sweeney who preceded her in death as did her first husband John Moore Hess. Nelda is survived by her loving husband, George Zukas of Lowman, NY.It was Nelda's wishes to be cremated and her ashes along with her dog, Riyadh to be interred in Woodlawn Cemetery beside John. Services will be private.