Steven J. Zolkosky

Steven J. ZolkoskyWas born November 6, 1957 in Elmira, NY the son of the late John and Harriet (Capwell) Zolkosky. He went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at the age of 56. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Brenda A. (Rakich) and his beloved canine companion, "Snoopy"; beloved children: SFC Jonathan C. Zolkosky currently serving in the US Army; Anita (David) Kropf and their children, Rebekah and Stephen of Waverly, NY; Dorothy (Thomas) Little and their children, Olivia and Anneliese of Horseheads, NY; siblings: Jerry (Elizabeth) Zolkosky of Pine Valley, NY; Patricia Zolkosky of Elmira, NY; Bryan Zolkosky (Lisa Fanelli) of West Elmira, NY; Michelle (Zak) Ahmad of Temecula, CA; Harry (Melissa) Ellison of Arlington, VA; along with several other relatives, nieces, nephews, friends and his church family. Steve was an avid ham radio operator with the following call letters: "N2BN". For the past 31 years he has worked for the Pepsi Bottling Company as their fleet manager. He was a faithful member of the Elmira Christian Center serving on the church board as Deacon, was a teen teacher in the Sunday School Department effecting many lives for Christ. Family and friends are invited to gather at Elmira Christian Center 235 East Miller Street Elmira, NY on Wednesday, December 11, 2013 from 12:00 to 2:00 PM and 4:00 to 6:00 PM. A celebration of Steve's life will follow the visitation at 6 PM. Reverend David Cook will officiate. Interment will take place privately in the Maple Grove Cemetery Horseheads, NY. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be directed to the Elmira Christian Center. His guestbook may be signed in obituaries at www.olthof.com"I know God always has a plan in all of our lives, but he may not share it all with us. That's why he wants us to be faithful to the end!" Steve Zolkosky