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- August L. 'Cookie' Dranda, 89
ZANESVILLE - August L. "Cookie" Dranda, 89, of Zanesville, died at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2007, at Genesis Hospice, Morrison House, following a short illness.
He was born Wednesday, Aug. 1, 1917, in Iselin, Pa., the son of the late Vincent A. and Suzanna Medzec Dzurenda. He married Josephine M. Noel Dranda on Saturday, Oct. 16, 1976, and was a member of the Dresden Road Baptist Church. He was employed by Timkins Roller Bearing in Zanesville and retired in 1982 from the Zanesville Water Department as night manager. He was an avid camper, fisherman and loved the outdoors. He was a member of the American Legion and a lifetime member of VFW. He loved God and his country and was a Army Veteran of World War II.
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August is survived by one daughter, Darlene K Dranda of New Jersey; two stepdaughters, Pam Bradley of Duncan Falls and Janice Leisure of Akron; one stepson, James Noel of Newark; six grandchildren, Misty Miller, Michelle Bradley (Jason Stewart), Heather Bradley, Christy Best, James R. Noel and Robby Noel; eight great-grandchildren; a special friend, Mary Brown; two nephews, Larry (Kim) Durenda and Gerry (Leslie) Durenda; several great-nieces and nephews; and his first wife; Eleanor M. Brownfield Riehl.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine, who died Nov. 22, 1999; one son, Gregory Lee Dranda, who died in 1986; four sisters, Ann Sportiello, Mary Kostelnik, Margaret Smeltzer and Julia Maurer; and two brothers, Albert L. Durenda and Vincent L. Durenda.
Calling hours will begin at 11 a.m. with funeral services at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 31, 2007, at The Hillis and Hardwick Funeral Home, 935 Forest Ave. The Rev. Cecil Sagraves will officiate. Burial will follow in Duncan Falls Cemetery with military honors by VFW Post 1058.
Memorial contributions may be made to Genesis Hospice, Morrison House, in August's name.
Send a personal condolence note or sign the online register book at www.hillishardwickfh.com.
Originally published March 30, 2007
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