[NCC] [MRRC] Local Contester AB8OU Silent Key

[jimk8mr at aol.com]

 Wow, that's a shock. Zeke has been a regular on the MRRC Zoom meetings, as well as active in many contests.
RIP, OM.

Jim   K8MR 

    On Monday, October 16, 2023 at 08:47:41 AM EDT, Anthony Luscre <k8zt73 at gmail.com> wrote:  
 
 
>From Akron Beacon Journal Oct 15- https://www.beaconjournal.com/obituaries/pwoo0594886




Allan J. (Zeke) Zadiraka died suddenly on October 6, 2023. Allan was born in Berwick, Pennsylvania in 1944. He graduated with a degree in electrical engineering from Penn State. After graduation, he began his 44-year tenure with Babcock & Wilcox in Barberton.

Allan is survived by his wife of 48 years, Judith. Survivors also include: his brother Dean (Bev); sister-in-law Nanette Wroe; niece Gretchen (Maha) Muzumdar; nephew Craig Adams; and great nephews Zachary and Nathan Muzumdar.

Allan began his lifelong interest in ham radio as a teenager. AB8OU participated in many ham radio functions in the Northeastern Ohio area including: Hamfest; group lunches; meetings and events. Allan was enjoying his retirement attending a ham radio group luncheon on the day he died.

Per Allan's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are planned.

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Anthony Luscre