B. Esther Zook

B. Esther Zook, 94, passed away Sunday evening, Sept. 10, 2023 at the The Village at Morrisons Cove in Martinsburg.

She was born March 16, 1929, in Salemville, daughter of the late John C. and Nettie F. (Kagarise) Boyd. On Oct. 17, 1952, she married Lloyd C. Zook at the Martinsburg Memorial Church of the Brethren. He preceded her in death April 24, 2016, following 63 years of marriage.

She is survived by a son, Calvin L. and wife, Barb of Martinsburg; a grandson, Scott L. and wife, Wendy of New Market, MD; two grandchildren: Zachary and Addison.

Esther was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Deborah J. Zook; five brothers: Jerome, Alfred, Raymond, Orlo Boyd and Paul; and two sisters: Belle Staples and Pauline Yoder.

She was a 1947 graduate of Replogle High School, New Enterprise.

Esther was a primarily a homemaker, who enjoyed cooking, baking and for many years, bowling on Wednesday mornings. She also loved gospel music, playing the piano and singing in the church choir at Memorial with her husband, Lloyd. Although, Esther’s greatest joy was spending time with her grandson, Scott, while he was growing up.

A celebration of life service will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, at Martinsburg Memorial Church of the Brethren. Mr. Eric Martin will be officiating.

Private inurnment will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Martinsburg.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in memory of Esther may be given to Memorial Church of the Brethren, 210 N. Wall St., Martinsburg, PA 16662 or The Village at Morrisons Cove (Good Samaritan Fund), 429 S. Market St., Martinsburg, PA 16662.

Arrangements by John K. Bolger Funeral Home Inc., Martinsburg, (www.bolgerfuneralhome.com).