Alice Delores (Howe) Zdinak

Alice Delores (Howe) Zdinak, passed away peacefully in Midland, Pennsylvania, at the age of 96. Born on January 15, 1929, in East Liverpool, Ohio, Alice was a cherished figure in her community and a beacon of love for her family. Alice dedicated her life to her family as a devoted homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her commitment to her faith was evident through her active involvement with the Catholic Women’s Club of St. Blaise Parish in Midland, where she worshiped. Alice leaves behind a legacy of love and nurturing, survived by her sons, Father John E. Zdinak (Cindy) of North Olmsted, Ohio, Stephen E. Zdinak (Therese) of Stratton, Ohio, and Jeffrey A. Zdinak of Midland, who was also Alice’s caregiver. Her life was further blessed with grandchildren Nikol Gamalo (Tony), Sasha Zdinak, Stephanie Dever (Grant), Kimberly Warren, (Brian), Natalie Kenny, (Geoffrey), and Bethany Shaw, (Derrick “DJ”), as well as great-grandchildren Antonia “Nia” & Sammy Gamalo, Liam and Steven Dever, Alaina “Lainey”, Ethan, & Isaac Warren, Zaydin, Lydia, and Evelyn Kenny, and Ellie & Bailey Shaw. Alice was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Zdinak, grandsons John and Joshua Zdinak, granddaughters Daniella Zdinak and Brianna Warren, and her siblings Paul Howe, Gladys McClain, and Viola Tresoline. A graduate of Wellsville High School, Alice’s hobbies included gardening, sewing, and hooking, crafting afghans that became cherished family heirlooms. Her contributions to her home and community were immeasurable, and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Friends will be received at the Schwerha-Noll Funeral Home, 629 Midland Ave., Midland, PA on Thursday, July 10, 2025, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, July 11, 2025 at St. Augustine Parish, St. Blaise Catholic Church, 772 Ohio Ave, Midland, PA. at 10:30 AM. Alice will be laid to rest next to her husband at Toronto Union Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Alice’s memory can be made to St. Blaise Catholic Church, Midland, Pa, 15059, honoring her commitment to her faith and community.