Darrell John Zelanko

Darrell John Zelanko, 64, of Yellow Creek Drive, Hopewell, PA; passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.  He was born on September 22, 1957 in Huntingdon, PA; a son of the late John C. “Pepper” and Bessie “Bettie” M. (Griffith) Zelanko. 

He is survived by children Alicia P. Zelanko, Altoona, PA; Matthew D. Zelanko, Altoona, PA and Shanon G. Zelanko, Shippensburg, PA; significant other Sheila D. Jays; grandchildren Chloe B. Zelanko, Archer W. Zelanko, Karma N. Zelanko, Josalinn M. Zelanko, Ember F. Hoover and John D. Zerby; siblings Mary Kay Clark, Gregory Zelanko married to Jody and Michele Diehl married to Patrick.

Darrell was a graduate of the Tussey Mountain High School Class of 1975.  He spent his working years driving truck.

Friends and family will be received on Monday, September 12, 2022 from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of service at the funeral home.

A Celebration of Darrell’s Life will be held on Monday, September 12, 2022 at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel at Akers Funeral Home with Pastor Jerry Wright officiating.

If friends so desire memorial contributions may be made in memory of Darrell to the funeral home to assist the family in final expenses. 

Online condolences may be expressed at www.akersfuneralhome.com

Arrangements by Akers Funeral Home, Inc., Everett, PA.

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