Joshua Marvin Zook, age 90, passed into his heavenly home on January 27 th, 2026, at

the Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation, Dunkirk, NY.

He is survived by three of his siblings, two brothers, Omar (Janice) Zook, Byron

(Zelda) Zook, and a sister Carol (Zook) Miller. His children Jeffery Zook, Rita (Fred)

Himes, Keith (Julie) Zook, and Galen Zook including extended family of 10

Grandchildren, 12 Great-grandchildren, three Great-great- grandchildren and many

nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by two wives Margret Zook and Barbara Zook and three

other siblings. Brothers Mark and Dale Zook and sister Dorcus (Zook) Musser and

Grandson Tyler Janes..

Marvin was born in Mifflin County, Pa. On March 8, 1935. He attended Bellville

Mennonite High School graduating in 1953… After Graduation he joined the 1-W

service working at Norristown State Hospital, Norristown, PA for 2 years.. After his 1-

W service he worked as a farmhand on various farms before buying his own farm in

Dewittville, NY in February 1966… while living on the farm he was a Sunday

school teacher for 20 years. His desire for teaching led to 22 years of creating

cassette teaching tapes which he sent to churches in Eastern Africa…

After leaving the farm in 1977, he continued his teaching and worked at various jobs

and for a time ran Lakewinds Upholstery shop in Portland, NY… He also lived in

Hartfield and Westfield, NY before moving to Assisted Living at Magnolia Rest Home

in Frewsburg, NY… After suffering a minor stroke in late December 2024, he was

confined to Absolute Care in Westfield NY. Shortly before his passing he transferred to

Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation, Dunkirk NY. where he passed on home..

A Celebration of Life will be held at and announced at a later date more convenient to

travel and weather…

Donations in remembrance of Marvin Zook can be made to The First Baptist Church,

59 South Erie St., Mayville NY. 14757…