John Martin Zimnicky age 84 of Shavertown, passed away on Friday, August 16,

2013 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre.

Mr. Zimnicky was born May 29, 1929 in Luzerne, and was the son of the late

Alexander and Eva Zimnicky.

John was a graduate of Luzerne High School and attended both St. Louis

University and North Carolina State University on football scholarships.

Fondly referred to as "big Jack" by friends and family, he served in the Navy

during the Korean Conflict.

As a member of the Carpenters Union Local #514 Wilkes-Barre,.he was employed as

a Master Carpenter, retiring in 1991.

Mr. Zimnicky was a member of the American Legion Post 967 Harveys Lake.

John is survived by his wife of 48 years the former Jean McLean, daughter Cheryl Dragon of Harveys Lake, grandchildren Deanna, Mirina and Derek Dragon, numerous nieces and nephews.

Friends may call 6:00 - 8:00 PM on Friday, August 23 at Curtis L. Swanson

Funeral Home, Inc., corner of routes 29 & 118, Pikes Creek for a time of

visitation with John's family. Funeral service will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to

the SPCA of Luzerne County, 524 East Main Street, Wilkes-Barre.