Joseph C. Zook, 78, of Newmanstown, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025. He was the widower of Mary L. “Susie” (Wilson) Zook, who passed away on April 12, 2008.

Born in Belleville, PA, on Oct. 10, 1946, he was a son of the late Joseph A. and Barbara (Byler) Zook. Joseph worked for over 40 years as a dairy facility designer. He was the past owner of Agri, Inc. and worked as an independent consultant.

Joseph was a member of Faith Baptist Church-Lebanon and enjoyed hunting, fishing, flea-marketing, and spending time at home with family.

He is survived by his daughters, Linda K., wife of David L. Rhoades Jr., of Myerstown, and Barbara S., wife of Duane Wilkins, of Rexmont; sons, Joseph “Ed” Zook, of Newmanstown, and Theodore “Ted” Zook, husband of Lori, of Fredericksburg; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Ben Y. Zook, of Belleville; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his sisters, Katie Detweiler and Lydia Byler; and brother, Jonathan Yohn Zook.

Visitation with family and friends will be held at the Grose Funeral Home, Inc., 358 W. Washington Ave., Myerstown, PA 17067, on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, from 6-8 p.m., as well as on Thursday, May 1, 2025 from 9:30-10:30 a.m., with a funeral service beginning at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow in Schaefferstown Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Faith Baptist Church Mission Fund, 220 S. 22nd Ave., Lebanon, PA 17042, or Schaefferstown Fire Co., P.O. Box 391, Schaefferstown, PA 17088.

Grose Funeral Home has been serving Myerstown area families for years. We are honored to be a part of the rich history of this community and plan to be a part of it for many years to come.