Doris I. Heilman Zombar

HOWLAND — Doris Ieleen Heilman Zombar, 98, of Warren, passed away Friday morning, March 17, 2023, at Shepherd of the Valley in Howland.

Doris was born Nov. 7, 1924, a daughter of Charles and Nora Bell Heilman.  Doris was a 1943 graduate of Howland High School and went on to marry the love of her life, Michael Zombar, on Dec. 17, 1944. They shared 40 years of marriage together until Michael’s passing in 1985.

Besides being a proud homemaker, Doris enjoyed crocheting, needlework and gardening. Most of all, she cherished the time she spent with her family. Doris will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Doris will always be remembered by her children, Ronald M. and Patty Benyei Zombar of Flower Mound, Texas, Charles S. Zombar of Hollywood, Fla., and Bonny Lee Marie Zombar, also of Hollywood, Fla.; two grandchildren, Todd Michael Zombar and Tracy Zombar Szostek and Eric Szostek; two great-grandchildren, Ariana Zombar and Dominick Szostek; a sister, Betty Barney of Warren; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Besides her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Zombar; brothers, Les, Gene, Al and Kenny; and a sister, Alice.

Family and friends may visit and pay tribute to Doris from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at the Sinchak & Sons Funeral Home, 727 E. Market St., Warren, OH 44481. A funeral service will follow at noon at SS. Peter & Paul Byzantine Catholic Church,180 Belvedere Ave. NE, Warren, OH 44483.  Interment will be at All Souls Cemetery in Bazetta, OH.

Doris’ family would like to send a special thanks to Robin Jeffery, Doris’ primary caregiver, as well as her niece Betty Zombar and dear friend Linda Scala for their compassion and friendship towards Doris.