Asa "Ace" Mason Zook, Jr.

Asa “Ace” Mason Zook, Jr.

Man of Strong Faith & Outdoorsman -

Asa “Ace” Mason Zook, Jr.,  age 90, of Mechanicsburg , passed peacefully from this life into God’s presence on Monday, March 2, 2015.  Asa was born on Thursday, April 10, 1924 in Mechanicsburg, the youngest child to the late Asa Mason Zook, Sr. and Mable Irene (Harlan) Zook.  Asa was the widower of Shirley Catherine (Wagner) Zook, whom he married on October 26, 1962, and who died on November 18, 2007.  In addition to his parents and wife, Asa is preceded in death by his siblings:  George H. Zook, Richard A. Zook, Amy M. Prosser, Chester L. Zook, Helen C. Mayberry, Erma V. Mayberry, and Leonard L. Zook.

Asa’s survivors include his children: Brian K. Zook and his wife, Robin, Lisa I. Strohecker, Pastor Phillip M. Zook and his wife, Marina, Michelle M. Serff and her husband, David; his five grandchildren and one great-grandson: Christina M. Henning and her husband, Jason R. Henning, Amanda J. Zook and her son, Carter, Joshua P. and his wife, Princess Zook, Keith B. Zook, Kyle J. Zook; and several nieces and nephews.

Asa was a former employee of Capital Products and Kessler’s , and he worked for his late brother, Richard A. Zook, at his service station on the Carlisle Pike.  Asa called Apostolic Faith Church in Mechanicsburg his church home since 1975.  There he read the entire Bible in a Bible reading program.  He loved to sing the Old Rugged Cross and other old hymns. Asa was raised as an outdoorsman; fishing, hunting and trapping with his father and brothers, and teaching his two sons to be outdoorsman.  He enjoyed planting gardens, which he did every year.  Asa loved fruit trees and would spend hours standing on a step ladder picking cherries.  He always dreamed of having a large open field where he could plant a variety of fruit trees.  Asa was a Philadelphia Phillies fan all his life, rarely missing a game on television or radio.  He had occasion to go in person and always shared those times with everyone he met.  Asa loved to share stories of his childhood and growing up on the farm.  He had quite a memory for minor details and remembering conversations verbatim years after they would take place.  Most of all, Asa was a beloved father and grandfather.

All are welcome to join Asa’s family at his viewing on Saturday, March 7, 2015, from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 11:30 a.m. at Myers - Buhrig Funeral Home and Crematory , 37 East Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055; with Pastors Phillip M. Zook and Randy L. Zook officiating.  Asa’s family invites everyone to join them for a time of food and fellowship at Hoss’s Steak & Sea House, 61 Gettysburg Pike, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, following the service.  Burial in Mechanicsburg Cemetery will be private and at the family’s convenience.

The family suggests memorial contributions to Apostolic Faith Church, P.O. Box 1268, Chambersburg, PA 17201.

Asa’s family has entrusted his care to Myers – Buhrig Funeral Home and Crematory in Mechanicsburg, (717) 766-3421.  Read Asa’s full obituary, view his memorial video and portrait, and sign his official guest book at www.Myers-Buhrig.com .