Zachary David Van Scyoc (6/10/97–7/22/22), 25, of Avon Lake, OH,
died unexpectedly on Friday. Loving son of David and Lisa and brother
to Jessica (Joe), Rachel and Natalie. Nephew of Russell (Gail), Charlie,
Mark (Laura), Peter (Mary) and Mary and uncle to Caleb. Grandson of
Carol (Art). Preceded in death by his aunt, Julie, and grandparents,
Andrew, Delores, and Russell.
Zac is a graduate of Avon Lake High School where he participated in
choirs, drama club, and sports and grew close to his loyal best friends,
Matt Duskey and Nate Ahren. He then graduated from Kent State
University with a degree in Psychology. He dearly loved the family dog,
Bentley, and enjoyed walking him in the Metro parks. Zac is a kind-
hearted and gentle soul who enthusiastically loved to read, write, and
learn. He aimed to teach at the collegiate level with his passion for
academia. He enjoyed music, the outdoors, self-knowledge and
understanding, and gaming with his friends. He will live forever in our
hearts and in the hearts of those who had the privilege to know him.
Celebration of Life service will be held Sunday, July 31, 2022 at 2 p.m. at
Christ United Methodist Church, 3625 West 138 th Street, Cleveland. A
light reception will follow in the Emma Lang Lounge at the church.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the National Alliance of
Mental Illness (NAMI) in Zac’s memory or to the Memorial Fund at
Christ UMC.