Obituaries

Ezra Klay Zook, 16 months

November 04, 2023

Ezra Klay Zook, the precious and beautiful son of Zachary and Meghan (Brady) Zook was welcomed into Jesus’ arms on November 4, 2023, in Hershey, Pennsylvania. He was born in Harrisburg on June 25, 2022. For the past six months, he courageously and relentlessly fought leukemia. He was full of radiant joy, humor, and life and always had a smile, regardless of the treatments and cancer he had to endure. He touched the lives of everyone he encountered, especially at Penn State Health Children’s Hospital in Hershey where he was treated.

His mommy and daddy loved him with all their hearts, and he loved and adored them with every ounce of his being. He loved to laugh, he loved music, books, Moana, basketball, drums, his tambourine, his train track and cars, his little red sports car, his kitty Karkour, his Swoop, and his lion stuffy. Ezzy was the strongest, bravest little boy ever, fighting this disease with the courage of the lions he adored. He enjoyed everything outside including picnics with mom and dad, bike rides, leaves, walks at the hospital and along the Susquehanna, and visits to Lake Tobias and ZooAmerica. He made us all better people and continues to inspire us. His family and friends will miss him deeply for the rest of our lives.

In addition to his parents, Ezra is survived by his grandparents Gordon and Carol (Leaman) Zook of Willow Street, and Debbie (Overly) Brady and Dustin Albright of Trout Creek, Montana, great-grandparents Norman and Arlene Leaman of Lancaster, Fay and Juanita Zook of Lake Odessa, Michigan, Betty Shumaker of Mount Joy, uncles and aunts Jeremy and Becky Zook, Crystal Zook, Daniel and Sophia Zook, Abbey and Marty Messer, cousins Autumn and Calder Messer, and many other members of his extended family and friends around the world. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Paul Brady, great-grandparents Betty and John Overly, Paul Brady, and his cousin Damian Zook.

We want to thank the staff at the Penn State Health Children’s Hospital for their wonderful care for him. With their smiles, encouragement, and tireless efforts the doctors, nurses, and other staff did everything they could to restore him to health and to make him comfortable during this difficult journey.

A Celebration of Life service for Ezra will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at James Street Mennonite Church, 323 W. James Street, Lancaster, PA at 1:30 p.m. with visitation beginning at 12:30. Interment will follow at Strasburg Mennonite Cemetery.

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November 19, 2023

Zachary and Meghan, I am sorry for your loss. My hearts breaks for you and your family. May you find peace and comfort from God. You are in my prayers and thoughts. Love. Dorothy Dulo (MOWL Board)

November 11, 2023

You are all in my heart and prayers – May God bless you and keep you… 
Linda Wiebe Dickinson

November 11, 2023

Dear Meghan and Zachary, my heart breaks for you. Ezra fought so hard and resiliently to overcome leukemia with the support of your steadfast love and all of his medical teams. I prayed for Ezra and you every day for him to be healed. I loved the photos of you all as a family. My prayers and love are with you for God’s comfort to be a balm around your broken hearts. Much love. 
Karen Shenk Zeager

November 11, 2023

Very saddened and my heartfelt prayers for the grieving parents and rest of the family…. May God comfort each of you and give you strength to bear the loss, that can truly come only by Grace… Sri Mayasandra 

November 10, 2023

I only know Ezra through the pictures and stories his grandma Carol shared with me.  My mother and grandmother heart goes out to your family.  I can not imagine such a loss.  Please know you all are re-membered  in my prayers and as you grieve this extreme loss. Esther Martin

November 10, 2023

My heart felt condolences go out to all of Ezra’s family, friends and everyone who’s life he has touched. He has finished his mission here on earth and his heaven Father has taken him home. May God be with you and bless you. May God comfort you during your celebration of Ezra’s life. Sincerely yours. Ralph Jackson

November 09, 2023

I am so very sorry for the loss of your son. May the Lord grant you peace, strength, and comfort during these difficult times. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. 
Morgan Orndorff

November 09, 2023

I am deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. 
-Megan S.  (former dietetic intern)

November 09, 2023

My God wrap his loving arms around you and comfort you in your sorrow. Ezra and all of you remain in my prayers. 
Amy Hill

November 09, 2023

Zach and Megan, please receive my deepest prayers and wishes for you in this time of reflection. I remember Ezra from U-Gro because my younger was in his room for a time until he got older and moved on. His smile is unforgettable. I have always Ezra and Amari in my prayers each day through their fight. Always know that there is guardian angel above he’s love, guidance, and strength will always be with you. God bless you, and God Bless the life of Ezra Klay. Prayers always. 
Gregory Carlstrom

November 09, 2023

I am so sorry to hear this. May the Lord comfort your whole family and give you peace – even during such a time as this. He is able! 
-Slava (Meghan’s former dietetic intern)

November 09, 2023

So sorry to hear of the loss of little Ezra.  It’s sounds like he had that Zack “Zeek” Zook sparkle and enthusiasm! My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Richard Peacock

November 09, 2023

We are all so very sorry for the loss of your loving and courageous little boy. Your son was taken from this world far too soon, but his spirit and loving memory will live forever in your hearts.  We are so glad we were able to be at least a small part of the joy in his life.
 
Lake Tobias Wildlife Park Family

November 09, 2023

Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Thanks and Praise to the Lord for the wonderful life of Ezra.  You are all in our Prayers.

Vikal Pravin Rao

November 08, 2023

I am sorry for your lose, I knew it is verh hard to accecpt that but it’s also a will of God, my great condolence is with family. 
Emmanuel Mahendra

November 08, 2023

Thank and praise God for the wonderful life of Ezra, a bundle of joy to his near and dear ones. 
Those are blessed who came in contact with him. The impact created by the fighter  Ezra, the child, will be cherished by the grown ups. 
The amazing memories of the baby will remain as the strength of his brave parents and grandparents through out their lives. 
His home going strengthens our Hope and we rejoice as he is safe in Jesus’ arms. 
Sipra Biswas

November 08, 2023

Sending my love to you Meghan and Zach. Ezzy was such a ray of sunshine that brightened everyones day on our unit. I will always remember his love for shooting basketball on his hoop and watching Marmaduke. There is no doubt in my mind that he touched every heart of every single nurse that got to take care of him. Thinking and praying about your family! I know he is in Jesus’ arms looking down on his amazing parents <3
Grace

November 08, 2023

Dear Meghan and Zach,
Our hearts are breaking for you at the loss of your beautiful and brave Ezra. Your fierce love for your son and the joy you took in him, and in each moment of his life, is inspiring. Please accept our deepest condolences. 
Corinna and Peter

November 08, 2023

I am so sorry to hear of Ezra’s loss. Having been close up with Leukemia in my husband’s life, I know the pain and struggle of watching a loved one deal with the chemo and the ups am downs of how they feel. My prayers and love go to the whole family as you grieve your loss of this beautiful little boy. Our consolation is that we have trusted our loved ones into Jesus’s arms and Oh how he loved the children. With much love , Helen Enns 
 
 
 
 

November 08, 2023

Dear Zachary, Meghan, Carol & Gordon Zook
Ezra’s wonderful 16 months life was a gift and his presence will be deeply missed, but his love ❤️ will live on forever through his joyful memories. 
My thoughts are with you during this time.
Sushmita Ghosh ( India )

November 08, 2023

Zachary, Meghan, Carol and Gordon;
Sending my thoughts and prays as you mourn the loss of Ezra. Love, Laura Quass

November 08, 2023

We are SO very sorry to about your sweet little Ezra! The pain is unbeareble. Ezra willl be in your heart and mind evey day!! We are praying for  Ad and Coby de Blaeij and fam

November 08, 2023

Our prayers for comfort to Zachary and Meghan, Carol and Gordon and all the  family members of  precious little Ezra who is now in Jesus’ arms. Peace. Cynthia Peacock

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Saturday, November 11, 2023
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
James Street Mennonite Church
323 W. James Street
Lancaster, PA 17601
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