July 15, 2024

My condolences to the family. Mr. Ziogas was a favorite teacher and his 7th grade social studies class changed the way I see the world even today. 
Laura (Tate) Acuna

July 15, 2024

Mr Ziogas was my all time favorite teacher. He was very caring and will be missed. So happy he had a full wonderful life! ❤️ Gina Landis class of 89
Gina Landis

July 14, 2024

To the Ziogas family…  I’m so sorry for your loss.  Mr. Z was one of my very favorite teachers.  Because of him, I loved social studies & it became my favorite class. He was a great person to know.  He will definitely be missed by everyone who knew him.  You are all in my thoughts & prayers. 
Suzie Kirvinskee
EAHS Class of ’67

July 13, 2024

Mr.Z was a great teacher and a great man . I had him in 7th grade and he also taught my mother. He touched so many. My condolences to his family. Thank you for service and all the lives you touched. You will be missed.
Rod Cooper 
class of ’87

July 12, 2024

I absolutely loved Mr. Z…one of my favorite teachers ever.  He was such a kind soul.
Jennifer (Long) Brandt

July 11, 2024

I’m so sorry for your loss, may he rest in peace, and may all your memories of him bring you joy.
Diana Fels

July 11, 2024

I am so sorry to hear of his passing. He was my favorite teacher in school. He was a wonderful caring person.
Sue Risser

July 11, 2024

Mr. Ziogas was my 7th grade social studies teacher. I loved that he wanted his students to interpret Socrates’ motto, “Know thyself.” He actually cared what we thought. He taught us how to reflect on important people and events and how to organize our thoughts both in discussion and through essays. He inspired me to become a social studies teacher. My daughters also benefited from his inspirational teaching methods. He was generous with his wide knowledge and with his kindness. He was a true gift to the teaching profession and to the Etown community. Condolences to his family.
Elizabeth Garber Lewis

July 11, 2024

I am so sorry to hear this. Mr. Z was one of my favorite teachers at Etown. A lot of fond memories.
Bruce Roland

July 10, 2024

Mr Z was my favorite teacher in middle school. He taught my father as well and he lived right down the street from me. He always called my dad Ebie when he was in school so he called me Ebie Jr. He always had a funny story to share or he wants to shake you hand to grind your knuckles. He was my most cherished teacher and I will never forget him. Many prayers to the family for your loss of a great man. 
Crystal Penn (Ebersole)

July 10, 2024

Mr.”Z” was a well known and liked teacher that touched many lives ,he will be missed dearly…thoughts and prayers to the family
Mary Kline Halbleib

July 10, 2024

Mr. Z was one of my most favorite teachers ever. He was so inspirational and kind. I will always remember the time that I spent in his class. My deepest sympathies to the family. He was truly a good man and will be missed 
Jennifer Roush (Salter)
Class of ’89

July 10, 2024

To Mr. Ziogas’s loving family!! 
As a former student of Mr .Ziogas was easily one of my most favorite teachers and a source of my inspiration!!    To his, widow as his family you deserve to be very proud of the wise, gentle man he was inspiring children every day to love learning and do more with their lives than they ever thought they could!!
Thank you for sharing him with the rest of us as long as you did!
May the Lord heal your hurting hearts!!
Jackie Minick

July 10, 2024

I remember Mr Z as a teacher but more so as our neighbor with the beautiful flowers. My sincere condolences to the family. 
Jill Campbell Brinser

July 10, 2024

One of the best teachers and person that God blessed this earth with!  Mr. Z was the reason I loved history.  Thank you for your service and for making an impact in so many lives.  
Wanda Sipe

July 10, 2024

Our deepest condolences  to the family of  Mr. James..
Nadia Bibawy

July 10, 2024

Mr. Ziogas was one was one of my favorite teachers when I attended high school in 1976- 1977. I enjoyed his class the most. He was very kind. I thought of him many times over the years. He will be missed. Prayers for him and his family. 
Beth (Sidelnick) Clement

July 10, 2024

One of the finest gentleman we ever met. Loved and so respected the family. Good friends with my father in law Joseph. Rest in peace sir. 
Condolences to the family with love. Sincerely The Carotto Family. 

July 09, 2024

My prayers and condolences to the family. He was a very good teacher and lovely person.
Wendy Stahl

July 09, 2024

To Mr Z’s family, He was a wonderful social studies teacher. I was in his class I believe in 1986! And decades later, my parents were friends with Mr Z in the E-town stamp club. Just a few years ago, after my parents moved down to Georgia to move in with my family, he sent us some dahlia tubers for our garden. Some of which are in bloom again this year. He made everyone smile and was a good friend to people of all ages. I am so sorry for your loss.
Julie Bouchard Fries

July 09, 2024

Dear Helen, Antonia, Harry, Melissa and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. I was privileged to have him as my social studies teacher, and to have all of you as our wonderful neighbors when we lived on Hummelstown Street. I have fond memories of him working in the garden and digging up the tubers from those spectacular dahliais in the fall! He was a lovely man who, throughout his teaching career, had a positive and lasting influence on his many students. I send my deepest condolences and hold you all in my heart. Much love ….
Vrenae Sutphin

July 09, 2024

He was the best teacher. I loved going to his class. I send prayers and sympathies to the family . He was a great man and teacher and he touched my life as I’m sure he did many. God bless . 
Robin Ness (White)

July 09, 2024

So sorry for your loss. Jim was a very kind person, great teacher and a wonderful neighbor.
Patricia Whitmoyer Snyder

July 09, 2024

I have so many memories of Mr. Ziogas and his wife coming into Weis when I worked there from 2004-2012. He would grab the newspaper and stand at the customer service desk and quiz us all. He would tell us stories of his years in teaching and growing up. I looked forward to their weekly shopping trip. He always had a joke, taught us Greek, had something sarcastic to say, and never left without words of advice or guidance. What a treasure he was. 
Amber

July 09, 2024

Jim was a long time customer and he called me”The Great One”. I have years of conversations and laughs when he came to drop his clothes. And he occasionally liked to correct and point out proper English..lol. I was unable to see him since Covid and my heart breaks over not having a few more memories with him. Rest in peace Mr. Z. You will be greatly missed.
Tracy Teahl

July 09, 2024

R.I.P.  my friend 
Gary S. Lighty

July 09, 2024

Mr. Z was a great teacher at EAHS. He made a great impression on many students over his career. He will be remembered fondly. My thoughts are with his family at this difficult time. May you find comfort in your memories.
Amie Robinson Barone EAHS class of 1980