John William Vanschaik Jr. Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John William Vanschaik Jr. of Oakwood, Ohio, who passed away at the age of 91, on December 24, 2022. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John William Vanschaik Jr. to show support.

He was predeceased by: his wife Patricia "Pat" Begley Van Schaik; his parents, John W. Van Schaik and Marie M. Van Schaik (Heiligenberg); his daughter Carolyn Van Schaik; and his siblings, Joe, Ted, Jerry Van Schaik, Agnes Oakley, Marie Jones, Betty Dawicke, Rita Cook and Eileen Baldridge.

He is survived by: his children, Marie McManus (Mike) of Oakwood, OH, Sharon Kale (Bill) of Oldsmar, FL, John Van Schaik (Maureen Costigan) of Arnold, MD, Patty Van Schaik of Oakwood, OH, Greg Van Schaik (Julie) of Powell, OH and Jim Van Schaik; his son-in-law Rob Zucco of Niagara Falls, NY; his sister-in-law Carol Begley of West Carrollton, OH.; his grandchildren, Ali DiLoreto (Marc), Ami Ashworth (Jeremy), Bridget, Patrick McManus, Brian (JoAn), Justin (Kim), Shawn Kale (Ann), Kate, Clare, Sara Van Schaik, Lauren, Ellen, Maggie Smith, Shannon Kime (Josh), Michelle Stegner (Jon), Jayne Van Schaik, Olivia, Lorena Zucco, Jared, Julia and Jenna Van Schaik; and his great grandchildren, Madilyn, Melody, Lucas, Nicolas, Frances, Amelia, Owen and Delaney. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Carolyn's House, 542 6th St., Niagara Falls, NY 14301.