Anna L. Zorko (nee Korb), age 78 of Willoughby, peacefully passed away Sunday, October 4th, 2026 at Mentor Hill Post Acute. She was born April 3rd, 1948 in Cleveland, OH to the late Joseph and Matilda Korb.
Anna worked at Kmart in Eastlake for over 20 years and retired from Giant Eagle in Mentor on the Lake.
Anna was a very loving and caring person; she was known in her neighborhood as the Kool Aid Mom. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, and ceramics. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and she never missed a dance recital or baseball game. She was a long-time member of the Lakeshore Live Steamers and enjoyed entertaining the children on Sunday Open Runs. She was a long-time member of the Mentor Senior Center, serving on the board and organizing the door greeters for many years. She loved traveling with her husband. Taking trips to Las Vegas, The Great Smokey Mountains, and Kentucky to visit the Louisville Slugger Museum and the home of the Kentucky Derby. She loved to bake and would make her friends and family homemade Potica for Christmas and Easter. She loved her Polka music and enjoyed dancing to her favor tunes and listening to her niece play the button box. She enjoyed hitting the casino and bingo was her thingo.
Anna was the loving wife for 57 years to Paul J. Zorko; beloved mother of Jennifer Zorko, and Anthony (Amiee) Zorko; dearest grandmother of Ryan Zorko, and Madeline Zorko; sister of Joseph Korb and James Korb; aunt to many nieces and nephews.
The Zorko family will receive family and friends from 2:00 – 5:00 PM Saturday, October 10th, 2026 at Jeff Monreal Funeral Home, 1000 Mentor Ave., Painesville. A Funeral Service will be held at 4:30 PM Saturday at the funeral home. A private burial will be held at Willoughby Memorial Gardens.
Donations can be made in Anna’s name to Elara Hospice Caring www.elara.com
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I was saddened to hear about Ann. Our thoughts and prayers 🙏 for the family. We shared alot of great times at the restaurant. Especially Halloween we would all dress up for work. Lots of laughs and fun with her.
May the Lord welcome Anna into his Kingdom and give comfort to Paul, Jennifer and Anthony knowing she is at rest with him.
Dear Paul and Zorko Family,
We extend our deepest condolences to you. May the love and memories you shared bring you peace during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts, and we pray that you find comfort in God’s embrace.
With blessings,
The Dan Korb Family
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