James "Jim" Stanley Zika, age 68, of Ashtabula, passed away February 28th, 2022, at his home. Jim was born on May 19th, 1953, in Geneva, OH., to parents Joseph James Zika (birth name Bohumil Zika, in Prague, Czechoslovakia) and Anna Cecilia (Evans) Zika. Jim attended Jefferson High School and lived between Jefferson and Ashtabula most of his life. Jim is survived by his loving children; Amanda Sue Zika of Rockford, IL., and James Joseph Zika of New York, New York, and his beloved grandchildren; Zelia Zika, William Zika DiVerde, and Margaret Zika DiVerde. Jim is also survived by his sister; Judith Brocklehurst, of Delmont, PA., and his half-sister, Mary Jane (Zika) Elliott of Bay Village, Ohio. A Graveside Burial will take place Friday, March 11th, 2022, at 11am, at the East Lenox Cemetery (Footville-Richmond Rd. E, Lenox Center, Jefferson, OH. Lake Erie Cremation & Funeral Services assisted the family with arrangements, 1500 Harpersfield Rd., Geneva, OH. 44047. 440-361-2273. www.lakeeriecrematory.com