Jennifer L. Zivko

October 31, 1978 - February 17, 2020

Jennifer L. Zivko, 41, of Concord Twp., Ohio, formerly of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, passed away peacefully February 17, 2020, at her home with her family by her side. She was born on October 31, 1978, in Cleveland. After graduating from Kirtland High School, Jennifer went on to John Carroll University and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a BA in Education and Concentration in Mathematics. She taught grade and middle school for several years until she found her passion for real estate shortly after moving to Fort Lauderdale. Over the years she also enjoyed a part-time career in modeling and earned her Mortgage Loan Originator’s license. Jen was simply the best. Her kindness and caring seemed to be endless. Her fun-loving personality brought so much joy to our lives. It was very clear how much Jen’s family and close relationships meant to her. She adored her nephew and nieces and treated them like her own. She had a special bond with her many close friends that she held dear to her heart. Jen had a way of making everyone feel special. Throughout her cancer battle, she kept the most positive attitude. She was so grateful for the outpouring of love she received during her journey and is a true inspiration to all that knew her. Jen’s beautiful, kind and caring soul will be forever missed. We are all so lucky to have had her in our lives. Jennifer is sadly missed by her loving parents, Daniel and Lynn Zivko; sisters, Julie (Rick) Kachmar and Katy (Rich) Dugger; maternal grandmother, Alice Schweitzer; brother-in-law, Daniel Reardon; nephew, Danny; nieces, Emily, Megan, Ellison, Madison, and Gigi and many family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her sister, Kimberly Reardon; maternal grandfather, Earl Schweitzer; her paternal grandparents, Daniel K. and Marion Zivko; and her cousin, Daniel Moore. A celebration of Jennifer’s life will be held from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, February 29, 2020, at the Quail Hollow Country Club, 11295 Quail Hollow Dr., Concord Twp., OH 44077. Contributions in Jennifer’s memory may be made to Oligo Nation (www.oligonation.org). Arrangements entrusted to the Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060. Condolences may be offered at www.brunners.com.