Laura Pienkny Zakin Obituary (1929 - 2023)

Laura Pienkny Zakin died peacefully on April 20, 2023. Born in 1929 in the Bronx, she spent her most joyous years in Rolla, Missouri for 15 years and her last 46 years in Columbus, Ohio. A 1950 Barnard graduate, she married Jack, the love of her life the week after college graduation. She was a published author and journalist and wrote frequently for the Columbus Monthly. She was also an English teacher at the high school and college levels. She never tired of accompanying Jack on his numerous travels abroad, especially to Paris and Israel. In her Rolla days, she was active in numerous professional and charitable organizations. She lived life with gusto and appreciation almost until the very end. She is survived by five children- Richard (Tina), David, Barbara (Matthew), Emily and Susan and five grandchildren who she adored- Charlie, Allie, Lillie, Lydia and George. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, April 24th at Epstein Memorial Chapel, 3232 E. Main St. Interment will follow at Green Lawn - Beth Tikvah. Shiva will be observed on Monday from 6-8PM at Congregation Beth Tikvah with service at 7PM. Contributions may be made in her name to Congregation Beth Tikvah (www.bethtikvahcolumbus.org) May her memory be a blessing. For Zoom link email: zoom1@epsteinmemorial.com