Richard J. "Ziggy" Slivinski, 51, of Akron, Ohio, formerly of Martins Ferry, Ohio, passed suddenly Wednesday December 4, 2013 at Trinity West Hospital. He was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on August 13, 1962, a son of Barbara McKean Slivinski and the late Richard W. Slivinski. He was a former Trucking Company employee, also an avid sportsman and golfer. He enjoyed spending time with his family, cousins, and friends at the Shortcreek Sportsman Club, where he served as trustee. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his grandparents. In addition to his mother, he is survived by step-father Frank Goldschmidt of Akron; uncles: Joseph C. (Dolly) Slivinski of Dillonvale, John (Marsha) McKean of Doylestown, Ohio, Leo H. (Wendy) McKean of Mogadore, Ohio; and an aunt Carol McKean SCN of Nazareth, KY. Friends will be received Sunday December 8, 2013 from 1-until time of service at 5:00pm at Wilson Funeral Home, 154 Second Street, Dillonvale, Ohio, with Msgr John Kolesar, officiating. Offer online condolences at www.wilsonfuneralhomes.com