Bonita Jane Zonko, successful business owner
Bonita “Bonnie” Jane Zonko of Fenwick Island passed away Saturday, June 11, 2022, at her home.
She was born Nov. 22, 1943, in Roxana, daughter of the late Halton Johnson Sr. and Alverna Betty Dickerson.
She is survived by her husband of 52 years, best friend and #1 business partner, Charles A. Zonko, she was the love of his life; and their two children, Michael Zonko (Kara) and Jeffrey Zonko (K.C.), both of Roxana; three grandchildren, Ayden Howard, Rowan Zonko and Remi Zonko; three half-brothers, Robert Dickerson of Selbyville, Edward Dickerson of Seaford, and Halton Johnson Jr. of Roxana; and one half-sister, Wendy Wharton of Laurel.
Bonnie and Charlie started their lives together in a small mobile home in Millsboro, and together built their business, homes and family. They owned and operated the construction company Zonko Builders Inc. and a real estate brokerage company known as Zonko Realty Inc. They retired after 44 successful years in business. They had an amazing life together.
Bonnie was an incredible person. She unselfishly gave to her community, church and charities. She always put others first and cared so much for the well-being of everyone she knew. She loved animals as much as people. She was a true lady in every sense of the word. She will be greatly missed by all. Bonnie was a longtime member of Barefoot Gardeners Club in Fenwick Island and also an avid supporter of the Delaware Botanic Gardens in Dagsboro.
A celebration of Bonnie’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 29, at St. Matthews By-The-Sea United Methodist Church, 1100 Coastal Hwy., Fenwick Island.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Delaware Botanic Gardens, P.O. Box 1390, Ocean View, DE 19970.
Online condolences may be made by visiting melsonfuneralservices.com.
