Larry Corbin Zickefoose
7/18/1950 - 6/7/2026
Larry Corbin Zickefoose of Covington, KY, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026, at the age of 75. He was born on July 18, 1950, to the late Corbin V. and Mary E. Zickefoose in Fairmont, WV. After graduating from Monongah High School, he enlisted in the Army and married Deborah J. DeFazio, and together they shared 56 wonderful years.
From a family of coal miners, Larry mined for seven years in West Virginia before relocating to Covington, Kentucky, where he began a 33-year career as a computer systems analyst for the Internal Revenue Service.
Larry loved history and was an expert genealogist and storyteller. In 1990, he published From Zigenfuss to Zickefoose 1739-1990. He also enjoyed martial arts and was a 3rd-degree black belt in Combat Hapkido. A longtime member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Larry was active in the men’s group and Bible study.
Above all, Larry was devoted to his family and took great joy in making everyone laugh. His sense of humor, hugs, and expressions of love will be deeply missed.
He is preceded in death by his sister, Linda (Charles) Marstiller, and granddaughter, Rylie Zimmerman.
He is survived by his wife, Deborah; son Jay (Amanda) DeFazio; son Corbin (Miranda) Zickefoose; daughter Melinda Zickefoose; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister Sharon (Steve) Lilly; and his faithful dog, Brady.
Following cremation and in accordance with Larry’s wishes, immediate family will have a private inurnment at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North in Williamstown, Kentucky.
Condolences (8)
Joe Defazio
Larry was always kind and helpful to me. I still think about the rides home he gave me and Grandpa Cosimo after closing the pool room. It was good times.
My condolences to Debbie and their family,
Your cuz—Joe A DeFazio
Randy Peterson
I worked with Larry at the IRS, and enjoyed many times spent together. A very likable and funny guy. He will be greatly missed.
Robert Morris
Larry and me were great friends and we spent many times at the small store that I operated in Carolina just recalling good times we had growing up in a small West Virginia mining town. I was also friends with Linda Zicafoose and Sharon Zicafoose. I will miss talking with him on Facebook and I will pray for the family.
Melissa Thomas
Larry was a good friend and like a brother to me he will definitely be missed
Trudy Ice Lemley
Wonder if he whistled for his kids like his dad Corbin did when it was time to come home? All heard Corbin ’s curfew!