This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: The_Cohens Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.maryland.counties.baltimorecity/8045.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: There are several tress at Worldconnect with Zalners in them, you might email the tree owners to see if they are or know any part of his family. Worldconnect/AWT Submitter Surname Search http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/ss?words=zalner If that does not work and if no one can find an obit, other options that would cost but probably answer your question would be to either order a copy of John's death certificate or his SSA5, his social security application. The SSA5 is $27, but gives the applicants' parents' names. http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com I did quickly check GenealogyBank, but do not know if they carry the paper for 1971. Their only hit for John Zalner was the Soc Sec death index. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.