Zachary Allan Recht, 26, died on December 10, 2009 at his home.

He was born on February 4, 1983 to Keith A. and Mary Recht of Bunker Hill, WV. Zachary is survived by his parents and a brother, Adam Recht of Pittsburgh, PA, and a sister, Alison Recht of Bunker Hill.

Zachary was a professional writer and the author of two published books of apocalyptic fiction. He was recently recruited by Simon and Schuster. He was also under contract with Audible Books for his books available to download for listening read by a professional actor.

Zach attended Inwood Primary School and Bunker Hill Elementary. He was a graduate of the Powhatan School in Boyce, VA. He also attended Handley High School of Winchester, VA. Colleges attended were West Virginia University and Northern Community College. He was a unique self educated historian.

Zachary was employed in 2007 as a staff writer at The Journal Newspaper. This year he was an invited guest author to the “Horror Realm” convention in Pittsburgh, PA where his fans were able to meet and greet him, as well as listen to readings from his books. He has also participated in the “Poetry and Prose” Writer’s Day here in Berkeley County.

He completed boot camp in the US Army at Fort Jackson, SC, where he graduated as 1st Squad Leader and won the Sharpshooter competition.

Services and interment will be private. A public memorial service will be held and announced at a later date. Please contact Brown Funeral Home at www.BrownFuneralHomesWV.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Z.A. Recht Scholarship-Memorial Fund, PO Box 193, Bunker Hill, WV 25413.

His sparkling wit and intelligence will surely be missed by his family, friends, and by all of his fans.

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