Herbert Zucker

On October 17, 2022, Herbert Zucker, 94, of Alexandria, VA and Berwyn, PA passed peacefully in his sleep with his long-time partner, Joan Bondareff, of Alexandria, VA at his side.

Mr. Zucker worked for 45 years at TV Guide Magazine principally as their marketing director.  He was beloved by his employees and his family and friends.  One of his early writings for the Magazine was a report on the taping of the Sinatra-Presley show in Miami Beach.  During the 1980s, Mr. Zucker led the way in developing strong partnerships with the fledgling cable industry at a critical time; and was instrumental in maintaining the Magazine’s leadership in the industry during a period when many competitors were emerging. Mr. Zucker retired in 1999.  He met Ms. Bondareff on a travel companion dating website –unique at the time --and they traveled the world together for 22 years. 

Mr. Zucker was a graduate of New York University and the University of California at Los Angeles.  He was predeceased by his wife, Nancy, the former Nancy Fine of California.  They spent their married life principally in Florida and Pennsylvania where they raised two daughters and a son.  One of the daughters, Eileen, predeceased him, as did a grandson, Steven Horn.   

Mr. Zucker leaves behind, in addition to his partner, his daughter, Amy Crooks of Chesterbrook, PA; his son, Bradley Zucker of Davie, FL (spouse Alyson); his grandsons, Joshua Crooks (Alexandria) and Jacob Crooks (Christine); and his three granddaughters, Jessica Wadleigh (Cliff), Melanie Zucker (Chris) and Samantha Horn.  He also left three great grandchildren and many close friends.   

The funeral service and interment will be held at Haym Salomon Memorial Park in Malvern, PA. The date is yet to be confirmed.   Contributions can be made in Mr. Zucker’s name to one of the following charities: the American Cancer Society; the American Heart Association; or the American Lung Association –or a charity of your choice.