Zion Officers and Vestry Members

Alice Ellis, Senior Warden

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Ken Floyd, Junior Warden

Ken is a life-long Episcopalian who has been worshiping at Zion since 1993. Ken resides in Inwood, WV with his wife Sue and their youngest son, Tom. Ken enjoys the music, people, and fellowship at Zion. And he notes that Zion is a place that feels like home and provides spiritual support.

Ned Wilson, Treasurer

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Ken Fanelli, Clerk of the Vestry

Kenneth Fanelli has been a congregant at Zion Episcopal since 2009. He first served on the vestry from 2011 through 2015 and as Senior Warden from 2013 through 2015, during which time he was a vocal advocate of online giving technology, creative stewardship approaches and promoting Zion during its bicentennial observance.

At the diocesan level, Ken served on the Stewardship Commission from 2013 through 2018 and as the lay representative of the Eastern Deanery on the Diocesan Council from 2019 through 2022.

Over the past three years, Ken has served on the vestry and acted as its clerk and recording secretary. He enjoys volunteering as a lector and usher at the 10:30 a.m. service. His other volunteer pursuits include serving as a member of the Jefferson Arts Council and as a poll
commissioner on Election Day.

In 2017, after working in the nonprofit publishing industry as a writer, editor and marketer for three decades, Ken began a second career as a substitute teacher for the Jefferson County Public Schools.

Ken Fanelli is a father of three adult children and a grandfather of two little granddaughters. He lives in Fairfax Crossing, Ranson, with his wife, Lucy Bradford and stepson Patrick.

Annette Hale

I have been coming to Zion for only 24 years. My husband, Michael Buscher, and I first came with our 3 year-old daughter, Elizabeth, because of the Sunday School and the 9:30 children’s service. We kept coming because of the warm, good-hearted people, and our daughter’s joyous involvement in choir.

I became very seriously ill for 7 years, and the choir gave our family immense moral support, knowing those lovely people were helping Elizabeth through difficult years.

Now I volunteer in the Thrift Shop and serve on the vestry to help Zion thrive and because I always enjoy the company and laughter.

Greg Harp

I consider Zion to be part of my Family. I am blessed with the friendships that have come from my time at Zion and considering them just like family. I cherish my time at Zion, from my younger years as an acolyte and attending the Junior Brotherhood on Friday nights to my time now serving the church I have grown to love. Serving on the Vestry is my way of giving back to the church that has given so much to me. Zion is a family and I am happy to be a part of it.

Joanne McIsaac

I was raised in California and moved back east to be closer to my family.

Met my husband Tom and we remarried and raised 3 kids between us.

We now have 3 grandchildren. I also have my mom who is turning 90 this year that I care for mostly on the weekends.

I’m currently working part time in Health Information and will be retiring later this year.

I love gardening, reading, hiking, sewing and spending time with my family.

I serve on the Vestry mainly because I want to learn, grow in faith and just like being around like-minded individuals that share a common belief. I like the community. Mainly, I just like helping where and when I can. Being somewhat new to the Zion, I have much to learn with the Vestry and just in general in the parish.

I love coming to Zion and will continue to serve where I can

Betina Peyton

My husband Mark and I have attended Zion since 2004 and became members in 2006. I have previously served on the vestry, the audit and budget committees, the discernment committee, and taught Sunday School for 10 years.

My husband and I live in Charles Town with our children, Alex and Lucy.

Dawn Pitzer

I grew up on a farm in Spencer, West Virginia, where I assisted my father with his Greenhouse and Lawn Furniture business. I attended Shepherd University, where I met my husband, Chris, and we have been married for 25 years. We have two children: Helena, who recently graduated from West Virginia University, and Nathan, who will be attending Shepherd University in the fall to pursue his passion for acting. Currently, I work as the Lead Project Manager at Telos in Ashburn, Virginia.

Now that I'm a new empty nester, I enjoy spending my free time with my book club, playing board games with friends, going to the gym, and traveling. I found my church home at Zion Episcopal Church in December 2021 and have enjoyed serving on the Altar Guild with Chris.