Portage County obituaries for Aug. 27-28
- Staff Report
Eileen Cecile Fitzsimmons
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Eileen Fitzsimmons, a resident of Streetsboro, Ohio, who died peacefully in her sleep on August 15, 2025 due to complications from chronic health conditions.
She was preceded in death by her parents Cecil and Patricia Fitzsimmons, and her beloved nephews Jacob and Zachary Thompson. She is survived by her sisters Lynn (Victor “Tim”) Thompson, Anita (Erick) Hobbs, Brenda (Dan) Sobieck and her nieces Heather Hobbs, Hilary Hobbs, and Taylor Sobieck.
Eileen was born on June 27, 1952 in Fort Belvoir, VA and spent most of her childhood in East Palestine and Louisville, Ohio. She graduated from the University of Akron with a BA in Clothing and Textiles, and retired after a successful career in retail as a merchandise planner. Two of her favorite employers were Higbee’s (Cleveland) and Dots (Solon) where she formed many close friendships.
Eileen cherished her family and was particularly proud of her nieces and nephews. She enjoyed attending their sporting events and musical performances. An avid sports enthusiast, Eileen treasured the memories she created with close friends at the ballpark cheering on her favorite team, the Cleveland Guardians. She also was a fan of the Cavs and sometimes the Browns.
After retirement Eileen discovered her passion for community service. She volunteered as a member of the Streetsboro Parks, Recreation and Conservation Advisory Board (PRCAC) for over 10 years. She was a member of the Portage Park District Foundation Environmental Dinner Steering Committee, board member of Friends of the Pierce Streetsboro Library, tax aide for AARP and both board member and author of the newsletter for the Hickory Ridge community. Notably, Eileen proudly founded the Friends of the Streetsboro Parks where she tirelessly worked to preserve a local park. Eileen was honored to be a recipient of the Portage Parks District Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award in 2022.
A memorial service will be held at Trail Lake Park in Streetsboro, Ohio on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at 1 p.m. All are welcome to attend.
To honor Eileen’s love of the Streetsboro parks, please consider donating towards the planting of a tree and the installment of a park bench in her memory. Donations will be accepted via Venmo to Brenda Sobieck (@Brenda-Sobieck).
In lieu of flowers, donations by check in Eileen’s memory of Eileen are appreciated to organizations that held significant importance to her.
Friends of Pierce Streetsboro Library
8990 Kirby Lane
Streetsboro OH 44241
Friends of Streetsboro Parks
9184 State Route 43
Streetsboro, OH 44241
Stephen Jay Jacobs
Stephen Jay Jacobs, 70, of Streetsboro, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. He was born May 10, 1955 in Kent, Ohio to Jean Longcoy Jacobs and the late John C. Jacobs.
Steve leaves his loving wife of 21 years, Sally J. Jacobs; sister, Jan Lou (Charles) Donohue of Ravenna; son, Jordan David (Laura) Jacobs and grandson, Jasper; stepson, Benjamin J. (Mariah) McKinney and grandsons, Benjamin L. and Everett; granddaughters, Bryce and Emersyn.
He also leaves his second kids dogs, Zora and Bosch; cat, Hunter. Steve always loved animals and quickly became friends with all he met.
Graduating from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1974, Steve ran cross country and was on the track and field team and lettered in both. While in high school he trained for and ran the Boston Marathon with his father, John Jacobs.
Steve loved to build model cars, winning 1st place in class at the Piston Car Show in Cleveland, Ohio in 2022. He won best built engine at the North Coast Automotive Show in Copley, Ohio in 2024..
His wishes were no service or viewing- you can donate to the Portage County APL in Steve’s honor @ Portageapl.org.
He is loved and will be missed by all that knew him.
Please visit http://www.sscfuneralhome.com to share a fond memory or light a candle.
Anna Jean Mitchell
Anna Jean Mitchell (Hoelscher), age 96, passed away on August 7, 2025, in San Antonio, TX. She was born in Lancaster, Ohio, on July 10, 1929. She and her 5 siblings grew up on a farm near Breman.
William David Timms
William David “Bill” Timms, 51, of Deerfield, passed away on August 24, 2025. Bill was born on July 26, 1974, in Akron, Ohio, to parents Donald R. and Susan A. (Lewis) Timms.
Patricia A. (Cottrell) Delagrange
Patricia “Pat” A. Delagrange, 69, of Streetsboro, passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 27, 2025. She was born December 31, 1955 in Ravenna, Ohio to the late Emory R. and Thelma I. (Holbrook) Cottrell.
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