OBITUARIES

Graceann M. Summers, age 91, of Geneva, Ohio, passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Mercy Hospital Anderson in Cincinnati, Ohio with family by her side. Born June 5, 1933 in Ashtabula, Ohio, the daughter of Jesse (Elizabeth) Shepard. She attended Edgewood High School and was a lifetime resident of Ashtabula and most recently, Geneva.

Graceann had several jobs throughout her lifetime, but the job she was most proud of and considered her biggest accomplishment was being a stay-at-home mom raising her fours sons. She enjoyed sewing, baking, watching the Cleveland Guardians and Cavaliers, and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her children: Brian (Cindy) Summers, Bruce (Susan) Summers, Brandon (Kathy) Summers, as well as 6 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren, her sister, Roberta “Bird” Hopkins and brother, Richard (Mary) Shepard.

She was preceded in death by her partner of many years, Chuck Frary, her son, Brent Summers; granddaughter, Stacy Bliffin, her sister, Florence and parents.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025 at the First Baptist Church, 6003 Lake St., Kingsville, at 6:30 PM.

Interment: Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Geneva.