Phyllis Jean "Jeannie" Poto

Phyllis Jean “Jeannie” Poto, longtime resident of Brookfield Township, Ohio, was called home on Monday, October 27, 2025, following a period of declining health. She was 84.

Phyllis was born on August 14, 1941, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, a daughter to William J. & Matilda (Dunkerley) Irwin.

She was a proud homemaker for her family and had worked briefly as a typist in the Engineering Department at General American.

She was a former member of the Slope Congregational Church, Masury United Methodist Church, Corner House Christian Church, and Brookfield Christian Church.

In her spare time, she enjoyed playing cards in her card clubs, gambling, watching NASCAR, taking vacation cruises with her husband, and attending sporting events at the Brookfield Schools. However, spending time with her daughters and grandsons, warmed her heart the most.

Survivors include: daughters, Sandra J. Poto, of Toledo, Ohio, Kendra A. Surano (David), of Greenville, Pennsylvania, and Kerry S. Ellcessor (Jim), of Hubbard, Ohio; grandsons, Kenny Surano (Katie), Evan Ellcessor (Nancy), and Jimmy Ellcessor (KayLynn); as well as 1 ½ great-grandsons, Ari, with one on the way.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Kenneth “Ken” Poto, whom she married June 27, 1964, he passed May 26, 2020; and daughter, Kathy Lynn Poto.

A time of gathering to honor Jeannie’s life will be held on Sunday, November 2, 2025, from 2-5 PM, in the home of Briceland Funeral Service, located at 379 State Route 7, SE, Brookfield, Ohio 44403. She will be laid to rest in the Brookfield Township Cemetery.

As suggested by her family, memorial contributions can be made to the Friends of the Brookfield Library, 7032 Grove Street, Brookfield, Ohio 44403.

Expressions of sympathy may be left for her family at: www.bricelandfuneralservice.com

Coordination of this tribute for Mrs. Poto was presented by Daniel Briceland, Owner & Director. (330-509-3135)