Brookfield, Ohio - Phyllis Jean "Jeannie" Poto, 84, longtime resident of Brookfield Township, Ohio, was called home Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, following a period of declining health.

Phyllis was born on Aug. 14, 1941, in Sharon, 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, Toledo, Ohio, Kendra (David) A. Surano, Greenville, and Kerry (Jim) S. Ellcessor, Hubbard, Ohio; grandsons, Kenny (Katie) Surano, Evan (Nancy) Ellcessor and Jimmy (KayLynn) Ellcessor; 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.

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