Joan M. Summe

Joan M. Summe (nee Schwab) 83, of Akron, wife of Gerald F. “Jerry” Summe passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 26, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Lackawanna, NY on September 14th, 1943 to the late George and Alice (nee Arnold) Schwab.

Joan worked for County Line Stone as the administrative assistant to the CEO, she retired after 33 years as an incredible loyal and trustworthy employee. She was a member of the Rotary Club holding the offices of Secretary, Treasurer and Trustee. Joan was also a member of the Newstead Republican Committee and was elected to the Newstead Town Council serving a total of 5 years. She was known as a hardworking, humble and well-prepared person. Joan and Jerry also belong to the Resurrection Life Church in Cheektowaga and Grace Ministry in Sarasota Florida.

Survivors include husband Jerry; daughter, Brenda Wroblewski; granddaughter, Sophia; grandson, Garrett (Mia) Jones; son, Ken (Tammy) Barvian; grandsons, Max, Zach (Chelsea) and great grandsons Luca and Mateo.

Also survived by siblings, Georgia (Dr. Tom) Rosenthal, William (Nancy) Schwab, Judy (David) Messinger, Susan (late John) Stanley and John (Marilyn) Schwab.

Visitation will be held at the Ross Funeral Home of Akron LLC. 10 Eckerson Ave. Akron, NY 14001 on FRIDAY (Oct. 2nd) from 4-7 PM. A memorial service will immediately follow at 7:00 PM. Burial will be held privately at the convenience of the family in Mount Olive Cemetery, Town of Newstead, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Buffalo or the Resurrection Life Church of Cheektowaga.

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