Steven Summers

Steven Summers obituary, Marietta, OH

Steven Summers

Steven Summers Obituary

Visit the Chandler Funeral Home & Cremation Service website to view the full obituary.

Steven Summers age 77, of Marietta, OH passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at his home. He was born July 7, 1948 in Parkersburg, WV a son of the late Robert and Francis Deem Summers.

He was a graduate of Parkersburg High School where he was a proud varsity basketball player. He later graduated from West Virginia University with a master’s degree. Steven served and protected his nation and his community for over 20 years in the U.S. Army and Washington County Sheriffs office. He was a member of the American Legion Post #64. Being an avid golfer, master gardener and campfire connoisseur were just a few things Steven was known best for. Not much gave him more joy than his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and his 3 dogs.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a great-grandson Branson Berg and father-in-law Robert Westbrook.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Angela Summers whom he married March 19, 2010; daughters Lisha (Karl) Kronmann and Stephanie (Chris) Berg; step-daughters Brianna (Zachary) Reese and Jena Casto; grandchildren Tyler (Shylah) Berg, Corey (Tina) Berg, Liam Reese, Emma Reese and Axel Huffer; great-grandchildren Lilly, Barret and Brynn Berg; siblings Mike Summers, Kathy Swatzel and LouAnn Hamrick; mother-in-law Janet Westbrook; sister-in-law Robin (Randy) Oneal; brother-in-law Mark (Lorel) Westbrook and Eric (Kari) Westbrook. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, friends and the mother of Lisha and Stephanie, Billie Summers.

Cremation will be observed, with no additional services to be held at this time. Chandler Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 609 West Street Caldwell, OH 43724 Has been entrusted to care for the family. 

Memorial contributions may be directed in Steven’s honor to the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley 90 Mt Tom Road Marietta, OH 45750

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