Thomas Edward DeKemper

Tom DeKemper lived with cancer for 22 years. He died on July 19, 2025, of pneumonia and infections in his lungs.

Through the years, he enjoyed working at St. Sebastian Church, St. Peter Church (Lorain), Associated Estates, JoAnn Fabrics, Akron Intergroup Council, Dr. Bob's House, and JP's Accounting and Tax Services. He sang for over a decade with Peace Together Choir; and was a member of St. Eugene Parish Choir. He was a friend of Bill and Bob for over twenty-one years.

Tom treasured his large and loving family. He is survived by his mother, Mary Ann DeKemper, sisters and brothers Michele (Mike) Novachek, Noreen (Mitch) Wagner, Don (Bobbi) DeKemper, Jim (Marie) DeKemper, Dan (Morgan Sampson) DeKemper, and Lisa (Dave) Lanham. He is also survived by nieces and nephews Michael Novachek, Renee (Ben) Nied, Marcus (Amanda) Wagner, Drew (Laura) DeKemper, Nick DeKemper, Kate DeKemper, Anna DeKemper, Nora DeKemper, Alita DeKemper, Abby DeKemper, Samantha DeKemper, Molly Breiding, Beth (Peter) MacDonald, Joey (Ashley) Breiding, Tara Lanham, and Alli Lanham. In addition, he leaves behind eleven great nieces and nephews.

Tom was also very grateful for the help he received along the way from Dr. John Petrus, Dr. Molly Scantling, Dr. Bruce Sterman, the nurses and staff at the McDowell Cancer Treatment Infusion Center and the Cleveland Clinic Hospice Center. He appreciated the guidance he received from Rev. Pete Colletti, Rev. Paul Rosing, Rev. Sam Ciccolini and many others. He felt truly blessed to be supported on life's journey by too many good people to mention.

The funeral mass will be celebrated at 7:00 pm on Friday, July 25, 2025 at St. Eugene Church, 1821 Munroe Falls Ave, Cuyahoga Falls, OH, 44221. A reception with food and beverages will follow immediately afterward in the parish hall. Interment of cremains will take place at a private ceremony the next day at Holy Cross Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Hummel Funeral Home. For more information visit www.HummelCares.com