Thomas M. "BIG TOM" Stoltz

Thomas M. "BIG TOM" Stoltz obituary

Thomas M. "BIG TOM" Stoltz

Thomas Stoltz Obituary

Published by Legacy from Jul. 21 to Jul. 22, 2025.
Thomas M. Stoltz Jr. (BIG TOM)

After a long illness, Tom went home to be with his beloved Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 20, 2025.

He is survived by his wife, of 30 years, Norma Jean.

Son Josef Stoltz (Jennifer); step-sons Timothy Nesbitt (Kim) and James Oliva; daughters Rita Whiddon (Jeff) and Lori Anne Falatok (David); sisters Rosemary Soppi (Tony), Barbara Bradley, Cathy Ketterman, Debbie Arndt (Murray), and Beverly Pluck (Bob); sister-in-law Joyce Ann Winters (Lou); grandsons Tyler Stoltz, Thomas Stoltz IV (Christina), and Donald Stoltz; nieces Rita Wood (Emil) and Jennifer Kolarik (David); and nephew Tony Soppi (Sue).

Tom was preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Rita Stoltz, son Tommie Stoltz, brother-in-law David Bradley and Richard Ketterman, and Nephews Mark Soppi and Sean Bradley.

Tom was the owner of Big Tom's Plumbing and Drain. He just celebrated 50 years in business.

Tom was a member of Faith Bible Fellowship for over 30 years. He was Head Trustee and Head Usher for over 35 years. He loved his church, pastors, and church family. He was a dedicated man to family and friends. He loved God and was faithful to his church. He will be greatly missed by his wife and family, but we know he is now healed and with his Lord Jesus Christ.

Services will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 12:00 pm at Faith Bible Fellowship Church, 126 West Overdale Dr. Tallmadge, OH, where friends may call from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.

Entombment to follow at Rose Hill Burial Park.

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Jerry Kinderburg

August 26, 2025

Miss you Tommy! You were the best!

Thomas Edward Still

July 22, 2025

Condolences to you and your fa.ily. Tom will be missed!

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