Stephen Jay Jacobs

Stephen Jay Jacobs, 70, of Streetsboro, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.  He was born May 10, 1955 in Kent, Ohio to Jean Longcoy Jacobs and the late John C. Jacobs.

Steve leaves his loving wife of 21 years, Sally J. Jacobs; sister, Jan Lou (Charles) Donohue of Ravenna; son, Jordan David (Laura) Jacobs and grandson, Jasper; stepson, Benjamin J. (Mariah) McKinney and grandsons, Benjamin L. and Everett; granddaughters, Bryce and Emersyn.

He also leaves his second kids dogs, Zora and Bosch; cat, Hunter.  Steve always loved animals and quickly became friends with all he met.

Graduating from Kent Roosevelt High School in 1974, Steve ran cross country and was on the track and field team and lettered in both.  While in high school he trained for and ran the Boston Marathon with his father, John Jacobs.

Steve loved to build model cars, winning 1st place in class at the Piston Car Show in Cleveland, Ohio in 2022.  He won best built engine at the North Coast Automotive Show in Copley, Ohio in 2024..

His wishes were no service or viewing- you can donate to the Portage County APL in Steve's honor @ Portageapl.org.

He is loved and will be missed by all that knew him.