Brian T. Rowe 1976-2026
CHAMPION — Brian T. Rowe, 49, passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, at his residence, with his family by his side.
He was born on April 8, 1976, in Warren, a son of the late Danny Gail Rowe and Alice Marie Vickers Rowe.
Brian lived in Champion for the last 10 years and was formerly of Lake Milton, where he graduated from Jackson Milton High School, Class of 1994. He married the love of his life, Tracy Frances Figinsky, on Dec. 2, 2006; and they enjoyed 19 years of marriage together.
Brian worked as a welder for St. Lawrence Steel in Streetsboro for over 20 years. He loved hunting, fishing, shooting guns and watching football, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers, and was a member of the Mahoning County Coon Hunters Club in Canfield. Brian was preceded in death by his parents, Danny and Alice Rowe.
He is survived by his wife, Tracy F. Rowe of Champion; one daughter, Adilyn Rowe, also of Champion; one son, Lucas Elkins of Columbus; and one brother, Scott (Helen) Rowe of Lake Milton.
Cremation has taken place.
A memorial service will be at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, at the James Funeral Home, Newton Falls, with Pastor Jack Acri officiating, with calling hours from 5 to 6 p.m. The family has requested that all donations please be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023, in his memory.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 E. Broad St., Newton Falls, OH 44444, 330-872-5440. Family and friends may view his obituary and send condolences at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com.
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