JOHNSONBURG — Brooke Morgan DeCecchis, 31, of Johnsonburg passed away Feb. 19, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with the disease of addiction.

Born Aug. 30, 1994, in St. Marys, Brooke spent her formative years in Johnsonburg and was a 2012 graduate of Ridgway Area High School. She was a daughter, a sister and, most importantly, a mother.

Brooke’s life was marked by both deep love and deep struggle. Addiction is a powerful and relentless disease, one that does not define the worth of the person fighting it. Brooke fought quietly and bravely in ways many may never have fully seen. She wanted to be better. She wanted peace. She wanted to overcome the battles within her. Though addiction was part of her story, it was never the entirety of who she was.

She was someone’s baby girl. Someone’s sister. Someone’s mother. Someone’s best friend. She was someone’s whole world. Brooke loved deeply and was deeply loved in return. Her family never stopped loving her, never stopped hoping and never stopped believing in her strength.

She is survived by her parents, Richard and Tracey DeCecchis of Johnsonburg and Sharlene and Joseph Wall of Ridgway. She leaves behind three beloved children, who were the light of her life. She is also survived by her siblings, Nicki (Harry) Dilley of New Carlisle, Ohio; Jenna (Cody) Kreigel of Johnsonburg; Samantha Wall and Bailey Wall, both of Ridgway; Mitchell (Dustin) DeCecchis R.N. of St. Marys; and Petty Officer Second Class Dylan DeCecchis of Jacksonville, Fla.

Brooke’s life reminds us that addiction is a disease — not a moral failing. It steals, it isolates and it wounds, but it does not erase the value of a human soul. Brooke mattered. She was worthy of love, forgiveness and grace. She will be missed beyond words by those who knew her heart.

Per Brooke’s wishes, there will be no service.

In honor of Brooke, donations may be made to a local addiction recovery or mental health organization to help others who are still fighting their battle.

Her family hopes that her story encourages compassion, understanding and open conversations about addiction — and that those who are struggling know they are not alone.