Obituaries

Portage County obituaries for April 8-9 2026

- Staff Report

Dorothy Barnes-Steptoe

With hearts full of love and gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we celebrate the legacy of Dorothy Jean Barnes-Steptoe, who peacefully transitioned on March 27, 2026. Born on December 29, 1943, in Montgomery, Alabama, Dorothy’s life was a radiant example of strength, grace, and unwavering devotion to family.

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Juanita Pearl Moore

Juanita Pearl Moore 49 of Ravenna passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 21, 1976 in Ravenna to James and Pearl (Roosa) Sands.

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Joy Glassner

Joy Glassner was born in the 1960s, but her heart and spirit always belonged to the 1970s. Creative, determined, expressive, and quietly fearless, Joy lived her life with intention, warmth, and a sense of style entirely her own.

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