Obituaries

Portage County obituaries for Aug. 25-26

- Staff Report

Brian Kelly Eicher

Brian Kelly Eicher of Akron, Ohio passed away in the early hours of August 23, 2025. The world feels unbearably quieter without him.

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Oscar Laverne Riggenbach

Oscar Laverne Riggenbach, age 91 of Rootstown, passed away August 22, 2025, at his home.

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Tracie L. (Sipe) Smith

Tracie L. Smith, 50, passed away August 21, 2025. Born in Akron, she grew up in Tallmadge and was currently living in Streetsboro.

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Obituaries