Obituaries

Portage County obituaries for Aug. 26-27, 2026

- Staff Report

Kenneth Leroy Townend

Kenneth Leroy Townend 86 of Ravena passed away Friday, August 21, 2026 at his residence, He was born January 31, 1940 in Sommerhill Township, PA to Richard and Florence (Catchpole) Townend.

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Ruth Imogene Swinehart

Ruth Imogene Swinehart, 91, formerly of Rootstown, Ohio, and most recently of Virginia, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2026.

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