Obituaries

Portage County obituaries for Feb. 2-3, 2026

- Staff Report

Amy Joy Knott

Amy Joy Knott, a lifelong resident of Ravenna, was born July 8, 1977, and passed away on February 2, 2026, following a courageous journey with a stage 4 glioblastoma. Throughout her life, Amy faced every challenge with quiet strength, grace, and an unwavering concern for others.

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Patrick Ward Wilson

Patrick Ward Wilson, 66, of Randolph, died January 29th, 2026. He was born October 26, 1959 in Akron to the late Delbert and Lillian Wilson (Brooks).

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Rachelle R. Hunley

Rachelle R. Hunley, 59, of Ravenna, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center. She was born in Cuyahoga Falls, OH on April 16, 1966 and was a 1983 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School.

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Nevin D. House

Nevin D. House 87 of Rootstown, passed away Monday, February 2, 2026 at his residence. He was born January 16, 1939 in Grantsville, Maryland to Asa and Irene (Hare) House.

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Phyllis J. Grumney

Phyllis J. (Kubit) Grumney of Aurora passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, at age 87. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Theodore and Stella (Futera) Kubit.

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