Portage County obituaries for Feb. 23-24, 2026

February 25, 2026 - Staff Report

Marlene Carol Davis

Marlene Carol Davis, age 85, formerly of Cleveland, passed away Friday, February 20, 2026, while residing at the Woodlands Health and Rehabilitation Center in Ravenna.

Vera Gillis

Vera Gillis, age 82, of Freedom, Ohio, went to be with the lord on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Born on January 2, 1944, in Portage County, Ohio, Vera was the beloved daughter of Lester and Moneta (Loomis) Etling.

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Obituaries

Portage County obituaries for Feb. 23-24, 2026

February 25, 2026 - by Staff Report. - by Remembering those we've lost in Portage County

Judge Mark Fankhauser remembered for ‘service,’ ‘integrity,’ ‘enduring love’

February 23, 2026 - by Adriana Gasiewski. - by After he unexpectedly died on Feb. 15, Mark Fankhauser, a longtime Portage County Municipal judge, is remembered for his ambition, passion and commitment, not only to his community but also to his family.

Portage County obituaries for Feb. 20-22, 2026

February 23, 2026 - by Staff Report. - by Remembering those we've lost in Portage County