Obituaries

Portage County obituaries for Jan. 9-11, 2026

- Staff Report

Lawrence William Kovalcik

Lawrence Kovalcik, 91, passed away January 6, 2026. Born in East Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, he lived most of his life in the Tallmadge and the Akron North Hill area.

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Obituaries