Obituaries

Portage County obituaries for July 14-15

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Mary A. Jones

Mary Angela Jones, 93, departed peacefully from earthly life on Tuesday evening, July 8, 2025, in the palliative care unit of Summacare in Akron.

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John Edward Allison

John Edward Allison, age 65 of Randolph, passed away July 13, 2025, at his home. He was born August 9, 1959, in Akron, Ohio, to parents Lorain Everet “Pete” and Anna Mary (Johnson) Allison.

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James Dennis Cook

James Dennis Cook, 68, of Kent, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025, after a battle with Lewy Body Dementia. He was born in Ravenna to James and Ethel Cook on December 23, 1956.

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Robert Parnell

Robert Parnell, 84, of Ravenna, passed away Thursday July 10, 2025 at his home with his family by his side. On October 26, 1940 in Memphis, Tennessee, Mr. Parnell was born to the late Robert Parnell and Priscilla (Wheeler) Lloyd.

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Ezra E. Spaur

Ezra E. Spaur, 76, of Windham, OH, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025. He was born April 12, 1949, in Sutton, WV, to the late Kenneth and Vada (nee Quickle) Spaur.

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