Portage County obituaries for July 14-15
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Shirley A. VanValkenburg
Shirley A. VanValkenburg, age 88, of Kent, OH passed away July 14, 2025. Cremation services in care of Bissler & Sons Funeral Home and Cremation, 628 W. Main St. Kent, OH 44240.
Deborah J. (Hope) Brannen
Deborah J. Brannen, 70, of Rootstown, passed away Monday July 15, 2025 at the UH Medical Center in Ravenna, Ohio.
Thomas “Tom” Behnke
Thomas “Tom” Behnke, age 69, of Shalersville Township, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2025. He is now reunited with his beloved wife, the late Priscilla Zamrzla.
Frederick “Fred” Neff Saal
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved father. While our hearts are heavy with grief, we find solace in honoring a life well lived, filled with love, service and purpose.
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