Obituaries

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.

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Deborah J. (Hope) Brannen

Deborah J. Brannen, 70, of Rootstown, passed away Monday July 15, 2025 at the UH Medical Center in Ravenna, Ohio.

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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.

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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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