Obituaries

Portage County obituaries for June 13-15

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Esther Zarin

Esther Zarin, age 98, of Kent, OH, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at Woodlands at Robinson.

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Frances “Franki” Kay Ridenbaugh

Frances “Franki” or “Fran” Kay Ridenbaugh, 69, of Windham, OH, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. She was born March 15, 1956, in Ravenna, OH, to the late Harold and Virginia (nee Hatchett) Appleton.

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Claudette Shultz

It is with heavy hearts, but truly bright memories, that we announce the passing of Claudette Shultz (or, as many of you knew her, Blondie).

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