Obituaries

Portage County obituaries for Nov. 14-15

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John A. Chell

John A Chell, born on November 4, 1965, passed away on November 13, 2025, at the age of 60.

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George M. Heaton Jr.

George M. Heaton Jr., passed away in the comfort of his home, on Monday, November 10, 2025. He was born on February 9, 1942 to the late George M. Heaton Sr. and Isabel (Lucks) Heaton. George proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War.

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Peter L. Jones

Peter Jones, age 84, of Kent, OH, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at Summa Akron City Hospital.

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James R. “Jim” Stephens

James R. “Jim” Stephens, 88, of Aurora passed away Wednesday November 12, 2025 at the Avenue at Aurora. On October 26, 1937 he was born in Kingston, PA to the late Richard and Elsie (Rogers) Stephens.

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Carolyn Jean Arbuckle

Carolyn Jean Arbuckle, 87, of Aurora, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. Jean was born on March 20,1938, in Jefferson, PA, to Francis and Helen (Gretz) Suehowicz.

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Margaret Ann Hill

Margaret Ann Hill, a beacon of kindness and love, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2025, at the age of 31 in Mantua, Ohio. Born on August 7, 1994, Margaret’s gentle spirit and friendly demeanor touched the lives of all who knew her.

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Obituary: Debra-Lynn Hook (née Bledsoe)

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Our mother—the joyful, loving, and passionate seeker, Debra-Lynn Hook (née Bledsoe)—passed away on October 5, 2025, surrounded by her children and close loved ones.