Portage County obituaries for Nov. 4-5, 2026

- Staff Report

John M. Kovach

John M Kovach passed on November 3, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on July 29, 1942, John lived in Ravenna, Ohio.

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Betty Wanchick

Betty Wanchick passed on November 2, 2026, at the age of 90. Born June 7, 1936, in Cleveland, Ohio, Betty resided in Ravenna, Ohio.  

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Gary Lynn Highman

Gary Lynn Highman, age 75 of Ravenna, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2026, at his home.

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Estell I. White

Estell I. White, age 88, of Shalersville Township, passed away on Monday, November 2, 2026. She was born on March 27, 1938 in Gallia County, Ohio to the late Homer and Mina Galloway.

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