Portage County obituaries for Oct. 30-31, 2026

- Staff Report

Billie Jean Jones

Billie J. Jones, age 81, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience and unwavering strength. 

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Harvey C. Cook

Harvey “Buzz” C. Cook, age 95, of Kent, OH, died on Sunday, October 25, 2026.

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Ronald Holliday

Ronald Holliday, 79, of Kent, passed away unexpectedly, on Sunday, October 25, 2026. He was born in Akron on September 6, 1947 to the late Earl and Marian Holliday and was a 1966 graduate of Kent State University High School. He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Kent State University.

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Harvey Cleveland White III

Harvey (Sonny) Cleveland White III, 89, went to his Heavenly Home on October 26, 2026 after a brief illness. He was born in Brady Lake and moved to Kent at 11 years old and remained until his passing.

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Theresa "Terrie" Marie Snowdon (Michalak)

Theresa Marie Snowdon, 71, known to most as Terrie, passed away surrounded by family on October 24, 2026. Terrie was born in Detroit, Michigan, and lived most of her life in Taylor, Michigan, before moving to Edinburg Township, Ohio, in 2024.

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