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Paul John Genshaw went peacefully into Jesus’ awaiting arms, on Sunday, October 8, 2023, after a very long battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF).  On April 13, 1938, he was born to Samuel and Gertrude (nee DePaul) Genshaw in Cleveland, Ohio. After graduating from Shaker Heights High School, Paul joined the...

Barbara Louise Sweet, affectionately known as Bobbie, passed away peacefully due to natural causes on May 27, 2024, in Garrettsville, Ohio.  She was born on March 16, 1945, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Albert and Hattie Fronek. Bobbie’s journey through life was marked by a profound commitment to her...

John left Windham to join the military, where he was selected as a member of the Air Force Intelligence Agency. During his ten-year enlistment, he often told others that they would not pass Windham on their way to another city, but “they must be going there intentionally.” John saw the...

17 counselors in Portage County received training in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) this spring compliments of the Mental Health & Recovery Board. EMDR is a mental health therapy method that is best known for treating post-traumatic stress disorders, but is expanding to treat other conditions.  Therapists from...

New mothers have an additional resource close to home to help nurture their newborn at The Center for Women’s Health at University Hospitals (UH) Geauga Medical Center, a campus of UH Regional Hospitals. This month, an outpatient lactation clinic opened, offering advanced care to support positive breastfeeding outcomes and...

At the May 2024 meeting of the Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard, guest Larry Cates of the Garrettsville Masonic Lodge #246 presented a check for $418 to the food cupboard.  The lodge held a baked potato and chili dinner fundraiser in April and NGCC was the beneficiary.

Jean Farley, 94, lifelong resident of Garrettsville, went home to her Lord and Savior Monday, May 20, 2024. She was born in Garrettsville on May 22, 1929, to the late Howard E. and Zora M. (Kimpton) Russell. She was a kind, generous, and loving lady. Jean and Bob, her husband...

Leadership, Achievement, Character and Service are the four pillars of the National Junior Beta Club.  In a ceremony held on April 4, 2024, in the Iva Walker Auditorium, twenty-five new students were inducted into the James A. Garfield Middle School Chapter.  They were recognized by their teachers for having...

Ham radio operators from the Portage County Amateur Radio Service (PCARS) will be participating in a national amateur radio exercise using our club callsign K8BF from 2 pm on Saturday until 2 pm on Sunday, June 22 – 23. The event is ARRL Field Day ( www.arrl.org/FieldDay ), an...

Donald F. Baxter, Jr. of Aurora, Oh., died peacefully in his sleep on May 18 in Summa Hospice after succumbing to injuries from a car accident. His family was blessed to spend the last weeks of his life by his side. He was 81. Don was born on June 22,...

Campbell Reese, a Geauga 4-H member recently returned home from participating in the Ohio 4-H Greece Immersion Trip to the American Farm School in Thessaloniki, Greece. This unique opportunity, organized by Ohio 4-H, aimed to immerse participants in Greek culture while exploring diverse career pathways in agriculture and related...

Thomas Paul “Tom” Urban, 84, of Parkman Twp., OH, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024. He was born May 10, 1940, in Cleveland, OH, to the late John M. Urban and Julia (Sidor) Urban-Wos. He was an inventor and adventurer who traveled many times to Montana with friends to prospect...

With philanthropic support, University Hospitals is launching a mobile obstetrics unit to bring ultrasounds to pregnant patients in Portage and Lorain counties. UH MacDonald Women’s Hospital has rolled out what it calls the “first-of-its-kind” unit, which was funded entirely through $820,000 in gifts, a spokesperson for the health system...

Gary A. “Skip” Miller, age 60, passed away quietly on May 15, 2024. Born July 25, 1963 in Ravenna, Ohio, he is survived by his brothers, Jeff (Phyllis) Miller and Scott (Tina) Miller and his twin sister Barbara (Larry) Anderson, and many nieces and nephews in Ohio, Florida and...

The Haven of Portage County is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated Summer Soiree Fundraiser, set to take place on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at the elegant Byers Dipaola Castle. This evening aims to bring together community members, supporters, and philanthropists in a celebration of generosity and commitment to...

On Friday evening, May 10, 2024, Douglas James Phelps, 34, left this world unexpectedly. Doug was predeceased by his daughter born still, Macie Brooke; and his grandparents, William Phelps, and Frank and Helen Podojil. He is survived by his wife, Danielle (neé Calland), and their beautiful children, Nolan James and Leah...

Jean Farley, 94, lifelong resident of Garrettsville, went home to her Lord and Savior Monday, May 20, 2024. She was born in Garrettsville on May 22, 1929, to the late Howard E. and Zora M. (Kimpton) Russell. She was a kind, generous, and loving lady. Jean and Bob, her husband...

Darrell Wayne Kirkwood, Sr., 59, of Garrettsville, Ohio formerly of Warren, Ohio passed away peacefully and climbed his stairway to heaven, while holding his daughter’s hand, on Monday, April 29, 2024.  Darrell was a beloved father of two children, Darrell Wayne Kirkwood Jr. and Mariah Eileen Kandel both of Garrettsville,...