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Yvonne E. Polifrone, 77, of Ravenna, OH, formerly of Garrettsville, OH, passed away Monday, Tuesday December 23, 2024. She was born December 15, 1947, in Ravenna, OH, to the late Wilber and Gladys (nee Ramsdell) Miller. She was raised in Garrettsville and a proud graduate of James A. Garfield High...

Lloyd Bryan McPherson, 79, of Windham, OH, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at his home with family. He was born January 25, 1945, in Confluence, PA, to the late Lloyd “Mac” and Betty (nee Lytle) McPherson. He was raised in Windham, and was a proud graduate of...

Owen Burrell School: Rootstown High School Leadership & School Involvement: ●  Member of the National Honor Society ●  Active participant in Student Council ●  Soccer Team Captain ●  Four-year Varsity Letter recipient Community Engagement: ●  Volunteer at Portage County Dog Shelter ●  Supports homeless outreach initiatives ●  Assists with Youth Football Tournaments ●  Team member at Jersey Mike’s...

Linda Read, 73, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 22, 2024. She was born August 2, 1951 to the late Willis and Alice (nee Gough) Read. She was born and raised in Garrettsville, and was a proud graduate of James A. Garfield High School. Linda worked at Sajar...

Gay Noland, 84 of Garrettsville passed away peacefully December 28, 2024 at home with her family by her side.   She was born August 16,1940 in Gasaway, WV to the late Arthur & Margaret Sponaugle.  Gay was married to Byron “Tub” Noland for 61 years and resided in Garrettsville...

Donna J. Duffield, 85, of Garrettsville, OH, went home to her Lord and Savior Friday, December 27, 2024. She was born May 31, 1939, in Ravenna, OH, to the late Zenas and Jean (nee McClure) Pfile. She was a lifelong resident of Garrettsville, where she worked and managed at Huntington...

Beauta A. DeGenero passed away on December 26, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. She left physically, but her kind and loving spirit will be with us forever.  She was preceded in death by both her parents, Harold and Lucy Aliff; her brother, Harold Aliff; her sister, Cindy Aliff;...

We, the family of Mary Enoch, are heartbroken as we announce her passing. She arrived on December 25, 1925, in Francis Mine, WV, the ninth child of Isa Walls Fullen and William Felix Fullen. She was preceded by sister Rella, and brothers, Glenn, Denzil, Dale, Kenneth, Lester, Garnet, Johnny;...

Ronald “Ron” Dye, 82, of Nelson Twp., OH, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born in Nelson Twp., OH, on January 26, 1942, to the late Berlin and Mayme Dye. He worked at General Motors in Lordstown for 31 years...

The Portage County Senior Board proudly recognizes Sophia Wood of Waterloo High School and Oliver May of James A. Garfield High School as the Students of the Month for November 2024. These students exemplify academic excellence, community engagement, and unwavering leadership. Waterloo senior Sophia Wood’s dedication to education and her...

As the year winds down, we’re wrapping up our final issue of The Weekly Villager for 2024. It’s been a fantastic year bringing you the stories, news, and updates that matter most to our community. We want to thank you, our readers, for your continued support and engagement. A special...

Portage County Amateur Radio Services (PCARS) has made a generous donation of $11,178.51 to the Center of Hope, a program under Family and Community Services. For 19 years, the organization has been actively fundraising for the Center, and this year’s contribution marks the largest amount they have ever donated. Michael...

James Michael Carr, known affectionately by friends and family as Jim, passed away unexpectedly on November 11, 2024, in Garrettsville, Ohio. Born on May 2, 1964, in Warren, Ohio, Jim's jovial spirit and compassionate nature left an indelible mark on the hearts of those he encountered throughout his sixty...

Barry C. Gotham, 78, of Garrettsville, OH, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2024. He was born November 25, 1946, in Chardon, OH, to the late Carlisle and Bernice (nee Lynn) Gotham. Barry grew up in Parkman with his siblings. After serving in the U.S. Army, Barry joined the family business,...

Dorothy M. Cochran, 97, of Garrettsville, Oh, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024. She was born June 2, 1927, in Cleveland, Oh to the late William and Irene (nee Navratil) Selig.   Dorothy enjoyed watching the birds, especially hummingbirds, and always tried to make someone smile and laugh.  Anyone that...