Portage County obituaries for Aug. 7-8

- Staff Report

Gwendolyn A. Arnold passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on August 2, 2024 at The Homestead of Hartville.

On November 24, 1950, she married Dallas Arnold. Gwendolyn loved and lived in Brimfield for over 50 years. Gwen enjoyed volunteering and giving back to her community. She held many different titles over her years; she was a former 4H Advisor, Portage County Key Leader, Assistant Superintendent of Draft Horses and office worker at the Portage County Randolph Fair for more than 40 years. Gwendolyn was also a past director of the Akron Saddle Club, Travel Aires Saddle Club, volunteer at Brimfield Community Cupboard and then retired from Kent Roosevelt High School with over 23 faithful years of service in the Special Education department as a Para Professional.

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