Portage County obituaries for Feb. 13-15, 2026

Dale Nething, age 90,  died in his Charlestown home on February 10, 2026. He was the son of Clarence and Ruth Wise of Bellaire, Ohio. When Dale was in 2nd grade, his family moved back to Charlestown Twp. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister, Dorothy Nething Griffith. Dale is survived by his wife Helen Swenk Nething, sons Don (Mary Ann),  Dennis Nething, and former Daughter in law Lori Phile Nething. Grandsons Daniel Nething of Cincinnati; Cory (Kylee) Nething, Benjamin (Margeaux) Nething, Brock (Jessica), all local. Great Grandchildren: Virginia, twins Roy Nething & Will, Charlee Nething; Sawyer and Charlee, Christopher and Parker.  Dale graduated from Ravenna Township High School and went into the US Air Force. He served at Wright-Patterson AFB, and in Idaho for advanced training for nuclear power installations.   He was married to his high school sweetheart, Helen (Schwank) Nething for 70 years.  In 1968, Dale and his father built a house, quonset hut shop and a hog barn. He established Maplecrest Farms on Knapp Road. Son Don signed on as a full partner on his 18th birthday.