Portage County obituaries for Feb. 20-22, 2026

- Staff Report

Nering, Leslie PhotoLeslie H. Nering, age 84, passed away peacefully, on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Living Legacy in Fairlawn, Ohio. He was born on February 8, 1942 to the late Edith and Henry Nering of Cleveland, Ohio and was a lifelong resident of Kent and Brimfield, Ohio.

In addition to his parents, Leslie was preceded in death by his brother Russel Nering, and his beloved wife, Barbara Nering.

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