Fred G. Portofe
November 26, 1939 - April 7, 2015
Fred G. Portofe, 75, of Dellroy passed away on April 7, 2015, in Compassionate Care Center in Canton. Born November 26, 1939 in Canton, he was a son of the late Fred and Anna (Karcher) Portofe. Fred ran his own oil and gas business for over 30 years before becoming an auctioneer and collectibles dealer. In 2010, he was named Carroll County Caregiver of the Year for the loving and compassionate care of his wife, Linda, who is battling Multiple Sclerosis. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Linda (Shearer) Portofe; his 2 sons Fred G. Portofe Jr. and Mark D. Portofe; niece Valerie Stertzbach; 4 grandchildren, Megan, Colleen, Luke and Virginia Portofe; and great-nephew Noah Stertzbach and great-niece Heather Stertzbach, who were like grandchildren to him. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Terry A. Portofe. Visitation hours will be from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM on Friday, April 10th with funeral services at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 11th at Dodds Funeral Home in Carrollton.
Fred G. Portofe, 75, of Dellroy passed away on April 7, 2015, in Compassionate Care Center in Canton. Born November 26, 1939 in Canton, he was a son of the late Fred and Anna (Karcher) Portofe. Fred ran his own oil and gas business for over... View Obituary & Service Information