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John Oakley

Portsmouth, Ohio

Age 75

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JOHN OAKLEY, 75, of Portsmouth, died Saturday, January 18, 2026, after a short illness. He was born March 9, 1950 to parents, Rass and Frances Oakley. John worked for 22 years as Superintendent of Scioto County Board of Development Disabilities, retiring in 2005. In addition to his parents, John...

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Last time I was John was at our 57th class reunion from Ports West

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Sorry for your loss, Jennifer. Our deepest condolences to you and your entire family. Eunice

John was one of my favorite Happy Hearts teachers from 1973 to 1974. And a good friend. Tommy Herms.

John was a wonderful person to know and love. I will miss hearing his daily stories after he wandered around Aruba that day.

So very sorry Jennifer!

Hey Jennifer. Sorry about your loss. Tommy Herms.

One of my teachers from teachers from Happy Hearts School/Vern Riffe School. Missed him a lot. Good man, great teacher. Tommy Herms.

His obituary certainly expresses all of his accomplishments and his positive influence and impression on so many people!! We love you, John!!