Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Nov 16, 2024

Jack Richard Price was a cherished father, grandfather, uncle, and husband who filled our lives with love during his incredible 79 years. He passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, November 16, 2024, surrounded by the family he adored.

Born on January 23, 1945, in Texarkana, Arkansas, Jack was the third child of Norman and Dorothy Price. He grew up in Akron,...

Nov 14, 2024

Gene Howard Kiefer, 92, of Copley passed away on November 14, 2024. Born in Akron, Ohio on December 11, 1931, he was preceded in death by his devoted wife Dorothy (Dot) of 68 years, his parents Irvin and Oda Kiefer, and sister Joann Hillegas. 

He is survived by his daughter Rhonda Kiefer, sons Thomas (Deb) Kiefer and David (Dina) Kiefer; grandchildren...

Nov 13, 2024

George Thomas, 90, fell asleep peacefully in the Lord Jesus Christ on November 13, 2024. George was born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 5, 1933, to Fred and Georgette Thomas. 

 George served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force for over 20 years, which included a 365-day combat deployment to Vietnam. Following his retirement from the Air Force, George worked...

Nov 12, 2024

Richard Clark Kist passed away on November 12, 2024. On December 22, he would have turned 92. Born and raised in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of Dorothy Fuhrman Keller, Frank Kist, and beloved stepfather, Karl Keller. A proud graduate of Buchtel High School (Class of 1950), Richard served in the U.S. Army, stateside, during the Korean period and...

Nov 12, 2024

Terry L. Smyers, Sr. passed away peacefully on November 12, 2024. Terry lived his life with compassion and quiet faith. His 81 years on this earth were filled with love of family and kindness towards all he met.

Born March 19, 1943, Terry graduated from Buchtel High School and then the University of Akron. He was a successful Accountant for many...

Nov 11, 2024

Jean Ann Summerville, of Richfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2024, at the age of 79, one day before her 80th birthday. Born in Akron, she graduated from the University of Akron with a bachelor's degree in education. Jean cherished her early years working at O’Neil’s department store in downtown Akron and later found joy working at...

Nov 6, 2024

 Jan graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and obtained a BA in Sociology from the University of Akron.

 

Jan had a life-long love of Girl Scouting. She was an avid scout and volunteer at Camp Ledgewood as a student and worked professionally in Ohio and North Carolina in various positions with the organization. Her dream of living in Alaska came true...

Nov 5, 2024

Akron-Gerald J Donnelly passed away peacefully on November 5, 2024 at the age of 87. We will miss his quick wit and adventurous spirit.

Jerry was born in Akron on May 15, 1937 to the late Daniel and Julia (Varner) Donnelly. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Rosemary Donnelly, Marlene Bryce, and Daniel Donnelly....

Oct 31, 2024

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Grace A. Zawicki on October 31, 2024, at the age of 77.

Born January 25, 1947 to parents Robert W. Thornton and Arlene L. Thornton (Spicer) in Akron, Ohio. She was a mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, great aunt and friend to all she met. She held these roles with humor, compassion and above...

Oct 30, 2024

Barbara Houk, 80, peacefully entered the loving embrace of Christ on October 29, 2024. Born October 13, 1944, in Bayonne, New Jersey, Barbara cherished her early years in the “big city,” filled with memories of bustling streets, boardwalks, and close-knit neighborhoods. She shared this early vibrant life with her two brothers, creating memories that remained with her throughout her life. 

Barbara...

Oct 30, 2024

Paula J. Scarpitti, age 70, of Akron, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. 

She was born July 31, 1954, in Willowick, OH, daughter of the late Thomas and Elsie Duffey. Paula was a true delight to be around. Her infectious laughter and sense of humor brightened any room. She had a heart of gold and was always thinking of...

Oct 28, 2024

Sally Lynn (Settle) Squibb-Somnitz, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away peacefully at home on October 28, 2024, at the age of 80 years old.

She was born in Charleston, South Carolina in 1944 and adopted by Don and Marie Settle before moving up to Cuyahoga Falls at a young age, where she called home for most of her life. Sally...

Oct 28, 2024

Leah Ann May, 95 years old, passed away peacefully on October 28th, 2024, in Raleigh, North Carolina. She was born on November 30th, 1928, in Akron, Ohio to Leon Daniel Weis and Mildred Ada Weis née Plummer. Leah was a proud graduate of Buchtel High School, the University of Akron where she was president of Alpha Gamma Delta, and Case...

Oct 25, 2024

With profound sorrow, we announce the unexpected passing of Christina Elizabeth King on Friday, October 25, 2024, in New York City. She was the treasured daughter of Jason R. King and the late Kellie M. Wallerstein, who preceded her in death this March. Christina illuminated the world with her fierce independence, artistic brilliance, and boundless compassion for others.

Born December 5,...

Oct 22, 2024

Bradley A. "Brad" Woodard, age 56, passed away October 22nd, 2024. He was born August 29, 1968 to parents Drury and Wanda Woodard (nee Kepler).  Brad was a former police officer for the City of Norton, Ohio. He had the 2nd highest score ever recorded on the Ohio Police Exam (100%), and was an excellent marksman. Many departments didn’t want...

Oct 19, 2024

ROSA (ROHN) SENSENSTEIN passed away peacefully on October 19, 2024, at the age of 99. Rosa was born August 13, 1925 in the small village of Gyorkony, Hungary to Adam and Rosalia Rohn. Her young life was spent in school, at play, and working in the vineyards of her family’s property.

In 1944, during World...

Oct 17, 2024

Janice Gayle Barzditis (Phelps) of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio passed away peacefully on October 17, 2024, in Fredericksburg, VA.  Jan was born July 23,1930 in Coshocton, Ohio and raised in Cambridge, Ohio.  She graduated from Cambridge High School in 1948 and was a member of her class Student Council and marching band.  Following graduation from Ohio University she...

Oct 17, 2024

Emlyn Cobble, a remarkable woman whose life was filled with adventure, leadership, and love for her family and community, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2024, surrounded by those closest to her. She was 70.

Born in Greeneville, Tennessee on September 27, 1954, Emlyn was raised on her family’s dairy and tobacco farm in Warrensburg, Tennessee where...

Oct 16, 2024

James R. Abramson , 78, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on October 16, 2024. James was born in Nyack, New York on December 30, 1945 to the late Samuel and Dolly Abramson.

He was a graduate of Sterling College in Kansas, where he was a starting linebacker for the football team all four years and...

Oct 16, 2024

Margaret Ann “Peggy” Kapolka went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning, October 16, 2024. Born in Salem, West Virginia, a daughter to the late Troy and Doris Davis. Peggy graduated from Salem College with a degree in Education, and she became an Elementary school teacher. She also met her husband of 58 years, George...