Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Mar 6, 2024

Donna Gabbert passed away peacefully on March 6th with family by her side and is together again with her Husband Jim.

Donna was born on March 24, 1935, to David and Audrey Allen (Walton) in Akron, Ohio. After graduation from high school, she remained in Akron and met her future husband Jim after a few...

Mar 5, 2024

Margaret Fulmor Wagner passed peacefully, March 5, 2024, just a week shy of her 95th birthday.  Living on in the hearts of her three children, Mark Wagner (Dee), Bruce Wagner (Kathi) and Gwendolyn Wagner Perrotto (Gene), her legacy of family love, steadfast determination and quiet kindness resides with her nine grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, cousins, special nieces,...

Mar 5, 2024

Jody Leigh McLain , 56, of Akron affectionately known as “Big Dog”, Nana, Sissy, and Joad, passed away on March 5, 2024. Both a giver and a fixer, Jody attacked her pancreatic cancer for over two years with grace, strength, and determination, even through the final moments. Jody was born in Kansas City, MO on October 11,...

Mar 4, 2024

Thomas Michael McLaughlin passed away peacefully on March 04, 2024 with family at his side. He was 74 years of age. He passed away at The Cleveland Clinic Akron General in Akron, Ohio, due to complications from a stroke.

Tom is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Tina; and his children, Michael (Heather)...

Mar 4, 2024

Suzanne Henninger passed away on March 4, 2024 in Akron, OH.

Sue was survived by her husband of 65 years, Joe D. Henninger. She is also survived by her daughter, Sarah O'Hear (James) of Harrisonburg, VA. She was  preceded by son, James Andrew, and her parents, Kingsley De Rosay and Valeska Gabrielsen.

Born...

Mar 4, 2024

Kathleen Diane Schmidt , also known as Susie or Rose, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2024, at the age of 74 in Bath, Ohio.  Born on May 24, 1949, in Parma, Ohio to the late Charles and Kathleen (Malone) Priefer, she was also preceded in death by her brothers, Kevin, Robert and Tommy.

Kathleen...

Mar 1, 2024

Ilse Katharina Dabernig , 81, of Richfield, Ohio passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on the morning of March 1st, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. She was the loving wife of Hans Dabernig for 61 years. She was always the shining light in his life.

Ilse was born in Graz,...

Feb 29, 2024

Frances (nee: D’Agostini) Harris peacefully passed away on February 29th, 2024, at the age of 84. Born on August 29, 1939, in Akron, Ohio, Frances was chosen from among hundreds to receive a scholarship to the University of Akron, where she pursued a degree in business. Prior to starting a family, she worked at Goodyear. After having...

Feb 26, 2024

Patricia “Pat” Anderson , age 88, passed away on February 26, 2024. She was born on June 1, 1935, to Joseph and Neva (nee: Harris) Smart in Barberton, OH. She recently moved to Copley, OH.

Patricia is survived by her beloved husband of nearly 69 years, James; children, Vicki (Dan) Bowling, Susan Genet, and Keith...

Feb 26, 2024

John J. (Jack) Lynett

Born 6-26-1932 in Akron, Ohio. Jack, named after an uncle, graduated from St. Vincent Prep in Latrobe, PA and the University of Akron and its College of Law.

A prominent defense lawyer, Jack practiced in the Summit County Courts defending civil cases involving claims of personal injury. He retired...

Feb 25, 2024

Kirby Joseph Harder passed away peacefully on February 25, 2024, at Justin T Rodgers Hospice Care Center in Copley, Ohio. Kirby was born September 24,1942 in Greensboro, North Carolina. He moved with his family to Akron, Ohio in 1950. He graduated from Buchtel High School and went on to earn his BA in Education and MA in...

Feb 24, 2024

Edith F. Greathouse (G.G.) , 87, of Barberton, Ohio, passed away Feb. 24th, 2024 at home with her family at her side. She was born October 12, 1936 to parents Dempsey Bell and Millard Edman. She was one of 12 siblings and was a graduate of Manchester High School, class of 1954.

Edith was preceded...

Feb 24, 2024

Judy Elaine Genung , age 88, peacefully passed away on February 24, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 6, 1935, in Akron, Ohio and was the only child of Deloss and Florence Frank. Judy graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1953. She attended Miami University and Medical Assistance School in Cleveland....

Feb 22, 2024

Joyce Ann Moore, RN , 75, passed away February 22, 2024, at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Medical Center following lengthy struggle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF). While battling her disease Joyce was profoundly grateful for the professional, caring, and attentive caregivers at AGMC. Joyce was born January 18, 1949, in Salem, Ohio to Harold (Pete) and Ruth...

Feb 21, 2024

Jeffrey L Mathias

Jeff Mathias, 63, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on February 21, 2024.

Born and raised in North Canton, Ohio, he graduated from Hoover High School in 1979. As a lifelong enthusiast of The Boy Scouts and the railroads, Jeff had earned the rank of Eagle Scout and was employed by...

Feb 21, 2024

Helen Davison Fleming passed away on 21 Feb. 2024. She was born in Leavenworth, Kansas, the only daughter of Leroy and Beatrice Davison. Helen attended Nebraska Wesleyan College where she earned her degree in music.  She met her husband Chisna Fleming in Lincoln, Nebraska. They married on Christmas Eve 1951 and remained happily married for 54 years...

Feb 18, 2024

Jean Parish Smith , age 94 and a lifelong Akron resident, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024. Jean was born in Akron on April 8, 1929, to Russell Clayton Parish and Ella Eilleen Hyland.  She married Buel S. Smith, M.D, in 1962, embarking on a journey that lasted for 53 wonderful years until Dr. Smith passed...

Feb 18, 2024

Julianne Helen Wheeler , 61, of Fairlawn, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2024, joining her father, Doug Roberson, and the Lord.

A native of Michigan, Julianne was a hair stylist her entire career. She loved listening to music, traveling, her faith, and spending time with her kids, grandkids and grandpups.

She is...

Feb 17, 2024

Following a brief illness, John Gregory Shellabarger passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 17th 2024.  He was 81 years old.

Greg was an iconic gentlemen.  His greatest passion in life was his work advancing more sophisticated coding for patient care software and hiking.  Lots of hiking!  His library reflected his love of exploring...

Feb 17, 2024

Lawrence E. Ball , 88, passed away peacefully February 17, 2024.

Born in Akron, OH, he was a polymer chemist for British Petroleum and enjoyed gardening and traveling.

Preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Dorothy Ball; wife Mary Jo Ball; and sister Charlene Bowman.

He is survived by his...