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Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Margaret Uhl
Jan 9, 2017
Margaret E. Uhl, 92, died January 9, 2017. Born in Akron, she was a life resident of the area. Preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Robert; Margaret is survived by her children, Charles (Janet), Frederic (Rebecca), George (Sandra) and Dorothy; grandchildren, Aaron (Crystal), Evan (Bethany), Ian, Scotland, Patrick and Sarah; and great-grandchildren, Pacey and Stryder. There are...
Betty Joann Stout
Jan 9, 2017
Betty Joann Stout, of Akron, Ohio, went to be with the Lord January 9, 2017 at the age of 91. She was born February 3, 1925 to Shirl and Gladys Purkey, of Noblesville, Indiana. The fourth of seven children, she was the last surviving member of the family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Shirl and Gladys Purkey;...
Dana Castle
Jan 8, 2017
Dana Furth Castle passed away on January 8, 2017, at the age of 85. She was born and raised in New York City and was indelibly influenced by the culture of the city's golden age. She enjoyed theater, opera, classical music, museums, literature, and travel throughout her life. She was an ardent Brooklyn Dodgers fan who attended many games with...
Doris M Clark
Jan 8, 2017
Our beloved mother, Doris M. Clark, died Sunday, January 8, 2017 at the Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center. She was 85 years old. She is survived by her children, Julie Kay (Larry) Weigle and Renee Nist; her grandchildren, Jon (Clarice) Nist, Todd (Marliese) Nist, Katharine Weigle; and great-grandchilden, Everett, Ian and Elliot Nist. Also surviving are siblings, Clarence (Gail)...
Sharon Vonalt
Jan 7, 2017
On January 7, 2017, our beloved Sharon Lynn VonAlt was welcomed into the arms of our Lord after a courageous battle with cancer. Sharon was born in Johnstown, PA on May 4, 1960 and graduated from North High School in Akron, OH. She lived most of her life in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. She worked as a Quality Control Technician at...
Mary K Frye
Jan 6, 2017
Mary Katherine Frye spent her 90 years making life an adventure for everyone she knew and loved. She is survived by three children, David (Lis Lewis), James (Becky), and Paula Pierson (Frank); seven grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. She was a woman of intellect, humor and charm who had space at her table for everyone. Her...
Michael Steidl
Jan 6, 2017
Michael Steidl, born May 24, 1917, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2017 at age 99 years and 8 months. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Andrew and Mary Jung Steidl and graduated from South High School. He served in the Navy in World War II as a machinist mate on the USS Gage and returned home to marry...
Christopher David Volk
Jan 5, 2017
Christopher David Volk February 17, 1986 - January 5, 2017 Our beloved son, Christopher David Volk, has left us unexpectedly. Chris was the most loving, caring and big hearted young man. His life revolved around being the best father to his son, Kayden, and to his family. There was never a day that we saw our son Chris without a...
Maxine Wharton
Jan 3, 2017
Maxine Wharton, 79, of Fairlawn, Ohio went to be with the lord on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. She was born in Ed Wight, WV, the daughter of the late Stanley and Dona Cook, on May 28, 1937. Maxine lived and worked in Akron for much of her life. She was a physical therapist assistant at Akron General Medical Center for...
Richard Oldfield
Jan 2, 2017
Richard L. Oldfield II, 62, passed away Monday, January 2, 2017 after a short illness. Rich was born in Akron, attended Firestone High School (Class of 1972) and played football at the University of Akron. After running Precision Controls with his father, he worked at St. Sebastian Parish and Akron Children's Hospital. He will be remembered as a loving husband,...
Frederick G Martin
Jan 2, 2017
Frederick G. Martin Jr., age 73, passed away early in the morning on January 2nd, 2017. Frederick was a man of many talents, a legend in a sense. From childhood on he had a love for the outdoors, he loved being in the woods watching and listening to the wildlife. Frederick's adventurous side led him during his late teenage years...
Michael P Coburn
Dec 30, 2016
Michael P. Coburn "Mickey" passed away on December 30. He was born on New Years' Day 1940. Preceded in death by his parents, William and Bertha Coburn; he is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sally Coburn; son, Michael P. Coburn Jr. (Ricky) of Palm Springs, CA and daughter, Jennifer Coburn (Laura) of Santa Fe, NM; sisters, Carol Kraszewski...
Gerald W. Corbitt
Dec 28, 2016
Gerald W. Corbitt, 85, passed away December 28th, 2016. He was born in Edinburg Ohio and had lived in Cleveland, Kent, Bath Township, and Akron. He received his Bachelors and Master Degrees from Kent State University and retired from the Akron Public Schools as an Educational Psychologist. He also worked for Jones and Laughlin Steel Corp and served in the...
Isabel Nina Mcclelland Pfahl
Dec 24, 2016
Isabel Nina McClelland Pfahl (nee Blackburn) Isabel N. Pfahl, 90, passed away on December 24, 2016. She was born in Akron, Ohio on February 12, 1926 to Mary Emma Reece and John E. Blackburn. She graduated from Akron Hower High School in 1944. She developed polio at age 6 and later joined The PostPolio Support Group. Isabel was a member...
Robert M Castanaro
Dec 22, 2016
Robert M. Castanaro, 64, of Barberton, Ohio passed away December 22, 2016 after a long illness. Preceded in death by his wife, Nancy (Hatch) and parents, Jennie and Philip Castanaro; he is survived by his sister, Martha Jean (Blaine) Hite; nephews, Tony and Brian DeLuca; step¬daughter, Elizabeth Romans (Jose) Ramon and grandchildren, Luke and Violet; step-son, Michael (Bonnie) Romans and...
Kenneth Henry
Dec 20, 2016
Kenneth Henry, of Akron, OH, passed away in his home surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at the age of 84 following a lengthy illness. He leaves his wife of 61 years, Phyllis (Postell) Henry; his sons, Mitchell Henry and his wife Mary Storer and Gregory Henry and his wife Jéanne; his loyal little schnauzer, Misty; and...
Thomas Walker Fisher
Dec 20, 2016
Thomas Walker Fisher, Jr., died peacefully in Copley, OH, on December 20, 2016. He was born June 2,1917, in Tyrone, PA, the second of two sons, to Thomas Walker and Margaretta Calderwood Fisher. Tom attended Tyrone High School and Phillips Exeter Academy before entering Princeton University where he majored in Chemical Engineering. He served as a Lt. Commander during WW...
Sonia H Dial
Dec 19, 2016
Sonia H. Dial, 74, died peacefully December 19, 2016 after a lifetime of giving and helping. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lloyd Dial, Ph.D; she is survived by her son, Mark Haggarty and many other loving relatives. A celebration of her life will be scheduled in April. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)
Poi Shen
Dec 19, 2016
Poi Shen, nee Yang, 72, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2016 after a hard-fought battle against cancer. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Dr. Edward Kuo-Shein Shen. She is survived by three daughters, Victoria, Elizabeth, and Debby; six grandchildren, Alexander, William, Ethan, Sara, Edison, and Angelina; her brothers, Po-Chung, Po-Chie, and Po-Cheng; and her mother Ya-Ping...
Margaret Uhl
Jan 9, 2017
Margaret E. Uhl, 92, died January 9, 2017. Born in Akron, she was a life resident of the area. Preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Robert; Margaret is survived by her children, Charles (Janet), Frederic (Rebecca), George (Sandra) and Dorothy; grandchildren, Aaron (Crystal), Evan (Bethany), Ian, Scotland, Patrick and Sarah; and great-grandchildren, Pacey and Stryder. There are...
Betty Joann Stout
Jan 9, 2017
Betty Joann Stout, of Akron, Ohio, went to be with the Lord January 9, 2017 at the age of 91. She was born February 3, 1925 to Shirl and Gladys Purkey, of Noblesville, Indiana. The fourth of seven children, she was the last surviving member of the family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Shirl and Gladys Purkey;...
Dana Castle
Jan 8, 2017
Dana Furth Castle passed away on January 8, 2017, at the age of 85. She was born and raised in New York City and was indelibly influenced by the culture of the city's golden age. She enjoyed theater, opera, classical music, museums, literature, and travel throughout her life. She was an ardent Brooklyn Dodgers fan who attended many games with...
Doris M Clark
Jan 8, 2017
Our beloved mother, Doris M. Clark, died Sunday, January 8, 2017 at the Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center. She was 85 years old. She is survived by her children, Julie Kay (Larry) Weigle and Renee Nist; her grandchildren, Jon (Clarice) Nist, Todd (Marliese) Nist, Katharine Weigle; and great-grandchilden, Everett, Ian and Elliot Nist. Also surviving are siblings, Clarence (Gail)...
Sharon Vonalt
Jan 7, 2017
On January 7, 2017, our beloved Sharon Lynn VonAlt was welcomed into the arms of our Lord after a courageous battle with cancer. Sharon was born in Johnstown, PA on May 4, 1960 and graduated from North High School in Akron, OH. She lived most of her life in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. She worked as a Quality Control Technician at...
Mary K Frye
Jan 6, 2017
Mary Katherine Frye spent her 90 years making life an adventure for everyone she knew and loved. She is survived by three children, David (Lis Lewis), James (Becky), and Paula Pierson (Frank); seven grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. She was a woman of intellect, humor and charm who had space at her table for everyone. Her...
Michael Steidl
Jan 6, 2017
Michael Steidl, born May 24, 1917, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2017 at age 99 years and 8 months. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Andrew and Mary Jung Steidl and graduated from South High School. He served in the Navy in World War II as a machinist mate on the USS Gage and returned home to marry...
Christopher David Volk
Jan 5, 2017
Christopher David Volk February 17, 1986 - January 5, 2017 Our beloved son, Christopher David Volk, has left us unexpectedly. Chris was the most loving, caring and big hearted young man. His life revolved around being the best father to his son, Kayden, and to his family. There was never a day that we saw our son Chris without a...
Maxine Wharton
Jan 3, 2017
Maxine Wharton, 79, of Fairlawn, Ohio went to be with the lord on Tuesday, January 3, 2017. She was born in Ed Wight, WV, the daughter of the late Stanley and Dona Cook, on May 28, 1937. Maxine lived and worked in Akron for much of her life. She was a physical therapist assistant at Akron General Medical Center for...
Richard Oldfield
Jan 2, 2017
Richard L. Oldfield II, 62, passed away Monday, January 2, 2017 after a short illness. Rich was born in Akron, attended Firestone High School (Class of 1972) and played football at the University of Akron. After running Precision Controls with his father, he worked at St. Sebastian Parish and Akron Children's Hospital. He will be remembered as a loving husband,...
Frederick G Martin
Jan 2, 2017
Frederick G. Martin Jr., age 73, passed away early in the morning on January 2nd, 2017. Frederick was a man of many talents, a legend in a sense. From childhood on he had a love for the outdoors, he loved being in the woods watching and listening to the wildlife. Frederick's adventurous side led him during his late teenage years...
Michael P Coburn
Dec 30, 2016
Michael P. Coburn "Mickey" passed away on December 30. He was born on New Years' Day 1940. Preceded in death by his parents, William and Bertha Coburn; he is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sally Coburn; son, Michael P. Coburn Jr. (Ricky) of Palm Springs, CA and daughter, Jennifer Coburn (Laura) of Santa Fe, NM; sisters, Carol Kraszewski...
Gerald W. Corbitt
Dec 28, 2016
Gerald W. Corbitt, 85, passed away December 28th, 2016. He was born in Edinburg Ohio and had lived in Cleveland, Kent, Bath Township, and Akron. He received his Bachelors and Master Degrees from Kent State University and retired from the Akron Public Schools as an Educational Psychologist. He also worked for Jones and Laughlin Steel Corp and served in the...
Isabel Nina Mcclelland Pfahl
Dec 24, 2016
Isabel Nina McClelland Pfahl (nee Blackburn) Isabel N. Pfahl, 90, passed away on December 24, 2016. She was born in Akron, Ohio on February 12, 1926 to Mary Emma Reece and John E. Blackburn. She graduated from Akron Hower High School in 1944. She developed polio at age 6 and later joined The PostPolio Support Group. Isabel was a member...
Robert M Castanaro
Dec 22, 2016
Robert M. Castanaro, 64, of Barberton, Ohio passed away December 22, 2016 after a long illness. Preceded in death by his wife, Nancy (Hatch) and parents, Jennie and Philip Castanaro; he is survived by his sister, Martha Jean (Blaine) Hite; nephews, Tony and Brian DeLuca; step¬daughter, Elizabeth Romans (Jose) Ramon and grandchildren, Luke and Violet; step-son, Michael (Bonnie) Romans and...
Kenneth Henry
Dec 20, 2016
Kenneth Henry, of Akron, OH, passed away in his home surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at the age of 84 following a lengthy illness. He leaves his wife of 61 years, Phyllis (Postell) Henry; his sons, Mitchell Henry and his wife Mary Storer and Gregory Henry and his wife Jéanne; his loyal little schnauzer, Misty; and...
Thomas Walker Fisher
Dec 20, 2016
Thomas Walker Fisher, Jr., died peacefully in Copley, OH, on December 20, 2016. He was born June 2,1917, in Tyrone, PA, the second of two sons, to Thomas Walker and Margaretta Calderwood Fisher. Tom attended Tyrone High School and Phillips Exeter Academy before entering Princeton University where he majored in Chemical Engineering. He served as a Lt. Commander during WW...
Sonia H Dial
Dec 19, 2016
Sonia H. Dial, 74, died peacefully December 19, 2016 after a lifetime of giving and helping. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lloyd Dial, Ph.D; she is survived by her son, Mark Haggarty and many other loving relatives. A celebration of her life will be scheduled in April. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)
Poi Shen
Dec 19, 2016
Poi Shen, nee Yang, 72, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2016 after a hard-fought battle against cancer. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Dr. Edward Kuo-Shein Shen. She is survived by three daughters, Victoria, Elizabeth, and Debby; six grandchildren, Alexander, William, Ethan, Sara, Edison, and Angelina; her brothers, Po-Chung, Po-Chie, and Po-Cheng; and her mother Ya-Ping...
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