Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)
Hattie Mae Berry
Dec 17, 2016
Hattie Mae Berry, 96, went home to be with the Lord on December 17, 2016 at her home in Cardinal Village. The oldest of 8 children, Hattie was born to Oscar and Mary Willett in Fancy Farm, KY, on March 6, 1920. She spent much of her life in Akron. Hattie married Sidney L. Berry on May 12, 1941. She...
Elender Gray Dennis Meinecke
Dec 17, 2016
Elender Gray Dennis Meinecke, 75, passed away on Dec 17 2016. Preceded in death by husband, Eberhard; she is survived by daughter, Louisa (David) of Boston, MA; son, Curt (Firoozeh) of Wichita, KS; grandchildren, Katrina, Tess, Arman, John; brother, Norman (Pam) of Citra, FL, and her beloved dog, Lillly. Born in Durham, NC to Arthur John Dennis and Mary Gray...
Merle I Shaver
Dec 16, 2016
Merle I. Shaver, 94, went to join her beloved husband on December 16, 2016. Mrs. Shaver retired from the Dixie Lee Beauty Salon after 30 years of employment and was a lifelong member of Calvary Baptist Church on White Pond Drive. Preceded in death by husband, John B. Shaver; son, David E. Shaver and brother, Charles Green; survived by son,...
Richard E. Justik
Dec 16, 2016
Richard E. Justik, 82, passed away at his home in Sarasota, Florida December 16, 2016. Richard is survived by his daughter, Andrea Wanna and her husband, Sam of Medina, Ohio; his sons, Michael and his wife, Korrin of Erie, Pennsylvania, Victor and his wife, Peggy of Hinckley; ten grandchildren, Maximus of Medina, Ohio, Zavier, Sebastian, Liam, Arianna and Mira of...
Victoria Gieck
Dec 15, 2016
Victoria V. Gieck, 94, public school teacher, died December 15, 2016. She is survived by her daughter, Anne, and son, John. There are no services or calling hours. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 330-867-4141)
Karel Rae Young
Dec 14, 2016
Karel Rae Young (nee Chofi�n), 73, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday December 14, 2016. Karel was a retired registered nurse of almost 50 years. She was an avid reader and enjoyed camping and boating. Preceded in death by her parents, Phyllis and Ernest Chofi�n, and her sister, Kelly Lowder; Karel is survived by...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)
Hattie Mae Berry
Dec 17, 2016
Hattie Mae Berry, 96, went home to be with the Lord on December 17, 2016 at her home in Cardinal Village. The oldest of 8 children, Hattie was born to Oscar and Mary Willett in Fancy Farm, KY, on March 6, 1920. She spent much of her life in Akron. Hattie married Sidney L. Berry on May 12, 1941. She...
Elender Gray Dennis Meinecke
Dec 17, 2016
Elender Gray Dennis Meinecke, 75, passed away on Dec 17 2016. Preceded in death by husband, Eberhard; she is survived by daughter, Louisa (David) of Boston, MA; son, Curt (Firoozeh) of Wichita, KS; grandchildren, Katrina, Tess, Arman, John; brother, Norman (Pam) of Citra, FL, and her beloved dog, Lillly. Born in Durham, NC to Arthur John Dennis and Mary Gray...
Merle I Shaver
Dec 16, 2016
Merle I. Shaver, 94, went to join her beloved husband on December 16, 2016. Mrs. Shaver retired from the Dixie Lee Beauty Salon after 30 years of employment and was a lifelong member of Calvary Baptist Church on White Pond Drive. Preceded in death by husband, John B. Shaver; son, David E. Shaver and brother, Charles Green; survived by son,...
Richard E. Justik
Dec 16, 2016
Richard E. Justik, 82, passed away at his home in Sarasota, Florida December 16, 2016. Richard is survived by his daughter, Andrea Wanna and her husband, Sam of Medina, Ohio; his sons, Michael and his wife, Korrin of Erie, Pennsylvania, Victor and his wife, Peggy of Hinckley; ten grandchildren, Maximus of Medina, Ohio, Zavier, Sebastian, Liam, Arianna and Mira of...
Victoria Gieck
Dec 15, 2016
Victoria V. Gieck, 94, public school teacher, died December 15, 2016. She is survived by her daughter, Anne, and son, John. There are no services or calling hours. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 330-867-4141)
Karel Rae Young
Dec 14, 2016
Karel Rae Young (nee Chofi�n), 73, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday December 14, 2016. Karel was a retired registered nurse of almost 50 years. She was an avid reader and enjoyed camping and boating. Preceded in death by her parents, Phyllis and Ernest Chofi�n, and her sister, Kelly Lowder; Karel is survived by...
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