Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Gina M Heilman
Dec 13, 2016
Gina Heilman (Wood), 45, passed away Dec. 13, 2016. Gina was the beloved wife of Jacob; loving mother of Tiffany (Josh), Nicholas, William, and Alexis; and dearest grandmother of Justice, Joshua, and Avery. She is also survived by her parents, Diana Hendrick (Ralph) and Richard Opsincs (Cindy); two sisters, two brothers, and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Gina...
Mary Elizabeth Reinthal
Dec 11, 2016
Mary Elizabeth Reinthal (nee Witzeman) of Richfield passed away peacefully at home on December 11, 2016 at age 93. She was a clinical psychologist at Broadview Center, avid birder, dedicated conservationist, and long-time volunteer in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. She joins her husband Robert and is survived by her four children, Mel (Joanne), Ann, Kevin (Susie), and Bill (Carol),...
Marjory Jean Garman
Dec 10, 2016
Marjory Jean Garman, 94, passed away Dec. 10, 2016 at Park Village in Dover, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 74 years, Duane F. Garman; sister, Anita Jane; and grandson, Max Cashion. Marjory was a devoted mother to, Denny and Dee, David and Marti, Joyce and Charlie Cashion, and Jenny and Jim Murphy. She had...
Charles Edward Caye
Dec 4, 2016
Charles Edward Caye, 53, passed away suddenly December 4, 2016. Chuck was born July 30, 1963 to Charles Caye and Clare (Weiser) Caye, and along with his parents, he is survived by his wife, Diane; his four children, Nicole (Peter Marx), Abby, Alex and Michelle; sisters, Judy (Randy) Hillner, Kathy Geiger, and Betsy (Doug) Brink; his mother-in-law, Gertrude Greco; and...
David Stark
Nov 30, 2016
David Michael Stark, 54 died after a four year illness on November 30, 2016. David was born in Indianapolis, IN and was a former resident of Columbus, OH. He was a graduate of Firestone High School and attended The Ohio State University for two years. He was an avid fisherman and was employed in retail sales. David is survived by...
Carolyn J. Von Wyl
Nov 27, 2016
Carolyn J. Von Wyl died on Sunday, November 27th, after a nearly three year battle with numerous health issues. Her entire family is extremely proud of the courageous battle she fought, and in typical "mom-style", she did it with her usual class and grace. Mrs. Von Wyl was born in Canton on June 8th, 1936, and was the daughter of...
Kevin Mark Dalley
Nov 25, 2016
Kevin Mark Dalley, age 39, of Caledonia, Wisconsin, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 along with his daughter, Emily, following an auto accident. Kevin was born in Saint Louis Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota, on April 7, 1977 to James and Ina Van Aalst Dalley. He grew up in Beavercreek, Ohio. Kevin was a lifetime member of The Church of Jesus...
Emily Rhynne Dalley
Nov 25, 2016
Emily Rhynne Dalley, age 9, of Caledonia, Wisconsin, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 along with her father, Kevin, following an auto accident. She was born in Fairfield City, Butler County, Ohio, on February 27, 2007 to Kevin and Jennifer Schneck Dalley. Emily was fourth grader at Red Apple Elementary. She was a bright and talented ray of sunshine with...
Mary E Verhoeven
Nov 25, 2016
Mary E. Verhoeven, 85, passed away peacefully November 25, 2016 following a long illness. Mary was born on June 5, 1931 in Monroe, Michigan to the late Charles and Margaret Sloan Verhoeven. She was preceded in death by her sister, Margaret Peruski and nephew, Eric Clark. She is survived by her sisters, Judy Schwabe, Gertrude Verhoeven and Charlene Clark and...
Elsie M Gilles
Nov 25, 2016
Elsie M. Gilles (nee Emery), 87, born on April 11, 1929, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2016. Growing up in Copley, OH, Elsie, one of 16 children, later moved to Fairlawn, OH where she was known as a realtor and for her involvement with the City of Fairlawn, and St Hilary Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her parents,...
Sarah " Sally" Louise Mellott
Nov 23, 2016
Sarah "Sally" Louise Mellott, 78, died on November 23, 2016 after a long battle with Multiple Myeloma. Sarah was born on February 21, 1938 in Akron, Ohio to the late Charles F. and Marcia E. Ream. She was a graduate of John R. Buchtel High School. She was a member of Bethany United Church of Christ, where everyone knew her...
Jose Maria Melian
Nov 23, 2016
Dr. Jose Melian, born 10 May 1930 in the Canary Islands, Spain, died peacefully on Wednesday 23 Nov 2016. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Research To Prevent Blindness, Inc. (RPB).
Marjorie C Palazzo
Nov 22, 2016
Marjorie C. Palazzo (nee Starks), 88, passed away peacefully November 22, 2016 at her home in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born July 18, 1928 in Warren, Ohio to the late Karl and Zelma Starks, she was a graduate of Tallmadge High School and the University of Akron. She went on to work as a lab technician at St. Thomas Hospital until the...
Frances E. Lappert
Nov 20, 2016
Frances E. Lappert, 97, went home to be with the Lord on November 20, 2016. Born in Tilden, KY., to Roy and Edna Duncan, Fran lived most of her life in Akron, Ohio. She was a member of The Chapel for 63 years. She was preceded in death by husband, William; daughter, Barbara Ann Lee; infant daughter, Sharon and sister,...
Shirley Maxine Fieldman
Nov 19, 2016
Shirley Maxine Fieldman, 91, died November 19, 2016. Born in Akron March 20, 1925 to Ivan and Iona Bachman Falconbery, she was a graduate of East High School, Class of 1943. "Max" worked at Goodyear Aircraft during World War II and had been the former owner of State 8 Rollerdome Skating Rink. She was a member of the Steels Corners...
Glenn " Jock " Snyder
Nov 17, 2016
Glenn "Jock" Snyder, 88 years young, resident of Medina, passed away November 17, 2016, with his children by his side. Glenn was a devoted and loving husband to the "love of his life" Penny for 44 years until she passed in 1999. Glenn, a retired union carpenter of 60 years, worked for Akron Floors and GQ Drywall. He was a...
Richard Hanna
Nov 16, 2016
Richard Hanna, 69 years of age, passed on Wednesday November 16, at Akron City Hospital after fighting a long battle of debilities. Rick was born January 30, 1947 in Akron, Ohio to the late George and Alice Hanna. He was the youngest of three children, survived by sister, Sandy Abookire and preceded in death by brother, Ray Hanna. Rick graduated...
Jane Mcclelland
Nov 15, 2016
Jane McClelland passed away on November 15, 2016 at 102 years old. Her beautiful and courageous life is a lasting legacy to her surviving family; Hannah Lynne Doran of Atlanta, Georgia, Charles (Celia) Kirk (Barbara Kirk-deceased) of Elkhart, Indiana and Donna Kay (John) Van Der Aue of West Bloomfield, Michigan. Jane also leaves behind nine grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren....

Leona " Lee " Wickham
Nov 14, 2016
Leona "Lee" Wickham, age 93, passed away November 14, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond E. and is survived by her son, Dale E. (JoAnne) of Williamsburg, Virginia; grandson, Jeffrey of McLean, Virginia and beloved nieces and nephews. As per Lee's request there will be no visitation and services were private. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)

Jean Thomas Mercer
Nov 13, 2016
Jean Thomas Mercer was born July 24, 1929, and passed away November 13, 2016. Jean was a graduate of Old Trail School and Briarcliff College in Briarcliff Manor, New York. She was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church, Portage Country Club, Akron Garden Club, Junior League of Akron, Akron General Medical Center Women's Board, the Stan Hywet Women's Committee,...
Gina M Heilman
Dec 13, 2016
Gina Heilman (Wood), 45, passed away Dec. 13, 2016. Gina was the beloved wife of Jacob; loving mother of Tiffany (Josh), Nicholas, William, and Alexis; and dearest grandmother of Justice, Joshua, and Avery. She is also survived by her parents, Diana Hendrick (Ralph) and Richard Opsincs (Cindy); two sisters, two brothers, and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Gina...
Mary Elizabeth Reinthal
Dec 11, 2016
Mary Elizabeth Reinthal (nee Witzeman) of Richfield passed away peacefully at home on December 11, 2016 at age 93. She was a clinical psychologist at Broadview Center, avid birder, dedicated conservationist, and long-time volunteer in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. She joins her husband Robert and is survived by her four children, Mel (Joanne), Ann, Kevin (Susie), and Bill (Carol),...
Marjory Jean Garman
Dec 10, 2016
Marjory Jean Garman, 94, passed away Dec. 10, 2016 at Park Village in Dover, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 74 years, Duane F. Garman; sister, Anita Jane; and grandson, Max Cashion. Marjory was a devoted mother to, Denny and Dee, David and Marti, Joyce and Charlie Cashion, and Jenny and Jim Murphy. She had...
Charles Edward Caye
Dec 4, 2016
Charles Edward Caye, 53, passed away suddenly December 4, 2016. Chuck was born July 30, 1963 to Charles Caye and Clare (Weiser) Caye, and along with his parents, he is survived by his wife, Diane; his four children, Nicole (Peter Marx), Abby, Alex and Michelle; sisters, Judy (Randy) Hillner, Kathy Geiger, and Betsy (Doug) Brink; his mother-in-law, Gertrude Greco; and...
David Stark
Nov 30, 2016
David Michael Stark, 54 died after a four year illness on November 30, 2016. David was born in Indianapolis, IN and was a former resident of Columbus, OH. He was a graduate of Firestone High School and attended The Ohio State University for two years. He was an avid fisherman and was employed in retail sales. David is survived by...
Carolyn J. Von Wyl
Nov 27, 2016
Carolyn J. Von Wyl died on Sunday, November 27th, after a nearly three year battle with numerous health issues. Her entire family is extremely proud of the courageous battle she fought, and in typical "mom-style", she did it with her usual class and grace. Mrs. Von Wyl was born in Canton on June 8th, 1936, and was the daughter of...
Kevin Mark Dalley
Nov 25, 2016
Kevin Mark Dalley, age 39, of Caledonia, Wisconsin, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 along with his daughter, Emily, following an auto accident. Kevin was born in Saint Louis Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota, on April 7, 1977 to James and Ina Van Aalst Dalley. He grew up in Beavercreek, Ohio. Kevin was a lifetime member of The Church of Jesus...
Emily Rhynne Dalley
Nov 25, 2016
Emily Rhynne Dalley, age 9, of Caledonia, Wisconsin, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 along with her father, Kevin, following an auto accident. She was born in Fairfield City, Butler County, Ohio, on February 27, 2007 to Kevin and Jennifer Schneck Dalley. Emily was fourth grader at Red Apple Elementary. She was a bright and talented ray of sunshine with...
Mary E Verhoeven
Nov 25, 2016
Mary E. Verhoeven, 85, passed away peacefully November 25, 2016 following a long illness. Mary was born on June 5, 1931 in Monroe, Michigan to the late Charles and Margaret Sloan Verhoeven. She was preceded in death by her sister, Margaret Peruski and nephew, Eric Clark. She is survived by her sisters, Judy Schwabe, Gertrude Verhoeven and Charlene Clark and...
Elsie M Gilles
Nov 25, 2016
Elsie M. Gilles (nee Emery), 87, born on April 11, 1929, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2016. Growing up in Copley, OH, Elsie, one of 16 children, later moved to Fairlawn, OH where she was known as a realtor and for her involvement with the City of Fairlawn, and St Hilary Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her parents,...
Sarah " Sally" Louise Mellott
Nov 23, 2016
Sarah "Sally" Louise Mellott, 78, died on November 23, 2016 after a long battle with Multiple Myeloma. Sarah was born on February 21, 1938 in Akron, Ohio to the late Charles F. and Marcia E. Ream. She was a graduate of John R. Buchtel High School. She was a member of Bethany United Church of Christ, where everyone knew her...
Jose Maria Melian
Nov 23, 2016
Dr. Jose Melian, born 10 May 1930 in the Canary Islands, Spain, died peacefully on Wednesday 23 Nov 2016. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Research To Prevent Blindness, Inc. (RPB).
Marjorie C Palazzo
Nov 22, 2016
Marjorie C. Palazzo (nee Starks), 88, passed away peacefully November 22, 2016 at her home in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born July 18, 1928 in Warren, Ohio to the late Karl and Zelma Starks, she was a graduate of Tallmadge High School and the University of Akron. She went on to work as a lab technician at St. Thomas Hospital until the...
Frances E. Lappert
Nov 20, 2016
Frances E. Lappert, 97, went home to be with the Lord on November 20, 2016. Born in Tilden, KY., to Roy and Edna Duncan, Fran lived most of her life in Akron, Ohio. She was a member of The Chapel for 63 years. She was preceded in death by husband, William; daughter, Barbara Ann Lee; infant daughter, Sharon and sister,...
Shirley Maxine Fieldman
Nov 19, 2016
Shirley Maxine Fieldman, 91, died November 19, 2016. Born in Akron March 20, 1925 to Ivan and Iona Bachman Falconbery, she was a graduate of East High School, Class of 1943. "Max" worked at Goodyear Aircraft during World War II and had been the former owner of State 8 Rollerdome Skating Rink. She was a member of the Steels Corners...
Glenn " Jock " Snyder
Nov 17, 2016
Glenn "Jock" Snyder, 88 years young, resident of Medina, passed away November 17, 2016, with his children by his side. Glenn was a devoted and loving husband to the "love of his life" Penny for 44 years until she passed in 1999. Glenn, a retired union carpenter of 60 years, worked for Akron Floors and GQ Drywall. He was a...
Richard Hanna
Nov 16, 2016
Richard Hanna, 69 years of age, passed on Wednesday November 16, at Akron City Hospital after fighting a long battle of debilities. Rick was born January 30, 1947 in Akron, Ohio to the late George and Alice Hanna. He was the youngest of three children, survived by sister, Sandy Abookire and preceded in death by brother, Ray Hanna. Rick graduated...
Jane Mcclelland
Nov 15, 2016
Jane McClelland passed away on November 15, 2016 at 102 years old. Her beautiful and courageous life is a lasting legacy to her surviving family; Hannah Lynne Doran of Atlanta, Georgia, Charles (Celia) Kirk (Barbara Kirk-deceased) of Elkhart, Indiana and Donna Kay (John) Van Der Aue of West Bloomfield, Michigan. Jane also leaves behind nine grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren....

Leona " Lee " Wickham
Nov 14, 2016
Leona "Lee" Wickham, age 93, passed away November 14, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond E. and is survived by her son, Dale E. (JoAnne) of Williamsburg, Virginia; grandson, Jeffrey of McLean, Virginia and beloved nieces and nephews. As per Lee's request there will be no visitation and services were private. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)

Jean Thomas Mercer
Nov 13, 2016
Jean Thomas Mercer was born July 24, 1929, and passed away November 13, 2016. Jean was a graduate of Old Trail School and Briarcliff College in Briarcliff Manor, New York. She was a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church, Portage Country Club, Akron Garden Club, Junior League of Akron, Akron General Medical Center Women's Board, the Stan Hywet Women's Committee,...