Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
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Evelyn E. Rowland
Aug 8, 2016
Evelyn E. Rowland, 103, died Aug. 8, 2016. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she lived most her life in the Canton/Akron area and retired in 1975 with 18 years of service from the Lawson Milk Co. Preceded in death by husbands, Forrest Rothgeb and Wayne Rowland; she is survived by daughter, Norma Ake; step children, Robert W. (Judy) Rowland and...
Ruth Lenehan
Aug 1, 2016
Ruth Lenehan, longtime resident of Akron, passed away this Monday, August 1, 2016, at the senior care facility Wedgewood Estates in Mansfield, Ohio. She was 98 years old. Ruth the oldest of 3 children was born on June 3, 1918 to William and Patricia Miller in Caldwell, Ohio. She had a happy childhood growing up in Hazelton, PA building a...
Marilyn Bangs
Jul 31, 2016
Marilyn J. (Reapp) Bangs Marilyn J. (Reapp) Bangs, 82, passed away July 31, 2016 in Medina, OH. Marilyn was born on September 14, 1933 in Akron, OH to Lydia and Raymond Reapp. She graduated from Stow High School in 1951, attended Denison University and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Kent State University. Marilyn was preceded in death by...
Theodore R. "Ted" Kellers
Jul 30, 2016
Theodore (Ted) Kellers, Jr., 66, passed away in his sleep on July 30, 2016. Ted attended St. Martha grade school, was a 1967 graduate of Archbishop Hoban High School and obtained an Associates Degree in Transportation from the University of Akron. He will be remembered for his quick wit, knowledge of cars, and love of fishing. Ted was preceded in...
Cornelius P. "C.P." Chima
Jul 30, 2016
Cornelius P. "C.P." Chima Our country lost another of it's "Greatest Generation" when Cornelius P. (C.P.) Chima passed away on July 30th after a brief illness but a very memorable 98 years on this earth. C.P. was born in Newark, OH on February 7, 1918 to Peter and Mary Chima as the third of their six children; siblings, Mary, Helen,...
Michael John Mallady
Jul 26, 2016
Michael J. "Mike" Mallady Michael J. "Mike" Mallady of Bath, Ohio passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2016. He was 68 years old. With his passing, he joins his parents, his brother Mark, and his stepsister, Kathy. Mike was born February 25, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio as the son of John and Janet, and brother to Michelle, Mark, Barbra, Ellen, and...
Donald J. " Donny" Brown
Jul 25, 2016
Donald J. "Donny" Brown, age 55, passed away suddenly on July 25, 2016. Born in Akron, Donny lived his entire life in the Akron area, most recently in Cuyahoga Falls. A 1978 Firestone graduate, Donny was a talented athlete and was an avid fan of the Cleveland Browns, Indians and Cavs his entire adult life. Donny was a self-employed landscaper...
Mary Lou Graham
Jul 23, 2016
Mary Lou Graham Mary Lou Graham, 79, died July 23, 2016. Preceded in death by husband, David E. Graham; she is survived by sons, Michael and Patrick (Karen); grandchildren, Symon, Nicholas, Connor and Abigail; brother, Robert Seidel and sister, Pat Common. A memorial service will be held 6 p.m. Thursday at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., where...
David Williamson Gates
Jul 21, 2016
David Williamson Gates passed away July 21, 2016 at the age of 94. He was born in Akron, Ohio September 23, 1921 and was a graduate of West High School in Akron and Colgate University in Hamilton, NY. He was an Army flight instructor in WWII, and after graduation, went on to work for Eastern Airlines in NYC. He met...
Joan M Depner
Jul 20, 2016
Joan M. Depner (nee Karas) passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at the age of 89. Preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Joan is survived by her daughters, Laurel (Donald) Cochran and Leslie Fouser and grandchildren, John ( Ashley) and Samantha Fouser. Longtime member of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, Joan was also a 50 year+ member of the...
Terry D Kelly
Jul 17, 2016
Terrence Dean Kelly, 72, went home to be with his Lord on the morning of Sunday, July 17th after a heroic battle with cancer. Friends of Terry will remember him as a generous, honorable man with a big laugh and a heart devoted to service. He was always available to help anybody with anything they could possibly need. He was...
Justin Khamvongsouk
Jul 15, 2016
Justin Khamvongsouk, at the age of 18, passed away on July 15, 2016 as a result of a tragic accident. Born on October 9, 1997 in Akron, Ohio, he attended Coventry local schools where he was a member of the National Honor Society, captain of the varsity soccer team, and graduated amongst the Top 10 of his class. On scholarship,...
Patricia Diane Simon
Jul 14, 2016
Patricia Diane Simon, 62, passed away on July 14, 2016. She was a lifetime resident of Portage County. Preceded in death by her mother, Amelia Simon; she is survived by her father, Merlin "Burke" Simon; sisters, Janet (Bill) and Beth (David), and brother, Brian (Lisa). A private service will be held. (Billow, 330-867-4141) Cemetery Details Maple Grove Cemetery 6698 N....
Clint W Snyder
Jul 12, 2016
Clint W. Snyder, age 52, born July 6, 1964 in Youngstown, OH, passed away of natural causes Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at his home in Midland, MI. Burial will take place at Lake Park Cemetery in Youngstown, OH. Dr. Snyder is preceded in death by his parents, Louise and Albert Snyder. He is survived by his sister, Bernadette Cochrane (Mark);...
Irene Arlene Pruitt
Jul 7, 2016
Irene Arlene Pruitt Irene Arlene Pruitt (formerly known as Orlan Arlene Roth), 89, met her Savior on July 7, 2016. An Akron/Cuyahoga Falls resident for 63 years, she was a member of the Church of God. She was the loving mother of 8 children; precious grandmother of 19; great grandmother of 25; great great grandmother of 3 little angels; and...
James D Stump
Jul 5, 2016
James D. Stump, 80, died July 5, 2016. Preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Pansey; he is survived by his wife, Dianna; children, Ed Stump, Charlene Cook, Dan Stump, Steve Stump, Nancy Hastings (Dan), Allen Edmonds (Dawn); grandchildren, Sabrina, Alanna, Alicia and Brandon; great-grandson, Cameron; many other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel,...
Owen Russell "Russ" Moore
Jul 4, 2016
Owen Russell "Russ" Moore, 94, passed away at Medina Hospital on July 4, 2016. Russ was born on September 21, 1921 to Mattie and Bernie Moore. He attended South High School where he was the president of his graduating class. While attending South High he met Marian Dolores Eberly and they married. Russ served his country in the Army Air...
Jean I Will
Jul 3, 2016
Jean I. Will (nee Denholm) passed away on July 3, 2016 after a long illness. Preceded in death by her husband, Fred R. Will, Jr.; she is survived by her brother, Ralph (Patricia) Denholm; step-daughter, Janice (Tom) Hart; cousins, nieces and nephews. Per her request, there will be no calling hours or memorial service. Cremation has taken place. Memorials may...
Suzanne Mccormick Rickards
Jul 2, 2016
Suzanne McCormick Rickards, 83, passed away on July 2, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Akron, OH to Alberta Waltz McCormick and E.C. McCormick, Jr., Sue grew up in Silver Lake. She graduated from Old Trail School, attended Stephens College and graduated from Florida State University. She returned to Akron where she spent her life. Sue was Owner...
Harold Robert Stevens
Jun 29, 2016
Harold R. "Bob" Stevens Harold R. "Bob" Stevens, 77, died June 29, 2016, surrounded by loved ones, after a courageous three month battle with cancer. He graduated in 1961 from The Ohio State University, with a business degree in economics, where he became a lifelong Buckeye fan. As a result, the fall months, with the changing leaves and football season,...
Evelyn E. Rowland
Aug 8, 2016
Evelyn E. Rowland, 103, died Aug. 8, 2016. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she lived most her life in the Canton/Akron area and retired in 1975 with 18 years of service from the Lawson Milk Co. Preceded in death by husbands, Forrest Rothgeb and Wayne Rowland; she is survived by daughter, Norma Ake; step children, Robert W. (Judy) Rowland and...
Ruth Lenehan
Aug 1, 2016
Ruth Lenehan, longtime resident of Akron, passed away this Monday, August 1, 2016, at the senior care facility Wedgewood Estates in Mansfield, Ohio. She was 98 years old. Ruth the oldest of 3 children was born on June 3, 1918 to William and Patricia Miller in Caldwell, Ohio. She had a happy childhood growing up in Hazelton, PA building a...
Marilyn Bangs
Jul 31, 2016
Marilyn J. (Reapp) Bangs Marilyn J. (Reapp) Bangs, 82, passed away July 31, 2016 in Medina, OH. Marilyn was born on September 14, 1933 in Akron, OH to Lydia and Raymond Reapp. She graduated from Stow High School in 1951, attended Denison University and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Kent State University. Marilyn was preceded in death by...
Theodore R. "Ted" Kellers
Jul 30, 2016
Theodore (Ted) Kellers, Jr., 66, passed away in his sleep on July 30, 2016. Ted attended St. Martha grade school, was a 1967 graduate of Archbishop Hoban High School and obtained an Associates Degree in Transportation from the University of Akron. He will be remembered for his quick wit, knowledge of cars, and love of fishing. Ted was preceded in...
Cornelius P. "C.P." Chima
Jul 30, 2016
Cornelius P. "C.P." Chima Our country lost another of it's "Greatest Generation" when Cornelius P. (C.P.) Chima passed away on July 30th after a brief illness but a very memorable 98 years on this earth. C.P. was born in Newark, OH on February 7, 1918 to Peter and Mary Chima as the third of their six children; siblings, Mary, Helen,...
Michael John Mallady
Jul 26, 2016
Michael J. "Mike" Mallady Michael J. "Mike" Mallady of Bath, Ohio passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2016. He was 68 years old. With his passing, he joins his parents, his brother Mark, and his stepsister, Kathy. Mike was born February 25, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio as the son of John and Janet, and brother to Michelle, Mark, Barbra, Ellen, and...
Donald J. " Donny" Brown
Jul 25, 2016
Donald J. "Donny" Brown, age 55, passed away suddenly on July 25, 2016. Born in Akron, Donny lived his entire life in the Akron area, most recently in Cuyahoga Falls. A 1978 Firestone graduate, Donny was a talented athlete and was an avid fan of the Cleveland Browns, Indians and Cavs his entire adult life. Donny was a self-employed landscaper...
Mary Lou Graham
Jul 23, 2016
Mary Lou Graham Mary Lou Graham, 79, died July 23, 2016. Preceded in death by husband, David E. Graham; she is survived by sons, Michael and Patrick (Karen); grandchildren, Symon, Nicholas, Connor and Abigail; brother, Robert Seidel and sister, Pat Common. A memorial service will be held 6 p.m. Thursday at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., where...
David Williamson Gates
Jul 21, 2016
David Williamson Gates passed away July 21, 2016 at the age of 94. He was born in Akron, Ohio September 23, 1921 and was a graduate of West High School in Akron and Colgate University in Hamilton, NY. He was an Army flight instructor in WWII, and after graduation, went on to work for Eastern Airlines in NYC. He met...
Joan M Depner
Jul 20, 2016
Joan M. Depner (nee Karas) passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at the age of 89. Preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Joan is survived by her daughters, Laurel (Donald) Cochran and Leslie Fouser and grandchildren, John ( Ashley) and Samantha Fouser. Longtime member of St. Matthew's Episcopal Church, Joan was also a 50 year+ member of the...
Terry D Kelly
Jul 17, 2016
Terrence Dean Kelly, 72, went home to be with his Lord on the morning of Sunday, July 17th after a heroic battle with cancer. Friends of Terry will remember him as a generous, honorable man with a big laugh and a heart devoted to service. He was always available to help anybody with anything they could possibly need. He was...
Justin Khamvongsouk
Jul 15, 2016
Justin Khamvongsouk, at the age of 18, passed away on July 15, 2016 as a result of a tragic accident. Born on October 9, 1997 in Akron, Ohio, he attended Coventry local schools where he was a member of the National Honor Society, captain of the varsity soccer team, and graduated amongst the Top 10 of his class. On scholarship,...
Patricia Diane Simon
Jul 14, 2016
Patricia Diane Simon, 62, passed away on July 14, 2016. She was a lifetime resident of Portage County. Preceded in death by her mother, Amelia Simon; she is survived by her father, Merlin "Burke" Simon; sisters, Janet (Bill) and Beth (David), and brother, Brian (Lisa). A private service will be held. (Billow, 330-867-4141) Cemetery Details Maple Grove Cemetery 6698 N....
Clint W Snyder
Jul 12, 2016
Clint W. Snyder, age 52, born July 6, 1964 in Youngstown, OH, passed away of natural causes Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at his home in Midland, MI. Burial will take place at Lake Park Cemetery in Youngstown, OH. Dr. Snyder is preceded in death by his parents, Louise and Albert Snyder. He is survived by his sister, Bernadette Cochrane (Mark);...
Irene Arlene Pruitt
Jul 7, 2016
Irene Arlene Pruitt Irene Arlene Pruitt (formerly known as Orlan Arlene Roth), 89, met her Savior on July 7, 2016. An Akron/Cuyahoga Falls resident for 63 years, she was a member of the Church of God. She was the loving mother of 8 children; precious grandmother of 19; great grandmother of 25; great great grandmother of 3 little angels; and...
James D Stump
Jul 5, 2016
James D. Stump, 80, died July 5, 2016. Preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Pansey; he is survived by his wife, Dianna; children, Ed Stump, Charlene Cook, Dan Stump, Steve Stump, Nancy Hastings (Dan), Allen Edmonds (Dawn); grandchildren, Sabrina, Alanna, Alicia and Brandon; great-grandson, Cameron; many other relatives and friends. Friends may call at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel,...
Owen Russell "Russ" Moore
Jul 4, 2016
Owen Russell "Russ" Moore, 94, passed away at Medina Hospital on July 4, 2016. Russ was born on September 21, 1921 to Mattie and Bernie Moore. He attended South High School where he was the president of his graduating class. While attending South High he met Marian Dolores Eberly and they married. Russ served his country in the Army Air...
Jean I Will
Jul 3, 2016
Jean I. Will (nee Denholm) passed away on July 3, 2016 after a long illness. Preceded in death by her husband, Fred R. Will, Jr.; she is survived by her brother, Ralph (Patricia) Denholm; step-daughter, Janice (Tom) Hart; cousins, nieces and nephews. Per her request, there will be no calling hours or memorial service. Cremation has taken place. Memorials may...
Suzanne Mccormick Rickards
Jul 2, 2016
Suzanne McCormick Rickards, 83, passed away on July 2, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Akron, OH to Alberta Waltz McCormick and E.C. McCormick, Jr., Sue grew up in Silver Lake. She graduated from Old Trail School, attended Stephens College and graduated from Florida State University. She returned to Akron where she spent her life. Sue was Owner...
Harold Robert Stevens
Jun 29, 2016
Harold R. "Bob" Stevens Harold R. "Bob" Stevens, 77, died June 29, 2016, surrounded by loved ones, after a courageous three month battle with cancer. He graduated in 1961 from The Ohio State University, with a business degree in economics, where he became a lifelong Buckeye fan. As a result, the fall months, with the changing leaves and football season,...
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