Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Ellynore Beck
Jan 24, 2016
Ellynore Arthur Beck, age 99, passed away on January 24, 2016. Bunnie, as she was called, was born May 4, 1916. She attended North High School and was a graduate of Southern Seminary College. She was a member of the Junior League of Akron and the Akron Women's City Club. Bunnie volunteered for many years at the Akron City Hospital...
Marie Mcdougal
Jan 23, 2016
Marie L. McDougal (Kanzig) 88, of Copley passed away January 23, 2016. Born on November 20, 1927, in Beallsville, Ohio, she was the daughter of Alma and Lawrence Kanzig. Marie was a resident of Copley for 65 years. She retired from Akron Public Schools as a teacher with 31 ½ years of service. She enjoyed winters in Florida, traveling, painting,...

William G Hoover
Jan 23, 2016
William G Hoover William G Hoover, 91, of Toledo, Ohio, formerly of Copley, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 23rd. Bill was born in Los Angeles, California, but traveled the world ultimately raising his family in Copley for 42 years. Bill was born on May 3, 1924 to parents, Ralph and Estelle Hoover. Bill had one older brother, Ralph,...
Thomas J Vidikan
Jan 23, 2016
Thomas John Vidikan Thomas John Vidikan, age 55 passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2016 in Destin, Florida after an extended illness. Tom was born in Akron, Ohio on February 18, 1960 to Moses Vidikan, Jr. and Evelyn Rose Vidikan. Tom grew up in Firestone Park and attended Firestone Park Elementary, Roswell Kent Junior High and graduated from Garfield High...
Daun Gates
Jan 23, 2016
In loving memory of Daun Carol Gates Daun passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 23, 2016. Born August 25, 1938 in Akron, Ohio where she spent her entire life. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She loved the outdoors, art, reading, her soap operas and Christmas. Daun showed her giving nature with her thoughtful gifts, Hallmark cards and...
Richard " Dick" Harold Nelson
Jan 22, 2016
Richard "Dick" Harold Nelson of Stow, 81, died January 22, 2016 at Akron City Hospital. He was born February 26th, 1934 to Harold and Harriet Nelson. A graduate of Buchtel High School in 1953, he obtained his BA in Biology and speech, MS in Administration & Secondary Education from the University of Akron where he was a member of Lambda...
Patricia Thornton
Jan 22, 2016
Patricia Grace Thornton, 89, died January 22, 2016. The daughter of Darwin W. "Darby" and Grace M. Thornton, she was a lifelong resident of Akron where she attended King Elementary, Old Trail School and Briarcliff Junior College. Pat was a member of Church of Our Saviour and past member of its Vestry, the Junior League of Akron, past chair of...
Mary Galit
Jan 22, 2016
Mary Galit, 75, died at her residence January 22, 2016. Born in Akron, she was a longtime resident of Copley. Mary retired from Key Bank as a teller. Preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, John Paul; she is survived by her son, Edwin "Mike" Galit; daughters, Christine Beatty and Sara (Richard) Parker; grandchildren, Tiffany (Matthew), Craig and...
Paul A Preiksa
Jan 21, 2016
Paul Preiksa, 75, sailed out of life's harbor for his Savior's dock early Thursday, January 21, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born December 14, 1940 in Akron, Ohio. Following graduation from Buchtel High School, he graduated from the University of Akron with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. Paul was a consummate salesman with many distinguished accomplishments...

Pauline Parabutsky
Jan 19, 2016
Parabutsky, Pauline Pauline went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 19. She was born on July 3, 1927, in Akron, Ohio, to parents Sophia and Louis Parabutsky. After graduating from Hower Vocational High School in June of 1945, she moved to New York City to study advanced hair styling. She then returned to the Akron area and...
Irene Margaret Knepp
Jan 19, 2016
Irene Margaret Knepp, 88, died January 19, 2016. Born in Columbus January 19, 1928 to John and Julia Funk Chosy, she had lived in Cuyahoga Falls most of her life. Irene was a graduate of the Ohio State University Pharmacy School and had worked at Mains and McDowell Pharmacies. Preceded in death by her husband, Paul and brother, Gene; she...
Eric Sean Moore
Jan 17, 2016
Eric Moore, 51, died January 17, 2016. Born in Akron December 23, 1964 to Wayne and Patricia Murray Moore, Eric was a loving and caring son, brother and friend. He enjoyed traveling, music and giving. Eric volunteered for thousands of hours at Edwin Shaw Hospital and Doctor Bob's House. He was also a member of Woodland United Methodist Church and...
Helen P Johnson
Jan 17, 2016
Helen P Johnson (nee Wydo) Helen P Johnson, surrounded by her family, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 17, 2016. Helen was born on September 7, 1916, in Morrisdale, Pennsylvania to Hungarian immigrants, Frank and Barbara Wydo (Vajda). She graduated Valedictorian from Morrisdale High School, graduated from Philadelphia General Hospital School of Nursing as an...

Glenna M Nelson
Jan 16, 2016
Glenna M. Nelson, 90, died January 16, 2016 in Florida. She is survived by her sons, Duane Jr. (Nancy) of Hartville and Mark (Alice) of Texas; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. At her request, services are private. Burial at Rose Hill Burial Park. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)

Mary Jane Humphrey
Jan 15, 2016
Mary Jane Humphrey Mary Jane Humphrey "Jane" of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio passed away peacefully and into the loving arms of the Lord on January 15, 2016 at the age of 91. She was born to George and Gertrude Bauer on September 28, 1924 and spent her whole life in Cuyahoga Falls. Preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Albert...
Hedwig Elisabeth Buerling
Jan 15, 2016
Heidi E. Buerling Fairlawn - Hedwig "Heidi" Elisabeth Buerling (Heid), born on March 22, 1932 in Oberatlertheim Germany to Margaret and Johann Heid, passed away at home January 15, 2016. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Bruce; her sister, Berta; brother, Otto; and nephew, Klaus. She is survived by her husband, Siegfried; and sons, Peter...

James G. Georgiadis
Jan 14, 2016
James G. Georgiadis, 87, passed away January 14, 2016. James 'Jimmy' Georgiadis, of Wadsworth, 87, passed away January 14, 2016. Devoted husband of Sophie . . . Loving Baba of George & Leslie, Anastasi & Tiffany . . . Proud Papou to Elliot, Dimitri, John, Jimmy, and Sophie . . . is at peace and once again with his brother,...
Janice Meredith Dodge Derry
Jan 14, 2016
Meredith Derry Janice Meredith Dodge Derry, 87, passed away at home January 14, 2016. Born in Akron, July 28, 1928 to Emmett and Janice Miller Dodge, she attended King School, Old Trail High School and graduated from the University of Akron where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. She married James F. Derry on June 12, 1953....
Jeannette H. Blake
Jan 11, 2016
Jeannette Blake was born on February 13, 1921 to Russell and Eva (Spriggel) Happoldt in Munroe Falls, Ohio. She died on January 11, 2016, after a short illness. Jeannette grew up in Firestone Park and graduated from Garfield High School with the Class of 1938. She graduated from Kent State University in 1943. After college, she worked for the War...
Ellynore Beck
Jan 24, 2016
Ellynore Arthur Beck, age 99, passed away on January 24, 2016. Bunnie, as she was called, was born May 4, 1916. She attended North High School and was a graduate of Southern Seminary College. She was a member of the Junior League of Akron and the Akron Women's City Club. Bunnie volunteered for many years at the Akron City Hospital...
Marie Mcdougal
Jan 23, 2016
Marie L. McDougal (Kanzig) 88, of Copley passed away January 23, 2016. Born on November 20, 1927, in Beallsville, Ohio, she was the daughter of Alma and Lawrence Kanzig. Marie was a resident of Copley for 65 years. She retired from Akron Public Schools as a teacher with 31 ½ years of service. She enjoyed winters in Florida, traveling, painting,...

William G Hoover
Jan 23, 2016
William G Hoover William G Hoover, 91, of Toledo, Ohio, formerly of Copley, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 23rd. Bill was born in Los Angeles, California, but traveled the world ultimately raising his family in Copley for 42 years. Bill was born on May 3, 1924 to parents, Ralph and Estelle Hoover. Bill had one older brother, Ralph,...
Thomas J Vidikan
Jan 23, 2016
Thomas John Vidikan Thomas John Vidikan, age 55 passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2016 in Destin, Florida after an extended illness. Tom was born in Akron, Ohio on February 18, 1960 to Moses Vidikan, Jr. and Evelyn Rose Vidikan. Tom grew up in Firestone Park and attended Firestone Park Elementary, Roswell Kent Junior High and graduated from Garfield High...
Daun Gates
Jan 23, 2016
In loving memory of Daun Carol Gates Daun passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 23, 2016. Born August 25, 1938 in Akron, Ohio where she spent her entire life. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She loved the outdoors, art, reading, her soap operas and Christmas. Daun showed her giving nature with her thoughtful gifts, Hallmark cards and...
Richard " Dick" Harold Nelson
Jan 22, 2016
Richard "Dick" Harold Nelson of Stow, 81, died January 22, 2016 at Akron City Hospital. He was born February 26th, 1934 to Harold and Harriet Nelson. A graduate of Buchtel High School in 1953, he obtained his BA in Biology and speech, MS in Administration & Secondary Education from the University of Akron where he was a member of Lambda...
Patricia Thornton
Jan 22, 2016
Patricia Grace Thornton, 89, died January 22, 2016. The daughter of Darwin W. "Darby" and Grace M. Thornton, she was a lifelong resident of Akron where she attended King Elementary, Old Trail School and Briarcliff Junior College. Pat was a member of Church of Our Saviour and past member of its Vestry, the Junior League of Akron, past chair of...
Mary Galit
Jan 22, 2016
Mary Galit, 75, died at her residence January 22, 2016. Born in Akron, she was a longtime resident of Copley. Mary retired from Key Bank as a teller. Preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, John Paul; she is survived by her son, Edwin "Mike" Galit; daughters, Christine Beatty and Sara (Richard) Parker; grandchildren, Tiffany (Matthew), Craig and...
Paul A Preiksa
Jan 21, 2016
Paul Preiksa, 75, sailed out of life's harbor for his Savior's dock early Thursday, January 21, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born December 14, 1940 in Akron, Ohio. Following graduation from Buchtel High School, he graduated from the University of Akron with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration. Paul was a consummate salesman with many distinguished accomplishments...

Pauline Parabutsky
Jan 19, 2016
Parabutsky, Pauline Pauline went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, January 19. She was born on July 3, 1927, in Akron, Ohio, to parents Sophia and Louis Parabutsky. After graduating from Hower Vocational High School in June of 1945, she moved to New York City to study advanced hair styling. She then returned to the Akron area and...
Irene Margaret Knepp
Jan 19, 2016
Irene Margaret Knepp, 88, died January 19, 2016. Born in Columbus January 19, 1928 to John and Julia Funk Chosy, she had lived in Cuyahoga Falls most of her life. Irene was a graduate of the Ohio State University Pharmacy School and had worked at Mains and McDowell Pharmacies. Preceded in death by her husband, Paul and brother, Gene; she...
Eric Sean Moore
Jan 17, 2016
Eric Moore, 51, died January 17, 2016. Born in Akron December 23, 1964 to Wayne and Patricia Murray Moore, Eric was a loving and caring son, brother and friend. He enjoyed traveling, music and giving. Eric volunteered for thousands of hours at Edwin Shaw Hospital and Doctor Bob's House. He was also a member of Woodland United Methodist Church and...
Helen P Johnson
Jan 17, 2016
Helen P Johnson (nee Wydo) Helen P Johnson, surrounded by her family, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 17, 2016. Helen was born on September 7, 1916, in Morrisdale, Pennsylvania to Hungarian immigrants, Frank and Barbara Wydo (Vajda). She graduated Valedictorian from Morrisdale High School, graduated from Philadelphia General Hospital School of Nursing as an...

Glenna M Nelson
Jan 16, 2016
Glenna M. Nelson, 90, died January 16, 2016 in Florida. She is survived by her sons, Duane Jr. (Nancy) of Hartville and Mark (Alice) of Texas; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. At her request, services are private. Burial at Rose Hill Burial Park. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)

Mary Jane Humphrey
Jan 15, 2016
Mary Jane Humphrey Mary Jane Humphrey "Jane" of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio passed away peacefully and into the loving arms of the Lord on January 15, 2016 at the age of 91. She was born to George and Gertrude Bauer on September 28, 1924 and spent her whole life in Cuyahoga Falls. Preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Albert...
Hedwig Elisabeth Buerling
Jan 15, 2016
Heidi E. Buerling Fairlawn - Hedwig "Heidi" Elisabeth Buerling (Heid), born on March 22, 1932 in Oberatlertheim Germany to Margaret and Johann Heid, passed away at home January 15, 2016. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Bruce; her sister, Berta; brother, Otto; and nephew, Klaus. She is survived by her husband, Siegfried; and sons, Peter...

James G. Georgiadis
Jan 14, 2016
James G. Georgiadis, 87, passed away January 14, 2016. James 'Jimmy' Georgiadis, of Wadsworth, 87, passed away January 14, 2016. Devoted husband of Sophie . . . Loving Baba of George & Leslie, Anastasi & Tiffany . . . Proud Papou to Elliot, Dimitri, John, Jimmy, and Sophie . . . is at peace and once again with his brother,...
Janice Meredith Dodge Derry
Jan 14, 2016
Meredith Derry Janice Meredith Dodge Derry, 87, passed away at home January 14, 2016. Born in Akron, July 28, 1928 to Emmett and Janice Miller Dodge, she attended King School, Old Trail High School and graduated from the University of Akron where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. She married James F. Derry on June 12, 1953....
Jeannette H. Blake
Jan 11, 2016
Jeannette Blake was born on February 13, 1921 to Russell and Eva (Spriggel) Happoldt in Munroe Falls, Ohio. She died on January 11, 2016, after a short illness. Jeannette grew up in Firestone Park and graduated from Garfield High School with the Class of 1938. She graduated from Kent State University in 1943. After college, she worked for the War...