Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Judith Ann George

Aug 13, 2015

Judith Ann Ausmus Bender George, 75, wife of Pete George, will rest on her mountaintop Tennessee farm where her beloved grandmother, Maggie Carroll, raised her. Judy passed away on August 13th, 2015 and is returning to the beauty of her Tennessee mountains with the breath-taking views she always loved. Her parents, Otis and Carol Ausmus, left Flat Hollow, Tennessee for...

Alice J Watkins

Aug 9, 2015

Alice J. Watkins, 91, died Aug. 9, 2015. Born in Akron, she was a graduate of Kenmore High School, attended the University of Akron, and loved reading, music, and bridge. She was charter member of Fairlawn Lutheran Church and a member of Akron Woman's City Club. Preceded in death by husbands, Luther Wilt and John Watkins; she is survived by...

Melinda A Keith

Aug 8, 2015

Melinda A. Keith made her transition on August 8, 2015. Even with her diagnosis of ovarian cancer in 2011, Melinda was able to continue to live her life with the core belief that "All is Well". Throughout her life she had a clear understanding of universal spiritual principles and envisioned the harmony and unity of mankind. Melinda lived a life...

Ethan D Schafer

Aug 8, 2015

Dr. Ethan D. Schafer, age 39, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 8, 2015. Born November 21, 1975 in Pittsfield, MA., he was the son of Joseph and Gaile (Reynolds) Schafer. Ethan earned his Bachelor's degree at his beloved University of Michigan, to which he was a passionate supporter and fan. He went on to attend Case Western Reserve University...

Robert P. Nordby

Aug 7, 2015

Robert P. Nordby, age 81, of Akron passed away on Friday, August 7, 2015. Born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, he was the son of Uacom and Evelyn (Evenson) Nordby. Robert attended Stemimetz High School in Chicago, then went on to attend Augustana College. He joined the U.S. Marines where he retired with the rank of First Lieutenant; while in the Marines,...

Kathryn Elizabeth Cooper

Aug 4, 2015

Kathryn Elizabeth Cooper passed away on Tuesday, August 4 2015 at her residence. She was 35 years old. Kathryn, a life-long resident of Akron, graduated from Revere High School. She received a degree from Cleveland State University in Urban Studies. Kathryn, was the beloved daughter of Robert and Regina Moore Cooper and devoted sister of Tyler Cooper. She was the...

Cheryl Ann Hamric

Aug 3, 2015

Cheryl Ann Hamric, 64, died August 3, 2015. Born in Akron, January 5, 1951 to Charles A. and Josephine Reese, she retired in 2011 from office work at Wonder Bread. A cat lover and baker, Cheryl was known as the "Cookie Lady." Preceded in death by her parents; she is survived by her husband, Lawrence "Mike" Hamric; sons, Anthony (Beth)...

Leo C Hurst

Aug 2, 2015

Leo C. Hurst, 94, died August 2, 2015. He was an U.S. Army veteran during WWII serving in the European, African and Middle Eastern Campaigns receiving a Bronze Star. After the war, he owned and operated a Standard Oil- Sohio Gas Station. He was a member of Woodland United Methodist Church and loved traveling with his wife, Mary. Preceded in...

Paulita P Cavazos

Aug 2, 2015

Sabas Cavazos, 87, passed away August 18, 2014 at Bath Manor Nursing Home, in Akron, Ohio; his wife Paulita P. Cavazos, 88, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2015 at her daughter's home in Fairlawn, Ohio. Sabas was born on October 29, 1926 in Brownsville, Texas. He was a WWII U.S. Army veteran; he worked in Brownsville as a Police...

Chester P Lowry

Jul 31, 2015

Chester P. Lowry, 93, passed away Friday, July 31, 2015. Born on January 23, 1922 in Friedens, PA., he was the son of Irvin H. and Minnie Pile Lowry and the youngest of nine children. He served in the Army Air Corps during WWII and was a past Commander of the American Legion Post # 449. He met the love...

Albert R Stadvec

Jul 31, 2015

Albert Robert Stadvec (Bob) age 91, peacefully passed away on July 31, 2015. After serving three years in the Navy during World War II, he went on to graduate from the University of Akron, where he met Gloria, his loving wife of 64 years. He had a passion for sports, including football and baseball and went on to pitch for...

Ann- Marie Young

Jul 31, 2015

Ann-Marie Young Ann-Marie Young, 51, passed away on July 31st after suffering a massive heart attack. She is now singing with the angels. Residing in North Ridgeville, OH, she worked as a special education school teacher at Bay Village middle school. These are a few of her favorite things: beaches, family, teaching, traveling, reading, gardening, music and singing, celebrating the...

Haley A. Hopkins

Jul 31, 2015

Haley Ashton Hopkins, 21, died as the result of an automobile accident July 31, 2015. Born in Akron, she was a 2012 graduate of Stow High School where she played soccer, lacrosse and was a percussionist in the Band. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Cuyahoga Falls where she was active in the Epworth Choir...

Helen Watson

Jul 30, 2015

Helen Louraine Watson, age 80, of Copley passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 30, 2015. Born September 16, 1934 in Stumptown, West Virginia, she was the daughter of Park and Beulah Stump. She was a member of the Copley Baptist Temple for over 50 years and was strong in her faith. Helen enjoyed spending time with...

H Patrick Murphy

Jul 29, 2015

H. Patrick Murphy, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at Hospice Care Center. Born February 16, 1932 in Fort Wayne, IN., he was the son of Christopher and Evangeline (Dilbone) Murphy. Mr. Murphy was a U.S. Air Force Veteran who proudly fought in the Korean War; he was a member of the American Legion as well as...

Grace E. Miller

Jul 28, 2015

No obituary found for this tribute. Graveside Service

AUG 1. 10:00 AM

Rose Hill Burial Park

3653 W. Market St.

Fairlawn, OH, 44333

Daniel E Bingham

Jul 28, 2015

Daniel Ellsworth Bingham, 93, passed away at Hospice Care Center on Tuesday, July 28, 2015. Born in Altoona, PA on September 4, 1921, Dan came to Akron as a young man and worked at Motors Inn until entering the US Air Force. He served with distinction as an airman in WWII, attaining the rank of Captain. His outstanding performance as...

Richard M Herberich

Jul 25, 2015

Richard M. Herberich, age 73, of Bath, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Ellen (Mayl) Herberich. Survivors include his wife Barbara (Hake); sons: Frederick, Bradley, C. Douglas, and David; 6 grandchildren. Per his wishes, there will be no services, memorials may be made in his honor to a charity...

Doris M Durham

Jul 25, 2015

Doris M. Durham, 91, died peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She was the beloved wife of John Durham; devoted and loving mother to Deborah and John (Lilia); proud and loving grandmother to John and Andrew; dearest daughter of Rose and Herman Krug; and loving sister to Theda (Selby) and Gene (Sandra). She will...

Richard J "Rick" Fruth

Jul 24, 2015

Richard J. "Rick" Fruth Richard J. "Rick" Fruth, 59, died July 24, 2015. Born in Akron, Ohio on March 22, 1956, he was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and a U.S. Army Veteran. Rick enjoyed many years in used car sales before becoming a manager for Conrad Tire. Preceded in death by his father, Richard Romweber and step-father,...