Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
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Mimmo D. Gagliardi
Nov 12, 2015
Mimmo Domenico Gagliardi, 88, died Thursday, November 12, 2015 of congestive heart failure. He was born November 29, 1926 in Squillace, Calabria, Italy to Anna (Mungo) and Saverio Gagliardi. His father was already in the US when the Depression and WWII prevented him from sending for his wife and son. Mimmo and his mother were finally able to come to...
Salvatore Falletta
Nov 11, 2015
Salvatore James Falletta, 73, of Uniontown, Ohio entered into eternal peace surrounded by family on November 11, 2015 after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia. Sal was born in Lakewood, Ohio to Charles and Carmella (Ambrosia) Falletta on February 13, 1942. He was raised in a loving Italian family as the third of five siblings, of...
James W. 'Jim' Techau
Nov 11, 2015
James W. Techau, 54, passed away November 11, 2015. Born in Akron January 29, 1961, Jim was the son of Wallace and Dorothy Techau. He was a graduate of Firestone High School. Jim was a lifelong resident of Akron, where he was father to two sons and a daughter, a Boy Scout leader, and an active member of the Moose...
Faust D'Avello
Nov 9, 2015
Faust D'Avello, 90, went home to be with the Lord November 9, 2015. Born in Akron, he was a life resident. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. Faust retired as a manager from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. Preceded in death by his wife, Mary and daughter,...
Marjorie "Ruth" Giles
Nov 8, 2015
M. Ruth Giles, 87, died November 8, 2015. She is survived by son, Wayne (Linda) Eisner; 3 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and special friend "like a sister", Diane (Jim) Popik. There will be no local services. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)
Patti Lipaj (Hoying)
Nov 7, 2015
Patti Lipaj (Hoying), 58, died November 7, 2015. Cherished wife of Craig Lipaj. Loving mother of sons, Michael Fassnacht and Brian Fassnacht and stepmother of Chelsea Lipaj and Ryan Lipaj. Dear daughter of Kathleen Hoying (Kilbane), preceded in death by James Hoying, Father. Sister of Margaret Furnas (Hoying), Mary Kay McHugh (Hoying), Michael Hoying. Aunt to Hannah Furnas, Frances Furnas,...
Mary Lou Richmond
Nov 6, 2015
Mary Lou (Kirt) Richmond, 85, born March 5, 1930, passed away November 6, 2015. Preceded in death by husband, David Richmond and son, James Kirt; survived by son, Jon Kirt; daughter, Karen Cooper; 5 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Graveside service will be Tuesday November 10, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Oakwood Cemetery, Cuyahoga Falls. There are no calling hours....
Nancy Jean Peel
Nov 6, 2015
Nancy Jean Peel, 74, died November 6, 2015. Born Nancy Jean Armstrong in Cleveland, Ohio on March 29, 1941 to Edwin and Catherine McCue Armstrong, Nancy was a devoted wife, mother, and friend. She was also a registered nurse for nearly 40 years and retired from Akron General Medical Center in 2004. In her spare time, Nancy was a member...
Eilene (Fought) Cole
Nov 6, 2015
Eilene (Fought) Cole, age 92, of Bath Township passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, November 6, 2015. She was born November 21, 1922 as the only child to Delbert P. and Emma G. (Burnam) Fought, and lived in the Akron area her entire life. She graduated from Garfield High School and the University of Akron with a degree...
Gertrude Snedden
Nov 5, 2015
Gertrude M. (Crocker) Snedden On a perfect November day, there was a celebration in heaven as Gertrude Snedden went to be with God and her family, husband David: sons, Laird and David; daughter, Lisa Snedden; parents, William and Jane Crocker; sisters, Jane Senuta, Martha Morgan, and Barbara Crocker; brother, William Crocker; and best friend, Hanna Geiger. Gertrude's faith, love of...
Peggy Ann (Eckner) Scavuzzo
Nov 3, 2015
Peggy Ann (Eckner) Scavuzzo, 81, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at her home in Bath Township Ohio, surrounded by her beloved family. Born in Plainfield, New Jersey on August 9, 1934 Peggy grew up in and lived in North Plainfield before moving to Maryland, Pittsburg, Toledo, Glastonbury (Ct.) and finally Akron, becoming her home since 1973. Peggy is...
Mervyn Danison
Nov 2, 2015
Mervyn F. Danison, a man of many interests, passed away on November 2, 2015. Born March 21, 1930 to Irene (Krounapple) and Fredrick Mervyn Danison, he lived his entire life in the Akron area. He was a senior photographer for Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. for 23 years; he retired in 1995. He had many previous jobs, putting himself through...
Jeanette Mcquillen
Oct 31, 2015
Jeanette O. McQuillen died October 31, 2015. Jeanette was a woman of great dignity, stellar character, numerous accomplishments and unshakable faith. She was co-owner of McQuillen Roofing and Siding Co. and developed the McQuillen Subdivision as a legacy to her family. Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick John McQuillen; son-in-law, Dr. Fred Barton; parents, Ignatz and Bernice...
Emma M Nearing
Oct 28, 2015
Emma M. Nearing, 84, passed away at home October 28, 2015. Born in Youngstown, she was a resident of Cuyahoga Falls most of her life. She was a loving mother and proud grandmother of three grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert in 2004; she is survived by her daughters, Pamela (Gregory) Bean of Bath Township, Michelle (Stephen) Salmons...
Jane D Palmer
Oct 28, 2015
Jane D. Palmer died Oct. 28, 2015. She retired as an Executive Assistant with 35 years of service from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. She was a member of the Women's Auxiliary of the Salvation Army, the Altar Guild at Church of Our Saviour and a volunteer at Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens and Akron General Medical Center. Jane was...
Alice B Monroe
Oct 26, 2015
Alice Bixler Monroe, 91, died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on October 26, 2015. Alice lived a wonderful life, filled with her passion for her family, friends, music and the arts. She was a loving wife to Emmett, her husband of 65 years, a loving mother to her five children, and a wonderful grandmother to her 7 grandchildren. Alice...
Karen E. Stephens
Oct 26, 2015
Karen E. Stephens, 54, passed away on Monday, October 26th after a brief battle with glioblastoma. Karen grew up in Northampton Township, graduated from Woodridge High School and the University of Akron. An avid gardener, she was active in the Cuyahoga Falls Community Garden, the Leaf and Blossom Garden Club and Let's Grow Akron. She was a member of Immaculate...
Beverly W Barker
Oct 25, 2015
Beverly W. Barker, 88, passed away on October 25, 2015. She was born in Steubenville, Ohio May 6, 1927 to the late Charles and Mary Williams. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. H. Kenneth Barker, Dean Emeritus at the University of Akron; brother Paul Williams of Fairlawn, Ohio and sister Kay Bechtel of Findlay, Ohio. She is...
Mimmo D. Gagliardi
Nov 12, 2015
Mimmo Domenico Gagliardi, 88, died Thursday, November 12, 2015 of congestive heart failure. He was born November 29, 1926 in Squillace, Calabria, Italy to Anna (Mungo) and Saverio Gagliardi. His father was already in the US when the Depression and WWII prevented him from sending for his wife and son. Mimmo and his mother were finally able to come to...
Salvatore Falletta
Nov 11, 2015
Salvatore James Falletta, 73, of Uniontown, Ohio entered into eternal peace surrounded by family on November 11, 2015 after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia. Sal was born in Lakewood, Ohio to Charles and Carmella (Ambrosia) Falletta on February 13, 1942. He was raised in a loving Italian family as the third of five siblings, of...
James W. 'Jim' Techau
Nov 11, 2015
James W. Techau, 54, passed away November 11, 2015. Born in Akron January 29, 1961, Jim was the son of Wallace and Dorothy Techau. He was a graduate of Firestone High School. Jim was a lifelong resident of Akron, where he was father to two sons and a daughter, a Boy Scout leader, and an active member of the Moose...
Faust D'Avello
Nov 9, 2015
Faust D'Avello, 90, went home to be with the Lord November 9, 2015. Born in Akron, he was a life resident. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. Faust retired as a manager from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. Preceded in death by his wife, Mary and daughter,...
Marjorie "Ruth" Giles
Nov 8, 2015
M. Ruth Giles, 87, died November 8, 2015. She is survived by son, Wayne (Linda) Eisner; 3 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; and special friend "like a sister", Diane (Jim) Popik. There will be no local services. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)
Patti Lipaj (Hoying)
Nov 7, 2015
Patti Lipaj (Hoying), 58, died November 7, 2015. Cherished wife of Craig Lipaj. Loving mother of sons, Michael Fassnacht and Brian Fassnacht and stepmother of Chelsea Lipaj and Ryan Lipaj. Dear daughter of Kathleen Hoying (Kilbane), preceded in death by James Hoying, Father. Sister of Margaret Furnas (Hoying), Mary Kay McHugh (Hoying), Michael Hoying. Aunt to Hannah Furnas, Frances Furnas,...
Mary Lou Richmond
Nov 6, 2015
Mary Lou (Kirt) Richmond, 85, born March 5, 1930, passed away November 6, 2015. Preceded in death by husband, David Richmond and son, James Kirt; survived by son, Jon Kirt; daughter, Karen Cooper; 5 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Graveside service will be Tuesday November 10, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. at Oakwood Cemetery, Cuyahoga Falls. There are no calling hours....
Nancy Jean Peel
Nov 6, 2015
Nancy Jean Peel, 74, died November 6, 2015. Born Nancy Jean Armstrong in Cleveland, Ohio on March 29, 1941 to Edwin and Catherine McCue Armstrong, Nancy was a devoted wife, mother, and friend. She was also a registered nurse for nearly 40 years and retired from Akron General Medical Center in 2004. In her spare time, Nancy was a member...
Eilene (Fought) Cole
Nov 6, 2015
Eilene (Fought) Cole, age 92, of Bath Township passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, November 6, 2015. She was born November 21, 1922 as the only child to Delbert P. and Emma G. (Burnam) Fought, and lived in the Akron area her entire life. She graduated from Garfield High School and the University of Akron with a degree...
Gertrude Snedden
Nov 5, 2015
Gertrude M. (Crocker) Snedden On a perfect November day, there was a celebration in heaven as Gertrude Snedden went to be with God and her family, husband David: sons, Laird and David; daughter, Lisa Snedden; parents, William and Jane Crocker; sisters, Jane Senuta, Martha Morgan, and Barbara Crocker; brother, William Crocker; and best friend, Hanna Geiger. Gertrude's faith, love of...
Peggy Ann (Eckner) Scavuzzo
Nov 3, 2015
Peggy Ann (Eckner) Scavuzzo, 81, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 at her home in Bath Township Ohio, surrounded by her beloved family. Born in Plainfield, New Jersey on August 9, 1934 Peggy grew up in and lived in North Plainfield before moving to Maryland, Pittsburg, Toledo, Glastonbury (Ct.) and finally Akron, becoming her home since 1973. Peggy is...
Mervyn Danison
Nov 2, 2015
Mervyn F. Danison, a man of many interests, passed away on November 2, 2015. Born March 21, 1930 to Irene (Krounapple) and Fredrick Mervyn Danison, he lived his entire life in the Akron area. He was a senior photographer for Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. for 23 years; he retired in 1995. He had many previous jobs, putting himself through...
Jeanette Mcquillen
Oct 31, 2015
Jeanette O. McQuillen died October 31, 2015. Jeanette was a woman of great dignity, stellar character, numerous accomplishments and unshakable faith. She was co-owner of McQuillen Roofing and Siding Co. and developed the McQuillen Subdivision as a legacy to her family. Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick John McQuillen; son-in-law, Dr. Fred Barton; parents, Ignatz and Bernice...
Emma M Nearing
Oct 28, 2015
Emma M. Nearing, 84, passed away at home October 28, 2015. Born in Youngstown, she was a resident of Cuyahoga Falls most of her life. She was a loving mother and proud grandmother of three grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert in 2004; she is survived by her daughters, Pamela (Gregory) Bean of Bath Township, Michelle (Stephen) Salmons...
Jane D Palmer
Oct 28, 2015
Jane D. Palmer died Oct. 28, 2015. She retired as an Executive Assistant with 35 years of service from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. She was a member of the Women's Auxiliary of the Salvation Army, the Altar Guild at Church of Our Saviour and a volunteer at Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens and Akron General Medical Center. Jane was...
Alice B Monroe
Oct 26, 2015
Alice Bixler Monroe, 91, died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on October 26, 2015. Alice lived a wonderful life, filled with her passion for her family, friends, music and the arts. She was a loving wife to Emmett, her husband of 65 years, a loving mother to her five children, and a wonderful grandmother to her 7 grandchildren. Alice...
Karen E. Stephens
Oct 26, 2015
Karen E. Stephens, 54, passed away on Monday, October 26th after a brief battle with glioblastoma. Karen grew up in Northampton Township, graduated from Woodridge High School and the University of Akron. An avid gardener, she was active in the Cuyahoga Falls Community Garden, the Leaf and Blossom Garden Club and Let's Grow Akron. She was a member of Immaculate...
Beverly W Barker
Oct 25, 2015
Beverly W. Barker, 88, passed away on October 25, 2015. She was born in Steubenville, Ohio May 6, 1927 to the late Charles and Mary Williams. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. H. Kenneth Barker, Dean Emeritus at the University of Akron; brother Paul Williams of Fairlawn, Ohio and sister Kay Bechtel of Findlay, Ohio. She is...
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