Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
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Carolyn Sveda
Sep 28, 2015
Carolyn R. Sveda Carolyn Sveda, 79, of Coventry Township, passed away Monday, September 28, 2015. She was proud to live all her life on the same land that her dad farmed and reveled in nature's great beauty. She is survived by her husband, Luke of 57 years; son, Greg Sveda (Cleo) and their children, Luke and Mary; daughters, Theresa Sveda...
Paul J Alekna
Sep 26, 2015
Paul J. Alekna, age 72, of Green passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2015. Born December 11, 1942 in Akron, he was the son of Stanley and Adele Alekna. Paul was a devout parishioner of the Queen of Heaven Catholic Church in Green; he retired from the automotive industry after 33 years of service. He was the beloved husband of...
Jean M Gleason
Sep 25, 2015
Jean M. Gleason, age 97, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2015. Born February 21, 1918 in Canton, she was the daughter of Frederick R. and Mattie Carter (Trumbull) McCullough. In her early days, Jean worked for the Columbia Gas Company where she demonstrated the uses of natural gas for home heating and cooking. She volunteered at Hale Farms where...
James Lambert
Sep 24, 2015
James T. Lambert James T. Lambert, 52, died September 24, 2015, as a result of injuries sustained in a collision while cycling on September 17th. Born January 20, 1963 to Garth and Alyce Rausch Lambert, he had worked for Braun and Steidl Architects. Preceded in death by his father, Garth and brother, Daniel; he is survived by his son, Ryan...
Buena Beis
Sep 22, 2015
Buena M. Beis Buena M. Beis, 94, passed away September 22, 2015 at the Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center of natural causes. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 23, 1921 to Glenn and Edna Greer. At age two, they moved to nearby Oakwood where Buena graduated from Oakwood High School in 1939. She received her Bachelor degree...
Mary Ann Scofield
Sep 21, 2015
Mary Ann Scofield, 84, died September 21, 2015. Born in Akron September 20, 1931 to Sherman and Helen Hitzman Scofield, she was a life resident. Miss Scofield had worked for Ohio Bell. Preceded in death by her parents and a brother, William; she is survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Private services at Glendale Cemetery. There are no calling hours....
Carol Messner
Sep 19, 2015
Carol A. "Honey" Messner, age 75, passed away after a short illness on Saturday, September 19, 2015. Born March 25, 1940 in Akron, she was the daughter of Harold and Ola (Jones) Davis. Carol was a loving home maker who enjoyed her family, reading, taking care of animals, and her wild-life "friends". Survivors include her loving children: Glenn (Debbie), Lee...
Nellie Hanna
Sep 19, 2015
Nellie Hanna, age 95, died peacefully on Sept. 19, 2015. Nellie was the sweetest, most loving woman and was loved by all whose path she crossed. Her family was everything to her and there was nothing she wouldn't have sacrificed for them. Preceded in death by parents, Sam & Minnie Kassouf; siblings, Fred Kassouf, Tillie Ganim and Vonnie Abood; and...
Jeffrey M Tucker
Sep 18, 2015
Jeffrey Michael Tucker Jeffrey Michael Tucker, age 64, passed away Friday, September 18, 2015 following a short illness. He is survived by his brother, John W. Tucker, of Firestone Park, Akron. He was predeceased by grandparents, James W. and Effie Jane Edwards; parents, Jesse F. and Billie Jean Tucker; and sister, Kimberly Lynn Tucker. He attended Firestone Park Elementary and...
Gregory E Schnell
Sep 18, 2015
Gregory Edward Schnell, devoted son, loving brother, adoring cousin, and loyal friend was called into God's arms with his family surrounding him on September 18th, 2015. Greg was born as a 3 lb.11oz "premie" baby on April 18th, 1988 in Cleveland, Ohio. He entered this world fighting for life, and continued to fight through CVID until his ultimate battle with...
James T. Weissert
Sep 18, 2015
James T. Weissert, age 72, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2015. Born October 22, 1942 in Pittsburgh, PA.,he was the son of Frederick C. and Virginia L. (Hogue) Weissert. While attending OSU, he met and was instantly smitten by Leah Kay Mees. They were married on September 19, 1964. Jim worked for Goodyear for 39 years where his job...
Matthew Billings
Sep 17, 2015
Matthew John Billings Matthew John Billings, 33, died suddenly on Thursday, September 17, 2015, of injuries sustained in a collision while cycling. Matt was an avid outdoor enthusiast who loved cycling, hiking, camping, and boating. He frequently took trips to the Smokey Mountains where he felt at home in nature. He was savvy with computers and loved rooting for Ohio...
James A Mascolo
Sep 15, 2015
James A. Mascolo, 71, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 15, 2015. He was born in Akron, Ohio on September 12, 1944 to the late Louis and Isabel Mascolo. Jim was a graduate of Buchtel High School class of 1963 and attended The University of Akron. He served in the United States Army in Vietnam from 1967...
Betty Keller
Sep 15, 2015
Betty M. Keller It is with heavy hearts we convey to family and friends the passing of our mother, Betty, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at the age of 92 with her family at her side. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, James, siblings, in-laws and friends of the "greatest generation", and was Akron's...
Joan C Galante
Sep 15, 2015
JOAN C. GALANTE Joan, 69, left this world on Sept 15, 2015 at home. The devoted wife (41 years) of Lt Col Richard L. Galante of Akron, she is also survived by her daughter, Nichole, of Medina, Ohio; sisters, Connie, Ginger and brothers, Lew and Larry Shreckengast of Millheim, PA and numerous nieces and nephews all in PA. Joan worked...
Kenneth William Hippley
Sep 10, 2015
Kenneth William Hippley, 50, passed away September 10, 2015. He was born June 3, 1965 in Akron to Richard and June (McClister) Hippley. Ken graduated from Revere High School in 1984 and was the owner/operator of Farelawn Management. Preceded in death by father, Richard and nephew, Matthew Craig Newell; he is survived by mother, June (McClister) Hippley; companion, JoEllen McWhorter;...
George J. Mallo
Sep 10, 2015
George J. Mallo, M.D., 85, died after a short illness September 10, 2015. Born in Akron, he was a graduate of the University of Akron and Ohio State University Medical School. A U. S. Air Force Veteran, he was a lifelong member of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church serving as president of the parish many times. Dr. Mallo practiced medicine...
Richard G. Ivan
Sep 5, 2015
Richard G. Ivan, D.D.S., 74, died Sept. 5, 2015. A true renaissance man with many talents and interests, Rick brought, hope, structure, and happiness to our family 37 years ago. He volunteered at the Free Dental Clinic of Cleveland and was a passionate pro-life activist. He was born in Cleveland to Michael and Emilie Halak Ivan. He graduated from St....
Carolyn Sveda
Sep 28, 2015
Carolyn R. Sveda Carolyn Sveda, 79, of Coventry Township, passed away Monday, September 28, 2015. She was proud to live all her life on the same land that her dad farmed and reveled in nature's great beauty. She is survived by her husband, Luke of 57 years; son, Greg Sveda (Cleo) and their children, Luke and Mary; daughters, Theresa Sveda...
Paul J Alekna
Sep 26, 2015
Paul J. Alekna, age 72, of Green passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2015. Born December 11, 1942 in Akron, he was the son of Stanley and Adele Alekna. Paul was a devout parishioner of the Queen of Heaven Catholic Church in Green; he retired from the automotive industry after 33 years of service. He was the beloved husband of...
Jean M Gleason
Sep 25, 2015
Jean M. Gleason, age 97, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2015. Born February 21, 1918 in Canton, she was the daughter of Frederick R. and Mattie Carter (Trumbull) McCullough. In her early days, Jean worked for the Columbia Gas Company where she demonstrated the uses of natural gas for home heating and cooking. She volunteered at Hale Farms where...
James Lambert
Sep 24, 2015
James T. Lambert James T. Lambert, 52, died September 24, 2015, as a result of injuries sustained in a collision while cycling on September 17th. Born January 20, 1963 to Garth and Alyce Rausch Lambert, he had worked for Braun and Steidl Architects. Preceded in death by his father, Garth and brother, Daniel; he is survived by his son, Ryan...
Buena Beis
Sep 22, 2015
Buena M. Beis Buena M. Beis, 94, passed away September 22, 2015 at the Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center of natural causes. She was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 23, 1921 to Glenn and Edna Greer. At age two, they moved to nearby Oakwood where Buena graduated from Oakwood High School in 1939. She received her Bachelor degree...
Mary Ann Scofield
Sep 21, 2015
Mary Ann Scofield, 84, died September 21, 2015. Born in Akron September 20, 1931 to Sherman and Helen Hitzman Scofield, she was a life resident. Miss Scofield had worked for Ohio Bell. Preceded in death by her parents and a brother, William; she is survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Private services at Glendale Cemetery. There are no calling hours....
Carol Messner
Sep 19, 2015
Carol A. "Honey" Messner, age 75, passed away after a short illness on Saturday, September 19, 2015. Born March 25, 1940 in Akron, she was the daughter of Harold and Ola (Jones) Davis. Carol was a loving home maker who enjoyed her family, reading, taking care of animals, and her wild-life "friends". Survivors include her loving children: Glenn (Debbie), Lee...
Nellie Hanna
Sep 19, 2015
Nellie Hanna, age 95, died peacefully on Sept. 19, 2015. Nellie was the sweetest, most loving woman and was loved by all whose path she crossed. Her family was everything to her and there was nothing she wouldn't have sacrificed for them. Preceded in death by parents, Sam & Minnie Kassouf; siblings, Fred Kassouf, Tillie Ganim and Vonnie Abood; and...
Jeffrey M Tucker
Sep 18, 2015
Jeffrey Michael Tucker Jeffrey Michael Tucker, age 64, passed away Friday, September 18, 2015 following a short illness. He is survived by his brother, John W. Tucker, of Firestone Park, Akron. He was predeceased by grandparents, James W. and Effie Jane Edwards; parents, Jesse F. and Billie Jean Tucker; and sister, Kimberly Lynn Tucker. He attended Firestone Park Elementary and...
Gregory E Schnell
Sep 18, 2015
Gregory Edward Schnell, devoted son, loving brother, adoring cousin, and loyal friend was called into God's arms with his family surrounding him on September 18th, 2015. Greg was born as a 3 lb.11oz "premie" baby on April 18th, 1988 in Cleveland, Ohio. He entered this world fighting for life, and continued to fight through CVID until his ultimate battle with...
James T. Weissert
Sep 18, 2015
James T. Weissert, age 72, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2015. Born October 22, 1942 in Pittsburgh, PA.,he was the son of Frederick C. and Virginia L. (Hogue) Weissert. While attending OSU, he met and was instantly smitten by Leah Kay Mees. They were married on September 19, 1964. Jim worked for Goodyear for 39 years where his job...
Matthew Billings
Sep 17, 2015
Matthew John Billings Matthew John Billings, 33, died suddenly on Thursday, September 17, 2015, of injuries sustained in a collision while cycling. Matt was an avid outdoor enthusiast who loved cycling, hiking, camping, and boating. He frequently took trips to the Smokey Mountains where he felt at home in nature. He was savvy with computers and loved rooting for Ohio...
James A Mascolo
Sep 15, 2015
James A. Mascolo, 71, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 15, 2015. He was born in Akron, Ohio on September 12, 1944 to the late Louis and Isabel Mascolo. Jim was a graduate of Buchtel High School class of 1963 and attended The University of Akron. He served in the United States Army in Vietnam from 1967...
Betty Keller
Sep 15, 2015
Betty M. Keller It is with heavy hearts we convey to family and friends the passing of our mother, Betty, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at the age of 92 with her family at her side. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, James, siblings, in-laws and friends of the "greatest generation", and was Akron's...
Joan C Galante
Sep 15, 2015
JOAN C. GALANTE Joan, 69, left this world on Sept 15, 2015 at home. The devoted wife (41 years) of Lt Col Richard L. Galante of Akron, she is also survived by her daughter, Nichole, of Medina, Ohio; sisters, Connie, Ginger and brothers, Lew and Larry Shreckengast of Millheim, PA and numerous nieces and nephews all in PA. Joan worked...
Kenneth William Hippley
Sep 10, 2015
Kenneth William Hippley, 50, passed away September 10, 2015. He was born June 3, 1965 in Akron to Richard and June (McClister) Hippley. Ken graduated from Revere High School in 1984 and was the owner/operator of Farelawn Management. Preceded in death by father, Richard and nephew, Matthew Craig Newell; he is survived by mother, June (McClister) Hippley; companion, JoEllen McWhorter;...
George J. Mallo
Sep 10, 2015
George J. Mallo, M.D., 85, died after a short illness September 10, 2015. Born in Akron, he was a graduate of the University of Akron and Ohio State University Medical School. A U. S. Air Force Veteran, he was a lifelong member of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church serving as president of the parish many times. Dr. Mallo practiced medicine...
Richard G. Ivan
Sep 5, 2015
Richard G. Ivan, D.D.S., 74, died Sept. 5, 2015. A true renaissance man with many talents and interests, Rick brought, hope, structure, and happiness to our family 37 years ago. He volunteered at the Free Dental Clinic of Cleveland and was a passionate pro-life activist. He was born in Cleveland to Michael and Emilie Halak Ivan. He graduated from St....
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