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Mary Elizabeth Hurst

Mary Elizabeth Hurst

Jun 12, 2015

Mary Elizabeth Hurst, 99, died June 12, 2015. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Leo C. Hurst and a host of relatives and friends. Committal service will be held 11:15 a.m. on FRIDAY, June 19, 2015 at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman with Pastor Debbie Gibbons officiating. To share a Memory, Send a Condolence, or...

D. Louise Shaffer

D. Louise Shaffer

Jun 12, 2015

D. Louise Shaffer, 88, joined her husband June 12, 2015. She passed at her daughter's home in Georgia. Born in Alliance, she lived in Ohio most of her life. She was the matriarch of her family, was a devoted wife and mother and her family always came first. She resided in Tennessee until her husband, Lester Shaffer, Jr. passed in...

Kay L Fuhram

Kay L Fuhram

Jun 9, 2015

Kay L. Fuhrman, 77, died June 9, 2015. A life resident of Akron, she retired with 35 years of service from General Tire. An avid Cleveland sports fan and animal lover, she also enjoyed traveling. Preceded in death by parents, Gerald and Evelyn; she is survived by sister, Karen Fuhrman; niece and nephews, Noreen (Lee) Liska, Franklin (Angela) Burton, and...

Robert M Harvey

Robert M Harvey

Jun 7, 2015

Robert M. Harvey, age 86, passed away at Hospice Care Center on Sunday, June 7, 2015, surrounded by his family. Born January 25, 1929 in Indianapolis, he was the son of Harold and Stella (La Madge) Harvey. Bob attended Tech High School and Indiana Central University, where he was a gifted athlete. He served in the U.S. Army, and retired...

Richard "Dick" Foley

Richard "Dick" Foley

Jun 7, 2015

Richard B. "Dick" Foley, age 90, of Delaware, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, June 7, 2015. Born in Trenton, New Jersey, he was the son of J. Bertram and Emma P. Foley. A graduate of Trenton Central High School, he enlisted in the Army during World War II. He was stationed in Germany with the 94th Infantry, and...

Susan B Nowels

Susan B Nowels

Jun 6, 2015

Susan Barbara Nowels, 69, died June 6, 2015. Born June 4, 1946 in Akron, she lived in her family home her entire life. She was a graduate of Buchtel High School and the University of Akron and a member of Delta Kappa Gamma. Susan taught in the Akron Public Schools and liked to say she was in the eighth grade...

Catherine Emich

Catherine Emich

Jun 6, 2015

No obituary found for this tribute. Graveside Service

JUN 9. 1:00 PM

Tallmadge Cemetery

46 North Ave

Tallmadge, OH, 44278

Irvin J. "Irv" Musson

Irvin J. "Irv" Musson

Jun 5, 2015

Irvin J. "Irv" Musson, Jr. passed away on June 5, 2015 at the age of 93, after a brief illness. Born on August 19, 1921, he was a lifelong resident of Akron. After graduating from Buchtel High School, he worked at Goodyear Aerospace before enlisting in the Army Air Corps on December 7, 1942. He flew 35 missions as B-17...

Charles R Lawrence

Charles R Lawrence

Jun 5, 2015

Charles R. Lawrence, 75, passed away June 5, 2015. He was born in Akron, was a US Navy veteran and retired as a truck driver from Consolidated Freightways with 32 years of service. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Larry and sister, Lynn; survived by his wife of 40 years, Perlita Lawrence; son, Ryan "Wolfgang"; siblings, Cherie Truax, Judy Lawrence,...

Jack E. Gieck

Jack E. Gieck

Jun 4, 2015

Jack E. Gieck Jack E. Gieck, 92, engineer, author and historian died June 4, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Vicki; daughter, Anne and son, John. There are no services or calling hours. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)

Anthony V Patrino

Anthony V Patrino

Jun 1, 2015

Anthony V. Patrino, age 94, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2015. He graduated from the University of Akron and the Akron School of Law. He was a navigator/bombardier in the Army Air Corps during WW II, and completed 50 missions. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha, St Anthony's Church, the Akron Bar Association, and the MSC Conversanse...

Charles Logan Lane

Charles Logan Lane

May 31, 2015

Charles Logan Lane, 94, of Cuyahoga Falls, transitioned to eternal life on May 31, 2015. Born in Akron on August 14, 1920 he was a proud graduate of Ohio State University, served in the U. S. Army in World War II, was a charter member of West Hill Baptist Church, was a 70-year member of Adoniram-Joppa Lodge #517 F &...

Katherine "Kay" Weygandt

Katherine "Kay" Weygandt

May 29, 2015

Katherine "Kay" R. Weygandt, age 95, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2015. Born November 13, 1919 in Cleveland, she was the daughter of Karl W. and Anna M. (Lathrope) Gasche. Kay was a member of the Holy Trinity Luthern Church, Backyard Garden Club, Cascade Quilt Guild, KISS Quilt Guild, Summit Ladiary Club, Akron Mineral Society, and...

Robert S. Wargo

Robert S. Wargo

May 29, 2015

Robert S. Wargo, 45, died May 29, 2015. He is survived by parents, Edward and Marty; brother, Bill (Cheryl); niece, Lauren; numerous family members; and the love of his life, Kelly Kotch. Friends may call 1-3 p.m. Friday at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd. A private family service will be held. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel) Visitation

JUN...

Carol M. Ruhlin

Carol M. Ruhlin

May 28, 2015

Carol McCrea Ruhlin passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 28, 2015. She was born in Baltimore, MD, to Lester William McCrea and Georgie Preston McCrea. Carol met the love of her life, Jack, at a Naval Academy tea dance in Annapolis and they were married on July 21, 1945. Carol spent much of her life serving the...

Rebecca I Emich

Rebecca I Emich

May 27, 2015

Rebecca "Becky" Emich, 86, was called home to be with her Lord on Wednesday May 27, 2015. She was born July 31, 1928 in Mansfield, OH where she lived until moving to Akron to marry the love of her life on May 31, 1948. Becky, Mom, Grammy, was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Nothing made her happier than...

Gregory M Mcabee

Gregory M Mcabee

May 27, 2015

No obituary found for this tribute.

Norval Nestor

Norval Nestor

May 26, 2015

Norval G. Nestor, 96, died May 26, 2015. Born in St. George, W. Virginia, he lived most of his life in Akron. He served his country as an Army Master Sergeant, 240th Quartermaster Depot in World War II. A member of Woodland United Methodist Church, he retired as a foreman from B.F. Goodrich Chemical and volunteered over 30 years at...

Claudia Mendizabal

Claudia Mendizabal

May 25, 2015

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Childrens Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 Visitation

MAY 27. 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Billow Fairlawn Chapel & Crematory

85 N Miller Rd

Akron, OH, 44333

[email protected]

http://www.billowfuneralhomes.com

Prayer Service

MAY 27. 6:00 PM...

Ramona B Hull

Ramona B Hull

May 25, 2015

Ramona B. Hull (nee Frohnapfel), 88, passed away May 25, 2015. Born in Akron, Ramona was a longtime member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish where she was active in many aspects of both the church and the school. Family and church were most important to Ramona. She planned the annual family snow party reunions for many years. Her love...

Mary Elizabeth Hurst

Mary Elizabeth Hurst

Jun 12, 2015

Mary Elizabeth Hurst, 99, died June 12, 2015. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Leo C. Hurst and a host of relatives and friends. Committal service will be held 11:15 a.m. on FRIDAY, June 19, 2015 at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman with Pastor Debbie Gibbons officiating. To share a Memory, Send a Condolence, or...

D. Louise Shaffer

D. Louise Shaffer

Jun 12, 2015

D. Louise Shaffer, 88, joined her husband June 12, 2015. She passed at her daughter's home in Georgia. Born in Alliance, she lived in Ohio most of her life. She was the matriarch of her family, was a devoted wife and mother and her family always came first. She resided in Tennessee until her husband, Lester Shaffer, Jr. passed in...

Kay L Fuhram

Kay L Fuhram

Jun 9, 2015

Kay L. Fuhrman, 77, died June 9, 2015. A life resident of Akron, she retired with 35 years of service from General Tire. An avid Cleveland sports fan and animal lover, she also enjoyed traveling. Preceded in death by parents, Gerald and Evelyn; she is survived by sister, Karen Fuhrman; niece and nephews, Noreen (Lee) Liska, Franklin (Angela) Burton, and...

Robert M Harvey

Robert M Harvey

Jun 7, 2015

Robert M. Harvey, age 86, passed away at Hospice Care Center on Sunday, June 7, 2015, surrounded by his family. Born January 25, 1929 in Indianapolis, he was the son of Harold and Stella (La Madge) Harvey. Bob attended Tech High School and Indiana Central University, where he was a gifted athlete. He served in the U.S. Army, and retired...

Richard "Dick" Foley

Richard "Dick" Foley

Jun 7, 2015

Richard B. "Dick" Foley, age 90, of Delaware, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, June 7, 2015. Born in Trenton, New Jersey, he was the son of J. Bertram and Emma P. Foley. A graduate of Trenton Central High School, he enlisted in the Army during World War II. He was stationed in Germany with the 94th Infantry, and...

Susan B Nowels

Susan B Nowels

Jun 6, 2015

Susan Barbara Nowels, 69, died June 6, 2015. Born June 4, 1946 in Akron, she lived in her family home her entire life. She was a graduate of Buchtel High School and the University of Akron and a member of Delta Kappa Gamma. Susan taught in the Akron Public Schools and liked to say she was in the eighth grade...

Catherine Emich

Catherine Emich

Jun 6, 2015

No obituary found for this tribute. Graveside Service

JUN 9. 1:00 PM

Tallmadge Cemetery

46 North Ave

Tallmadge, OH, 44278

Irvin J. "Irv" Musson

Irvin J. "Irv" Musson

Jun 5, 2015

Irvin J. "Irv" Musson, Jr. passed away on June 5, 2015 at the age of 93, after a brief illness. Born on August 19, 1921, he was a lifelong resident of Akron. After graduating from Buchtel High School, he worked at Goodyear Aerospace before enlisting in the Army Air Corps on December 7, 1942. He flew 35 missions as B-17...

Charles R Lawrence

Charles R Lawrence

Jun 5, 2015

Charles R. Lawrence, 75, passed away June 5, 2015. He was born in Akron, was a US Navy veteran and retired as a truck driver from Consolidated Freightways with 32 years of service. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Larry and sister, Lynn; survived by his wife of 40 years, Perlita Lawrence; son, Ryan "Wolfgang"; siblings, Cherie Truax, Judy Lawrence,...

Jack E. Gieck

Jack E. Gieck

Jun 4, 2015

Jack E. Gieck Jack E. Gieck, 92, engineer, author and historian died June 4, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Vicki; daughter, Anne and son, John. There are no services or calling hours. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)

Anthony V Patrino

Anthony V Patrino

Jun 1, 2015

Anthony V. Patrino, age 94, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2015. He graduated from the University of Akron and the Akron School of Law. He was a navigator/bombardier in the Army Air Corps during WW II, and completed 50 missions. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha, St Anthony's Church, the Akron Bar Association, and the MSC Conversanse...

Charles Logan Lane

Charles Logan Lane

May 31, 2015

Charles Logan Lane, 94, of Cuyahoga Falls, transitioned to eternal life on May 31, 2015. Born in Akron on August 14, 1920 he was a proud graduate of Ohio State University, served in the U. S. Army in World War II, was a charter member of West Hill Baptist Church, was a 70-year member of Adoniram-Joppa Lodge #517 F &...

Katherine "Kay" Weygandt

Katherine "Kay" Weygandt

May 29, 2015

Katherine "Kay" R. Weygandt, age 95, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2015. Born November 13, 1919 in Cleveland, she was the daughter of Karl W. and Anna M. (Lathrope) Gasche. Kay was a member of the Holy Trinity Luthern Church, Backyard Garden Club, Cascade Quilt Guild, KISS Quilt Guild, Summit Ladiary Club, Akron Mineral Society, and...

Robert S. Wargo

Robert S. Wargo

May 29, 2015

Robert S. Wargo, 45, died May 29, 2015. He is survived by parents, Edward and Marty; brother, Bill (Cheryl); niece, Lauren; numerous family members; and the love of his life, Kelly Kotch. Friends may call 1-3 p.m. Friday at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd. A private family service will be held. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel) Visitation

JUN...

Carol M. Ruhlin

Carol M. Ruhlin

May 28, 2015

Carol McCrea Ruhlin passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 28, 2015. She was born in Baltimore, MD, to Lester William McCrea and Georgie Preston McCrea. Carol met the love of her life, Jack, at a Naval Academy tea dance in Annapolis and they were married on July 21, 1945. Carol spent much of her life serving the...

Rebecca I Emich

Rebecca I Emich

May 27, 2015

Rebecca "Becky" Emich, 86, was called home to be with her Lord on Wednesday May 27, 2015. She was born July 31, 1928 in Mansfield, OH where she lived until moving to Akron to marry the love of her life on May 31, 1948. Becky, Mom, Grammy, was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Nothing made her happier than...

Gregory M Mcabee

Gregory M Mcabee

May 27, 2015

No obituary found for this tribute.

Norval Nestor

Norval Nestor

May 26, 2015

Norval G. Nestor, 96, died May 26, 2015. Born in St. George, W. Virginia, he lived most of his life in Akron. He served his country as an Army Master Sergeant, 240th Quartermaster Depot in World War II. A member of Woodland United Methodist Church, he retired as a foreman from B.F. Goodrich Chemical and volunteered over 30 years at...

Claudia Mendizabal

Claudia Mendizabal

May 25, 2015

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Childrens Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 Visitation

MAY 27. 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Billow Fairlawn Chapel & Crematory

85 N Miller Rd

Akron, OH, 44333

[email protected]

http://www.billowfuneralhomes.com

Prayer Service

MAY 27. 6:00 PM...

Ramona B Hull

Ramona B Hull

May 25, 2015

Ramona B. Hull (nee Frohnapfel), 88, passed away May 25, 2015. Born in Akron, Ramona was a longtime member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish where she was active in many aspects of both the church and the school. Family and church were most important to Ramona. She planned the annual family snow party reunions for many years. Her love...

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