Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Marilyn S Osborne

Apr 12, 2015

Marilyn S. (Jones) Osborne, born in Akron on Feb. 9, 1926, passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was raised by her grandmother in Bens Run, West Virginia when her father was widowed shortly after her birth. Marilyn returned to the Akron area in her teens to graduate from Tallmadge High School, class...

Clarence Simmons

Apr 11, 2015

Clarence Simmons, 91, a beloved father and grandfather, passed away on April 11, 2015. He retired from Ohio Bell Telephone Company in 1983 after 35 years of service. He leaves to mourn his death, sons, Jerry (Julie) Simmons, Ricky (Debbie) Simmons of Akron,Ohio, Richard (Lilia) Player of Round Rock, Texas; daughters, Trinka (Jimmy) Taylor, Gina Chatman, and his daughter Stacey...

Edward Flintham

Apr 7, 2015

Edward G. Flintham, 94, passed away on April 7, 2015. Born on February 10, 1921 in England to George and Marjorie Flintham, he served in the Royal Air Force during World War ll. He worked as an Engineer for Babcock & Wilcox International, Bechtel and Babcock & Wilcox in Barberton. During his engineering career, he had the opportunity to work...

Lillian E Mardis

Apr 6, 2015

Lillian E. Mardis, 93, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on April 6, 2015. Born April 7, 1921 in Akron, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Jessie Samartzi, and was a graduate of Central Hower and the University of Akron with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. She retired from the Akron...

Irene Mann

Mar 31, 2015

Irene Mann (nee Juhas), passed away March 31, 2015 at the age of 97. She was born on June 3, 1917 to Julia and John Juhas in Copley, Ohio. She was a devout Christian and a woman of flawless character. Irene moved from the Akron area to Marietta, Georgia where she resided for 38 years before relocating to Cuyahoga Falls....

Nellie Adams

Mar 31, 2015

Nellie R. (Wolfe) Adams, the lady who had the most beautiful flower gardens left this earth on March 31, 2015. Born in Sweetwater, Tennessee on February 18, 1934, she was one of ten children of the late Mack and Jama Wolfe. She was a homemaker and also worked for Pediatrics of Akron for 15 years. She was preceded in death...

Elsie Consilio

Mar 30, 2015

Elsie Heilman Consilio, surrounded by her family, passed away on Monday, March 30, 2015. Elsie was born in Akron, Ohio on February 19, 1937 to Emil and Hilda Heilman. She graduated from Garfield High School and later the University of Akron with a Master's Degree in Education. She was an educator for the City of Chicago and Revere High School....

Robert L. (Dennett) Williams

Mar 27, 2015

Robert L. (Dennett) Williams, 79, passed away March 27, 2015. A graduate of North High School, he was a member of Forest Hill Community Church. An avid bowler for many years, he was also involved in practicing and teaching Tai Chi. He was a die-hard Pittsburgh Steelers and Michigan Wolverines fan. Bob retired from Parker-Hannifin with 30 years of service...

Howard A Palmer

Mar 26, 2015

Howard A. Palmer, 93, died March 26, 2015. Born May 1, 1921 in Detroit, MI to Harry R. and Della E. Palmer, he married Margaret E. D'Eath October 2, 1943. A Certified Public Accountant, began his career in Detroit, MI in 1945 with the firm of Ernst & Ernst (Ernst & Young). He came to Akron, OH in 1960 and...

Charles Cole

Mar 19, 2015

Charles Robert Cole, 88, of Bath Township died peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2015 after a 12 year battle with dementia. Born October 23, 1926 in Oliphant Furnace, Pennsylvania; he was the son of Charles Benjamin and Elfleda (Guthrie) Cole, he lived the rest of his life in Akron, Ohio. He graduated from West High School in 1944 and attended...

Donald C. Maahs

Mar 18, 2015

Obituary to run later Graveside Service

MAR 26. 2:00 PM

Rose Hill Burial Park

3653 W. Market St.

Fairlawn, OH, 44333

Patrick Troy Miller

Mar 16, 2015

Patrick Troy Miller "Mr. Pat", 46, passed away March 16, 2015. Born in Akron, he was a 1986 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and graduated with honors from N.I.T. in computer programming. As an avid music lover, Pat was the owner/operator of Vinyl Destination Record Shop. As a family oriented man, he welcomed everyone in with open arms. He...

Phyllis Leon

Mar 16, 2015

Phyllis M. Leon, 87, died March 16, 2015. She was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church, Richfield Senior Center, Richfield Grange, and Friends of the Library. A retired RN, she was an election poll worker and an avid reader. Preceded in death by husband, James; and children, James, Michael, Paul and Juanita; she is survived by children, Patrick, Cletus, Raymond...

Norma Campbell

Mar 15, 2015

Norma Campbell, 82, went home to meet her Savior March 15, 2015. She was born in Tecumseh, Michigan on August 16, 1932. She attended Cleveland Bible College and lived in Cuyahoga Falls for the past 48 years. She retired as a secretary from the Cathedral of Tomorrow and attended Victory Life Church in Stow. As a single mother, she raised...

Marilyn M Giebenrath

Mar 15, 2015

Marilyn (Maxwell) Giebenrath, 88, of Northampton Twp., passed away peacefully on March 15, 2015. She was surrounded by her family. Marilyn was born in Sayre, Pennsylvania to the late Rhea and Hazel Maxwell. After graduating from Buchtel High School in 1944, Marilyn enrolled at Ohio University. She was a 1948 graduate of Ohio University. Marilyn was a long standing and...

Anthony H " Tony" Worthen

Mar 15, 2015

Anthony H. "Tony" Worthen, age 49, of Atwater, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 15, 2015 following a long battle with brain cancer. Born July 10, 1965 in Union Point, Ga, he was the son of Howell A. and Juanita "Nita" (Moon) Worthen-Meadows. Formerly of Douglasville, Ga., Tony moved to Ohio in 2008. He was a...

David F Fleisch

Mar 13, 2015

David F. Fleisch died March 13, 2015 after a long courageous battle with cancer. David was born May 13, 1955 in Bridgeport, Connecticut to Richard and Betty Fleisch. David graduated from Andrew Warde High School, in Fairfield, Connecticut. He completed the necessary requirements and became a licensed optician January, 1980. He completed the continuing education every year and had certifications...

Catherine Rocha

Mar 13, 2015

Catherine MacDonald Rocha, 89, passed away March 13, 2015. Preceded in death in February by her son, Kevin Walker; she is survived by her daughters, Laurie (Jerry) Overstreet and Kathy (Dave) Peters; daughter-in-law, Betty Walker; grandchildren, Colin and McKayla Walker; sisters, Colina Wells and Annie Hyle. Private services will be held with interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. (Billow FALLS Chapel)...

Darla J Fielding

Mar 9, 2015

Darla J. Fielding, 72, went to be with the Lord on March 9, 2015. Mrs. Fielding was a school teacher for many years with Norton, Akron Public Schools and Shatto Academy and was an active member of Montrose Zion United Methodist Church. She also taught private piano lessons and enjoyed golfing, bowling and hiking. Preceded in death by her husband,...

Edward R Williams

Mar 9, 2015

Edward Ralph "Ted" Williams Jr., 76, of Medina passed away on Monday, March 9, 2015. Ted attended Buchtel High School, Class of 1956. A veteran of the US Army National Guard, Ted attended Akron University and Ohio University as a swimmer and "occasional student." He returned to Akron as a manufacturer's representative for the Myer Company and was the founder...