Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
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Juanita V. Eastman
Feb 13, 2015
No obituary to be published. Cemetery Details Mt. Hermon Union Cemetery New Castle, PA,
James D. Gellner
Feb 13, 2015
James D. Gellner, 86, died February 13, 2015. Born in Akron, he was a graduate of Akron South High School where he played on the City Championship Basketball Team. He served 3 years in Alaska in the U.S. Army Air Force and another 4 years in the Naval Reserve, continuing to play baseball and basketball in the service. An avid...
Mary Geraldine Gedeon
Feb 11, 2015
Gedeon, Mary Geraldine, age 94, died February 11th at the Hospice Care Center in Copley, Ohio. Born in Cleveland, she was a longtime North Olmsted resident. She is survived by her four children, Alan (Silvia), Linda (Chris), Judy (Dave) and Bob (Teresa); ten grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. There are no services or visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be...
Joann M. Sanuda
Feb 10, 2015
Joann M. (Pittman) George-Drake, age 67, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2015. Born July 28, 1947 in Ravenna, she was the daughter of James I. and Lena M. "Sue" (Arnette) Pittman. Joann lived in Atwater, Alliance, and Ravenna throughout her life. She is survived by her 3 children: Jimmy (Lori) George, Jay (Wendy) George, and Shanda (Randy) Drake-Lovering; 13 grandchildren;...
Helen Petersen
Feb 9, 2015
Helen A. Petersen, 91, passed away Feb. 9, 2015 after a long illness. Helen was born on Sept. 13, 1923 to Albert and Marie Freudeman in Akron, OH. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Marie Koehler, Grace Finney, Kathryn Hood, and Edith Botkin; and her husband of 65 years, Alfred W. Petersen. Helen was employed as a cafeteria...
Dan E. Reiss
Feb 8, 2015
Dan E Reiss age 98 passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on Feb. 8, 2015 in Dover, Ohio. He was born Feb 10, 1916 in Dover, Ohio, but lived 75 years in Akron. In 2009 he and his wife Dixie moved back to Dover and lived at Park Village. Dan loved life and everything was more fun when...
Nancy L Castanaro
Feb 6, 2015
Nancy L. (Hatch) Castanaro, 62, of Barberton, Ohio went to be with the Lord on February 6. She was born on April 21, 1952 to Jane and Donald Hatch. Nancy graduated from Firestone High School in 1970 and earned her education degree from the University of Akron. Her teaching career spanned over 30 years, sharing her love of books and...
Morgan Dale Hudkins
Jan 31, 2015
Morgan Dale Hudkins, 72, passed away January 31, 2015 after a long battle against several medical conditions. Morgan will be remembered for his ability to make friends quickly with anyone he met. He loved people, motorcycles, hot rods, the Ohio State Buckeyes, but most of all the family dogs, Gruffy and GT. Morgan was preceded in death by mother, Grace...
Floyd M. James
Jan 30, 2015
Floyd M. James, 91, of Norton, Ohio passed away January 30, 2015. He was a graduate of Garfield High School. After graduating he proudly served in the Navy aboard the USS Potomac during World War II. He worked for the Akron Board of Education for 36 years. Floyd was a train enthusiast and volunteered with the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad...
Dolores Hrdlicka
Jan 30, 2015
Dolores Hrdlicka, 84, died January 30, 2015. Born in Cleveland, she was a homemaker and member of St. Hilary Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her husband of fifty years, George; she is survived by her daughter, Jeannine (James) Traner of Strongsville; son, Brian (Susan) Hrdlicka of Rocky River; daughter, Adrienne (Paul Lauck) Sisler of Akron; grandson, Christopher Traner; brother,...
Shirley L Ludwig
Jan 27, 2015
No obituary to be published. Cemetery Details Greenlawn Memorial Park 2580 Romig Rd. Akron, OH, 44320
Dorothy Rusnack
Jan 25, 2015
Dorothy M. Rusnak, 87, passed away January 25, 2015 in Bonita Springs, Florida. She was born in Poland, Ohio and had owned and operated Portage Path Cleaners with her husband from 1973 until 1990. Dorothy enjoyed summer family lake vacations, loved wintering in Florida, and especially loved her family. She is survived by her husband of almost 65 years, Joseph;...
Marjorie A. Burgess
Jan 22, 2015
Akron a�" Marjorie A. Burgess, 85, of Chambrel at Montrose, Akron, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 22, 2015. She kept her sense of humor, even during life's challenges and her declining years. She was born March 24, 1929, in Meadville, PA, daughter of the late Clarence and Mary Proudfoot and spent her life in...
Andrew N Goumas
Jan 20, 2015
Andrew N. Goumas, 90, died Jan. 20, 2015. A life resident of Akron, he was a U.S. Navy veteran. He worked for the family business, Ohio Store Fixture and Howell-Viggers Real Estate. He was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, AHEPA, and the National Airship Association. His passions included traveling to Greece with his wife and granddaughter to visit...
Martha Ferch
Jan 16, 2015
Martha Ferch, 66, of Fairlawn, passed away too soon on January 16, 2015. She was born in Budapest, Hungary on July 31, 1948 to Ede and Mary Forras. She was a longtime employee at Bath Township, retiring in 2013. Martha and her family fled from Hungary in the fall of 1956 during the Hungarian Revolution. The family arrived in Cleveland...
Fred Kat-Chung Choy
Jan 16, 2015
Fred Kat-Chung Choy passed away on Friday, January 16, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Christina; son Jeremy; mother, Chiu-Man; brother, Patrick; and sisters, Yuen Chung and Angela. He was a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Akron, a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and a member of the Akron Chinese Christian Church. Calling...
Buel S. Smith
Jan 15, 2015
Buel S. Smith M.D., age 86, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2015. He was born in Mineola, New York on April 10, 1928 to Henry Buel Smith M.D. and Hazel Perkins Sweezy, and had been a resident of Akron, Ohio since 1958. On August 25, 1962, he married Jean Parish, a life-long Akron resident. During their 53 years of...
Elsie Keckler
Jan 15, 2015
No obituary found for this tribute. Graveside Service
JAN 26. 11:00 AM
Mount Peace Cemetery
183 Aquaduct St.
Akron, OH, 44303
Mary Leidal
Jan 13, 2015
Mary Leidal, "Màrinèni", 100, of Copley passed away on January 13, 2015. Mary was born on March 9, 1914 in Gyorkony, Hungary to the late Pal and Zsuzsanna Gangel. For the last 62 years she lived in the Akron-Copley area and attended and was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Andrew...
Marcella K Pace
Jan 12, 2015
Marcella Kemp Pace, 93, passed away on January 12, 2015. Born June 25, 1921 in Carthage, Tennessee, Mrs. Pace spent most of her life in Akron, Ohio. She was graduated from Buchtel High School and Ohio Wesleyan University, and later received a teaching degree from The University of Akron. "Marcie", as she was generally known, was a wonderful daughter, niece,...
Juanita V. Eastman
Feb 13, 2015
No obituary to be published. Cemetery Details Mt. Hermon Union Cemetery New Castle, PA,
James D. Gellner
Feb 13, 2015
James D. Gellner, 86, died February 13, 2015. Born in Akron, he was a graduate of Akron South High School where he played on the City Championship Basketball Team. He served 3 years in Alaska in the U.S. Army Air Force and another 4 years in the Naval Reserve, continuing to play baseball and basketball in the service. An avid...
Mary Geraldine Gedeon
Feb 11, 2015
Gedeon, Mary Geraldine, age 94, died February 11th at the Hospice Care Center in Copley, Ohio. Born in Cleveland, she was a longtime North Olmsted resident. She is survived by her four children, Alan (Silvia), Linda (Chris), Judy (Dave) and Bob (Teresa); ten grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. There are no services or visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be...
Joann M. Sanuda
Feb 10, 2015
Joann M. (Pittman) George-Drake, age 67, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2015. Born July 28, 1947 in Ravenna, she was the daughter of James I. and Lena M. "Sue" (Arnette) Pittman. Joann lived in Atwater, Alliance, and Ravenna throughout her life. She is survived by her 3 children: Jimmy (Lori) George, Jay (Wendy) George, and Shanda (Randy) Drake-Lovering; 13 grandchildren;...
Helen Petersen
Feb 9, 2015
Helen A. Petersen, 91, passed away Feb. 9, 2015 after a long illness. Helen was born on Sept. 13, 1923 to Albert and Marie Freudeman in Akron, OH. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Marie Koehler, Grace Finney, Kathryn Hood, and Edith Botkin; and her husband of 65 years, Alfred W. Petersen. Helen was employed as a cafeteria...
Dan E. Reiss
Feb 8, 2015
Dan E Reiss age 98 passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on Feb. 8, 2015 in Dover, Ohio. He was born Feb 10, 1916 in Dover, Ohio, but lived 75 years in Akron. In 2009 he and his wife Dixie moved back to Dover and lived at Park Village. Dan loved life and everything was more fun when...
Nancy L Castanaro
Feb 6, 2015
Nancy L. (Hatch) Castanaro, 62, of Barberton, Ohio went to be with the Lord on February 6. She was born on April 21, 1952 to Jane and Donald Hatch. Nancy graduated from Firestone High School in 1970 and earned her education degree from the University of Akron. Her teaching career spanned over 30 years, sharing her love of books and...
Morgan Dale Hudkins
Jan 31, 2015
Morgan Dale Hudkins, 72, passed away January 31, 2015 after a long battle against several medical conditions. Morgan will be remembered for his ability to make friends quickly with anyone he met. He loved people, motorcycles, hot rods, the Ohio State Buckeyes, but most of all the family dogs, Gruffy and GT. Morgan was preceded in death by mother, Grace...
Floyd M. James
Jan 30, 2015
Floyd M. James, 91, of Norton, Ohio passed away January 30, 2015. He was a graduate of Garfield High School. After graduating he proudly served in the Navy aboard the USS Potomac during World War II. He worked for the Akron Board of Education for 36 years. Floyd was a train enthusiast and volunteered with the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad...
Dolores Hrdlicka
Jan 30, 2015
Dolores Hrdlicka, 84, died January 30, 2015. Born in Cleveland, she was a homemaker and member of St. Hilary Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her husband of fifty years, George; she is survived by her daughter, Jeannine (James) Traner of Strongsville; son, Brian (Susan) Hrdlicka of Rocky River; daughter, Adrienne (Paul Lauck) Sisler of Akron; grandson, Christopher Traner; brother,...
Shirley L Ludwig
Jan 27, 2015
No obituary to be published. Cemetery Details Greenlawn Memorial Park 2580 Romig Rd. Akron, OH, 44320
Dorothy Rusnack
Jan 25, 2015
Dorothy M. Rusnak, 87, passed away January 25, 2015 in Bonita Springs, Florida. She was born in Poland, Ohio and had owned and operated Portage Path Cleaners with her husband from 1973 until 1990. Dorothy enjoyed summer family lake vacations, loved wintering in Florida, and especially loved her family. She is survived by her husband of almost 65 years, Joseph;...
Marjorie A. Burgess
Jan 22, 2015
Akron a�" Marjorie A. Burgess, 85, of Chambrel at Montrose, Akron, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and aunt, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 22, 2015. She kept her sense of humor, even during life's challenges and her declining years. She was born March 24, 1929, in Meadville, PA, daughter of the late Clarence and Mary Proudfoot and spent her life in...
Andrew N Goumas
Jan 20, 2015
Andrew N. Goumas, 90, died Jan. 20, 2015. A life resident of Akron, he was a U.S. Navy veteran. He worked for the family business, Ohio Store Fixture and Howell-Viggers Real Estate. He was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, AHEPA, and the National Airship Association. His passions included traveling to Greece with his wife and granddaughter to visit...
Martha Ferch
Jan 16, 2015
Martha Ferch, 66, of Fairlawn, passed away too soon on January 16, 2015. She was born in Budapest, Hungary on July 31, 1948 to Ede and Mary Forras. She was a longtime employee at Bath Township, retiring in 2013. Martha and her family fled from Hungary in the fall of 1956 during the Hungarian Revolution. The family arrived in Cleveland...
Fred Kat-Chung Choy
Jan 16, 2015
Fred Kat-Chung Choy passed away on Friday, January 16, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Christina; son Jeremy; mother, Chiu-Man; brother, Patrick; and sisters, Yuen Chung and Angela. He was a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Akron, a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and a member of the Akron Chinese Christian Church. Calling...
Buel S. Smith
Jan 15, 2015
Buel S. Smith M.D., age 86, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2015. He was born in Mineola, New York on April 10, 1928 to Henry Buel Smith M.D. and Hazel Perkins Sweezy, and had been a resident of Akron, Ohio since 1958. On August 25, 1962, he married Jean Parish, a life-long Akron resident. During their 53 years of...
Elsie Keckler
Jan 15, 2015
No obituary found for this tribute. Graveside Service
JAN 26. 11:00 AM
Mount Peace Cemetery
183 Aquaduct St.
Akron, OH, 44303
Mary Leidal
Jan 13, 2015
Mary Leidal, "Màrinèni", 100, of Copley passed away on January 13, 2015. Mary was born on March 9, 1914 in Gyorkony, Hungary to the late Pal and Zsuzsanna Gangel. For the last 62 years she lived in the Akron-Copley area and attended and was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Andrew...
Marcella K Pace
Jan 12, 2015
Marcella Kemp Pace, 93, passed away on January 12, 2015. Born June 25, 1921 in Carthage, Tennessee, Mrs. Pace spent most of her life in Akron, Ohio. She was graduated from Buchtel High School and Ohio Wesleyan University, and later received a teaching degree from The University of Akron. "Marcie", as she was generally known, was a wonderful daughter, niece,...
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