Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
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Melissa L Smith
Nov 2, 2014
Melissa L. Smith, age 38, after fighting six years with strength, determination, dignity, love, and an unending courage, our precious daughter's battle with illness ended on Sunday, November 2, 2014. Born on November 15, 1975, Missy's beautiful blue eyes and smile always greeted those who knew and loved her. A fierce competitor, both in sports and life, she maintained that...
Loree Strough
Nov 1, 2014
Loree Tucker "Jean" Strough, 90, of Fairlawn, Ohio, passed away November 1, 2014 in Little Rock, Arkansas while visiting family. She was born February 1, 1924 in Curtis, Arkansas to James Martin and Dezzie Mae (Deaton) Tucker. She is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, William F. "Bill" Strough. She was preceded in death by grandson William Martin...
Richard K. Paige
Oct 27, 2014
Richard King Paige passed away Monday, October 27, 2014. Born March 16, 1929, Dick graduated from Buchtel High School and Wooster College. He served in the Active Naval Reserves. After a four year assignment with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, he joined First National Bank of Akron (now First Merit), retiring in 1983 as Vice-President of Advertising and Public Relations....
Margaret " Peggy" Jacob
Oct 27, 2014
Margaret Ann "Peggy" Jacob, age 59, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2014. Born September 18, 1955 in Akron, she was the daughter of Robert and Marion (Barton) Montabone. Peggy was the co-owner, along with life-long friend Carol Perry, of Hoarder's Quarters. She was a talented artist in the craft of stained glass, and her beautiful creations will be around...
Virginia Brown "Ginnie" Sperry
Oct 26, 2014
Virginia Brown Sperry Virginia Brown Sperry died on October 26, 2014, at the age of 88. She was born in Akron on November 27, 1925 to Robert A. and Doris Sperry. She attended Buchtel High School and graduated from Old Trail School. She obtained her bachelor's degree from Smith College and master's in education from Kent State University. Her career...
Anita Kennedy
Oct 23, 2014
Anita Kennedy After 36 years of touching many lives around her and a five-month fight against cancer, Anita Kennedy met her God on October 23. Anita grew up in a large, loving family as one of eight children to Patrick and Gretchen Kennedy, who survive her. She was born on July 4, 1978, and forever shared her birthday with the...
Dorothy M Pleskatch
Oct 21, 2014
Dorothy M. Pleskatch, 86, died October 21, 2014. Born in Hartville, she was a homemaker. Preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Mike, "Mike the Barber"; she is survived by her sons, Michael, Steven and Dennis Prescott; two grandsons; and sisters, Margaret Ivey, Linda Gable and Sandra Dannemiller (Bill). Calling hours will be announced. Dorothy will be inurned...
Walter W. Perkins
Oct 19, 2014
Walter W. Perkins, 94, died Oct. 19, 2014. Born in Linden, NJ to Stanley and Laura Perkins, he was a boy scout which led to his service in adult leadership roles in the organization for 55 years. He attended the University of Virginia where he played on the baseball team, then transferred and graduated in 1941 with a degree in...
Karen J Raccuia
Oct 18, 2014
Karen Jean Raccuia, beloved wife and mother, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2014. She was an involved Dominican Associate who found joy in studying spirituality, and had a deep connection with the community at Our Lady of the Elms. Karen was a loving mother and aunt, considerate friend, talented gardener, skilled letter-writer, tireless volunteer and dedicated reading tutor. Her...
Dorothy June Rhoad
Oct 15, 2014
Dorothy J. "June" (nee Frank) Rhoad, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2014. Born on January 24, 1923, she grew up in Akron in a household where good books and good music were ever present. At seventeen, she entered Heidelberg college where she met her husband-to-be, Milton J. Rhoad, in the Concert Choir. She graduated with honors in...
Nicholas Wright Richards
Oct 10, 2014
Nicholas W. Richards, 89, passed away Oct. 10, 2014 following a brief illness. Wright was an Army Veteran; served his country in World War II. He received his bachelor's from the University of Akron and master's in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University. Employment included Ohio Brass, Cleveland Public Power and Mollard Conducting Batons. He was a member of the Church...
Julia Kraus Phelps
Oct 9, 2014
Julia Kraus Phelps, 98, died October 9, 2014. Born in Copley Township May 28, 1916 to John and Julia Luckas Juhas, she married George Kraus in 1936. Julia and George were partners in Kraus Florist and Greenhouse business for many years where she worked as a talented floral designer as well as in the greenhouses. George passed away in 1973...
Eran J Jurrius
Oct 4, 2014
Eran J. Jurrius, age 87, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2014 surrounded by his wife, son James, and loving grand-daughters Amber and Erica. Born February 10, 1927 in Queens, NY, he was the son of John and Erica (Meulbauer) Jurrius. Eran was a graduate of Stanford University as well as Johns-Hopkins University. He was a WW II U.S. Army Veteran....
John J. Bahas
Oct 3, 2014
John J Bahas, 82 went to be with the Lord on October 3, 2014. John was a loving and cherished husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was known as a man of great faith, a true leader and a cornerstone of the community. John dedicated much of his time in service to others, mentoring many young men and women...
Robert A Frey
Oct 2, 2014
Robert Alan Frey, 75, died October 2, 2014. Born in Wadsworth, he was a graduate of Wadsworth High School and member of the Wadsworth Footlighters. Mr. Frey had opened restaurants in Medina and London England. He is survived by his wife, Carol; sons, Benjamin and Joseph; sister, Jo Ann Trueblood. There are no calling hours or services planned. Cremation has...
Gladys Trenner
Oct 2, 2014
Gladys Trenner, age 86, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2014. Born January 11, 1928 in England, she was the daughter of Percy and Ada (Starmer) Downham; she came to the United States in 1948. She was a life-long member of the T.B.P.A. (Trans-Atlantic Brides and Parents Association). Survivors include her son Mark (Carolyn); grandsons Jason and Andrew. She was...
Arthur Thompson
Sep 29, 2014
Arthur Thompson, 77, died Sept. 29, 2014. A member of Meridian Sun Lodge #69 and Teamsters Local #24, he retired from Consolidated Freightways Trucking Company. Preceded in death by wife, Mary; he is survived by sons, Arthur (Lynn) and John; grandsons, Bradley and Christopher; and sister, Von Woody. Services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel,...
Emma M Terwilliger
Sep 28, 2014
Emma Mae Terwilliger, age 89, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2014. Born January 5, 1925 in Friedens, PA., she was the daughter of Morris and Ada (Enos) Hemminger. Emma graduated from both the University of Akron and Kent State University; she retired from the Norton City School System. She was active at both Concordia Lutheran Church and Fairlawn Lutheran...
Grace M Hahn
Sep 28, 2014
Grace M. Hahn, age 80, died Sunday, September 28, 2014. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Donald E. Hahn; son David D. Hahn of Charlotte, NC; sister Madeline Moen of Madison, WI. Cremation has taken place per Grace's wishes and there will be no services. Memorials may be made to either: The Neonatal Clinic of Akron Children's...
Melissa L Smith
Nov 2, 2014
Melissa L. Smith, age 38, after fighting six years with strength, determination, dignity, love, and an unending courage, our precious daughter's battle with illness ended on Sunday, November 2, 2014. Born on November 15, 1975, Missy's beautiful blue eyes and smile always greeted those who knew and loved her. A fierce competitor, both in sports and life, she maintained that...
Loree Strough
Nov 1, 2014
Loree Tucker "Jean" Strough, 90, of Fairlawn, Ohio, passed away November 1, 2014 in Little Rock, Arkansas while visiting family. She was born February 1, 1924 in Curtis, Arkansas to James Martin and Dezzie Mae (Deaton) Tucker. She is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, William F. "Bill" Strough. She was preceded in death by grandson William Martin...
Richard K. Paige
Oct 27, 2014
Richard King Paige passed away Monday, October 27, 2014. Born March 16, 1929, Dick graduated from Buchtel High School and Wooster College. He served in the Active Naval Reserves. After a four year assignment with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, he joined First National Bank of Akron (now First Merit), retiring in 1983 as Vice-President of Advertising and Public Relations....
Margaret " Peggy" Jacob
Oct 27, 2014
Margaret Ann "Peggy" Jacob, age 59, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2014. Born September 18, 1955 in Akron, she was the daughter of Robert and Marion (Barton) Montabone. Peggy was the co-owner, along with life-long friend Carol Perry, of Hoarder's Quarters. She was a talented artist in the craft of stained glass, and her beautiful creations will be around...
Virginia Brown "Ginnie" Sperry
Oct 26, 2014
Virginia Brown Sperry Virginia Brown Sperry died on October 26, 2014, at the age of 88. She was born in Akron on November 27, 1925 to Robert A. and Doris Sperry. She attended Buchtel High School and graduated from Old Trail School. She obtained her bachelor's degree from Smith College and master's in education from Kent State University. Her career...
Anita Kennedy
Oct 23, 2014
Anita Kennedy After 36 years of touching many lives around her and a five-month fight against cancer, Anita Kennedy met her God on October 23. Anita grew up in a large, loving family as one of eight children to Patrick and Gretchen Kennedy, who survive her. She was born on July 4, 1978, and forever shared her birthday with the...
Dorothy M Pleskatch
Oct 21, 2014
Dorothy M. Pleskatch, 86, died October 21, 2014. Born in Hartville, she was a homemaker. Preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Mike, "Mike the Barber"; she is survived by her sons, Michael, Steven and Dennis Prescott; two grandsons; and sisters, Margaret Ivey, Linda Gable and Sandra Dannemiller (Bill). Calling hours will be announced. Dorothy will be inurned...
Walter W. Perkins
Oct 19, 2014
Walter W. Perkins, 94, died Oct. 19, 2014. Born in Linden, NJ to Stanley and Laura Perkins, he was a boy scout which led to his service in adult leadership roles in the organization for 55 years. He attended the University of Virginia where he played on the baseball team, then transferred and graduated in 1941 with a degree in...
Karen J Raccuia
Oct 18, 2014
Karen Jean Raccuia, beloved wife and mother, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2014. She was an involved Dominican Associate who found joy in studying spirituality, and had a deep connection with the community at Our Lady of the Elms. Karen was a loving mother and aunt, considerate friend, talented gardener, skilled letter-writer, tireless volunteer and dedicated reading tutor. Her...
Dorothy June Rhoad
Oct 15, 2014
Dorothy J. "June" (nee Frank) Rhoad, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2014. Born on January 24, 1923, she grew up in Akron in a household where good books and good music were ever present. At seventeen, she entered Heidelberg college where she met her husband-to-be, Milton J. Rhoad, in the Concert Choir. She graduated with honors in...
Nicholas Wright Richards
Oct 10, 2014
Nicholas W. Richards, 89, passed away Oct. 10, 2014 following a brief illness. Wright was an Army Veteran; served his country in World War II. He received his bachelor's from the University of Akron and master's in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University. Employment included Ohio Brass, Cleveland Public Power and Mollard Conducting Batons. He was a member of the Church...
Julia Kraus Phelps
Oct 9, 2014
Julia Kraus Phelps, 98, died October 9, 2014. Born in Copley Township May 28, 1916 to John and Julia Luckas Juhas, she married George Kraus in 1936. Julia and George were partners in Kraus Florist and Greenhouse business for many years where she worked as a talented floral designer as well as in the greenhouses. George passed away in 1973...
Eran J Jurrius
Oct 4, 2014
Eran J. Jurrius, age 87, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2014 surrounded by his wife, son James, and loving grand-daughters Amber and Erica. Born February 10, 1927 in Queens, NY, he was the son of John and Erica (Meulbauer) Jurrius. Eran was a graduate of Stanford University as well as Johns-Hopkins University. He was a WW II U.S. Army Veteran....
John J. Bahas
Oct 3, 2014
John J Bahas, 82 went to be with the Lord on October 3, 2014. John was a loving and cherished husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was known as a man of great faith, a true leader and a cornerstone of the community. John dedicated much of his time in service to others, mentoring many young men and women...
Robert A Frey
Oct 2, 2014
Robert Alan Frey, 75, died October 2, 2014. Born in Wadsworth, he was a graduate of Wadsworth High School and member of the Wadsworth Footlighters. Mr. Frey had opened restaurants in Medina and London England. He is survived by his wife, Carol; sons, Benjamin and Joseph; sister, Jo Ann Trueblood. There are no calling hours or services planned. Cremation has...
Gladys Trenner
Oct 2, 2014
Gladys Trenner, age 86, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2014. Born January 11, 1928 in England, she was the daughter of Percy and Ada (Starmer) Downham; she came to the United States in 1948. She was a life-long member of the T.B.P.A. (Trans-Atlantic Brides and Parents Association). Survivors include her son Mark (Carolyn); grandsons Jason and Andrew. She was...
Arthur Thompson
Sep 29, 2014
Arthur Thompson, 77, died Sept. 29, 2014. A member of Meridian Sun Lodge #69 and Teamsters Local #24, he retired from Consolidated Freightways Trucking Company. Preceded in death by wife, Mary; he is survived by sons, Arthur (Lynn) and John; grandsons, Bradley and Christopher; and sister, Von Woody. Services will be held 2 p.m. Thursday at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel,...
Emma M Terwilliger
Sep 28, 2014
Emma Mae Terwilliger, age 89, passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2014. Born January 5, 1925 in Friedens, PA., she was the daughter of Morris and Ada (Enos) Hemminger. Emma graduated from both the University of Akron and Kent State University; she retired from the Norton City School System. She was active at both Concordia Lutheran Church and Fairlawn Lutheran...
Grace M Hahn
Sep 28, 2014
Grace M. Hahn, age 80, died Sunday, September 28, 2014. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Donald E. Hahn; son David D. Hahn of Charlotte, NC; sister Madeline Moen of Madison, WI. Cremation has taken place per Grace's wishes and there will be no services. Memorials may be made to either: The Neonatal Clinic of Akron Children's...
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