Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Dennis Allan Richards
Jul 12, 2014
Dennis Allan Richards, 68, died July 12, 2014. Born in Akron, Ohio on March 19,1946, he was drafted out of college from Heidelberg and served two years active duty in the Army. A member of Coventry Lodge #83 F&AM, he was an avid RV'er and enjoyed seeing the country. He was a big Ohio State fan, especially OSU football. Dennis...

David L. Van Dusen
Jul 10, 2014
David L. Van Dusen O.D., passed away Thursday, July 10, 2014. Born October 10, 1931 in Akron, he was the son of Frank and Julia (Marquette) Van Dusen. He was a graduate of South High School. He was an Optometrist at various Akron area locations. He enjoyed antique cars and air planes. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air...
Betty Jane Hatch
Jul 9, 2014
Betty Jane Hatch, 86, passed away quietly July 9, 2014 at Akron City Hospital. Betty was born in Peninsula, Ohio in 1928 to Harry C. and Adessa W. Mackey Hatch. Formally residing in West Richfield and North Royalton, Betty worked for Republic Steel in Cleveland until retirement. Preceded in death by her parents and sister, Dorothy M. Gaug of Fairlawn,...
Beverly Eichner
Jul 9, 2014
Beverly Judge Eichner died July 9, 2014. She was born on February 25, 1932 in Syracuse, NY Preceded in by parents, James and Helen Judge of Ontario, Canada; she is survived by loving husband, Richard; sons, Dr. William M. Eichner of Alliance, OH, Richard J. Eichner (fiancée Gayle Lundak) of Adel, Iowa; and daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Daniel Malkowski...
Andrew Mcnulty
Jul 7, 2014
Andrew W. McNulty, 81, passed away on July 7, 2014 at Summa Akron City Hospital after an injury. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, he earned a B.A. from Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Missouri. Andrew was an executive with Mobil Oil Company. In 1972 he came to the Akron area to join General Tire and Rubber Company as an executive retiring...
Gary R. "Red" Griffith
Jul 7, 2014
Gary R. "Red" Griffith, 72, passed away suddenly on July 5, 2014. A graduate of St. Vincent's, he attended Akron University and was a proud member of the Lone Star Fraternity and the Marine Corps Reserves. Gary was the owner of Bath Pond Service. Left to miss him are his wife, Margaret; son, John; mother, Jacqueline; brothers, Robert (Margaret) and...

Donald L Fisk
Jul 6, 2014
Donald Lee Fisk of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio died July 6, 2014. Don was born in Akron on March 24,1939 to Bessie and Charles Fisk who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his aunt, Mildred Tiernan who was a positive influence on his life. He graduated from Akron North High School, attended Akron University, and served...
Helen Manos
Jul 6, 2014
Helen I. Manos, 86, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2014. Helen was born in Steubenville, Ohio to George N. and Kalliope G. Mavromatis and moved to Mansfield, Ohio at an early age. After graduating from Mansfield Senior High School, she enrolled at The Juilliard School in New York City to study voice and then...
Jana L. Durkin
Jul 1, 2014
Jana L. Durkin, age 57, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2014. Born February 15, 1957 in Akron, she was the daughter of Harry and Lucille Randall. Jana was a registered nurse in the Cardio-Vascular Surgery Unit at Akron General Medical Center. She was an avid reader and loved dogs. Survivors include her children Jennifer Durkin of New Providence, NJ...
Eva W Sayre
Jun 28, 2014
Eva W. Sayre On 6-28-14 Eva W. Sayre passed away at the age of 93 to be with her husband, Richard Lloyd Sayre, to whom she was married for 34 years. Eva was a previous resident at the Village at St. Edward in Fairlawn, Ohio. Prior to moving to St. Edward, she resided in Kenmore from 1943 till 1999. Eva...
James D Smith
Jun 25, 2014
James D. Smith, 77, passed away June 25, 2014. Born in Chillicothe, Ohio, he was a graduate of Meeker High School in 1955 and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Bowling Green University and served in the National Guard. A 32nd degree Mason, York Rite, he was a member of Star Lodge # 187 F&AM, the Order...
Ruth M. Turley
Jun 18, 2014
Ruth Middleton Turley, 77, died June 18, 2014. She was born August 24, 1936, in Akron, Ohio to Miriam Nighman Middleton and Arnold Middleton. She was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and The College of Wooster. Ruth married John Joseph Turley, Jr. and enjoyed 45 years of marriage until his passing in 2002. Together, they raised four children,...
Mary Leon Travis
Jun 18, 2014
Mary Leon Travis, 94, died June 18, 2014. Born in Galion, Ohio, she lived in the Akron area most of her life. She worked for the Federal Government in Bethesda, Maryland for 35 years before returning to Akron. Preceded in death by husband, George; she is survived by numerous nieces and nephews, and many, many friends. Services will be held...

Anne Marie Mayors
Jun 17, 2014
Anne Mayors died peacefully surrounded by her family in the early morning hours of June 17, 2014. She was a resident of The Village of St. Edward in Fairlawn. She had suffered a massive stroke on June 5. Born in Youngstown on July 17, 1922, Anne was the daughter of Anthony and Lucy Sver. She was one of ten children....
Rose Pirollo
Jun 16, 2014
Rose Pirollo, 89 passed away on June 16,2014 surrounded by her loving family. Rose was born in Minturno, Italy on September 3, 1924, to Concetta (Tuccillo) and Biago Conte and came to the United States in 1938 as a young teenager, settling in Pittsburgh, PA. She and her family moved to Akron in 1944. Rose married her husband, Thomas Pirollo...
Anna Mary Norrod
Jun 15, 2014
Anna Mary Norrod went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 15, 2014 after courageously battling pancreatic cancer. Born in Akron on April 23, 1947, Anna was the daughter of James and Virginia Parker, who preceded her in death. She was a graduate of Stow High School as well as Kent State University where she earned a Master's Degree...

Ramon Jackson
Jun 14, 2014
No published obituary. Visitation
JUN 15. 2:00 PM
Billow Fairlawn Chapel & Crematory
85 N Miller Rd
Akron, OH, 44333
[email protected]
http://www.billowfuneralhomes.com
Prayer ServiceJUN 17. 3:00 PM
Billow Fairlawn Chapel & Crematory
85 N Miller Rd
Akron,...

Nancy J Schwinn
Jun 13, 2014
Nancy J. Schwinn, age 91, passed away Friday, June 13, 2014. Born October 27, 1922 in Racine, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Gittins. Nancy was an active volunteer at her church, for Meals on Wheels, and at the Farm Museum in Westminster, MD.; she was a member of the Richfield Senior Citizens Center, she enjoyed...
Dennis Allan Richards
Jul 12, 2014
Dennis Allan Richards, 68, died July 12, 2014. Born in Akron, Ohio on March 19,1946, he was drafted out of college from Heidelberg and served two years active duty in the Army. A member of Coventry Lodge #83 F&AM, he was an avid RV'er and enjoyed seeing the country. He was a big Ohio State fan, especially OSU football. Dennis...

David L. Van Dusen
Jul 10, 2014
David L. Van Dusen O.D., passed away Thursday, July 10, 2014. Born October 10, 1931 in Akron, he was the son of Frank and Julia (Marquette) Van Dusen. He was a graduate of South High School. He was an Optometrist at various Akron area locations. He enjoyed antique cars and air planes. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air...
Betty Jane Hatch
Jul 9, 2014
Betty Jane Hatch, 86, passed away quietly July 9, 2014 at Akron City Hospital. Betty was born in Peninsula, Ohio in 1928 to Harry C. and Adessa W. Mackey Hatch. Formally residing in West Richfield and North Royalton, Betty worked for Republic Steel in Cleveland until retirement. Preceded in death by her parents and sister, Dorothy M. Gaug of Fairlawn,...
Beverly Eichner
Jul 9, 2014
Beverly Judge Eichner died July 9, 2014. She was born on February 25, 1932 in Syracuse, NY Preceded in by parents, James and Helen Judge of Ontario, Canada; she is survived by loving husband, Richard; sons, Dr. William M. Eichner of Alliance, OH, Richard J. Eichner (fiancée Gayle Lundak) of Adel, Iowa; and daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Daniel Malkowski...
Andrew Mcnulty
Jul 7, 2014
Andrew W. McNulty, 81, passed away on July 7, 2014 at Summa Akron City Hospital after an injury. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, he earned a B.A. from Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Missouri. Andrew was an executive with Mobil Oil Company. In 1972 he came to the Akron area to join General Tire and Rubber Company as an executive retiring...
Gary R. "Red" Griffith
Jul 7, 2014
Gary R. "Red" Griffith, 72, passed away suddenly on July 5, 2014. A graduate of St. Vincent's, he attended Akron University and was a proud member of the Lone Star Fraternity and the Marine Corps Reserves. Gary was the owner of Bath Pond Service. Left to miss him are his wife, Margaret; son, John; mother, Jacqueline; brothers, Robert (Margaret) and...

Donald L Fisk
Jul 6, 2014
Donald Lee Fisk of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio died July 6, 2014. Don was born in Akron on March 24,1939 to Bessie and Charles Fisk who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his aunt, Mildred Tiernan who was a positive influence on his life. He graduated from Akron North High School, attended Akron University, and served...
Helen Manos
Jul 6, 2014
Helen I. Manos, 86, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2014. Helen was born in Steubenville, Ohio to George N. and Kalliope G. Mavromatis and moved to Mansfield, Ohio at an early age. After graduating from Mansfield Senior High School, she enrolled at The Juilliard School in New York City to study voice and then...
Jana L. Durkin
Jul 1, 2014
Jana L. Durkin, age 57, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2014. Born February 15, 1957 in Akron, she was the daughter of Harry and Lucille Randall. Jana was a registered nurse in the Cardio-Vascular Surgery Unit at Akron General Medical Center. She was an avid reader and loved dogs. Survivors include her children Jennifer Durkin of New Providence, NJ...
Eva W Sayre
Jun 28, 2014
Eva W. Sayre On 6-28-14 Eva W. Sayre passed away at the age of 93 to be with her husband, Richard Lloyd Sayre, to whom she was married for 34 years. Eva was a previous resident at the Village at St. Edward in Fairlawn, Ohio. Prior to moving to St. Edward, she resided in Kenmore from 1943 till 1999. Eva...
James D Smith
Jun 25, 2014
James D. Smith, 77, passed away June 25, 2014. Born in Chillicothe, Ohio, he was a graduate of Meeker High School in 1955 and obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Bowling Green University and served in the National Guard. A 32nd degree Mason, York Rite, he was a member of Star Lodge # 187 F&AM, the Order...
Ruth M. Turley
Jun 18, 2014
Ruth Middleton Turley, 77, died June 18, 2014. She was born August 24, 1936, in Akron, Ohio to Miriam Nighman Middleton and Arnold Middleton. She was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and The College of Wooster. Ruth married John Joseph Turley, Jr. and enjoyed 45 years of marriage until his passing in 2002. Together, they raised four children,...
Mary Leon Travis
Jun 18, 2014
Mary Leon Travis, 94, died June 18, 2014. Born in Galion, Ohio, she lived in the Akron area most of her life. She worked for the Federal Government in Bethesda, Maryland for 35 years before returning to Akron. Preceded in death by husband, George; she is survived by numerous nieces and nephews, and many, many friends. Services will be held...

Anne Marie Mayors
Jun 17, 2014
Anne Mayors died peacefully surrounded by her family in the early morning hours of June 17, 2014. She was a resident of The Village of St. Edward in Fairlawn. She had suffered a massive stroke on June 5. Born in Youngstown on July 17, 1922, Anne was the daughter of Anthony and Lucy Sver. She was one of ten children....
Rose Pirollo
Jun 16, 2014
Rose Pirollo, 89 passed away on June 16,2014 surrounded by her loving family. Rose was born in Minturno, Italy on September 3, 1924, to Concetta (Tuccillo) and Biago Conte and came to the United States in 1938 as a young teenager, settling in Pittsburgh, PA. She and her family moved to Akron in 1944. Rose married her husband, Thomas Pirollo...
Anna Mary Norrod
Jun 15, 2014
Anna Mary Norrod went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 15, 2014 after courageously battling pancreatic cancer. Born in Akron on April 23, 1947, Anna was the daughter of James and Virginia Parker, who preceded her in death. She was a graduate of Stow High School as well as Kent State University where she earned a Master's Degree...

Ramon Jackson
Jun 14, 2014
No published obituary. Visitation
JUN 15. 2:00 PM
Billow Fairlawn Chapel & Crematory
85 N Miller Rd
Akron, OH, 44333
[email protected]
http://www.billowfuneralhomes.com
Prayer ServiceJUN 17. 3:00 PM
Billow Fairlawn Chapel & Crematory
85 N Miller Rd
Akron,...

Nancy J Schwinn
Jun 13, 2014
Nancy J. Schwinn, age 91, passed away Friday, June 13, 2014. Born October 27, 1922 in Racine, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.J. Gittins. Nancy was an active volunteer at her church, for Meals on Wheels, and at the Farm Museum in Westminster, MD.; she was a member of the Richfield Senior Citizens Center, she enjoyed...