Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Betty Riffle
Apr 10, 2014
Obituary to run later. Cemetery Details Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery Rittman, OH,
Memorial Service
APR 15. 1:00 PM
Billow Falls Chapel
1907 23rd Street
Cuyahoga Falls, OH, 44223
[email protected]
http://www.billowfuneralhomes.com
Ernest H "Sonny" Stecker
Apr 10, 2014
Ernest H. "Sonny" Stecker, Jr., 85, passed away April 10, 2014. He was born February 11, 1929 in Akron and was a graduate of West High School, Class of 1948. A U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, he was a former Copley Kiwanian, meat manager at Emery's Copley Sparkle Market for 25 years, and retired from Apple's as meat...
Roger Moore Hite
Apr 10, 2014
Roger Moore Hite Born April 16, 1937 Died April 10, 2014 Roger Moore Hite was a corporate attorney for 55 years at Babcock and Wilcox and TLT Babcock. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and woodworking and, most of all, his family. When Roger did something, he did it well! He was 20 years a Master Gardener, 25 years a Fish Ohio...
George A Nankervis
Apr 8, 2014
George A. Nankervis, Ph.D., M.D., age 84, died April 8, 2014. Preceded in death by sister, Jane Sturdevant of Dayton, ME; he is survived by Janet, his beloved wife of 59 years; two children, Patricia Van Lengen (Charles) of Evanston, IL and Craig Nankervis (Mary Ann) of Dublin, OH; brother-in-law, Franklyn Sturdevant of Dayton, ME; nieces, Ruth Smith and Nancy...
Edwin J. "Jerry" Porter
Apr 2, 2014
Edwin J. "Jerry" Porter, age 90, of Akron passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at Akron General Medical Center. Born April 13, 1923 in Wadsworth, he was the son of Charlie and Hallie (Mohn) Porter. Jerry served as a Military Policeman with the U.S. Army during WW II. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service his entire life until he...
Josephine E. Renzi
Mar 30, 2014
Josephine Colopy Renzi Our Matriarch, Queen Mother, pillar of strength, greatest blessing, and treasure, Josephine Colopy Renzi, 89, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on March 30, 2014, to be with her Lord. We can only imagine the reunion that is taking place now that she has arrived in heaven. Born to Robert and Gertrude Colopy, February...
Thomas A. "Tom" Godard
Mar 29, 2014
Thomas A. Godard, 54, died March 29, 2014 at his home in Medina, Ohio. He was born July 25, 1959 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Fred M. Godard and Betty (Dancey) Godard. He spent his early years in Bath, Ohio, a graduate of Revere High School. Thomas loved Halloween so much that he became an entrepreneur in creating fun...
Harry S Mccormick
Mar 29, 2014
Harry S. McCormick, 85, passed away quietly on March 29, 2014. He was born on October 24. 1928 in Akron to the late Crystal and Frank McCormick. Harry was a lifetime resident of Akron. Ohio. He attended Akron Public Schools and graduated with a B.S. in Business from the University of Akron. He was married to Merle for forty-one years...
Clifford Philen
Mar 27, 2014
No obituary found for this tribute. Visitation
MAR 29. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Northlawn Memorial Gardens
4724 State Rd.
Peninsula, OH, 44264
Service
MAR 29. 1:00 PM
Northlawn Memorial Gardens
4724 State Rd.
Peninsula, OH, 44264
Jay Gibson
Mar 26, 2014
Jay H. Gibson, age 88, of Akron passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2014. Born February 17, 1926 in Cleveland, he was the son of Harry and Julia (Seivard) Gibson. Mr. Gibson lived most of his life in Akron where he was active at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. He was a WWII veteran of the US Marine Corp. He graduated...
Phyllis P Bortscheller
Mar 23, 2014
Phyllis Prentice Bortscheller (nee Crile) was born in Bath November 27, 1928 to Helen and Ford Crile, lived in the area most of her life, and died March 23, 2014. Phyllis led an extremely full life. A graduate of the old Bath High School, she attended Wittenberg University and the University of Akron and participated in LIFE as a school...
Lois P Zito
Mar 22, 2014
Lois P. Zito, 85, passed away March 22, 2014. Born in Cleveland, Lois was a talented seamstress and crafter who designed and constructed everything from baby busy books to wedding gowns. She was the inventor of the beloved, patented gold wire angel that brought joy to so many. Preceded in death by husband, John A. Zito; she is survived by...
Steven C Peterson
Mar 22, 2014
Steven Charles Peterson, 49, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday March 22, 2014. He was born in Ludington Michigan on October 7, 1964. He graduated from Ludington High School in 1983, and Michigan Technological University with associate degrees in mechanical and electrical engineering. He was currently employed as an engineering project manager at Ben Venue Pharmaceutical Company in...
Robert Franjesh
Mar 21, 2014
Robert "Bobby" William Franjesh Robert "Bobby" William Franjesh passed away unexpectedly March 21, 2014 after a long battle with heart disease. He was born in Akron, Ohio where he currently resided. Bobby was an avid dog lover. He took his passion for dogs, especially Irish Setters, and used it in the dog show arena. Because of his strong passion and...
Kimon Kipper
Mar 18, 2014
Kimon G. Kipper, age 92, of Akron passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2014. Born February 12, 1922 in Greece, he was the son of George and Katherine Kipper. Mr. Kipper was the owner/operator of Western Fruit Basket for 30 years. He was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church where he served as past president of the church...
Jan Martha Rhodenbaugh-Gibson
Mar 18, 2014
Jan Martha Rhodenbaugh-Gibson died March 18, 2014. She was born on February 2, 1952 to Barbara and Jerry Rhodenbaugh in Akron, Ohio. Jan graduated from Firestone High School and then attended Kent State University. She moved to London UK in 1971, where, with a keen eye for Americana and collectables, she travelled extensively in North America, Europe, Asia, North and...
Beverly Spaethe
Mar 18, 2014
Beverly Kay Spaethe Beverly Kay Spaethe, 83, passed peacefully the morning of March 18, 2014. She was a lifelong resident of the Akron area. Beverly attended East High School and graduated from Kent State. She was happily married to Robert H. Spaethe for 35 years until his passing in 1992. In 1994, she fell in love with Bill Scullion who...
Francia A. Albrecht
Mar 15, 2014
Francia Adelaide Albrecht, born December 4,1918, passed away peacefully in her sleep after a short illness on March 15, 2014. Francia was born in Akron, Ohio, to Clarence and Aubrey Watters Holliday. She grew up in a "lyrical household" with a mother who taught Russian dance to Akron children for 40 years. Francia first stepped onstage at 16 months in...
Betty Riffle
Apr 10, 2014
Obituary to run later. Cemetery Details Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery Rittman, OH,
Memorial Service
APR 15. 1:00 PM
Billow Falls Chapel
1907 23rd Street
Cuyahoga Falls, OH, 44223
[email protected]
http://www.billowfuneralhomes.com
Ernest H "Sonny" Stecker
Apr 10, 2014
Ernest H. "Sonny" Stecker, Jr., 85, passed away April 10, 2014. He was born February 11, 1929 in Akron and was a graduate of West High School, Class of 1948. A U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, he was a former Copley Kiwanian, meat manager at Emery's Copley Sparkle Market for 25 years, and retired from Apple's as meat...
Roger Moore Hite
Apr 10, 2014
Roger Moore Hite Born April 16, 1937 Died April 10, 2014 Roger Moore Hite was a corporate attorney for 55 years at Babcock and Wilcox and TLT Babcock. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and woodworking and, most of all, his family. When Roger did something, he did it well! He was 20 years a Master Gardener, 25 years a Fish Ohio...
George A Nankervis
Apr 8, 2014
George A. Nankervis, Ph.D., M.D., age 84, died April 8, 2014. Preceded in death by sister, Jane Sturdevant of Dayton, ME; he is survived by Janet, his beloved wife of 59 years; two children, Patricia Van Lengen (Charles) of Evanston, IL and Craig Nankervis (Mary Ann) of Dublin, OH; brother-in-law, Franklyn Sturdevant of Dayton, ME; nieces, Ruth Smith and Nancy...
Edwin J. "Jerry" Porter
Apr 2, 2014
Edwin J. "Jerry" Porter, age 90, of Akron passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at Akron General Medical Center. Born April 13, 1923 in Wadsworth, he was the son of Charlie and Hallie (Mohn) Porter. Jerry served as a Military Policeman with the U.S. Army during WW II. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service his entire life until he...
Josephine E. Renzi
Mar 30, 2014
Josephine Colopy Renzi Our Matriarch, Queen Mother, pillar of strength, greatest blessing, and treasure, Josephine Colopy Renzi, 89, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on March 30, 2014, to be with her Lord. We can only imagine the reunion that is taking place now that she has arrived in heaven. Born to Robert and Gertrude Colopy, February...
Thomas A. "Tom" Godard
Mar 29, 2014
Thomas A. Godard, 54, died March 29, 2014 at his home in Medina, Ohio. He was born July 25, 1959 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Fred M. Godard and Betty (Dancey) Godard. He spent his early years in Bath, Ohio, a graduate of Revere High School. Thomas loved Halloween so much that he became an entrepreneur in creating fun...
Harry S Mccormick
Mar 29, 2014
Harry S. McCormick, 85, passed away quietly on March 29, 2014. He was born on October 24. 1928 in Akron to the late Crystal and Frank McCormick. Harry was a lifetime resident of Akron. Ohio. He attended Akron Public Schools and graduated with a B.S. in Business from the University of Akron. He was married to Merle for forty-one years...
Clifford Philen
Mar 27, 2014
No obituary found for this tribute. Visitation
MAR 29. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Northlawn Memorial Gardens
4724 State Rd.
Peninsula, OH, 44264
Service
MAR 29. 1:00 PM
Northlawn Memorial Gardens
4724 State Rd.
Peninsula, OH, 44264
Jay Gibson
Mar 26, 2014
Jay H. Gibson, age 88, of Akron passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2014. Born February 17, 1926 in Cleveland, he was the son of Harry and Julia (Seivard) Gibson. Mr. Gibson lived most of his life in Akron where he was active at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. He was a WWII veteran of the US Marine Corp. He graduated...
Phyllis P Bortscheller
Mar 23, 2014
Phyllis Prentice Bortscheller (nee Crile) was born in Bath November 27, 1928 to Helen and Ford Crile, lived in the area most of her life, and died March 23, 2014. Phyllis led an extremely full life. A graduate of the old Bath High School, she attended Wittenberg University and the University of Akron and participated in LIFE as a school...
Lois P Zito
Mar 22, 2014
Lois P. Zito, 85, passed away March 22, 2014. Born in Cleveland, Lois was a talented seamstress and crafter who designed and constructed everything from baby busy books to wedding gowns. She was the inventor of the beloved, patented gold wire angel that brought joy to so many. Preceded in death by husband, John A. Zito; she is survived by...
Steven C Peterson
Mar 22, 2014
Steven Charles Peterson, 49, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday March 22, 2014. He was born in Ludington Michigan on October 7, 1964. He graduated from Ludington High School in 1983, and Michigan Technological University with associate degrees in mechanical and electrical engineering. He was currently employed as an engineering project manager at Ben Venue Pharmaceutical Company in...
Robert Franjesh
Mar 21, 2014
Robert "Bobby" William Franjesh Robert "Bobby" William Franjesh passed away unexpectedly March 21, 2014 after a long battle with heart disease. He was born in Akron, Ohio where he currently resided. Bobby was an avid dog lover. He took his passion for dogs, especially Irish Setters, and used it in the dog show arena. Because of his strong passion and...
Kimon Kipper
Mar 18, 2014
Kimon G. Kipper, age 92, of Akron passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2014. Born February 12, 1922 in Greece, he was the son of George and Katherine Kipper. Mr. Kipper was the owner/operator of Western Fruit Basket for 30 years. He was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church where he served as past president of the church...
Jan Martha Rhodenbaugh-Gibson
Mar 18, 2014
Jan Martha Rhodenbaugh-Gibson died March 18, 2014. She was born on February 2, 1952 to Barbara and Jerry Rhodenbaugh in Akron, Ohio. Jan graduated from Firestone High School and then attended Kent State University. She moved to London UK in 1971, where, with a keen eye for Americana and collectables, she travelled extensively in North America, Europe, Asia, North and...
Beverly Spaethe
Mar 18, 2014
Beverly Kay Spaethe Beverly Kay Spaethe, 83, passed peacefully the morning of March 18, 2014. She was a lifelong resident of the Akron area. Beverly attended East High School and graduated from Kent State. She was happily married to Robert H. Spaethe for 35 years until his passing in 1992. In 1994, she fell in love with Bill Scullion who...
Francia A. Albrecht
Mar 15, 2014
Francia Adelaide Albrecht, born December 4,1918, passed away peacefully in her sleep after a short illness on March 15, 2014. Francia was born in Akron, Ohio, to Clarence and Aubrey Watters Holliday. She grew up in a "lyrical household" with a mother who taught Russian dance to Akron children for 40 years. Francia first stepped onstage at 16 months in...
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