Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Robert S. Mankin

Sep 28, 2013

Robert "Bob" Steele Mankin, 94, of Naples, Florida, died unexpectedly Saturday, September 28, 2013. He moved to Naples in 1970 with his wife, Lucy, from his hometown of Akron, Ohio, where he was born September 22, 1919, to C.E. "Pete" Mankin and Helen Steele Mankin Bob graduated from The University of Akron with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration....

Edward D Hawkins

Sep 28, 2013

Edward Dale Hawkins passed away September, 28, 2013. He was born October 16, 1930 in Bloomingdale, Ohio to parents Clarence and Ella Mae Hawkins, and joined a large family. Ed served his country in the U.S. Air Force as a Staff Sergeant in the Korean War. He earned his Bachelor Degree from Miami University and his Masters Degree from Ohio...

Helen Hermann

Sep 25, 2013

No obituary found for this tribute. Cemetery Details Chestnut Hill Memorial Park Cuyahoga Falls, OH,

Visitation

OCT 2. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

St. John/St Paul Lutheran Church

282 Bowery St.

Akron, OH, 44307

Service

OCT 2. 12:00 PM

St. John/St. Paul Lutheran Church

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Hugh F Porter

Sep 25, 2013

Hugh F. Porter, Jr., 89, died September 25, 2013 in Akron, Ohio. Born October 16, 1923 in Titusville, Pa. to Hazel and Hugh Porter, Sr, he grew up in Oakmont, Pa. and attended Carnegie Tech (now Carnegie Mellon University) where he graduated summa cum laude with both a BS and MS in Electrical Engineering. Hugh interrupted his education to join...

Robert H Reynolds

Sep 24, 2013

Robert H. Reynolds, 91, passed away September 24, 2013 under the care of Summa Home Hospice in assisted living at the Village at St. Edward. Born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, he was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, serving as a P-61 Black Widow pilot in the Pacific Theatre. He was awarded both the Bronze Star...

Paul J Armstrong

Sep 24, 2013

Paul Armstrong, Jr., 83, went home to be with the Lord on September 24, 2013. He was born in North Carolina. After serving in the Korean War, he returned to Akron and was employed as a lithographer for nearly 40 years. He will be missed by his beloved wife of 58 years, Madeline (nee Mooradian); daughter, Debbie (Joe) Fristik; son,...

Jo A Nist

Sep 23, 2013

Jo A. Nist (Bachtel), 76, passed away suddenly September 23, 2013. Born in Akron on February 10,1937, she was a lifelong Ohio resident. Jo graduated from Kenmore High School & Hammel Actual Business College with a secretarial degree. She lived in Manchester for over 5O years where she raised her family. Jo was devoted to her family and all of...

David Roughley

Sep 23, 2013

David Roughley, 78, died September 23, 2013. A life resident of Akron, Mr. Roughley served as a Lieutenant in the US Army from 1956-1959 where he was a paratrooper and artillery officer. He was the founder of Roughley and Jones Insurance Agency and was a member of Montrose Zion United Methodist Church where he sang in the choir for many...

John A Hanchulak

Sep 22, 2013

John Hanchulak, 65, passed away September 22, 2013, after a two-year confrontation with cancer. John is survived by Ann, his wife of 28 years; daughter, Dorothy (Dome) Cameron; son, John Alexander of Reston, VA.; granddaughters, Ashley and Alahna; sister, Elaine (Bob) Walters; and nephew, John. John was born in Warren, Ohio on July 12, 1948 to Agnes (Kazimer) and John...

George H Whiteside

Sep 21, 2013

NO SERVICES Cemetery Details Chestnut Hill Memorial Park Cuyahoga Falls, OH,

Willis Irl Else

Sep 21, 2013

Willis Irl Else passed away in Akron, Ohio, on September 21,2013, after a brief illness. He was born in Fairbury, Nebraska, on December 24, 1931, son of Irl Roy Else and Helen Gertrude Lynch Else, and graduated from Fairbury High School in 1949. He received a B. S. (Physics) from Northwestern University in 1953, where he was a member of...

Betty Briggs

Sep 20, 2013

NO SERVICES

Mary Dunagan

Sep 20, 2013

Mary Kathleen Dunagan (Leppla), age 49 and affectionately known as Mary K., passed away Friday, September 20, 2013, after a tragic single car accident. Mary K. was born May 17, 1964 to parents, Al and Rita Leppla who survive her. She leaves her beloved daughter, Katy; and husband, Dennis Dunagan of Bath. She is also survived by brothers, William, Robert...

Mary Emily Hemphill

Sep 20, 2013

Mary Emily Hemphill, born June 30, 1926, passed quietly Sept. 20, 2013 at Summa Palliative Care. She was preceded in death by parents, Dr. Rae and Hazel Cather; and children, Jane and Rob. She grew up in Norton, OH and graduated Norton High School and went on to Post Graduate School. Mrs. Hemphill attended Vassar, Kent State, University of Akron,...

Robert Edward Condon

Sep 19, 2013

Robert "Bob" Edward Condon, 86, died September 19, 2013. Born in Oklahoma City, OK, he lived most of his life in the Akron and Hudson areas. A Navy veteran of WWII, he graduated from the University of Akron with a degree in Electrical Engineering in 1952. Bob retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. after 38 years of service. During...

Melissa A Wilcox

Sep 17, 2013

Melissa Ann (Burton) Wilcox, 36, of Streetsboro, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2013. The daughter of Larry and Debbie (Smith) Burton, she was born and raised in Ravenna, Ohio. Melissa graduated from Ravenna High School, then went on to attend Mount Union College, Kent State University and finally Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. All this to become a...

Shannon E. Wilkes

Sep 17, 2013

Shannon Elizabeth Wilkes Batha�"Shannon Wilkes, 24, died peacefully and went home to be with the Lord on September 17, 2013. Born in Akron, Shannon was a lifetime area resident and a graduate of Revere High School and Malone University. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Malone where she received the Senior Recognition Award in social work, and later became a...

Robert S. Uhl

Sep 14, 2013

Robert S. Uhl, 88, died of natural causes on September 14, 2013. A life resident of Akron/Bath, Bob was a decorated U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was an avid golfer and bowler and loved to tell stories of his life to family and friends. Robert was a retired truck driver from Bender Loudon with over thirty years...

Marian E. Daniels

Sep 14, 2013

Marian E. Daniels (Hissong), affectionately known as Aunt Marian, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2013, after a courageous battle with Leukemia. She was surrounded by her loved ones. Marian was born July 14, 1938 to parents, Henry and Edna Grazier, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Arthur L. Daniels. Marian is...

Richard G Sengpiel

Sep 13, 2013

Richard G. Sengpiel, Sr., 78, died September 13, 2013. Born in Akron, he was a proud graduate of South High School and Kent State University. Richard was part of the R.O.T.C. at Kent and served as a 1st Lt. in the U.S. Army Infantry. Initially he was employed at Goodyear Tire and Rubber, but in 1962 he founded Supersonic Car...