Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Mary Alice Boose
Jan 15, 2014
Mary Alice Boose, 90, passed away January 15, 2014 after a long illness. Born in Jelloway, Ohio on November 28, 1923 to William and Grace Mowery. She was graduated with honors from Loudonville High School. Preceding her in death were her parents; sister, Wilma; brother, Robert; and her husband, Clyde Boose who she met during WWII when Clyde was in...
Fredericka Lindquist
Jan 14, 2014
Fredericka (Fritzie) Mae Lindquist, 83, passed away January 14, 2014. Born in Versailles, Ohio and a graduate of The Ohio State University with a bachelor's in Home Economics and a Master of Arts in Home Economics from Kent State University, she lived most of her life in the Akron area, retiring from the Dairy and Nutrition Council. A member of...
Thomas Eugene Hopkins
Jan 13, 2014
Thomas Eugene Hopkins, 74, passed away peacefully January 13, 2014 at Summa Akron City Hospital. Thomas was born April 23, 1939 and was the son of Saul and Arlecy Hopkins. He graduated from Ellet High School in 1958. Tom served in the Coast Guard Reserve for six years. He then worked at Teledyne Monarch Rubber for over 20 years followed...
Robert Thomas
Jan 12, 2014
Robert W. Thomas passed into the arms of our Heavenly Father on Sunday January 12, 2014 after a short illness. He was 85. Bob was born in Hudson and was a life-long Summit County resident, until moving to Port Orange, Florida, six years ago, after losing his wife Patricia (McKeever) in October 2006. They were married 53 years. He is...
Charles L Jackson
Jan 12, 2014
Charles Lecil Jackson, age 89, of Montrose went home to be with The Lord on Sunday, January 12, 2014 at his home. Born October 15, 1924 in Kempton, WV, he was the son of James Arthur and Nina Irene (Cox) Jackson. He was a beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Mildred (Kisner); three children...
Robert M. Craft
Jan 10, 2014
Robert M. Craft, 55, died Jan. 10, 2014. He is survived by brother, James Craft and sister, Nancy Craft. Private services were held. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 330-867-41414)
Betty M. Wood
Jan 10, 2014
Betty M. Wood, 98, died Jan. 10, 2014. Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey on Nov. 19, 1915, she lived most of her life in Akron. Preceded in death by parents, Albert J. and Bessie Kuech; and husband of 52 years, Eugene W. Wood; she is survived by sons, Barry (Edna) and Brent (Patricia) Wood; grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services...
Glenda J Oneacre
Jan 9, 2014
Glenda J. Oneacre, age 82, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2014 at her home. Born August 2, 1931 in Akron, she was the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Burke) Hays. Glenda graduated from East High School and the University of Akron where she was an active member of Alpha Delta Pi and remained active in the alumni association. She loved...
Sue S Ames
Jan 9, 2014
Sue was born in Akron, Ohio to Hazel Emily Wilson and Clarence Emerson Snyder. She attended Akron schools and graduated from Buchtel High School. A graduate of the University of Akron, she was a member of Delta Gamma Sorority, Pierian (an Activities Honorary later known as Mortar Board), Phi Sigma Alpha (Academic Honorary), and Kappa Delta Pi (Education Honorary). She...
Mildred Zateslo
Jan 7, 2014
Mildred Zateslo, 92, passed away January 7, 2014 in Lake Forest, IL. Born May 19, 1921 in Temperance Hall, TN to John R. and Buena Mai Reynolds, she was an Akron area resident most of her life. Mildred was a loving wife and dedicated mother. She was preceded in death by Nick, her husband of 60 years; she is survived...
John Hoffman
Jan 6, 2014
John F. Hoffman III, age 54, our loved family member and friend made his glorious arrival in Heaven on Monday, January 6, 2014 after a courageous battle with a GBM-4 brain tumor, sporting a full head of hair and a smile on his face. He was surrounded by family and friends as he peacefully made his serene transition. Born July...
Grace R. Flemm
Jan 5, 2014
Grace R. Flemm, 90, of Copley, passed away on January 5, 2014, in the presence of her family. Born in Key West, Florida on July 9, 1923, Grace earned a degree in Nursing from Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida. Her family was always important to her and she leaves many loving memories. Her personal dream of educating her five...
Jo Ann O'Dell
Jan 5, 2014
Jo Ann O'Dell, 88, passed away Jan. 5, 2014 after a brief illness. A native of Indiana, Jo Ann earned a bachelor of science degree in chemistry and biology from Butler University. After additional education and training, she became a registered medical technologist. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority, earning an early honors initiation. Jo Ann moved...
Russell Collins
Jan 5, 2014
Russell L. Collins, age 75, of Cuyahoga Falls went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Sunday, January 5, 2014 at his home. Born February 19, 1938 in Bath, he was the son of Art and Isobel (Hunter) Collins. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired from Sacks Electric in 2001. His passion after his retirement was building...
Evelyn M Noble
Jan 4, 2014
Evelyn M. Noble, 84, passed away January 4, 2014. Born in Akron, she was a longtime resident of Fairlawn. A member of Guardian Angels Catholic Church and the Telephone Pioneers of America, Miss Noble retired from Ohio Bell in 1982. Preceded in death by her parents, Homer B. and Flora Staubach Noble; she is survived by her cousins, the Zalewski...
V Elizabeth " Libby" Monroe
Jan 4, 2014
V. Elizabeth "Libby" Monroe Elizabeth "Libby" died at the age of 93 on January 4, 2014 in comfort of her home -- as she wanted. She was born in West Medford, Mass., on December 30, 1920. She was the youngest of four children, and graduated from Medford High School in 1938. She later graduated from the Faulkner Hospital Nursing Program...
Ruth Silver
Jan 4, 2014
Ruth Noll Silver of Akron died Jan. 4, 2014. She was 92. Born in Canton on Sept. 20, 1921, she was a true leader of her family. Ruth was a clear thinker who remained calm in times of crisis. Her home was a place of warmth and great food. Wherever she lived was home base for her family. Her calm...
Randolph A Bass
Jan 1, 2014
Randolph A. Bass, age 68, of Coventry passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Born May 30, 1945 in Barberton, he was the son of Alfred and Gracie (Ziegler) Bass. Mr. Bass was a U.S. Navy Veteran and had retired from Preferred Rubber in Barberton. He enjoyed spending time with his family and would meet each...
Kevin A Csontos
Dec 30, 2013
Kevin Alan Csontos, age 43, passed away at his home following a short illness on Monday, December 30, 2013. Born January 10, 1970 in Cleveland, he was the son of Alan and Dolores (Novotny) Csontos. Kevin attended Case Western Reserve University where he was an active member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon; he graduated from Akron University with a degree in...
Helen Louise Cullison
Dec 29, 2013
Helen Louise Cullison (nee Hagen), formerly of Akron, died in Erlanger, KY December 29, 2013 at the age of 92. For many years, she was the president of the Akron Area League of Women Voters, where she arranged and moderated numerous candidates' forums, which were frequently televised in Akron. She taught American Government at Copley High School for 17 years....
Mary Alice Boose
Jan 15, 2014
Mary Alice Boose, 90, passed away January 15, 2014 after a long illness. Born in Jelloway, Ohio on November 28, 1923 to William and Grace Mowery. She was graduated with honors from Loudonville High School. Preceding her in death were her parents; sister, Wilma; brother, Robert; and her husband, Clyde Boose who she met during WWII when Clyde was in...
Fredericka Lindquist
Jan 14, 2014
Fredericka (Fritzie) Mae Lindquist, 83, passed away January 14, 2014. Born in Versailles, Ohio and a graduate of The Ohio State University with a bachelor's in Home Economics and a Master of Arts in Home Economics from Kent State University, she lived most of her life in the Akron area, retiring from the Dairy and Nutrition Council. A member of...
Thomas Eugene Hopkins
Jan 13, 2014
Thomas Eugene Hopkins, 74, passed away peacefully January 13, 2014 at Summa Akron City Hospital. Thomas was born April 23, 1939 and was the son of Saul and Arlecy Hopkins. He graduated from Ellet High School in 1958. Tom served in the Coast Guard Reserve for six years. He then worked at Teledyne Monarch Rubber for over 20 years followed...
Robert Thomas
Jan 12, 2014
Robert W. Thomas passed into the arms of our Heavenly Father on Sunday January 12, 2014 after a short illness. He was 85. Bob was born in Hudson and was a life-long Summit County resident, until moving to Port Orange, Florida, six years ago, after losing his wife Patricia (McKeever) in October 2006. They were married 53 years. He is...
Charles L Jackson
Jan 12, 2014
Charles Lecil Jackson, age 89, of Montrose went home to be with The Lord on Sunday, January 12, 2014 at his home. Born October 15, 1924 in Kempton, WV, he was the son of James Arthur and Nina Irene (Cox) Jackson. He was a beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Mildred (Kisner); three children...
Robert M. Craft
Jan 10, 2014
Robert M. Craft, 55, died Jan. 10, 2014. He is survived by brother, James Craft and sister, Nancy Craft. Private services were held. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 330-867-41414)
Betty M. Wood
Jan 10, 2014
Betty M. Wood, 98, died Jan. 10, 2014. Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey on Nov. 19, 1915, she lived most of her life in Akron. Preceded in death by parents, Albert J. and Bessie Kuech; and husband of 52 years, Eugene W. Wood; she is survived by sons, Barry (Edna) and Brent (Patricia) Wood; grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services...
Glenda J Oneacre
Jan 9, 2014
Glenda J. Oneacre, age 82, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2014 at her home. Born August 2, 1931 in Akron, she was the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Burke) Hays. Glenda graduated from East High School and the University of Akron where she was an active member of Alpha Delta Pi and remained active in the alumni association. She loved...
Sue S Ames
Jan 9, 2014
Sue was born in Akron, Ohio to Hazel Emily Wilson and Clarence Emerson Snyder. She attended Akron schools and graduated from Buchtel High School. A graduate of the University of Akron, she was a member of Delta Gamma Sorority, Pierian (an Activities Honorary later known as Mortar Board), Phi Sigma Alpha (Academic Honorary), and Kappa Delta Pi (Education Honorary). She...
Mildred Zateslo
Jan 7, 2014
Mildred Zateslo, 92, passed away January 7, 2014 in Lake Forest, IL. Born May 19, 1921 in Temperance Hall, TN to John R. and Buena Mai Reynolds, she was an Akron area resident most of her life. Mildred was a loving wife and dedicated mother. She was preceded in death by Nick, her husband of 60 years; she is survived...
John Hoffman
Jan 6, 2014
John F. Hoffman III, age 54, our loved family member and friend made his glorious arrival in Heaven on Monday, January 6, 2014 after a courageous battle with a GBM-4 brain tumor, sporting a full head of hair and a smile on his face. He was surrounded by family and friends as he peacefully made his serene transition. Born July...
Grace R. Flemm
Jan 5, 2014
Grace R. Flemm, 90, of Copley, passed away on January 5, 2014, in the presence of her family. Born in Key West, Florida on July 9, 1923, Grace earned a degree in Nursing from Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida. Her family was always important to her and she leaves many loving memories. Her personal dream of educating her five...
Jo Ann O'Dell
Jan 5, 2014
Jo Ann O'Dell, 88, passed away Jan. 5, 2014 after a brief illness. A native of Indiana, Jo Ann earned a bachelor of science degree in chemistry and biology from Butler University. After additional education and training, she became a registered medical technologist. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority, earning an early honors initiation. Jo Ann moved...
Russell Collins
Jan 5, 2014
Russell L. Collins, age 75, of Cuyahoga Falls went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Sunday, January 5, 2014 at his home. Born February 19, 1938 in Bath, he was the son of Art and Isobel (Hunter) Collins. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired from Sacks Electric in 2001. His passion after his retirement was building...
Evelyn M Noble
Jan 4, 2014
Evelyn M. Noble, 84, passed away January 4, 2014. Born in Akron, she was a longtime resident of Fairlawn. A member of Guardian Angels Catholic Church and the Telephone Pioneers of America, Miss Noble retired from Ohio Bell in 1982. Preceded in death by her parents, Homer B. and Flora Staubach Noble; she is survived by her cousins, the Zalewski...
V Elizabeth " Libby" Monroe
Jan 4, 2014
V. Elizabeth "Libby" Monroe Elizabeth "Libby" died at the age of 93 on January 4, 2014 in comfort of her home -- as she wanted. She was born in West Medford, Mass., on December 30, 1920. She was the youngest of four children, and graduated from Medford High School in 1938. She later graduated from the Faulkner Hospital Nursing Program...
Ruth Silver
Jan 4, 2014
Ruth Noll Silver of Akron died Jan. 4, 2014. She was 92. Born in Canton on Sept. 20, 1921, she was a true leader of her family. Ruth was a clear thinker who remained calm in times of crisis. Her home was a place of warmth and great food. Wherever she lived was home base for her family. Her calm...
Randolph A Bass
Jan 1, 2014
Randolph A. Bass, age 68, of Coventry passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Born May 30, 1945 in Barberton, he was the son of Alfred and Gracie (Ziegler) Bass. Mr. Bass was a U.S. Navy Veteran and had retired from Preferred Rubber in Barberton. He enjoyed spending time with his family and would meet each...
Kevin A Csontos
Dec 30, 2013
Kevin Alan Csontos, age 43, passed away at his home following a short illness on Monday, December 30, 2013. Born January 10, 1970 in Cleveland, he was the son of Alan and Dolores (Novotny) Csontos. Kevin attended Case Western Reserve University where he was an active member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon; he graduated from Akron University with a degree in...
Helen Louise Cullison
Dec 29, 2013
Helen Louise Cullison (nee Hagen), formerly of Akron, died in Erlanger, KY December 29, 2013 at the age of 92. For many years, she was the president of the Akron Area League of Women Voters, where she arranged and moderated numerous candidates' forums, which were frequently televised in Akron. She taught American Government at Copley High School for 17 years....
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