Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
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Stanley Zisk
Jul 13, 2013
Stanley R. Zisk, 90, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 13, 2013. Born in Hudson, OH he was a life resident of Akron. Stanley was a former member of St. Hedwig Catholic Church and now St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. He was employed at City Chevrolet, McNeil Corp., and the Billow Funeral Homes. Preceded in death by...
Delores J. Yablonski
Jul 10, 2013
Delores J. Yablonski, 80, passed away July 10, 2013. Born in Canton, Ohio to the late William and Frances Dodge, she had been a bookkeeper for Haines & Co. for 32 years before retiring and moving to Akron. She was a member of St. Victor Catholic Church and the F.O.E. Auxiliary #2370. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law,...
Paul R. Lint
Jul 5, 2013
Paul R. Lint, 88, died July 5, 2013. Born in Somerset County, PA, he was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, an avid golfer and member of the National Society of Professional Engineers. Paul was a devout Christian, most recently attending the Northampton United Methodist Church. He was the former owner/operator of Tri-County Heating and Air Conditioning. Preceded...
Richard M Bucy
Jul 4, 2013
Richard M. Bucy Like two other American Patriots, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams; Richard McKinley Bucy died on July 4th, Independence Day. Dick Bucy was born on May 24, 1926 and lived on Silver Street in Akron until he left for duty in World War II. His teenage girlfriend Betty was literally the girl across the street. When he returned...
Calipso Duncan
Jul 2, 2013
Calipso Duncan, 92, died July 2, 2013. A life resident of Akron, she was a member of First Assembly of God and retired with over 40 years service from the family business, Ohio Store Fixture. Preceded in death by brothers, Frank and James; she is survived by husband, Thomas; son, Tim; brothers, Andrew and Spiro Goumas; sisters, Mary Mitchell and...
Harold "Hal" Welner
Jul 2, 2013
On July 2, 2013, husband, father and grandfather, Hal Welner went to sleep for the last time, leaving a lifetime of love, success, wisdom and joy. His story is about a brave and courageous man, who created a legacy for his family, one that will be honored and cherished as long as his memory shall live. His life exemplifies how...
Ross Mcmahon
Jun 29, 2013
K. Ross McMahon K. Ross McMahon, after 28 years of life, laughter, struggle and wisdom, took his last breath the evening of Saturday, June 29, 2013. Ross graduated from CVCA in 2003, obtained his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Akron and was a member of Beth Tikkun Fellowship. He is survived by his parents, Kevin and Holly McMahon; sister,...
Dennis Mcintosh
Jun 27, 2013
Denny D. McIntosh, 68, passed away peacefully June 27, 2013. Denny was originally from Bay City, Michigan and lived the last 35 years in Cuyahoga Falls. He retired as a General Manager of American Auto Body and he loved boating, camping, classic cars and spending time with his family and friends. Preceded in death by his father, Donald; mother, Mary;...
Cheryl "Sherri" Adzema
Jun 27, 2013
Cheryl A. "Sherri" Adzema (nee Gianvito),48, of Copley passed away Thursday, June 27, 2013. Beloved wife of John for 23 years; loving mother of Nicholas and Matthew; devoted daughter of Carol and William Lovell and Gary Gianvito (deceased); loving sister of Anthony Gianvito; cherished daughter-in-law of Arthur (deceased) and Beatrice Adzema; sister-in-law to Dennis and Jeanne Kim and Mark and...
Gino Pianalto
Jun 26, 2013
Gino Pianalto, 91, passed away peacefully on June 26 surrounded by his children. Born in Lutie, Oklahoma on May 17, 1922, Gino moved with his family to Italy at a young age. He served in the Italian army in WWII. Gino returned to the US in 1958 followed a year later by his wife Adele and daughters. He settled in...
Dollie J. Ward
Jun 25, 2013
Dollie J. Ward (Anders) passed away June 25, 2013. She was born in Copley, Ohio on March 12, 1938. Dollie retired from Acme with 28 years service and remained close to many of her co-workers. She was a special lady with a big heart who will be missed by all. Preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Enie Anders;...
Edna T Buergler
Jun 22, 2013
Edna T. Buergler, 85, passed away June 22, 2013. Born in Charleston, WV, she had been an Akron resident since 1960. A member of Woodland United Methodist Church, Witan, Alpha Phi International Fraternity, Akron Woman's City Club and the University Club, she had been a board member, past president and president emerita of the Y.W.C.A. Preceded in death by husbands,...
Opal Marie Duncan
Jun 21, 2013
Opal Marie Duncan, 81, passed away June 21, 2013. Born May 15, 1932 in Charleston, W. Va., she was known for her bright smile and kind heart. Preceded in death by her parents, Ford and Oakley Casto; son, Edward Duncan; and sisters, Janet (Charles) Abernathy and Reba (Don) Abernathy; she leaves behind, her loving husband of 63 years, Carl; daughter,...
Viola M Skidmore
Jun 21, 2013
Viola Skidmore, 85 of Akron, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday evening with her three sons by her side. Vi was a lifetime resident of Akron and graduated from Garfield High School in 1946. She joyfully served in the East Side and Bath congregations of Jehovah's Witnesses. She found great joy in studying and glorifying the word of Jehovah and...
Mary E Nilsen
Jun 20, 2013
Mary E. Nilsen, age 90, died peacefully on June 20, 2013, after a brief stay in hospice. While living a great deal of her life in Akron, Ohio, she also wintered in Deltona, FL and lived the last five years of her married life in Bucksport, Maine, before returning again to Akron as a resident for the past eleven years....
Roswell Branson Dorsett
Jun 20, 2013
Roswell Branson Dorsett, Jr., 89, died June 20, 2013. Born July 8, 1923 in Akron, he was a life resident. A U.S. Army Veteran of World War II with service in New Guinea, he was a 32nd degree Mason and member of Loyalty Lodge F&AM, past president of the West Akron Kiwanis and member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Mr....
Marva Bartholomew Armstrong
Jun 17, 2013
Marva Bartholomew Armstrong, died peacefully on June 17, 2013. She was born July 11, 1927 to Lillian Bown and Elmer Bartholomew in Fayette, Utah. She graduated from Snow Junior College in Ephraim, Utah, where she met her future husband, Jack Armond Armstrong, whom she married on June 6, 1947. She is survived by her four devoted children, Patrice (Lloyd) Clareman,...
Lewis H Walker
Jun 13, 2013
Lewis H. Walker, M.D. died Thursday June 13, 2013. He was born December 20, 1921 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Lew was a graduate of Washington High School, Butler University and the Indiana University School of Medicine class of 1944. He served with the United States occupation forces in Japan from 1946 to 1948 after World War II as a Captain in...
Stanley Zisk
Jul 13, 2013
Stanley R. Zisk, 90, passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 13, 2013. Born in Hudson, OH he was a life resident of Akron. Stanley was a former member of St. Hedwig Catholic Church and now St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church. He was employed at City Chevrolet, McNeil Corp., and the Billow Funeral Homes. Preceded in death by...
Delores J. Yablonski
Jul 10, 2013
Delores J. Yablonski, 80, passed away July 10, 2013. Born in Canton, Ohio to the late William and Frances Dodge, she had been a bookkeeper for Haines & Co. for 32 years before retiring and moving to Akron. She was a member of St. Victor Catholic Church and the F.O.E. Auxiliary #2370. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law,...
Paul R. Lint
Jul 5, 2013
Paul R. Lint, 88, died July 5, 2013. Born in Somerset County, PA, he was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, an avid golfer and member of the National Society of Professional Engineers. Paul was a devout Christian, most recently attending the Northampton United Methodist Church. He was the former owner/operator of Tri-County Heating and Air Conditioning. Preceded...
Richard M Bucy
Jul 4, 2013
Richard M. Bucy Like two other American Patriots, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams; Richard McKinley Bucy died on July 4th, Independence Day. Dick Bucy was born on May 24, 1926 and lived on Silver Street in Akron until he left for duty in World War II. His teenage girlfriend Betty was literally the girl across the street. When he returned...
Calipso Duncan
Jul 2, 2013
Calipso Duncan, 92, died July 2, 2013. A life resident of Akron, she was a member of First Assembly of God and retired with over 40 years service from the family business, Ohio Store Fixture. Preceded in death by brothers, Frank and James; she is survived by husband, Thomas; son, Tim; brothers, Andrew and Spiro Goumas; sisters, Mary Mitchell and...
Harold "Hal" Welner
Jul 2, 2013
On July 2, 2013, husband, father and grandfather, Hal Welner went to sleep for the last time, leaving a lifetime of love, success, wisdom and joy. His story is about a brave and courageous man, who created a legacy for his family, one that will be honored and cherished as long as his memory shall live. His life exemplifies how...
Ross Mcmahon
Jun 29, 2013
K. Ross McMahon K. Ross McMahon, after 28 years of life, laughter, struggle and wisdom, took his last breath the evening of Saturday, June 29, 2013. Ross graduated from CVCA in 2003, obtained his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Akron and was a member of Beth Tikkun Fellowship. He is survived by his parents, Kevin and Holly McMahon; sister,...
Dennis Mcintosh
Jun 27, 2013
Denny D. McIntosh, 68, passed away peacefully June 27, 2013. Denny was originally from Bay City, Michigan and lived the last 35 years in Cuyahoga Falls. He retired as a General Manager of American Auto Body and he loved boating, camping, classic cars and spending time with his family and friends. Preceded in death by his father, Donald; mother, Mary;...
Cheryl "Sherri" Adzema
Jun 27, 2013
Cheryl A. "Sherri" Adzema (nee Gianvito),48, of Copley passed away Thursday, June 27, 2013. Beloved wife of John for 23 years; loving mother of Nicholas and Matthew; devoted daughter of Carol and William Lovell and Gary Gianvito (deceased); loving sister of Anthony Gianvito; cherished daughter-in-law of Arthur (deceased) and Beatrice Adzema; sister-in-law to Dennis and Jeanne Kim and Mark and...
Gino Pianalto
Jun 26, 2013
Gino Pianalto, 91, passed away peacefully on June 26 surrounded by his children. Born in Lutie, Oklahoma on May 17, 1922, Gino moved with his family to Italy at a young age. He served in the Italian army in WWII. Gino returned to the US in 1958 followed a year later by his wife Adele and daughters. He settled in...
Dollie J. Ward
Jun 25, 2013
Dollie J. Ward (Anders) passed away June 25, 2013. She was born in Copley, Ohio on March 12, 1938. Dollie retired from Acme with 28 years service and remained close to many of her co-workers. She was a special lady with a big heart who will be missed by all. Preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Enie Anders;...
Edna T Buergler
Jun 22, 2013
Edna T. Buergler, 85, passed away June 22, 2013. Born in Charleston, WV, she had been an Akron resident since 1960. A member of Woodland United Methodist Church, Witan, Alpha Phi International Fraternity, Akron Woman's City Club and the University Club, she had been a board member, past president and president emerita of the Y.W.C.A. Preceded in death by husbands,...
Opal Marie Duncan
Jun 21, 2013
Opal Marie Duncan, 81, passed away June 21, 2013. Born May 15, 1932 in Charleston, W. Va., she was known for her bright smile and kind heart. Preceded in death by her parents, Ford and Oakley Casto; son, Edward Duncan; and sisters, Janet (Charles) Abernathy and Reba (Don) Abernathy; she leaves behind, her loving husband of 63 years, Carl; daughter,...
Viola M Skidmore
Jun 21, 2013
Viola Skidmore, 85 of Akron, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday evening with her three sons by her side. Vi was a lifetime resident of Akron and graduated from Garfield High School in 1946. She joyfully served in the East Side and Bath congregations of Jehovah's Witnesses. She found great joy in studying and glorifying the word of Jehovah and...
Mary E Nilsen
Jun 20, 2013
Mary E. Nilsen, age 90, died peacefully on June 20, 2013, after a brief stay in hospice. While living a great deal of her life in Akron, Ohio, she also wintered in Deltona, FL and lived the last five years of her married life in Bucksport, Maine, before returning again to Akron as a resident for the past eleven years....
Roswell Branson Dorsett
Jun 20, 2013
Roswell Branson Dorsett, Jr., 89, died June 20, 2013. Born July 8, 1923 in Akron, he was a life resident. A U.S. Army Veteran of World War II with service in New Guinea, he was a 32nd degree Mason and member of Loyalty Lodge F&AM, past president of the West Akron Kiwanis and member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Mr....
Marva Bartholomew Armstrong
Jun 17, 2013
Marva Bartholomew Armstrong, died peacefully on June 17, 2013. She was born July 11, 1927 to Lillian Bown and Elmer Bartholomew in Fayette, Utah. She graduated from Snow Junior College in Ephraim, Utah, where she met her future husband, Jack Armond Armstrong, whom she married on June 6, 1947. She is survived by her four devoted children, Patrice (Lloyd) Clareman,...
Lewis H Walker
Jun 13, 2013
Lewis H. Walker, M.D. died Thursday June 13, 2013. He was born December 20, 1921 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Lew was a graduate of Washington High School, Butler University and the Indiana University School of Medicine class of 1944. He served with the United States occupation forces in Japan from 1946 to 1948 after World War II as a Captain in...
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