Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Hattie M Miller
May 20, 2012
Hattie Miller, 90, passed away peacefully May 20, 2012, and was preceded in death by her loving husband, John F. and daughter Dorothy A. (Miller) Schoenbeck, and four brothers. She is survived by her remaining daughter, Arlene; son, Richard, and son-in-law Marv E. Rayl Jr.; four grandchildren, Richard (Kristi) Schoenbeck, Scott (Julie) Rayl, David Schoenbeck, and Jeff (Karin) Rayl; nine...
Sylvia M Sanford
May 20, 2012
Sylvia Sanford (Waganfeald) passed away May 20, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer with her devoted husband and family by her side. Sylvia was born in Toledo, Ohio on December 14, 1944. A graduate of Whitney High School in Toledo, Ohio, she continued her education at The University of Toledo. Sylvia was an avid gardener and was most at...
Nick Herstic
May 18, 2012
Nick Herstic, 84, passed away May 18, 2012. Born in Turtle Creek, Pa., he lived most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls. Nick retired from Consolidated Freight Ways after 25 + years of service. He served as a Military Police in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. He...
Mary Moyse Bollinger
May 17, 2012
Mary Moyse Bollinger died May 17, 2012. Mary was born in Cleveland on Dec. 18, 1929 and later moved to Columbus, OH. She graduated with a B.A. in English from Miami University in Oxford, OH in 1952 and was a member of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. She was employed at Battelle Memorial Institute and married Edward Bollinger in 1956. She...

Maude Aimee Humbard
May 14, 2012
Private Family Services Cemetery Details Rose Hill Burial Park 3653 W. Market St. Fairlawn, OH, 44333
Lawrence Anderson
May 11, 2012
Lawrence Anderson, 88, died May 11, 2012. Born in Akron, he was a life resident of the area. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he was a retired teacher from the Stow City Schools. Preceded in death February 20th by Ruth Marie, his wife of 63 years; he is survived by his daughter, Madalyn Overton (David); son, James...
Matroni Georgiadis
May 10, 2012
Matroni Georgiadis, 82, passed away May 10, 2012. She was born in Pereas, Greece and was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Akron. Preceded in death by husband, Konstandinos Georgiadis and daughter, Eleni, she is survived by her son, Pantelis Georgiadis; sister, Maria (Alex) Konstantinopoulos; brother, Panagotis (Mary) Sakkas of Greece; nephews, Minas, Pantelis (Elaine), and Theodore (Faye)...

Eric John Weber
May 10, 2012
Eric J. Weber of Akron, Ohio passed away May 10, 2012. Born in Richfield, Ohio March 6, 1942, Eric was the youngest of three brothers and a sister. He graduated from Revere High School and earned his Bachelor's degree in Business and Economics with a minor in Psychology from Wilmington College of W. Ohio. Eric went on to earn his...
Annette Taylor Baker
May 9, 2012
Annette (Anne) Taylor Baker Annette (Anne) Taylor Baker passed away on May 9, 2012 at the age of 87 after a long illness. A life resident of Akron, Anne was a member of First Grace Church for over 40 years, during which time she sang in the Chancel Choir. She was a member of The Chapel and was instrumental in...
Howard Mckisson
May 6, 2012
Howard McKisson, 97, died May 6, 2012. A life resident of Bath Township, he was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a long-time member of The Bath Church, U.C.C. A member of Meridian Sun Lodge #69, F&AM, Howard was often seen riding his Vespa around Bath and was affectionately nicknamed, "The Mayor of Ghent." He retired from...
Donna J. Ritchey
May 4, 2012
Donna J. Ritchey, 75, passed away Friday, May 4, 2012. Friends may call Wednesday, 5 to 8 p.m. at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., Akron. Private burial at Moore's Chapel Cemetery. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel) Visitation
MAY 9. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Billow Fairlawn Chapel & Crematory
85 N Miller Rd
...Anna Mary Rezny
May 4, 2012
Anna Mary Rezny, 88, passed away May 4, 2012. She was known as the "plant lady" of Richfield. She and the love of her life, Joe, created a garden wonderland for all to enjoy. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Rezny; daughters, Karen Kirby Hughes and Joan Rezny; she is survived by her son, Kenny (Shawn) Kirby; daughter, Kathy...

Spiros G Vasilatos
May 3, 2012
Spiros G. Vasilatos, 86, died peacefully on May 3, 2012 following a period of declining health. Born in Kefalonia, Greece, he lived in Akron since 1956. He retired from the Atlantic Foundry after 33 years and was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. He enjoyed his family and working in his garden and yard. He was preceded in...

Elaine Myrtle Pedigo
May 2, 2012
RICHFIELD -- Elaine M. Pedigo, 97, died May 2, 2012. Born in Akron, she was a life resident of Richfield. She was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple and the Richfield Garden Club. Preceded in death by her husband, Martin; daughter-in-law, Adele Pedigo; and grandson, Joshua Fortune; she is survived by her daughters, Beverly Fortune (Bill) and Jessie Pedigo;...

Raymond Frank Sain
May 2, 2012
Raymond Frank Sain, 83, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, went Home to the Lord after a brief illness on May 2, 2012. Born in 1928 in Cleveland, he was a graduate of Garfield High School (Akron), and attended The University of Akron. He was a highly skilled craftsman and machinist. He worked 25 years at NRM Corporation (Akron),...
Vivienne S Johnstone
Apr 30, 2012
Vivienne S. Johnstone, 94, passed away April 30, 2012. Vivienne was born to Axel and Minora Skadsda-men on May 3, 1917 in Sharon, North Dakota. She graduated from the University of North Dakota and was a member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority. She met the love of her life while a freshman and married Russell R. Johnstone upon her completion...

Susan Reed Lambert
Apr 28, 2012
Susan Reed Lambert, 76, died April 28, 2012. Born in Akron on April 14, 1936, she was a graduate of Foxcroft School in Middleburg, Virginia and was a 20 year volunteer at the Victim's Assistance Program. Preceded in death by brother, Lawrence Andrew Reed, Jr. and sister, Anne Reed Johnson, she is survived by sons, William T. "Kip" Tobin, Jr....
Win Tun
Apr 26, 2012
Win Tun, 46, died April 26, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Khin San Htun and by his sons and daughter. Services will be held 1 p.m. SATURDAY, May 5th at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd. with Cremation services immediately following. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel) Service
MAY 5. 1:00 PM
Billow Fairlawn Chapel &...
Walter A. Fielding
Apr 26, 2012
Walter A. Fielding, 74, passed away April 26, 2012. A U.S. Army veteran, he was a member of Montrose Zion United Methodist Church, West Akron Kiwanis and retired from the City of Akron. He is survived by wife, Darla; children, Roy, Rob and Kristin; five grandsons; sister, Karin Yothers; a niece and nephew; and sister-in-law, Laura Miller. Services will be...
Donald L. Lathem
Apr 22, 2012
CORNELIUS, N.C. -- Donald L. Lathem, 79, fell asleep and woke up in Heaven April 22, 2012. Friends are invited to the Billow FALLS Chapel, 1907 23rd St., Cuyahoga Falls, for visitation TODAY, 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday from 9 to 10:30 a.m., with Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Church (Second and Sackett) beginning at 11 a.m....
Hattie M Miller
May 20, 2012
Hattie Miller, 90, passed away peacefully May 20, 2012, and was preceded in death by her loving husband, John F. and daughter Dorothy A. (Miller) Schoenbeck, and four brothers. She is survived by her remaining daughter, Arlene; son, Richard, and son-in-law Marv E. Rayl Jr.; four grandchildren, Richard (Kristi) Schoenbeck, Scott (Julie) Rayl, David Schoenbeck, and Jeff (Karin) Rayl; nine...
Sylvia M Sanford
May 20, 2012
Sylvia Sanford (Waganfeald) passed away May 20, 2012 after a courageous battle with cancer with her devoted husband and family by her side. Sylvia was born in Toledo, Ohio on December 14, 1944. A graduate of Whitney High School in Toledo, Ohio, she continued her education at The University of Toledo. Sylvia was an avid gardener and was most at...
Nick Herstic
May 18, 2012
Nick Herstic, 84, passed away May 18, 2012. Born in Turtle Creek, Pa., he lived most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls. Nick retired from Consolidated Freight Ways after 25 + years of service. He served as a Military Police in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. He...
Mary Moyse Bollinger
May 17, 2012
Mary Moyse Bollinger died May 17, 2012. Mary was born in Cleveland on Dec. 18, 1929 and later moved to Columbus, OH. She graduated with a B.A. in English from Miami University in Oxford, OH in 1952 and was a member of Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. She was employed at Battelle Memorial Institute and married Edward Bollinger in 1956. She...

Maude Aimee Humbard
May 14, 2012
Private Family Services Cemetery Details Rose Hill Burial Park 3653 W. Market St. Fairlawn, OH, 44333
Lawrence Anderson
May 11, 2012
Lawrence Anderson, 88, died May 11, 2012. Born in Akron, he was a life resident of the area. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he was a retired teacher from the Stow City Schools. Preceded in death February 20th by Ruth Marie, his wife of 63 years; he is survived by his daughter, Madalyn Overton (David); son, James...
Matroni Georgiadis
May 10, 2012
Matroni Georgiadis, 82, passed away May 10, 2012. She was born in Pereas, Greece and was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Akron. Preceded in death by husband, Konstandinos Georgiadis and daughter, Eleni, she is survived by her son, Pantelis Georgiadis; sister, Maria (Alex) Konstantinopoulos; brother, Panagotis (Mary) Sakkas of Greece; nephews, Minas, Pantelis (Elaine), and Theodore (Faye)...

Eric John Weber
May 10, 2012
Eric J. Weber of Akron, Ohio passed away May 10, 2012. Born in Richfield, Ohio March 6, 1942, Eric was the youngest of three brothers and a sister. He graduated from Revere High School and earned his Bachelor's degree in Business and Economics with a minor in Psychology from Wilmington College of W. Ohio. Eric went on to earn his...
Annette Taylor Baker
May 9, 2012
Annette (Anne) Taylor Baker Annette (Anne) Taylor Baker passed away on May 9, 2012 at the age of 87 after a long illness. A life resident of Akron, Anne was a member of First Grace Church for over 40 years, during which time she sang in the Chancel Choir. She was a member of The Chapel and was instrumental in...
Howard Mckisson
May 6, 2012
Howard McKisson, 97, died May 6, 2012. A life resident of Bath Township, he was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a long-time member of The Bath Church, U.C.C. A member of Meridian Sun Lodge #69, F&AM, Howard was often seen riding his Vespa around Bath and was affectionately nicknamed, "The Mayor of Ghent." He retired from...
Donna J. Ritchey
May 4, 2012
Donna J. Ritchey, 75, passed away Friday, May 4, 2012. Friends may call Wednesday, 5 to 8 p.m. at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., Akron. Private burial at Moore's Chapel Cemetery. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel) Visitation
MAY 9. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Billow Fairlawn Chapel & Crematory
85 N Miller Rd
...Anna Mary Rezny
May 4, 2012
Anna Mary Rezny, 88, passed away May 4, 2012. She was known as the "plant lady" of Richfield. She and the love of her life, Joe, created a garden wonderland for all to enjoy. Preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Rezny; daughters, Karen Kirby Hughes and Joan Rezny; she is survived by her son, Kenny (Shawn) Kirby; daughter, Kathy...

Spiros G Vasilatos
May 3, 2012
Spiros G. Vasilatos, 86, died peacefully on May 3, 2012 following a period of declining health. Born in Kefalonia, Greece, he lived in Akron since 1956. He retired from the Atlantic Foundry after 33 years and was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. He enjoyed his family and working in his garden and yard. He was preceded in...

Elaine Myrtle Pedigo
May 2, 2012
RICHFIELD -- Elaine M. Pedigo, 97, died May 2, 2012. Born in Akron, she was a life resident of Richfield. She was a member of the Akron Baptist Temple and the Richfield Garden Club. Preceded in death by her husband, Martin; daughter-in-law, Adele Pedigo; and grandson, Joshua Fortune; she is survived by her daughters, Beverly Fortune (Bill) and Jessie Pedigo;...

Raymond Frank Sain
May 2, 2012
Raymond Frank Sain, 83, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, went Home to the Lord after a brief illness on May 2, 2012. Born in 1928 in Cleveland, he was a graduate of Garfield High School (Akron), and attended The University of Akron. He was a highly skilled craftsman and machinist. He worked 25 years at NRM Corporation (Akron),...
Vivienne S Johnstone
Apr 30, 2012
Vivienne S. Johnstone, 94, passed away April 30, 2012. Vivienne was born to Axel and Minora Skadsda-men on May 3, 1917 in Sharon, North Dakota. She graduated from the University of North Dakota and was a member of Alpha Chi Omega Sorority. She met the love of her life while a freshman and married Russell R. Johnstone upon her completion...

Susan Reed Lambert
Apr 28, 2012
Susan Reed Lambert, 76, died April 28, 2012. Born in Akron on April 14, 1936, she was a graduate of Foxcroft School in Middleburg, Virginia and was a 20 year volunteer at the Victim's Assistance Program. Preceded in death by brother, Lawrence Andrew Reed, Jr. and sister, Anne Reed Johnson, she is survived by sons, William T. "Kip" Tobin, Jr....
Win Tun
Apr 26, 2012
Win Tun, 46, died April 26, 2012. He is survived by his wife, Khin San Htun and by his sons and daughter. Services will be held 1 p.m. SATURDAY, May 5th at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd. with Cremation services immediately following. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel) Service
MAY 5. 1:00 PM
Billow Fairlawn Chapel &...
Walter A. Fielding
Apr 26, 2012
Walter A. Fielding, 74, passed away April 26, 2012. A U.S. Army veteran, he was a member of Montrose Zion United Methodist Church, West Akron Kiwanis and retired from the City of Akron. He is survived by wife, Darla; children, Roy, Rob and Kristin; five grandsons; sister, Karin Yothers; a niece and nephew; and sister-in-law, Laura Miller. Services will be...
Donald L. Lathem
Apr 22, 2012
CORNELIUS, N.C. -- Donald L. Lathem, 79, fell asleep and woke up in Heaven April 22, 2012. Friends are invited to the Billow FALLS Chapel, 1907 23rd St., Cuyahoga Falls, for visitation TODAY, 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday from 9 to 10:30 a.m., with Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Church (Second and Sackett) beginning at 11 a.m....