Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Apr 21, 2012

John Stuart Ballard, 89, of Granger Township, died on Saturday, April 21, 2012 after a lifetime of public service to the Akron community. He embraced life with a humble faith in God's providence that was expressed in his love for his family, his community and the outdoors. He met the challenges of declining health and Alzheimer's disease with grace and...

Apr 21, 2012

Elizabeth Katherine Schill Fischer, 96, was born August 18, 1915 and passed away on April 21, 2012 after two years of declining health. Called "Leese" by her family, she was born in Akron and graduated from South High School. In 1941, she married the love of her life, Richard Fischer. During their 49 year marriage, they lived in Steubenville, Ohio...

Apr 20, 2012

Fayzeh Kotran, 86, went home to be with the Lord April 20, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Palestine, she immigrated from Lebanon in 1985 to the U.S. and spent most of her life in the Akron area. Preceded in death by her husband, Fouad Naim Kotran; survived by son, Nickolas (Mona); daughters, Souhair (John) Khawam, Leila (Hans)...

Apr 17, 2012

M. Celeste Frank, passed away on April 17, 2012 completing a wonderful life of 76 years. Celeste was born March 18, 1936 in Akron, Ohio to John R. and Alice Mahan. She grew up in the Five Points area and was the youngest of four children, one sister Marie Nofsinger and two brothers, Richard and Johnny. She was a graduate...

Apr 16, 2012

Ruth (Avem) Maahs, 96, passed away April 16, 2012 in Boynton Beach, Florida. Born in Akron, Ruth had received her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from The University of Akron, was a member of the Alpha Delta Pi Sorority and a lifetime member of Zion Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by husband, Robert H. Maahs, she is survived by daughter,...

Apr 14, 2012

Dan V. Bubulici, 66, passed away April 14, 2012. Born in Romania, he moved to the U.S. in 1987. Dan owned two tile companies; StoneAge, Inc. and Tile Geometry, Inc. He loved gardening and African Violets and he attended Presentation of Our Lord Romanian Orthodox Church. He is survived by his longtime significant other, Loraine Mills; daughter, Andreea Hodel of...

Apr 12, 2012

Dorothy Lorraine Boesche, 88, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2012. Lorraine was born April 15, 1923 in Clearfield, Pennsylvania. Preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Venetta Brodbeck; and husband, William D. Boesche; she is survived by her sons, Jeffrey D. Boesche of Irwin, Pa., William D. Boesche of Hillsborough, N.C. and Garry W. Boesche of Clinton, Ohio....

Apr 10, 2012

G. Alan Spaulding, 95, died April 10, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. Cremation has taken place. Friends may call TODAY, April 13th from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., Akron. A memorial service will be held at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church at a later date to be announced. The family suggests that...

Apr 10, 2012

Michael Puican, 83, of Akron, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 from complications due to Parkinson's disease. Memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 21st at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd. Friends and family may visit from 3 p.m. until service time on Saturday at the funeral home. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel) Visitation

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Apr 10, 2012

Genevieve Alexander (nee Mortimer), 87, passed away April 10, 2012. Beloved wife of the late William Alexander (2006); loving and devoted mother to Kimberly Glenn; she is also survived by brothers, Eugene Mortimer (Luella), Dale Mortimer (Joan) and Gerald Mortimer (Doris); stepchildren, James Alexander (Arjsri), Gail Nicewander (James), Thomas Alexander (Emily Jane), and Becky Alexander; grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and...

Apr 9, 2012

Jon H. Baker passed away at his home on Monday, April 9th. He was born in Akron, Ohio in 1945 and lived in the Akron area most of his life. Jon wants his family and friends to celebrate his life and all of the fond moments spent together. Jon is survived and by his wife of 43 years, Helen (Shaffer)...

Apr 8, 2012

Jean Sherry Kovac, 88, died Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012, at Teton Medical Center in Choteau, Montana. Jean was born September 9, 1923. She spent her first 83 years in Akron, Ohio. She married her husband, James, at the Church of Our Saviour on May 13, 1944 and raised one daughter, Christine. James passed away in 2005 and Jean came...

Apr 7, 2012

Walter Raleigh Crumrine, Jr., son of Lena and Walter Raleigh Crumrine, Sr., passed away in the early hours of Saturday morning, last. He is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia M. Crumrine (Rausch); his elder son, Walter Raleigh Crumrine, III; his younger son, Ralph Christian Crumrine; and several nephews and nieces. Walter graduated from The University of Akron with a...

Apr 4, 2012

Robert Henry Schmidt, 86, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2012. Bob was born on April 25, 1925 in Akron and was the son of Henry and Louise (Kiefer) Schmidt. As a teenager, he worked with his father in the family's Purespring water business and was a proud Eagle Scout. He graduated from East High School in 1943 and served...

Apr 4, 2012

Gene C. Smith, 85, of Copley, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on April 4, 2012. Gene was an Army Veteran of World War II. He was an outdoorsman who loved to hunt. Preceded in death by his parents, Loti and Elizabeth Smith; brothers, Bobby and Lindsey. Survived by his wife of 45 years, Helen Smith; three sons,...

Apr 3, 2012

Donald "Don" E. Hill, 92, passed away April 3, 2012. Born in Conners-ville, Indiana, he lived most of his life in the Akron area. Don retired in 1984 from Goodyear Aerospace after 43 years of combined service with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church and earned the Silver Beaver Award in support of...

Mar 31, 2012

Claudena G. Miller, 90, died March 31, 2012. Born in Somerset, Ky., she lived in Akron until moving to Clearwater, Fla. in 2007. She was a former member of the First Presbyterian Church of Akron and was a volunteer at Children's Hospital, Children's Home, Hospice, Discovery Shop, Weathervane Theater, and the Ohio Golf Classic. Preceded in death by husband, Kenneth...

Mar 31, 2012

Constance M. Schmeltzer, 81, died March 31, 2012 in Bradenton, Florida. Born in Akron, she was a life resident, wintering the last 14 years in Florida. She was a member of Fairlawn Lutheran Church, the Red Hat Society, Akron Woman's City Club, Order of the Eastern Star and the Hungarian American Club. Preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and...

Mar 30, 2012

Catharine Allison Andrews (Katy) was born in Akron on February 9, 1928, and died at home on March 30, 2012. After attending Buchtel High School she graduated from Old Trail School in 1945. She earned her bachelor's degree in chemistry at Smith College in 1949 and married James P. Andrews, M.D., in 1950. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, she...

Mar 29, 2012

Elizabeth (Bette) Warren (nee Hammond), 81, went home to meet her Lord and Savior March 29, 2012. Bette was born in Clymer, Pa. on September 7, 1930 and was a former resident of Maple Heights and Twinsburg, Ohio. Bette was a registered nurse and loved her profession. Preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Richard; her parents, Alex...