Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
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Joseph "Jess" Cecil
Mar 6, 2012
Joseph "Jess" Cecil, 85, passed away on March 6, 2012 in Lakeland, Florida, after a short illness. Born in Louisville, Kentucky on June 26, 1926, Jess had lived in the Akron area his whole life. He served as a Sgt. with the U.S. Army during World War II and often commented at how lucky he was to have "someone up...
Elizabeth Baric
Mar 5, 2012
Elizabeth Baric passed away March 5, 2012. Born in Akron to the late Rose Marie and Louis Baric, Elizabeth was an area resident her entire life. She retired from the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company and was a member of St. Hilary Parish. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents; beloved sisters, Helen Vernarsky and Mary Campbell; brothers, Joseph...
Douglas M. Stanley
Mar 2, 2012
Our family is now missing a link. Douglas M. Stanley, a husband, son, brother and friend we're very proud of, passed away on Friday, March 2, after a short illness. Born in Akron in July of 1961, Doug was a carpenter employed by Downing Enterprises for over twenty-five years. He is survived by his loving wife of twenty-eight years, Lori;...
Florence Feriot Stiegele
Feb 29, 2012
Florence Ferriot Stiegele, 87, passed away February 29, 2012 after a courageous eight month battle with pancreatic cancer. Cremation has taken place. She was a loving homemaker who wanted only and always to be a good mother and wife. She was preceded in death by her dear husbands, Walter Stiegele, Sam Swietzer, Wayne Jackson and Gordon (Ruby) Keeler; mother and...
Aubrey M. Brenneman
Feb 25, 2012
Aubrey McDonald Brenneman, born August 7 1911, died February 25, 2012. Aubrey was former Executive VP/co-founder of Fashion Two Twenty, Aurora Ohio, and former CEO/co-owner of Aubrey Creations and Judith Bartonne Skin Care in Akron. Preceded in death by parents; brothers; husbands, Paul Ray McDonald, Jonas Barenholtz, and Myron Brenneman; she is survived by daughter, Judith Barnes; grandson, Evan (Kelly)...
Ida Djung Wong
Feb 25, 2012
Dr. Ida Djung Wong, 101, died February 25, 2012. Preceded in death by her husband, Phillip; she is survived by daughter, Lilly Wong of Auckland, New Zealand; son, Chris Wong of Los Angeles, Calif.; and sister, Florence Chung of Davis, Cailf. A former member of the Summit County Medical Society, the Ohio State Medical Association and the College of American...
John Harvey Graves,
Feb 24, 2012
John Harvey Graves, Junior, 46, died Feb. 24, 2012 Born December 16, 1965, he was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Blue Coats and Portage Country Club. John was a graduate of Firestone High School and Northwood University, with a BA in Business Administration. John worked in the lumber business for 24 years and was Vice President of Empire...
Marie Anderson
Feb 20, 2012
Marie Anderson, 87, died February 20, 2012. Born in Akron, she was a life resident of the area. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, family meant everything to Marie. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Lawrence; daughter, Madalyn Overton (David); son, James E. Anderson (Nuet); grandsons, Matthew J. (Amanda) and Jeffrey N. (Kady Skowron) Overton. Service will...
Thelma L. Smith
Feb 20, 2012
Thelma L. Smith, age 93, of Portage Lakes, Ohio, passed peacefully at Barberton Citizens Hospital on Monday, February 20, 2012. She joins her beloved husband of 65 years, Charles "Smitty" Smith that passed in 2002. Thelma is survived by daughter, Sondra (Bill) Guthrie of Portage Lakes; son, Charles J. Smith of Fairlawn; grandchildren, Rebecca (Rob) Arbogast, David (Susan) Lukacik, Michele...
Bruce Harrison Buchholzer
Feb 20, 2012
Bruce Harrison Buchholzer "Mr. B" June 2, 1929 February 20, 2012 Bruce passed into eternity at the residence he has loved for more than 40 years. His wife Linda was by his side. Complications of Alzheimer's disease had won the battle. He will join his parents, Julius and Kathleen Buchholzer; brothers, Julius Wendell and Richard Barton; sister-in-law, Edna; niece, Wendy;...
Suzanne Hadley Himmelright
Feb 19, 2012
Mrs. Suzanne Hadley Himmelright, 86, was born Febuary 9th, 1926. She died peacefully on Sunday February 19th 2012 at Arden Court in Akron. She is the widow of the late R. J. Himmelright Jr. who preceded her in death in 2007. She leaves behind her four children, R.J. Himmelright III, George H. Himmelright, Christina S. Hickman married to David Hickman,...
Robert E. Shaver
Feb 19, 2012
Robert E. Shaver, 78, made his transition on February 19, 2012. Born in Cowen, W. Va., he lived most of his life in Akron. He received an associate degree from The University of Akron. He attended Unity Chapel of Light in Tallmadge, was a member of the Bath Grange, and had retired from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. He...
Florence C. Shaefer
Feb 17, 2012
Florence C. Shaefer "Aunt Kay", 93, passed away February 17, 2012. Born in Cleveland, she was a resident of Fairlawn since 1966. Prior to that time, she was involved in St. Rita's parish and school in Solon, where she served as the volunteer librarian and choir member. After moving to Fairlawn, Flo's devotion to the Lord and St. Hilary's Church,...
Linda Watts
Feb 12, 2012
Linda Lee Watts (nee Sager), age 72 of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully February 12, 2012 at the Hospice Care Center in Akron, Ohio. Beloved wife of the late Robert Evan Watts; loving mother of Heather Balawender (Rob) and Laura Fortes (Martin); cherished grandmother of Amanda and Nick Balawender, Michael and Sean Fortes. Family and friends received THURSDAY 5-8 p.m....
Susanne Heeling
Feb 10, 2012
Susanne Steiner Heeling, 93, died Feb. 10, 2012. Born in Gyorkony, Hungary, she lived in Akron since 1955 and was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by husband, August and sisters, Katherine Suess, Elizabeth Weiner and Eva Bordash; she is survived by son and daughter- in-law, Johannes (John) and Rosemary Heeling; and many nieces and nephews. Services...
Nicholas L. Bymakos
Feb 6, 2012
Nicholas L. Bymakos "Nick" passed away February 6, 2012. Nick was born and raised in Cleveland and graduated from Lincoln High School where he excelled in football and baseball and was also the President of his Student Council. Immediately after graduation, Nick joined the Navy and served during World War II. He always liked to say, "They knew I was...
Mary Ann Barry-Seiberling
Feb 6, 2012
Mary Ann Barry Seiberling of Columbus Ohio, formerly of Akron, Ohio passed away peacefully on February 6, 2012. Born on November 24, 1954 in Amarillo, Texas, she was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Kapper Barry; father, John Barry; her brother, Mark Barry; and her sister, Claire Simpson. She is survived by her daughters, Rachel Stonebrook (Michael) of Columbus,...
Jack L Arnold
Feb 6, 2012
Jack L. Arnold, Sr., 68, died February 6, 2012. Born in Wadsworth, he grew up in Copley and was a resident of Richfield. He was a member of Bricklayers & Craft-workers Local 7 for over forty years. He had been a volunteer fireman for the Village of Richfield and was named Fireman of the year in 1977. A former member...
Michael B. Cooley
Feb 4, 2012
Michael B. Cooley of Cuyahoga Falls passed away suddenly on February 4th, 2012 at his home. Mike was born on September 8, 1956 to Bill and Dorlene Cooley, who survive him. He is also survived by his children, Alex, Olivia and Nick and their mother, Mary Jean (Zbiegien), all of Hinckley, and siblings Gary, Tari and Jodi. A Memorial Service...
Agatha Duer Griebel
Feb 2, 2012
Agatha Duer Griebel, 91, passed away February 2, 2012 at Lorantffy Care Center in Copley. Born to Adolph Duer and Clara Heisser Duer in Akron, she lived in the Copley area for over 50 years. She graduated from Central High School and Idabelle Firestone School of Nursing, obtaining a BSN from the University of Akron. Agatha was an Army nurse...
Joseph "Jess" Cecil
Mar 6, 2012
Joseph "Jess" Cecil, 85, passed away on March 6, 2012 in Lakeland, Florida, after a short illness. Born in Louisville, Kentucky on June 26, 1926, Jess had lived in the Akron area his whole life. He served as a Sgt. with the U.S. Army during World War II and often commented at how lucky he was to have "someone up...
Elizabeth Baric
Mar 5, 2012
Elizabeth Baric passed away March 5, 2012. Born in Akron to the late Rose Marie and Louis Baric, Elizabeth was an area resident her entire life. She retired from the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company and was a member of St. Hilary Parish. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents; beloved sisters, Helen Vernarsky and Mary Campbell; brothers, Joseph...
Douglas M. Stanley
Mar 2, 2012
Our family is now missing a link. Douglas M. Stanley, a husband, son, brother and friend we're very proud of, passed away on Friday, March 2, after a short illness. Born in Akron in July of 1961, Doug was a carpenter employed by Downing Enterprises for over twenty-five years. He is survived by his loving wife of twenty-eight years, Lori;...
Florence Feriot Stiegele
Feb 29, 2012
Florence Ferriot Stiegele, 87, passed away February 29, 2012 after a courageous eight month battle with pancreatic cancer. Cremation has taken place. She was a loving homemaker who wanted only and always to be a good mother and wife. She was preceded in death by her dear husbands, Walter Stiegele, Sam Swietzer, Wayne Jackson and Gordon (Ruby) Keeler; mother and...
Aubrey M. Brenneman
Feb 25, 2012
Aubrey McDonald Brenneman, born August 7 1911, died February 25, 2012. Aubrey was former Executive VP/co-founder of Fashion Two Twenty, Aurora Ohio, and former CEO/co-owner of Aubrey Creations and Judith Bartonne Skin Care in Akron. Preceded in death by parents; brothers; husbands, Paul Ray McDonald, Jonas Barenholtz, and Myron Brenneman; she is survived by daughter, Judith Barnes; grandson, Evan (Kelly)...
Ida Djung Wong
Feb 25, 2012
Dr. Ida Djung Wong, 101, died February 25, 2012. Preceded in death by her husband, Phillip; she is survived by daughter, Lilly Wong of Auckland, New Zealand; son, Chris Wong of Los Angeles, Calif.; and sister, Florence Chung of Davis, Cailf. A former member of the Summit County Medical Society, the Ohio State Medical Association and the College of American...
John Harvey Graves,
Feb 24, 2012
John Harvey Graves, Junior, 46, died Feb. 24, 2012 Born December 16, 1965, he was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Blue Coats and Portage Country Club. John was a graduate of Firestone High School and Northwood University, with a BA in Business Administration. John worked in the lumber business for 24 years and was Vice President of Empire...
Marie Anderson
Feb 20, 2012
Marie Anderson, 87, died February 20, 2012. Born in Akron, she was a life resident of the area. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, family meant everything to Marie. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Lawrence; daughter, Madalyn Overton (David); son, James E. Anderson (Nuet); grandsons, Matthew J. (Amanda) and Jeffrey N. (Kady Skowron) Overton. Service will...
Thelma L. Smith
Feb 20, 2012
Thelma L. Smith, age 93, of Portage Lakes, Ohio, passed peacefully at Barberton Citizens Hospital on Monday, February 20, 2012. She joins her beloved husband of 65 years, Charles "Smitty" Smith that passed in 2002. Thelma is survived by daughter, Sondra (Bill) Guthrie of Portage Lakes; son, Charles J. Smith of Fairlawn; grandchildren, Rebecca (Rob) Arbogast, David (Susan) Lukacik, Michele...
Bruce Harrison Buchholzer
Feb 20, 2012
Bruce Harrison Buchholzer "Mr. B" June 2, 1929 February 20, 2012 Bruce passed into eternity at the residence he has loved for more than 40 years. His wife Linda was by his side. Complications of Alzheimer's disease had won the battle. He will join his parents, Julius and Kathleen Buchholzer; brothers, Julius Wendell and Richard Barton; sister-in-law, Edna; niece, Wendy;...
Suzanne Hadley Himmelright
Feb 19, 2012
Mrs. Suzanne Hadley Himmelright, 86, was born Febuary 9th, 1926. She died peacefully on Sunday February 19th 2012 at Arden Court in Akron. She is the widow of the late R. J. Himmelright Jr. who preceded her in death in 2007. She leaves behind her four children, R.J. Himmelright III, George H. Himmelright, Christina S. Hickman married to David Hickman,...
Robert E. Shaver
Feb 19, 2012
Robert E. Shaver, 78, made his transition on February 19, 2012. Born in Cowen, W. Va., he lived most of his life in Akron. He received an associate degree from The University of Akron. He attended Unity Chapel of Light in Tallmadge, was a member of the Bath Grange, and had retired from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. He...
Florence C. Shaefer
Feb 17, 2012
Florence C. Shaefer "Aunt Kay", 93, passed away February 17, 2012. Born in Cleveland, she was a resident of Fairlawn since 1966. Prior to that time, she was involved in St. Rita's parish and school in Solon, where she served as the volunteer librarian and choir member. After moving to Fairlawn, Flo's devotion to the Lord and St. Hilary's Church,...
Linda Watts
Feb 12, 2012
Linda Lee Watts (nee Sager), age 72 of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully February 12, 2012 at the Hospice Care Center in Akron, Ohio. Beloved wife of the late Robert Evan Watts; loving mother of Heather Balawender (Rob) and Laura Fortes (Martin); cherished grandmother of Amanda and Nick Balawender, Michael and Sean Fortes. Family and friends received THURSDAY 5-8 p.m....
Susanne Heeling
Feb 10, 2012
Susanne Steiner Heeling, 93, died Feb. 10, 2012. Born in Gyorkony, Hungary, she lived in Akron since 1955 and was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by husband, August and sisters, Katherine Suess, Elizabeth Weiner and Eva Bordash; she is survived by son and daughter- in-law, Johannes (John) and Rosemary Heeling; and many nieces and nephews. Services...
Nicholas L. Bymakos
Feb 6, 2012
Nicholas L. Bymakos "Nick" passed away February 6, 2012. Nick was born and raised in Cleveland and graduated from Lincoln High School where he excelled in football and baseball and was also the President of his Student Council. Immediately after graduation, Nick joined the Navy and served during World War II. He always liked to say, "They knew I was...
Mary Ann Barry-Seiberling
Feb 6, 2012
Mary Ann Barry Seiberling of Columbus Ohio, formerly of Akron, Ohio passed away peacefully on February 6, 2012. Born on November 24, 1954 in Amarillo, Texas, she was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Kapper Barry; father, John Barry; her brother, Mark Barry; and her sister, Claire Simpson. She is survived by her daughters, Rachel Stonebrook (Michael) of Columbus,...
Jack L Arnold
Feb 6, 2012
Jack L. Arnold, Sr., 68, died February 6, 2012. Born in Wadsworth, he grew up in Copley and was a resident of Richfield. He was a member of Bricklayers & Craft-workers Local 7 for over forty years. He had been a volunteer fireman for the Village of Richfield and was named Fireman of the year in 1977. A former member...
Michael B. Cooley
Feb 4, 2012
Michael B. Cooley of Cuyahoga Falls passed away suddenly on February 4th, 2012 at his home. Mike was born on September 8, 1956 to Bill and Dorlene Cooley, who survive him. He is also survived by his children, Alex, Olivia and Nick and their mother, Mary Jean (Zbiegien), all of Hinckley, and siblings Gary, Tari and Jodi. A Memorial Service...
Agatha Duer Griebel
Feb 2, 2012
Agatha Duer Griebel, 91, passed away February 2, 2012 at Lorantffy Care Center in Copley. Born to Adolph Duer and Clara Heisser Duer in Akron, she lived in the Copley area for over 50 years. She graduated from Central High School and Idabelle Firestone School of Nursing, obtaining a BSN from the University of Akron. Agatha was an Army nurse...
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