Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Delores Blower
Oct 28, 2011
Delores Blower born December 17, 1926, was the type of person that knew how to be a friend. She was born in St. Louis Missouri and moved to Akron, Ohio upon marrying her husband George of 64 years. Her accomplish-ments in life were not measured by public acclaim or social status. Rather, she provided her generation and family the rare...
Bill E. Linville
Oct 26, 2011
Bill E. Linville, 78, died Oct. 26, 2011 following a short illness. A U.S. Army veteran, he was a member of West Side Church of Christ where he served as an elder and was an avid golfer. He is survived by wife, Mildred; children, Tony Tara, Tim Linda Linville and Diane Keith Shovestull; and grandchildren, Kellen, Lexi, Amy, Austin, Caleb,...
Jo Anne Clark Warsinskey
Oct 26, 2011
Jo Anne Clark Warsinskey, 85, passed away in Geneva, Ohio on Oct. 26, 2011. Born in Charleston, W. Va., she grew up in Morgantown and lived most of her life in Akron. She graduated from Morgantown High School and earned her B.A. from West Virginia University where she was a Phi Beta Kappa. A long time sales associate at Ino's...
Eleanore Hill
Oct 26, 2011
Eleanore Hill nee Augustine, age 92, passed away at home October 26, 2011. She was the beloved wife of the late William J. Hill; dear mother of Jeffrey Irma and John Mary; loving grandmother of Maria Hoke Martin, Adam Hill, Brian Hill, Kevin Hill, Joseph Bounce Renee and Michael Bounce Teresa; great-grandmother of six; cherished sister of June Little, Alberta...
Donald Charles Nelson
Oct 25, 2011
Donald Charles Nelson, age 84, beloved husband of Patricia, died suddenly in his sleep at his vacation home in Las Cruces, New Mexico on Tuesday, October 25, 2011. Don was born in Akron, Ohio on December 1, 1926 to Harry and Anna Nelson, and was the second of two boys, with his older brother being Victor Nelson. Don was a...
Joan Chapman Glasbrenner
Oct 23, 2011
Joan Chapman Glasbrenner Joan Chapman Glasbrenner, 73, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away October 23, 2011 surrounded by her family. Born and raised in Akron, she was currently residing in Medina. She retired from Sears and was a member of the Eastern Star for 50 years and a lifetime member of St. John-St. Paul Lutheran Church. Preceded in death...
Bonnie Sue Thornton
Oct 22, 2011
Bonnie Sue Thornton, 67, of Copley, went to be with the Lord on October 22, 2011 after a 6 month battle with Small Cell Lung cancer. Bonnie was born May 10, '44 and had lived in the Akron area most of her life. She was preceded in death by her father, Alonza J. Woods and her mother, Florence A. Phillips...
Jean E Falor
Oct 22, 2011
Jean E. Falor, 88, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2011 peacefully at Wadsworth Pointe Nursing Center under Medina County Hospice Care. Born March 16, 1923 in Akron, Ohio to Russell and Mabel Mae Mitchell, she married William Bill Falor August 30, 1947. Bill passed away September 4, 1999. Jean and Bill owned The Covered Bridge Lounge in Bath, Ohio for...
Cameron T Wroblewski
Oct 19, 2011
Cameron T. Wroblewski, 79, died Oct. 19, 2011. She was a graduate of Wheaton College and received her Master's degree in nursing from Yale University. Cam had a divine gift for sacrificial love that made her a mentor, mother and friend to anyone with a need. Preceded in death by parents, William and Mary Townsley; son, David; granddaughter, Amanda; and...
Elizabeth J. Cline
Oct 18, 2011
Elizabeth J. ``Betty' Cline Burchett, 81, passed away October 18, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. Betty was a life long resident of Akron and had served the community in various volunteer capacities. She was a past president of the Akron PTA, served on the committee for the creation of the Summit County Library and worked on the team...

Angelina G Cardina
Oct 18, 2011
Angelina G. Cardina Angelina G. Cardina died peacefully on October 18, 2011, still young at heart. She leaves six children, 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. In accordance with her wishes, services will be private. No flowers, please. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 245 Locust St., Akron, OH 44302. In her memory, greet a stranger with...
Anita L Young
Oct 16, 2011
Anita L. Young Anita L. Young passed away October 16, 2011. Born May 14, 1914, in Apple Creek, Ohio, she moved to Wooster in 1923, living there until attending Heidelberg College, Tiffin, Ohio. While in college, she met and married Robert W. Young. Except for four years living in Lincoln, Nebraska as a result of her husband's transfer with Goodyear...
Charles A Mardis
Oct 15, 2011
Charles A. Mardis, D.D.S. Charles A. Mardis, D.D.S., 62, died October 15, 2011 after a short illness. Born November 6, 1948 in Akron, Ohio, he graduated from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry in 1973. He practiced dentistry in Fairlawn for the past 37 years, was a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and was active in the...
Julia Jeanne Taylor
Oct 15, 2011
Julia Jeanne Van Lint Taylor Julia Jeanne Van Lint Taylor passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2011 after a valiant battle with cancer. Julia was born on October 20, 1926 in Antwerp, Belgium to Joanna and Charles Van Lint. In 1945 she met a young U.S. soldier named Alton Taylor who was stationed in Belgium during World War II. Julia...

Natalie Lee Van Sickle
Oct 13, 2011
Natalie Lee Van Sickle Natalie Lee Van Sickle, 91, died Oct. 13, 2011. Born in Ashland, she lived in Akron since 1929. She was a member of O.E.S. Lakes Chapter #567 and Georgetown AARP. Mrs. Van Sickle was preceded in death by husband, John and son, Mark. There are no services. Inurnment at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel
Spiros J. Sam Petsanis
Oct 12, 2011
Spiros ``J' Sam Petsanis Spiros ``J' Sam Petsanis, 79, passed away October 12, 2011. Sam was a Korean War Navy veteran USS Helena, who was especially proud of his Greek Orthodox heritage. ``PaPou' was raised in Euclid, Ohio and a resident of Copley for over 50 years. He owned and operated Lenox Café for 25 years. He was an avid...
Jacob Malak Bisconti
Oct 9, 2011
Jacob Malak Bisconti, beloved son of Dr. and Mrs. Nick Bisconti, brother of Justin and Felicia Bisconti, was suddenly called home by the Lord on October 9, 2011. He was the love of our lives and brought joy to all who knew him. Jacob was born on December 4, 1991 in Akron, OH. He attended St. Hilary School, where he...
Judith Ann Hess
Oct 9, 2011
Judith Ann Hess Judith Ann Hess, 68, died October 9, 2011. Born in New Braunfels, Texas, she lived in the Akron area most of her life. Judy previously served as vice president of the A.E.A. and had retired with 30 years service in 1995 as a teacher from the Akron Public Schools. Preceded in death by her parents, James W....

Velma M Conger
Oct 8, 2011
Velma M. Conger Visit Guest Book Velma M. Conger Velma M. Conger, 93, passed away Oct. 8, 2011. Services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour before services. Interment at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Peninsula, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations...

Velma M Conger
Oct 8, 2011
Velma M. Conger Velma M. Conger, 93, passed away Oct. 8, 2011. Born in Porters Falls, West Virginia, Velma lived in Peninsula 61 years before moving to the Bahamas for 14 years. She returned to Ohio in 2008. Velma was very active in the Peninsula Community both with the Peninsula Players and the Quarry. Preceded in death by her loving...
Delores Blower
Oct 28, 2011
Delores Blower born December 17, 1926, was the type of person that knew how to be a friend. She was born in St. Louis Missouri and moved to Akron, Ohio upon marrying her husband George of 64 years. Her accomplish-ments in life were not measured by public acclaim or social status. Rather, she provided her generation and family the rare...
Bill E. Linville
Oct 26, 2011
Bill E. Linville, 78, died Oct. 26, 2011 following a short illness. A U.S. Army veteran, he was a member of West Side Church of Christ where he served as an elder and was an avid golfer. He is survived by wife, Mildred; children, Tony Tara, Tim Linda Linville and Diane Keith Shovestull; and grandchildren, Kellen, Lexi, Amy, Austin, Caleb,...
Jo Anne Clark Warsinskey
Oct 26, 2011
Jo Anne Clark Warsinskey, 85, passed away in Geneva, Ohio on Oct. 26, 2011. Born in Charleston, W. Va., she grew up in Morgantown and lived most of her life in Akron. She graduated from Morgantown High School and earned her B.A. from West Virginia University where she was a Phi Beta Kappa. A long time sales associate at Ino's...
Eleanore Hill
Oct 26, 2011
Eleanore Hill nee Augustine, age 92, passed away at home October 26, 2011. She was the beloved wife of the late William J. Hill; dear mother of Jeffrey Irma and John Mary; loving grandmother of Maria Hoke Martin, Adam Hill, Brian Hill, Kevin Hill, Joseph Bounce Renee and Michael Bounce Teresa; great-grandmother of six; cherished sister of June Little, Alberta...
Donald Charles Nelson
Oct 25, 2011
Donald Charles Nelson, age 84, beloved husband of Patricia, died suddenly in his sleep at his vacation home in Las Cruces, New Mexico on Tuesday, October 25, 2011. Don was born in Akron, Ohio on December 1, 1926 to Harry and Anna Nelson, and was the second of two boys, with his older brother being Victor Nelson. Don was a...
Joan Chapman Glasbrenner
Oct 23, 2011
Joan Chapman Glasbrenner Joan Chapman Glasbrenner, 73, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away October 23, 2011 surrounded by her family. Born and raised in Akron, she was currently residing in Medina. She retired from Sears and was a member of the Eastern Star for 50 years and a lifetime member of St. John-St. Paul Lutheran Church. Preceded in death...
Bonnie Sue Thornton
Oct 22, 2011
Bonnie Sue Thornton, 67, of Copley, went to be with the Lord on October 22, 2011 after a 6 month battle with Small Cell Lung cancer. Bonnie was born May 10, '44 and had lived in the Akron area most of her life. She was preceded in death by her father, Alonza J. Woods and her mother, Florence A. Phillips...
Jean E Falor
Oct 22, 2011
Jean E. Falor, 88, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2011 peacefully at Wadsworth Pointe Nursing Center under Medina County Hospice Care. Born March 16, 1923 in Akron, Ohio to Russell and Mabel Mae Mitchell, she married William Bill Falor August 30, 1947. Bill passed away September 4, 1999. Jean and Bill owned The Covered Bridge Lounge in Bath, Ohio for...
Cameron T Wroblewski
Oct 19, 2011
Cameron T. Wroblewski, 79, died Oct. 19, 2011. She was a graduate of Wheaton College and received her Master's degree in nursing from Yale University. Cam had a divine gift for sacrificial love that made her a mentor, mother and friend to anyone with a need. Preceded in death by parents, William and Mary Townsley; son, David; granddaughter, Amanda; and...
Elizabeth J. Cline
Oct 18, 2011
Elizabeth J. ``Betty' Cline Burchett, 81, passed away October 18, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. Betty was a life long resident of Akron and had served the community in various volunteer capacities. She was a past president of the Akron PTA, served on the committee for the creation of the Summit County Library and worked on the team...

Angelina G Cardina
Oct 18, 2011
Angelina G. Cardina Angelina G. Cardina died peacefully on October 18, 2011, still young at heart. She leaves six children, 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. In accordance with her wishes, services will be private. No flowers, please. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 245 Locust St., Akron, OH 44302. In her memory, greet a stranger with...
Anita L Young
Oct 16, 2011
Anita L. Young Anita L. Young passed away October 16, 2011. Born May 14, 1914, in Apple Creek, Ohio, she moved to Wooster in 1923, living there until attending Heidelberg College, Tiffin, Ohio. While in college, she met and married Robert W. Young. Except for four years living in Lincoln, Nebraska as a result of her husband's transfer with Goodyear...
Charles A Mardis
Oct 15, 2011
Charles A. Mardis, D.D.S. Charles A. Mardis, D.D.S., 62, died October 15, 2011 after a short illness. Born November 6, 1948 in Akron, Ohio, he graduated from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry in 1973. He practiced dentistry in Fairlawn for the past 37 years, was a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and was active in the...
Julia Jeanne Taylor
Oct 15, 2011
Julia Jeanne Van Lint Taylor Julia Jeanne Van Lint Taylor passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2011 after a valiant battle with cancer. Julia was born on October 20, 1926 in Antwerp, Belgium to Joanna and Charles Van Lint. In 1945 she met a young U.S. soldier named Alton Taylor who was stationed in Belgium during World War II. Julia...

Natalie Lee Van Sickle
Oct 13, 2011
Natalie Lee Van Sickle Natalie Lee Van Sickle, 91, died Oct. 13, 2011. Born in Ashland, she lived in Akron since 1929. She was a member of O.E.S. Lakes Chapter #567 and Georgetown AARP. Mrs. Van Sickle was preceded in death by husband, John and son, Mark. There are no services. Inurnment at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel
Spiros J. Sam Petsanis
Oct 12, 2011
Spiros ``J' Sam Petsanis Spiros ``J' Sam Petsanis, 79, passed away October 12, 2011. Sam was a Korean War Navy veteran USS Helena, who was especially proud of his Greek Orthodox heritage. ``PaPou' was raised in Euclid, Ohio and a resident of Copley for over 50 years. He owned and operated Lenox Café for 25 years. He was an avid...
Jacob Malak Bisconti
Oct 9, 2011
Jacob Malak Bisconti, beloved son of Dr. and Mrs. Nick Bisconti, brother of Justin and Felicia Bisconti, was suddenly called home by the Lord on October 9, 2011. He was the love of our lives and brought joy to all who knew him. Jacob was born on December 4, 1991 in Akron, OH. He attended St. Hilary School, where he...
Judith Ann Hess
Oct 9, 2011
Judith Ann Hess Judith Ann Hess, 68, died October 9, 2011. Born in New Braunfels, Texas, she lived in the Akron area most of her life. Judy previously served as vice president of the A.E.A. and had retired with 30 years service in 1995 as a teacher from the Akron Public Schools. Preceded in death by her parents, James W....

Velma M Conger
Oct 8, 2011
Velma M. Conger Visit Guest Book Velma M. Conger Velma M. Conger, 93, passed away Oct. 8, 2011. Services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour before services. Interment at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Peninsula, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations...

Velma M Conger
Oct 8, 2011
Velma M. Conger Velma M. Conger, 93, passed away Oct. 8, 2011. Born in Porters Falls, West Virginia, Velma lived in Peninsula 61 years before moving to the Bahamas for 14 years. She returned to Ohio in 2008. Velma was very active in the Peninsula Community both with the Peninsula Players and the Quarry. Preceded in death by her loving...