Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
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Pete B Papas
Jun 8, 2011
Pete B. Papas, 82, passed away on June 8, 2011 from complications that arose from pneumonia and shingles. He was born as Panayotis Takis Vasiliou Papayannakis on July 19, 1928 in Piraeus, Greece to the late Vasilios and Maria nee Lazarou Papayiannakis, parents he greatly admired. He loved being an American while remaining proud of his Greek heritage. Soon after...
Amelia Wenhardt Markus
Jun 7, 2011
Amelia Wenhardt Markus, 102, went peacefully home to be with her Lord on June 7, 2011. Born in Akron, Ohio on September 28, 1908, she lived in the area during her early years and worked at Ohio Edison in Akron. She shared many happy years with her sister Esther who also worked for Ohio Edison in the Transportation Department. After...
Ina Angelo Henderer
Jun 7, 2011
Ina Angelo Henderer nee Garbo, 97, passed away June 7, 2011. Services will be held 11 a.m. SATURDAY at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., with Dr. Donard M. Engle officiating. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home SATURDAY one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be...
Zada F Southers
Jun 6, 2011
Zada F. Southers nee King, 85, died at home June 6, 2011. Born in Golden, Mississippi, she lived in the Akron area until moving to Bath in 1968. She retired in 1991 from human resources at B.F. Goodrich Co. where she was responsible for hiring the professional staff. Zada had many varied interests. For many years, she enjoyed square/round dancing...
David E Wood
Jun 4, 2011
David E. Wood of Copley, Ohio passed away June 4, 2011 at the age of 75. Services will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., Akron with Rev. Leonard Budd officiating. Entombment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials...
John T Mellion
Jun 1, 2011
John T. Mellion, 91, died June 1, 2011. Born Dec. 6. 1919 to Joseph T. and Thomaye Mellion, he was a 1938 graduate of Springfield High School where he earned the Manhood Cup for sports, lettering eleven times. He graduated from Miami University, served in the U.S. Army during World War II, received a law degree from Case Western Reserve...
Edna Mae Fitzgerald
May 31, 2011
Edna Mae Fitzgerald, 86, died May 31, 2011. Born in Winchester, Tenn., she lived most of her life in Akron. She was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist, Akron. Preceded in death by her husband, Willie C. "Bill" Fitzgerald; she is survived by her son, James W. Judy; granddaughter, Shellie Lyn Dave Smith; grandson, James W. Fitzgerald...
Ramona A Leon
May 29, 2011
Ramona A. Leon, 89, passed away May 29, 2011. She was born in Galion, Ohio and lived most of her life in the Akron area. During World War II, Ramona worked as a ``Rosie the Riveter.' Miss Leon is survived by her devoted sister, Mary Travis, numerous loving nieces and nephews and many, many friends. Catholic funeral service will be...
Johanna Ansje Vandergoot
May 27, 2011
Johanna ``Ansje' VanderGoot, 59, died May 27, 2011 after a 30 year fight with Multiple Sclerosis. A beloved mother, sister, Oma and friend, she was a lover of beaches, cats and family. Ansje was a courageous woman who outlived the world's expectations of her and taught us all courage, grace and gratitude. She was predeceased by her mother and father,...
Leora Lee J Kozar
May 24, 2011
Leora ``Lee' J. Kozar, 62, passed away May 24, 2011. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in North Hill. She was a 1967 graduate of North High School. Preceded in death by her father, Glenn Meise, she is survived by her mother, Leora Hoffman; son, Sebastian Dawn Kozar; grandson, Jenson; sisters, Donna Edwards, Wahneta Rex Goon, Jerelyn...
William Joseph Calhoun
May 24, 2011
William Joseph Calhoun, of Akron, age 48, died unexpectedly and peacefully in his sleep on May 24th. Born and raised in Akron, Bill was a lifelong resident and enjoyed all things Akron Zips, Aeros, Luigi's, Akron Art Museum, Stan Hywet, etc.. He attended St. Sebastian School and Walsh Jesuit High School, graduating in 1980. He earned three degrees from The...
Deborah Carlisle Keith
May 23, 2011
Deborah Carlisle Keith, born Oct. 23, 1947, died May 23, 2011 in Racine, Wisconsin after a long illness. Debbie lived in Racine after retiring from teaching and administrative positions in the early childhood education field in Baltimore, Maryland. She is survived by brother, Walter P. Keith III Anne; sister, Leslie Burnside Brad; and niece, Katie Grant; and stepmother, Carolyn Keith....
Martha J Sax
May 23, 2011
Martha J. Sax, 91, went home to be with the Lord on May 23, 2011. Cremation has taken place. Private family services were held. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society , 525 N. Broad St., Canfield, OH 44406. To leave a special message, visit www.billowfuneralhomes.com . FAIRLAWN Chapel
Martha J Sax
May 23, 2011
Martha J. Sax, 91, went home to be with the Lord on May 23, 2011. Born Jan. 28, 1920, Martha was a lifelong resident of Akron and a descendent of Simeon Prior, founder of Northampton Township and a member of Northampton Baptist Church. She had been Manager of Breathnach Country Club in Cuyahoga Falls for 17 years and then worked...
Gloria S Thomas
May 22, 2011
Gloria S. Thomas, 92, died May 22, 2011. Born in Akron, she was a life resident of the Stow area. She was of the Christian Science Faith and spent a lot of time studying the scriptures. Mrs. Thomas retired from the Akron Public Schools where she was a secretary and was very passionate about antiquing and traveling. She is survived...
Peter George
May 19, 2011
Peter George died peacefully on May 19, 2011, with his dear wife Sophie at his side. Highly regarded by friends, colleagues, and clients as a man of profound integrity, his devotion to his wife and children and the quiet dignity with which he lived his life were his greatest gifts to this world. Born in Akron, Ohio on January 23,...
Richard E Fields
May 19, 2011
Richard E. Fields, 78, passed away May 19, 2011. Mr. Fields was a life resident of this area. He founded Atlas Home Corp., a successful designer and builder of custom co-op built homes throughout N.E. Ohio. He served as president and in an advisory capacity until his demise. As a young man he attended Kent State University and honorably served...
Roger J Sherman
May 18, 2011
Roger J. Sherman, born October 1, 1914, died May 18, 2011 age 96 years, 7 months, 17 days. Roger was born in Austin, Minn., the youngest of seven children, was raised poor on a farm in Alexandria, Minn., and was a graduate of Alexandria High School 1932. He married Evelyn Kathryn Keefe August 5, 1934. Both were 19 years of...
Bryant W Keihle Jr
May 17, 2011
Bryant W. Keihle, Jr. left this earthly existence Tuesday, May 17, 2011. Born on September 5, 1958 in Long Beach, California, Bryant had lived in Ohio since 1994. Preceded in death by his father, Bryant W. Keihle, Sr., he is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Deanna; his daughters, Melissa, Brianna, Kristen, and Katherine; his mother, Joann Keihle;...
Michael Ryan Tople
May 17, 2011
Baby Michael was taken into the arms of Jesus on May 17, 2011. He was born January 18, 2011 in Akron. He is survived by his loving parents, Mike and Jamie Tople. In his short time here he touched the lives of all of his family and friends. We trust that Jesus Christ needs little angels for bigger things than...
Pete B Papas
Jun 8, 2011
Pete B. Papas, 82, passed away on June 8, 2011 from complications that arose from pneumonia and shingles. He was born as Panayotis Takis Vasiliou Papayannakis on July 19, 1928 in Piraeus, Greece to the late Vasilios and Maria nee Lazarou Papayiannakis, parents he greatly admired. He loved being an American while remaining proud of his Greek heritage. Soon after...
Amelia Wenhardt Markus
Jun 7, 2011
Amelia Wenhardt Markus, 102, went peacefully home to be with her Lord on June 7, 2011. Born in Akron, Ohio on September 28, 1908, she lived in the area during her early years and worked at Ohio Edison in Akron. She shared many happy years with her sister Esther who also worked for Ohio Edison in the Transportation Department. After...
Ina Angelo Henderer
Jun 7, 2011
Ina Angelo Henderer nee Garbo, 97, passed away June 7, 2011. Services will be held 11 a.m. SATURDAY at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., with Dr. Donard M. Engle officiating. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home SATURDAY one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be...
Zada F Southers
Jun 6, 2011
Zada F. Southers nee King, 85, died at home June 6, 2011. Born in Golden, Mississippi, she lived in the Akron area until moving to Bath in 1968. She retired in 1991 from human resources at B.F. Goodrich Co. where she was responsible for hiring the professional staff. Zada had many varied interests. For many years, she enjoyed square/round dancing...
David E Wood
Jun 4, 2011
David E. Wood of Copley, Ohio passed away June 4, 2011 at the age of 75. Services will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., Akron with Rev. Leonard Budd officiating. Entombment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials...
John T Mellion
Jun 1, 2011
John T. Mellion, 91, died June 1, 2011. Born Dec. 6. 1919 to Joseph T. and Thomaye Mellion, he was a 1938 graduate of Springfield High School where he earned the Manhood Cup for sports, lettering eleven times. He graduated from Miami University, served in the U.S. Army during World War II, received a law degree from Case Western Reserve...
Edna Mae Fitzgerald
May 31, 2011
Edna Mae Fitzgerald, 86, died May 31, 2011. Born in Winchester, Tenn., she lived most of her life in Akron. She was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist, Akron. Preceded in death by her husband, Willie C. "Bill" Fitzgerald; she is survived by her son, James W. Judy; granddaughter, Shellie Lyn Dave Smith; grandson, James W. Fitzgerald...
Ramona A Leon
May 29, 2011
Ramona A. Leon, 89, passed away May 29, 2011. She was born in Galion, Ohio and lived most of her life in the Akron area. During World War II, Ramona worked as a ``Rosie the Riveter.' Miss Leon is survived by her devoted sister, Mary Travis, numerous loving nieces and nephews and many, many friends. Catholic funeral service will be...
Johanna Ansje Vandergoot
May 27, 2011
Johanna ``Ansje' VanderGoot, 59, died May 27, 2011 after a 30 year fight with Multiple Sclerosis. A beloved mother, sister, Oma and friend, she was a lover of beaches, cats and family. Ansje was a courageous woman who outlived the world's expectations of her and taught us all courage, grace and gratitude. She was predeceased by her mother and father,...
Leora Lee J Kozar
May 24, 2011
Leora ``Lee' J. Kozar, 62, passed away May 24, 2011. Born in Akron, she lived most of her life in North Hill. She was a 1967 graduate of North High School. Preceded in death by her father, Glenn Meise, she is survived by her mother, Leora Hoffman; son, Sebastian Dawn Kozar; grandson, Jenson; sisters, Donna Edwards, Wahneta Rex Goon, Jerelyn...
William Joseph Calhoun
May 24, 2011
William Joseph Calhoun, of Akron, age 48, died unexpectedly and peacefully in his sleep on May 24th. Born and raised in Akron, Bill was a lifelong resident and enjoyed all things Akron Zips, Aeros, Luigi's, Akron Art Museum, Stan Hywet, etc.. He attended St. Sebastian School and Walsh Jesuit High School, graduating in 1980. He earned three degrees from The...
Deborah Carlisle Keith
May 23, 2011
Deborah Carlisle Keith, born Oct. 23, 1947, died May 23, 2011 in Racine, Wisconsin after a long illness. Debbie lived in Racine after retiring from teaching and administrative positions in the early childhood education field in Baltimore, Maryland. She is survived by brother, Walter P. Keith III Anne; sister, Leslie Burnside Brad; and niece, Katie Grant; and stepmother, Carolyn Keith....
Martha J Sax
May 23, 2011
Martha J. Sax, 91, went home to be with the Lord on May 23, 2011. Cremation has taken place. Private family services were held. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society , 525 N. Broad St., Canfield, OH 44406. To leave a special message, visit www.billowfuneralhomes.com . FAIRLAWN Chapel
Martha J Sax
May 23, 2011
Martha J. Sax, 91, went home to be with the Lord on May 23, 2011. Born Jan. 28, 1920, Martha was a lifelong resident of Akron and a descendent of Simeon Prior, founder of Northampton Township and a member of Northampton Baptist Church. She had been Manager of Breathnach Country Club in Cuyahoga Falls for 17 years and then worked...
Gloria S Thomas
May 22, 2011
Gloria S. Thomas, 92, died May 22, 2011. Born in Akron, she was a life resident of the Stow area. She was of the Christian Science Faith and spent a lot of time studying the scriptures. Mrs. Thomas retired from the Akron Public Schools where she was a secretary and was very passionate about antiquing and traveling. She is survived...
Peter George
May 19, 2011
Peter George died peacefully on May 19, 2011, with his dear wife Sophie at his side. Highly regarded by friends, colleagues, and clients as a man of profound integrity, his devotion to his wife and children and the quiet dignity with which he lived his life were his greatest gifts to this world. Born in Akron, Ohio on January 23,...
Richard E Fields
May 19, 2011
Richard E. Fields, 78, passed away May 19, 2011. Mr. Fields was a life resident of this area. He founded Atlas Home Corp., a successful designer and builder of custom co-op built homes throughout N.E. Ohio. He served as president and in an advisory capacity until his demise. As a young man he attended Kent State University and honorably served...
Roger J Sherman
May 18, 2011
Roger J. Sherman, born October 1, 1914, died May 18, 2011 age 96 years, 7 months, 17 days. Roger was born in Austin, Minn., the youngest of seven children, was raised poor on a farm in Alexandria, Minn., and was a graduate of Alexandria High School 1932. He married Evelyn Kathryn Keefe August 5, 1934. Both were 19 years of...
Bryant W Keihle Jr
May 17, 2011
Bryant W. Keihle, Jr. left this earthly existence Tuesday, May 17, 2011. Born on September 5, 1958 in Long Beach, California, Bryant had lived in Ohio since 1994. Preceded in death by his father, Bryant W. Keihle, Sr., he is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Deanna; his daughters, Melissa, Brianna, Kristen, and Katherine; his mother, Joann Keihle;...
Michael Ryan Tople
May 17, 2011
Baby Michael was taken into the arms of Jesus on May 17, 2011. He was born January 18, 2011 in Akron. He is survived by his loving parents, Mike and Jamie Tople. In his short time here he touched the lives of all of his family and friends. We trust that Jesus Christ needs little angels for bigger things than...
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