Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Oct 17, 2024

Emlyn Cobble, a remarkable woman whose life was filled with adventure, leadership, and love for her family and community, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2024, surrounded by those closest to her. She was 70.

Born in Greeneville, Tennessee on September 27, 1954, Emlyn was raised on her family’s dairy and tobacco farm in Warrensburg, Tennessee where...

Oct 16, 2024

James R. Abramson , 78, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on October 16, 2024. James was born in Nyack, New York on December 30, 1945 to the late Samuel and Dolly Abramson.

He was a graduate of Sterling College in Kansas, where he was a starting linebacker for the football team all four years and...

Oct 16, 2024

Margaret Ann “Peggy” Kapolka went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning, October 16, 2024. Born in Salem, West Virginia, a daughter to the late Troy and Doris Davis. Peggy graduated from Salem College with a degree in Education, and she became an Elementary school teacher. She also met her husband of 58 years, George...

Oct 16, 2024

Jimmy L. Kardos , passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.

Jimmy was a proud Vietnam Veteran and an avid animal lover. He enjoyed going out for coffee on Wednesdays with his buddies, Joe and Greg. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Jimmy is the devoted husband of...

Oct 15, 2024

Kenneth H. Thompson passed away peacefully on October 15, 2024, at the age of 87. Ken was born in Akron, OH on January 11, 1937, to the late Harvey P. and Datha D. Thompson. He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years Patty Lou Thompson and his brother Norman G. Thompson. He is survived...

Oct 12, 2024

Our mother, Wanda J. Clark , 92, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2024.

Wanda was born in Akron, Ohio, and grew up in North Hill, graduating from North High School in 1950 as Valedictorian. She then attended the University of Akron, graduating with distinction in June 1955 with a BA in Education-Latin, minoring in...

Oct 12, 2024

Marilou Bergdorf , 77, of Akron, formerly of Inverness, Florida passed away on October 12, 2024. Marilou was born in Akron, Ohio on May 19, 1947 to the late Clarence and Muriel Bergdorf.

She was a 1965 graduate of Northwest High School and attended Kent State University.

She loved traveling, cooking, spending time...

Oct 10, 2024

James F. Brunn , 83, of Litchfield, Ohio passed away on October 10, 2024. James was born in Toledo, Ohio on August 11, 1941 to the late Vincent and Mildred Brunn. James served in the US Air Force. He worked for Burroughs and eventually retired from Unisys Corp. after many years of service.

Preceded in...

Oct 8, 2024

Irvin Walter Brandel, III , aged 79 of Copley, died on October 8, 2024. He was born on September 1, 1945 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was the son of the late Alice (Haug) Madden and Irv Brandel, Jr.

In 1963, Irv graduated from Marlington High School in Alliance, Ohio. He received a bachelor's degree from...

Oct 8, 2024

Patricia B. Zeigler, age 97 of Akron, OH, passed away peacefully on October 8th, 2024. She was born July 9th, 1927 in Toronto, Canada to parents Robert and Mary Brown (nee Dolittle). She spent the first five years of her life in Wolverhampton, England.

She graduated from Buchtel High School, Stephens Junior College, and the University of...

Oct 8, 2024

Uram "Lenny" Jaikissoon , age 63, of Cuyahoga Falls, OH passed away on October 8th, 2024.

Lenny was born November 20th, 1960 in Guyana, and immigrated to the United States as a young man. He spent the next twenty years building his life and working in New York where he called the Bronx his home....

Oct 7, 2024

Barbara E. Jones (nee Berry) , 97, of Akron passed away on October 7, 2024. Barbara was born in Shelby, Ohio on May 28, 1927 to the late Fred and Isabel (Shilling) Berry.

She was a graduate of Central High School in 1945 and the University of Akron in 1949. She was a member of...

Oct 5, 2024

Kenneth “Kenny” Rok Horonetz Jr. , 56, of Burbank, Ohio, passed away on October 5th, 2024. He was a man of integrity, known for his unwavering work ethic, and compassionate nature.

He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and pop pop.

Kenny was preceded in death by his brother Clifford Lee...

Oct 5, 2024

Thomas Hunter Robb Jr. , age 83, passed away on Saturday, October 5th, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with advanced dementia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Sr. and Florence, and his beloved daughter, Lori Frey-Robb.

Born in Akron, Ohio, Thomas grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, graduating from...

Sep 30, 2024

A bright light has gone out in this world. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son, Dustin MacKenzie Frlich , 27, of Copley, Ohio, on Monday, September 30, 2024.

Dustin was born in Akron, Ohio and resided most of his life in Copley, as well as Tempe, Arizona...

Sep 30, 2024

James C. "Jim" Whiteley, age 77 of Akron, OH, was a man of steadfast character and deep devotion. He passed away peacefully on September 30, 2024 at the Cleveland Clinic Hospice Care Center on Ridgewood Road following a courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born on August 6, 1947 as the beloved only child of Joe and Emily Whiteley, Jim...

Sep 30, 2024

Geraldine Ilona Betz, age 82, of Mansfield, passed away peacefully Monday, September 30, 2024.

She was born September 14, 1942, in Columbus, OH, daughter of the late George Z. and Helen (nee Vegh) Hunyadi.

Geraldine was a lifelong member of the Apostolic Christian Church, where she played the organ for many years. Her love of...

Sep 29, 2024

James D. Oelschlager, of Bath, passed away peacefully at home on September 29, 2024. He was 81.

A 55-year resident of the Akron area, Jim was deeply engaged in community life, most notably as an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and friend. He was beloved by all who knew him for his incredible generosity, optimism, creativity, and sense of humor....

Sep 26, 2024

H. Howard Hollingsworth , 71, passed away September 26, 2024. Lifelong student of political discourse. Believer in justice and the rule of law. Optimistic that despite many differences, humans could coexist and thrive. Howard relished the stories of people and teams overcoming the odds - even if the celebration was limited to the individual or group. Sometimes,...

Sep 25, 2024

Katherine Tasia Jumbert (née Rounis), 76, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2024, surrounded by her two loving daughters and son-in-law. Those who knew her will greatly miss her beautiful smile and pure heart.

Katy was born on May 10, 1948, in Akron, Ohio, to Aneta Allen and Panagiotis Rounis. She graduated from Buchtel High School in...