Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Marjorie Ann Medvedeff
Feb 15, 2010
Marjorie Ann Medvedeff, 85, passed peacefully from sleep into the arms of the Lord on the morning of February 15, 2010. She is now reunited with her husband, Eugene; her parents, Roy and Ruth Underhill; and her sister, Jane. Her absence will be deeply felt by her five children, Mark, James, Eugene ``Dan', Rebecca Haynes and Christopher, as well as...
Erin Jean Wojcik
Feb 15, 2010
Erin J. Wojcik, 83, passed away February 15, 2010. Born in Austin, Minnesota, Erin grew up in San Diego and resided in Oklahoma for 18 years, the Netherlands for two years and the last 33 years in Akron. She was an accomplished equestrian and loved golf, bridge and her collection of "stuff". She was a member of St. Hilary Catholic...

Blanche Bim Shelker
Feb 14, 2010
Blanche ``Bim' Shelker, 82, died Feb. 14, 2010. Services will be held 11 a.m. FRIDAY at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., with Rev. Richard Gordon officiating. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home 4 to 7 p.m. THURSDAY. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to St. John St. Paul Lutheran...
Liselotte Maria Dockery
Feb 13, 2010
Liselotte Maria Dockery, 81, passed away Saturday, February 13th after a long protracted illness. She was born Liselotte Steeg, of Heidelburg, Germany on May 20, 1928. During her lifetime she experienced major pieces of history from watching the Hindenburg fly overhead to surviving World War II Germany. She met her husband, Frank R. Dockery, in Heidelburg, where he was working...
Nancy Mignon Steere
Feb 11, 2010
Mignon Steere Mignon Steere passed away on February 11, 2010. She had a zest for life and she spread positive energy to everyone she knew. Mignon always put others first and had a special way of radiating joy with her infectious smile. Born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, she graduated from Drexel University where she received the award as the Most Outstanding...

Joseph Tamas
Feb 10, 2010
Joseph Tamas, 86, died February 10, 2010 at Lorantffy Care Center. Born in Hungary, he had resided in the Akron area over 50 years. He had obtained a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, worked for Ohio Edison and was a member of Christ Reformed Church. Joseph was a very nice man, a friend to all and always there if needed....
Warren Davidson
Feb 8, 2010
Warren ``Bo' Davidson was born March 4, 1933 and died February 8, 2010 at Akron General Medical Center. Bo was born in Lakemore, Ohio and was a graduate of Springfield High School. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1956, spending most of his Navy career sailing around the world on the USS Wasp. After his discharge from...
Hellen Mitten
Feb 7, 2010
Hellen Mitten, described by many as a pillar of the community, and also as ``gracious', ``generous', ``elegant' and ``iconic', passed away peacefully on Sunday morning with close friends and family by her side. Born in Donora, Pa., in 1922, Hellen and her family soon moved to Akron, then a thriving boomtown. She was valedictorian at Immaculate Conception and Kenmore High...

Marilyn Ann Scheetz
Feb 7, 2010
Marilyn Ann Hart Scheetz, age 76, of Ohio and Florida, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, February 7, 2010. Marilyn was born in Galion, Ohio and graduated from Galion High. She was devoted to her home in Bath, both inside and out, and enjoyed traveling in the sunshine states with her companion of many years, Kenneth Mason. She belonged to Bethel...
Daniel J Black
Jan 30, 2010
Daniel J. Black, 41, died January 30, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. Dan is survived by wife, Sherry; daughter, Jennifer; son, Samuel; parents, David and Elaine Black; sister, Nikki Maffei; mother-in-law, Dorothy Burrows; sisters-in-law, Carla Otto Piskac, Debbie David Howard, and Leisha Burrows; nephews, Cameron Maffei, Joey Angela Piskac, Franklin and Zach Howard; niece, Madison Murphy; and many...
Dorothy Howland Morgan
Jan 29, 2010
Dorothy Howland Morgan, 96, went home to be with the Lord and the family that preceded her in death on January 29, 2010. Born in Rochester, N.Y., she grew up in West Hartford, Conn. She was a graduate of Mount Holyoke College and earned her MA in Social Service Administration at the University of Chicago. Married to Vincent G. Morgan,...
Joan C Lukich
Jan 27, 2010
Joan C. Lukich Joan C. Lukich, 70, passed away January 27, 2010 after a brave battle with Chronic Leukemia. she was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Lewis T. Lukich and parents, May and Claude McGlothlin. She is survived by sons, Russell Lukich and Andrew Jessica Lukich; grandsons, Caius and Aurelius Lukich; brothers, Paul D. and Larry...
Lorraine Fellenbaum
Jan 25, 2010
Lorraine Fellenbaum, 87, went to be with our Heavenly Father on January 25, 2010. Our beloved mother is survived by son, Ronald L. Fellenbaum of Dahlongea, Georgia and daughters, Violet Park Gary of Uniontown, Ohio and Laura Corbett Thomas of Copley, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Leroy Fellenbaum; sisters, Louise Myers, Charlene Bowen; and brother,...
Raymond S Crosier
Jan 25, 2010
Raymond S. Abe Crosier, 97, passed away Jan. 25, 2010. Born in Montrose, Ohio, he lived his whole life in the Copley-Fairlawn area. Raymond graduated from Copley High School and later served on the Copley Board of Education. In 2008 he was inducted into the Copley High School Sports Hall-of-Fame. Raymond was very active in the Montrose-Zion U.M. Church, holding...
Bernice S Huge
Jan 25, 2010
Bernice S. Huge, 100, died January 25, 2010. Born in Cleveland, she had resided in Akron since 1943. A graduate of Hathaway-Brown School and Case Western Reserve University, she was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Akron Woman's City Club and the Women's Board at Stan Hywet Hall. Preceded in death by husband, Ernest in 1983 and son, Ernest...

Fred Peel
Jan 21, 2010
Fred Peel, 68, of Bath, passed away Thursday, January 21 after a battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by parents, Sylvester and Delcabella Peel and brother, Alexander of Northern Cambria, Pa. Fred was born April 8, 1941 in Marstellar, Pa. He served in the army and army reserves from 1959 to 1965. He was employed by the Ford...
Carole Mae Snyder
Jan 20, 2010
As Carole took her last breath, the grey skies parted and a ray of sunshine shone through symbolizing in our hearts that Jesus had come to take her home. Never complaining, she courageously fought a long battle with myasthenia gravis, breast and gallbladder cancer. She was an inspiration to those who knew her and a true hero to those who...

Mary E Rhoades
Jan 19, 2010
Mary E. Rhoades, 94, passed away January 19, 2010. Born in Latrobe, Pa., she lived in Akron most of her life and was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Don; she is survived by daughter, Carolyn; sons, Russell and David; five grandchildren. Services will be held 1 p.m., Saturday at the Billow FAIRLAWN...
Richard F. Criss
Jan 19, 2010
Richard F. "Dick" Criss, 74, died January 19, 2010. Born in Oakland, Maryland, he lived in the Cuyahoga Falls area for the last 53 years. Dick retired as a 1st Lt. in the Army National Guard after 30 years and from Ferry Industries in 2000. He was the Corps Sgt. Major and an advisory board member of the Wadsworth Salvation...

Helen M Butler
Jan 17, 2010
Helen M. Butler, 84, passed away January 17, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Mae; sister, Ruth Butler; brother, Robert Butler. Services will be held 11 a.m., Thursday at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., with Rev. Robert Linsz officiating. Private interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. If desired, donations may be made...
Marjorie Ann Medvedeff
Feb 15, 2010
Marjorie Ann Medvedeff, 85, passed peacefully from sleep into the arms of the Lord on the morning of February 15, 2010. She is now reunited with her husband, Eugene; her parents, Roy and Ruth Underhill; and her sister, Jane. Her absence will be deeply felt by her five children, Mark, James, Eugene ``Dan', Rebecca Haynes and Christopher, as well as...
Erin Jean Wojcik
Feb 15, 2010
Erin J. Wojcik, 83, passed away February 15, 2010. Born in Austin, Minnesota, Erin grew up in San Diego and resided in Oklahoma for 18 years, the Netherlands for two years and the last 33 years in Akron. She was an accomplished equestrian and loved golf, bridge and her collection of "stuff". She was a member of St. Hilary Catholic...

Blanche Bim Shelker
Feb 14, 2010
Blanche ``Bim' Shelker, 82, died Feb. 14, 2010. Services will be held 11 a.m. FRIDAY at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., with Rev. Richard Gordon officiating. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home 4 to 7 p.m. THURSDAY. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to St. John St. Paul Lutheran...
Liselotte Maria Dockery
Feb 13, 2010
Liselotte Maria Dockery, 81, passed away Saturday, February 13th after a long protracted illness. She was born Liselotte Steeg, of Heidelburg, Germany on May 20, 1928. During her lifetime she experienced major pieces of history from watching the Hindenburg fly overhead to surviving World War II Germany. She met her husband, Frank R. Dockery, in Heidelburg, where he was working...
Nancy Mignon Steere
Feb 11, 2010
Mignon Steere Mignon Steere passed away on February 11, 2010. She had a zest for life and she spread positive energy to everyone she knew. Mignon always put others first and had a special way of radiating joy with her infectious smile. Born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, she graduated from Drexel University where she received the award as the Most Outstanding...

Joseph Tamas
Feb 10, 2010
Joseph Tamas, 86, died February 10, 2010 at Lorantffy Care Center. Born in Hungary, he had resided in the Akron area over 50 years. He had obtained a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, worked for Ohio Edison and was a member of Christ Reformed Church. Joseph was a very nice man, a friend to all and always there if needed....
Warren Davidson
Feb 8, 2010
Warren ``Bo' Davidson was born March 4, 1933 and died February 8, 2010 at Akron General Medical Center. Bo was born in Lakemore, Ohio and was a graduate of Springfield High School. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1956, spending most of his Navy career sailing around the world on the USS Wasp. After his discharge from...
Hellen Mitten
Feb 7, 2010
Hellen Mitten, described by many as a pillar of the community, and also as ``gracious', ``generous', ``elegant' and ``iconic', passed away peacefully on Sunday morning with close friends and family by her side. Born in Donora, Pa., in 1922, Hellen and her family soon moved to Akron, then a thriving boomtown. She was valedictorian at Immaculate Conception and Kenmore High...

Marilyn Ann Scheetz
Feb 7, 2010
Marilyn Ann Hart Scheetz, age 76, of Ohio and Florida, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, February 7, 2010. Marilyn was born in Galion, Ohio and graduated from Galion High. She was devoted to her home in Bath, both inside and out, and enjoyed traveling in the sunshine states with her companion of many years, Kenneth Mason. She belonged to Bethel...
Daniel J Black
Jan 30, 2010
Daniel J. Black, 41, died January 30, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. Dan is survived by wife, Sherry; daughter, Jennifer; son, Samuel; parents, David and Elaine Black; sister, Nikki Maffei; mother-in-law, Dorothy Burrows; sisters-in-law, Carla Otto Piskac, Debbie David Howard, and Leisha Burrows; nephews, Cameron Maffei, Joey Angela Piskac, Franklin and Zach Howard; niece, Madison Murphy; and many...
Dorothy Howland Morgan
Jan 29, 2010
Dorothy Howland Morgan, 96, went home to be with the Lord and the family that preceded her in death on January 29, 2010. Born in Rochester, N.Y., she grew up in West Hartford, Conn. She was a graduate of Mount Holyoke College and earned her MA in Social Service Administration at the University of Chicago. Married to Vincent G. Morgan,...
Joan C Lukich
Jan 27, 2010
Joan C. Lukich Joan C. Lukich, 70, passed away January 27, 2010 after a brave battle with Chronic Leukemia. she was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Lewis T. Lukich and parents, May and Claude McGlothlin. She is survived by sons, Russell Lukich and Andrew Jessica Lukich; grandsons, Caius and Aurelius Lukich; brothers, Paul D. and Larry...
Lorraine Fellenbaum
Jan 25, 2010
Lorraine Fellenbaum, 87, went to be with our Heavenly Father on January 25, 2010. Our beloved mother is survived by son, Ronald L. Fellenbaum of Dahlongea, Georgia and daughters, Violet Park Gary of Uniontown, Ohio and Laura Corbett Thomas of Copley, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Leroy Fellenbaum; sisters, Louise Myers, Charlene Bowen; and brother,...
Raymond S Crosier
Jan 25, 2010
Raymond S. Abe Crosier, 97, passed away Jan. 25, 2010. Born in Montrose, Ohio, he lived his whole life in the Copley-Fairlawn area. Raymond graduated from Copley High School and later served on the Copley Board of Education. In 2008 he was inducted into the Copley High School Sports Hall-of-Fame. Raymond was very active in the Montrose-Zion U.M. Church, holding...
Bernice S Huge
Jan 25, 2010
Bernice S. Huge, 100, died January 25, 2010. Born in Cleveland, she had resided in Akron since 1943. A graduate of Hathaway-Brown School and Case Western Reserve University, she was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Akron Woman's City Club and the Women's Board at Stan Hywet Hall. Preceded in death by husband, Ernest in 1983 and son, Ernest...

Fred Peel
Jan 21, 2010
Fred Peel, 68, of Bath, passed away Thursday, January 21 after a battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by parents, Sylvester and Delcabella Peel and brother, Alexander of Northern Cambria, Pa. Fred was born April 8, 1941 in Marstellar, Pa. He served in the army and army reserves from 1959 to 1965. He was employed by the Ford...
Carole Mae Snyder
Jan 20, 2010
As Carole took her last breath, the grey skies parted and a ray of sunshine shone through symbolizing in our hearts that Jesus had come to take her home. Never complaining, she courageously fought a long battle with myasthenia gravis, breast and gallbladder cancer. She was an inspiration to those who knew her and a true hero to those who...

Mary E Rhoades
Jan 19, 2010
Mary E. Rhoades, 94, passed away January 19, 2010. Born in Latrobe, Pa., she lived in Akron most of her life and was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Don; she is survived by daughter, Carolyn; sons, Russell and David; five grandchildren. Services will be held 1 p.m., Saturday at the Billow FAIRLAWN...
Richard F. Criss
Jan 19, 2010
Richard F. "Dick" Criss, 74, died January 19, 2010. Born in Oakland, Maryland, he lived in the Cuyahoga Falls area for the last 53 years. Dick retired as a 1st Lt. in the Army National Guard after 30 years and from Ferry Industries in 2000. He was the Corps Sgt. Major and an advisory board member of the Wadsworth Salvation...

Helen M Butler
Jan 17, 2010
Helen M. Butler, 84, passed away January 17, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Mae; sister, Ruth Butler; brother, Robert Butler. Services will be held 11 a.m., Thursday at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., with Rev. Robert Linsz officiating. Private interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. If desired, donations may be made...