Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
William A Lohnes
Aug 29, 2009
William A. Lohnes, 77, passed away August 29, 2009. William was born in Glenfield, Pennsylvania and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He retired from Yellow Freight as a Truck Driver, enjoyed fishing and camping. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Helen; first wife, Nancy Faulk Lohnes. He is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy; loving...
Helen Tomkinson Jeter
Aug 26, 2009
Our beloved Helen Tomkinson Jeter passed away on Wednesday the 26th of August. She was born September 21, 1915 on Balch Street to Thomas Tomkinson, comptroller of B.F. Goodrich, and his wife Bertha. In 1931 she entered Wellesley College, becoming one of the youngest girls ever to attend. Helen married McMillan Robinson, a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy...
Paul Leroy Swan
Aug 24, 2009
Paul L. Swan, 91, died August 24, 2009. Dad lived all his life in the Akron area, graduating from Buchtel H.S. in 1936. He was owner and operator of Swan Hardware for over 50 years, retiring in 1980. He was an avid golfer and traveled extensively. He was preceded in death by Gertrude, his wife of 67 years, and is...
John Ross Parsell
Aug 24, 2009
John Ross Parsell, 77, died August 24, 2009. Born Feb. 28, 1932 in Orrville, Ohio, he was raised in Akron and graduated from East High School. He served in the U.S. Marines during the Korean Conflict and retired with 43 years service from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. He was a member of Goodyear Heights Presbyterian Church and the Worthington...

Mary Frances Conti
Aug 23, 2009
Mary F. Conti, 83, has gone to be with the Lord on August 23, 2009. Born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, she lived most of her life in Akron. She had worked as a nurse's aide at Hill Haven, retiring in 1998. Preceded in death by husband, Larry M. Sr.; parents, Isadore and Rose Barbati; and brothers, Ronnie, Isadore, Jr., Richard...
Charlotte L Saniga
Aug 23, 2009
Charlotte L. Saniga Wakefield died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday, August 23, 2009. May she forever rest in peace. Charlotte was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 27, 1922. Her family moved to the area when she was a child and she remained in the area for most of her life. Charlotte retired from Firestone Tire and...
Myron James Barden
Aug 21, 2009
Myron James Barden passed away on August 21, 2009 at the age of 89 years. He was born in Barberton, Ohio and resided for over 60 years in Akron, Ohio. He served as a sergeant in the United States Army in World War II. He graduated from The University of Akron, with a B.S. and a M.B.A. in accounting. Myron...

S Christine Joseph
Aug 20, 2009
S. Christine Joseph, 91, died August 20, 2009. Preceded in death by husband, Karam Joseph; she is survived by nieces and nephews. A private graveside service was held at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Elisabeth E. Preston
Aug 20, 2009
Elisabeth E. Preston, 82, died August 20, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Wayne; children, Bernadette, Roger Sara and Eric Marjorie; grandchildren, Matthew and Emma; and nephews, Rudi and Herbert Froschl. Services will be held 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., where friends may call from 11 a.m. until service time. Interment at...

Alma L Blanks
Aug 20, 2009
Alma L. Blanks Glazebrook Alma L. Blanks nee Glazebrook passed away August 20, 2009 at Bath Manor. Born in Webster County, Kentucky Feb. 3, 1912, she was 97. Preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Aubrey E. Blanks; son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Mildred; one grandson and one great-grandson; she is survived by daughters, Wilma Jean Robert McClary,...
Lita R. Shaver
Aug 15, 2009
Lita R. Shaver, 74, made her transition on August 15, 2009. Born in Chicago, she lived most of her life in Akron. She was a graduate of the University of Akron and attended Unity Chapel of Light in Tallmadge. Lita retired from the Akron Public Schools having taught at Goodyear and Hyre Junior High Schools. She is survived by her...

David L Elliot
Aug 14, 2009
David L. Elliot, 64, died August 14, 2009. A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday at Rose Hill Burial Park. Rev. Robert Linsz officiating. Military rites will be conducted by Firestone Post #3383. Friends may call Monday 5 to 8 p.m. at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to...
Percy A Andrews
Aug 12, 2009
Percy A. Andrews Percy A. Andrews, 86, died August 12, 2009. Born in Akron, he was a life resident. A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, he was a member of the American Legion and had retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company with 38 years of service. He is survived by Mary, his loving wife of nearly 63...
Conrad William Renner
Aug 12, 2009
Conrad William Renner Conrad William Renner, 79, went home to be with the Lord August 12, 2009. Services will be held 11 a.m. MONDAY at Redeemer Lutheran Church, with Rev. Keith Johnson officiating. Interment with Military Rites by Charles Faust Post 281 American Legion at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the Billow FALLS Chapel, 1907 23rd St., SUNDAY...

Sue Butler Hoyt
Aug 12, 2009
Sue Butler Hoyt Sue Butler Hoyt died Wednesday, August 12, 2009. Her husband of 65 years, Dr. Walter A. Hoyt, Jr., preceded her in death in 2007. She is survived by three children, Walter Hoyt, III and wife Karen, Dr. Dave Hoyt and wife Beth, Molly Hoyt Springer and husband Dr. Jeff Springer; five grandchildren and a great- grandson. A...
Dorothy E Bussell
Aug 9, 2009
Dorothy E. Bussell, 90, passed away August 9, 2009. She was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and had lived in Cuyahoga Falls since 1947. She graduated from Milford High School in Milford, Connecticut and from Business Night School where she learned business accounting, short hand, typing and other secretarial skills. Dorothy worked in the business community until marrying her husband, William,...
Thomas K Staubus
Aug 8, 2009
Thomas K. Staubus, 70, died August 8, 2009. Born in Oberlin, Ohio, he moved to Akron in 1963 and resided in Seville since 2000. A U.S. Army Veteran, he was a member of Fairlawn Lutheran Church and had retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, International Business Division, with 35 years service. Preceded in death by parents, Kenneth and...
Zachary Henry Kokomoor
Aug 4, 2009
Zachary Henry Kokomoor Zachary Henry Kokomoor, 24, born January 23, 1985, died as a result of an accident on August 4, 2009 in Chicago, Ill. Zachary enjoyed and created art, films and music. He loved reading, cooking and being with animals. He will be remembered with love for his brilliant smile, infectious laugh, giant bear hugs and big heart. Preceded...
Sanja Mandic
Aug 2, 2009
Sanja Mandic It is with great sadness and sorrow that we announce the passing of Sanja Mandic, 52, on August 2nd, 2009. Sanja was a loving and caring mother, wife, and daughter who made a great impact on many people through her empathy and willingness to help others. She will be greatly missed. Calling hours will be held at the...

Virginia L Clark
Aug 2, 2009
Virginia Y. Clark Virginia Y. Clark, 72, went home to be with the Lord on August 2, 2009. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Friday at the First United Methodist of Cuyahoga Falls with Rev. Susan Lausch officiating. Private inurnment at Northampton Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to First United...
William A Lohnes
Aug 29, 2009
William A. Lohnes, 77, passed away August 29, 2009. William was born in Glenfield, Pennsylvania and was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He retired from Yellow Freight as a Truck Driver, enjoyed fishing and camping. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Helen; first wife, Nancy Faulk Lohnes. He is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy; loving...
Helen Tomkinson Jeter
Aug 26, 2009
Our beloved Helen Tomkinson Jeter passed away on Wednesday the 26th of August. She was born September 21, 1915 on Balch Street to Thomas Tomkinson, comptroller of B.F. Goodrich, and his wife Bertha. In 1931 she entered Wellesley College, becoming one of the youngest girls ever to attend. Helen married McMillan Robinson, a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy...
Paul Leroy Swan
Aug 24, 2009
Paul L. Swan, 91, died August 24, 2009. Dad lived all his life in the Akron area, graduating from Buchtel H.S. in 1936. He was owner and operator of Swan Hardware for over 50 years, retiring in 1980. He was an avid golfer and traveled extensively. He was preceded in death by Gertrude, his wife of 67 years, and is...
John Ross Parsell
Aug 24, 2009
John Ross Parsell, 77, died August 24, 2009. Born Feb. 28, 1932 in Orrville, Ohio, he was raised in Akron and graduated from East High School. He served in the U.S. Marines during the Korean Conflict and retired with 43 years service from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. He was a member of Goodyear Heights Presbyterian Church and the Worthington...

Mary Frances Conti
Aug 23, 2009
Mary F. Conti, 83, has gone to be with the Lord on August 23, 2009. Born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, she lived most of her life in Akron. She had worked as a nurse's aide at Hill Haven, retiring in 1998. Preceded in death by husband, Larry M. Sr.; parents, Isadore and Rose Barbati; and brothers, Ronnie, Isadore, Jr., Richard...
Charlotte L Saniga
Aug 23, 2009
Charlotte L. Saniga Wakefield died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday, August 23, 2009. May she forever rest in peace. Charlotte was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 27, 1922. Her family moved to the area when she was a child and she remained in the area for most of her life. Charlotte retired from Firestone Tire and...
Myron James Barden
Aug 21, 2009
Myron James Barden passed away on August 21, 2009 at the age of 89 years. He was born in Barberton, Ohio and resided for over 60 years in Akron, Ohio. He served as a sergeant in the United States Army in World War II. He graduated from The University of Akron, with a B.S. and a M.B.A. in accounting. Myron...

S Christine Joseph
Aug 20, 2009
S. Christine Joseph, 91, died August 20, 2009. Preceded in death by husband, Karam Joseph; she is survived by nieces and nephews. A private graveside service was held at Holy Cross Cemetery.
Elisabeth E. Preston
Aug 20, 2009
Elisabeth E. Preston, 82, died August 20, 2009. She is survived by her husband, Wayne; children, Bernadette, Roger Sara and Eric Marjorie; grandchildren, Matthew and Emma; and nephews, Rudi and Herbert Froschl. Services will be held 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., where friends may call from 11 a.m. until service time. Interment at...

Alma L Blanks
Aug 20, 2009
Alma L. Blanks Glazebrook Alma L. Blanks nee Glazebrook passed away August 20, 2009 at Bath Manor. Born in Webster County, Kentucky Feb. 3, 1912, she was 97. Preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Aubrey E. Blanks; son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Mildred; one grandson and one great-grandson; she is survived by daughters, Wilma Jean Robert McClary,...
Lita R. Shaver
Aug 15, 2009
Lita R. Shaver, 74, made her transition on August 15, 2009. Born in Chicago, she lived most of her life in Akron. She was a graduate of the University of Akron and attended Unity Chapel of Light in Tallmadge. Lita retired from the Akron Public Schools having taught at Goodyear and Hyre Junior High Schools. She is survived by her...

David L Elliot
Aug 14, 2009
David L. Elliot, 64, died August 14, 2009. A graveside service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday at Rose Hill Burial Park. Rev. Robert Linsz officiating. Military rites will be conducted by Firestone Post #3383. Friends may call Monday 5 to 8 p.m. at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to...
Percy A Andrews
Aug 12, 2009
Percy A. Andrews Percy A. Andrews, 86, died August 12, 2009. Born in Akron, he was a life resident. A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, he was a member of the American Legion and had retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company with 38 years of service. He is survived by Mary, his loving wife of nearly 63...
Conrad William Renner
Aug 12, 2009
Conrad William Renner Conrad William Renner, 79, went home to be with the Lord August 12, 2009. Services will be held 11 a.m. MONDAY at Redeemer Lutheran Church, with Rev. Keith Johnson officiating. Interment with Military Rites by Charles Faust Post 281 American Legion at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the Billow FALLS Chapel, 1907 23rd St., SUNDAY...

Sue Butler Hoyt
Aug 12, 2009
Sue Butler Hoyt Sue Butler Hoyt died Wednesday, August 12, 2009. Her husband of 65 years, Dr. Walter A. Hoyt, Jr., preceded her in death in 2007. She is survived by three children, Walter Hoyt, III and wife Karen, Dr. Dave Hoyt and wife Beth, Molly Hoyt Springer and husband Dr. Jeff Springer; five grandchildren and a great- grandson. A...
Dorothy E Bussell
Aug 9, 2009
Dorothy E. Bussell, 90, passed away August 9, 2009. She was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and had lived in Cuyahoga Falls since 1947. She graduated from Milford High School in Milford, Connecticut and from Business Night School where she learned business accounting, short hand, typing and other secretarial skills. Dorothy worked in the business community until marrying her husband, William,...
Thomas K Staubus
Aug 8, 2009
Thomas K. Staubus, 70, died August 8, 2009. Born in Oberlin, Ohio, he moved to Akron in 1963 and resided in Seville since 2000. A U.S. Army Veteran, he was a member of Fairlawn Lutheran Church and had retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, International Business Division, with 35 years service. Preceded in death by parents, Kenneth and...
Zachary Henry Kokomoor
Aug 4, 2009
Zachary Henry Kokomoor Zachary Henry Kokomoor, 24, born January 23, 1985, died as a result of an accident on August 4, 2009 in Chicago, Ill. Zachary enjoyed and created art, films and music. He loved reading, cooking and being with animals. He will be remembered with love for his brilliant smile, infectious laugh, giant bear hugs and big heart. Preceded...
Sanja Mandic
Aug 2, 2009
Sanja Mandic It is with great sadness and sorrow that we announce the passing of Sanja Mandic, 52, on August 2nd, 2009. Sanja was a loving and caring mother, wife, and daughter who made a great impact on many people through her empathy and willingness to help others. She will be greatly missed. Calling hours will be held at the...

Virginia L Clark
Aug 2, 2009
Virginia Y. Clark Virginia Y. Clark, 72, went home to be with the Lord on August 2, 2009. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Friday at the First United Methodist of Cuyahoga Falls with Rev. Susan Lausch officiating. Private inurnment at Northampton Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to First United...