Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Mar 22, 2023

Ronald N. Towne , passed away peacefully on March 22 in his home surrounded by his family.

He was born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio where he attended Youngstown State University.

He cherished his time in college with the Youngstown Speech Team which gave him the opportunity to compete and travel throughout the...

Mar 21, 2023

Richard (Dick) David Patterson, MD., age 86, passed away on March 21, 2023. Born in Akron, Ohio on March 25, 1936, he was a lifelong “Akronite.”

He graduated from Buchtel High School in the class of 1953. His college days were spent at the University of Akron where he joined Phi Delta Theta fraternity, actively supporting his...

Mar 18, 2023

Kathryn Zbinden, 92, died peacefully, attended by her family, on March 18, 2023. Kathy was born August 1, 1930, third of three children, to Edward and Florence (Mennen) Mallett in Evansville, Indiana. Her father was Production Manager at the Ideal Pure Milk Company.

Kathy graduated from Evansville’s Bosse High School in 1948 and went on to study...

Mar 6, 2023

Shelvia J. Zuschak, age 85, passed away on March 6, 2023. She was born in St. Mary’s, WV to parents Charles and Garnet Sauers. She moved to the Akron area as a small child, and later graduated from  Garfield High School. She was an avid golfer and bowler, and enjoyed playing cards.

Preceded in death by her...

Mar 4, 2023

Gregory Michael Dugan , 59, entered into eternal rest on March 4th, 2023.

Greg is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Dugan, and grandparents Genevieve & Walter Dugan and Eloise & William Taylor.

He is survived by his children Brittany Dugan and Brandon Dugan (Theresa Janok), mother Brenda Dugan, Uncle Rusty Taylor,...

Mar 3, 2023

Steve Triantafyllou was born in Stromi-Fokida Greece on March 4th, 1931. He died peacefully in his Florida home one day before his 92nd birthday on March 3, 2023. Steve was preceded in death by his parents George Triantafyllou and Eleni Mastorokostopoulos and siblings Gus Triantafyllou 2017 and Fotini Triantafyllou 2005. He is survived by his daughters Helen...

Feb 28, 2023

Clyde Eric Kunce, 96, passed away peacefully at home on February 28, 2023 with his family by his side. A Cuyahoga Falls resident, Clyde was born on May 8, 1926. He served in both the U.S. Army, 7th Cavalry Regiment (“Garryowen”) in the land Battle of Luzon as part of the Pacific Theater of Operations during World...

Feb 27, 2023

Russell Wade Fesler, born in Copley, Ohio to Seward and Harriet Fesler, on February 11th, 1927.

He graduated from Copley High School 1945. Russ was drafted into the army serving in Salzburg and Linz, Austria as occupational force where he was assigned to the 63rd Signal Operational Detachment. He was discharged in 1948, called back...

Feb 26, 2023

Thomas Todaro , 69, climbed the ‘Stairway to Heaven’ February 26, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by the ones closest to his heart.

Tom was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 29, 1953. He later moved to Akron in 1959 with his family, where he worked for the family business, Todaro’s Imported...

Feb 24, 2023

Howard F. Wellock , 87, passed away after a lengthy illness on February 24, 2023.

Howard was born in Akron, Ohio September 16, 1935 to the late Howard and Orpha Wellock. He was a graduate of Buchtel High School, Kent State University, served in the US Army during Korea and was owner of Wellock Auto...

Feb 22, 2023

Mildred (Polen) Halamay

Millie Halamay, 95, entered into God’s rest peacefully on February 22, 2023. “The most precious gifts I have received in my life: my faith and my family. I have been blessed.” Born September 24, 1927 in Akron, Ohio to parents, Mary and Michael Polen. Her spiritual home with St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox...

Feb 20, 2023

Theresa G. Romeo (nee Licitri), 95, passed away peacefully at home on February 20th, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 1, 1927 in Akron, OH to parents, Joseph and Catena (Paterna) Licitri.

Theresa was the proud owner of D-A Specialty Co., which her parents founded in 1935, and after the loss...

Feb 20, 2023

Patricia Mioduszeski, loving wife and mother, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023, at the age of 84 with her daughters by her side. Patricia was born December 8, 1938, at St. Ann's Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. She was a proud graduate of St. Alexis Hospital School of Nursing and worked as an RN.

Her...

Feb 20, 2023

Gary Glenn Carr , age 80, of Richfield, passed away peacefully at home, Monday, February 20, 2023.

He was born June 26, 1942 in Akron, OH to Charles Nolan and Minnie Myrl Bennett Carr.

Gary was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He retired from LTV Steel in Cleveland, OH after...

Feb 16, 2023

Mary Panzner, 91, of Copley, Ohio passed peacefully while surrounded by her family on 16 February 2023. She was born in Akron, Ohio on 27 November 1931 to parents Vasil Tepus and Endokia "Katie" Tepus (née Mandoaca).  She was a faithful servant of the Lord, devoted mother and grandmother, and plant whisperer.  She was married to her loving husband,...

Feb 13, 2023

Richard Joseph Poulin, Sr, 81, of Akron, Ohio passed away on February 13, 2023, after a sudden illness. Richard was born the oldest of two children to Lucien and Pearl (Ouellette) Poulin in Lewiston, Maine on June 6, 1941.

As a young child Richard’s family moved to Pomeroy, OH. He attended Pomeroy High School, where...

Feb 13, 2023

John F. Falconbery , 82, of Akron, passed away suddenly on February 13, 2023. John was born on December 19, 1940 in Akron to parents, Ivan and Iona Falconbery.

Calling Hours will be held Saturday, February 18 from 11 AM- 1PM at the Billow FALLS Chapel, 1907 23Rd St. Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223, with a...

Feb 10, 2023

Herbert E. Croft MD passed on February 10, 2023.  Born January 30, 1931 in East Pittsburgh, PA to parents, Raymond and Florence (Loerch) Croft (deceased). He is survived by Wife, love of his life, Lana Jill Chipps Croft; Son, Jeffrey (Nancy), Florida, Daughter, Lynn, MA; Brother, Vernon (Lisa), VA; Aunt, Dolores Croft, Valencia, PA; Sister and Brother...

Feb 9, 2023

A bright, shining light was extinguished on February 9, 2023 with the passing of Mark Alan Totten (67). Born in Bay Village, Ohio, he lived for the last 15 years on his beloved farm in Richfield, Ohio.  Missing him are his wife of 32 years, Stacy, sons Jake (Whitney) and Mack.  Surviving him are brothers Jeff (Jeanette),...

Feb 8, 2023

Donald L. Holub was born to Raymond and Katherine Holub in Mason City, Iowa on February 24, 1941. He passed away peacefully on February 8, 2023.  He is survived by his wife, Judy, and their daughter, Victoria, and son, Andrew. Another daughter, Signe passed in 2013.  Donald had a long and successful career in data processing and...