Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Kenneth Lewis Willey
Jan 11, 2009
Kenneth Lewis Willey Kenneth Lewis Willey, 98, died January 11, 2009. The child of Mary and Lewis Willey, born March 12, 1910, his mother died in 1918 and he was raised by his step-mother, Georgia. Mr. Willey was a graduate of Bath High School where he had been active in athletics, lettering in several sports and had driven a school...

Barbara M Caraway
Jan 10, 2009
Barbara M. Caraway nee Nichols Barbara M. Caraway nee Nichols, 76, of Phoenix, Ariz., formerly of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away suddenly January 10, 2009. She is survived by husband, Edwin E. of Phoenix, Ariz.; daughter and son-in-law, Leigh Ann and William Combs; grandson, William J. Bowles, Jr. of Akron. She was preceded in death by grandson, Edwin E. Bowles;...
Grace Z. Kistler
Jan 10, 2009
Grace Z. Kistler Grace Z. Kistler, 89, died January 10, 2009. Part of the Kistler Bakery family, she lived in Akron most of her life. A member of Fairlawn West United Church of Christ, she was past president of Witan. Preceded in death by her husband, John R. and son, Ned; she is survived by her daughters, Lynne Titmas and...
Josephine F. Dadich
Jan 8, 2009
Josephine F. Dadich NEW FRANKLIN -- Jo began her new life with our Savior on January 8, 2009 surrounded by the love of her family. She was a loving mother and our best friend. Jo lost her battle with cancer always keeping her sense of humor, positive attitude and showing great strength. Mom was a great inspiration to us always...

Lois I. Newlon
Jan 8, 2009
Lois I. Newlon Lois I. Newlon, 94, went home Jan. 8, 2009. Born in Albion, Illinois on December 5, 1914, she was a member of Northwest Ave. Church of Christ. Preceded in death by husband, William E.; she is survived by son, William F. Marianne Newlon; grandsons, Jason Amy and Stephen; great-grandsons, Max and Andrew; sister, Maxine Nevius; brother, Leo...
Geraldine R. Stalnaker
Jan 6, 2009
Geraldine R. Stalnaker Geraldine R. Stalnaker, 84, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2009 surrounded by her loving family. Gerry was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Stalnaker. She is survived by her devoted son, Rick Stalnaker; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and David Waggoner; loving granddaughters, Krista Markel, Lea Waggoner, Michelle Michael Malinas; her great-grandchildren, Andrea, Andrew, Justin, Mark,...
May F. Armstrong
Jan 5, 2009
May F. Armstrong May F. Armstrong, 92, died Jan. 5, 2009 of natural causes. She was born in Akron, Ohio on May 1, 1916, the daughter of Melvin and Grace Tisen Lind. She was a loving wife, mother and homemaker residing in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio for over 65 years. May was preceded in death by her parents; her devoted husband...
Dorothy M Welch
Jan 4, 2009
Dorothy M. Welch NEW FRANKLIN -- Dorothy M. "Dottie" Welch nee Miller, 74, died January 4, 2009. Born in Hartville, she was a long time resident of the Akron-Portage Lakes areas. A former member of the Riviera Yacht Club, she had retired from Shaffer's Market. Preceded in death by husbands, Robert Sherman and Lee Amodio; parents, Henry and Martha Miller...
Ketmany Norasaeng
Jan 4, 2009
Ketmany Norasaeng Ketmany Norasaeng, 60, started his next journey on January 4, 2009 after a brief illness. Born in Laos, he brought his family to the United States in 1988 and resided in Kenmore. He was a faithful employee at MTD industrial plastic company for many years. Ketmany enjoyed spending his free time fishing with his family. He will be...

Robert B Williams
Jan 3, 2009
Robert B. Williams Mr. Robert B. Williams passed away January 3, 2009 in Alexander City, Alabama. He was born on July 17, 1913 in Akron, Ohio and lived there until 2000. He relocated to Alabama in 2000 to be closer to his children. Mr. Williams was an avid golfer and played until age 93. He was a member of Coventry...
Amy A. Berry
Jan 2, 2009
Amy A. Berry Amy A. Berry, 82, died January 2, 2009. Preceded in death by husband, Edward W. and son, Edward W., Jr., she is survived by her son, Richard Berry; daughter, Alice Dan Luciano; grandchildren, Myka Shane Grady, Rick Berry, Marcus Berry, Robyn Berry, Christian Luciano, Edward Berry, III, Derrick Osborne and Reggie Dernbach; great-grandchildren, Evan Grady and Mark...
Paul John Kruder
Jan 2, 2009
Paul John Kruder Paul John Kruder, 82, of Akron, Ohio and Boca Grande, Fla., passed away peacefully at his home in Florida on Friday, Jan. 2nd surrounded by his family. He was born to the late Ernest and Francis Kruder, May 13th, 1926 in Amherst, New York. Paul enlisted in the U.S. Navy for active duty in World War II...
Janice K. Lynch Kraft
Dec 30, 2008
Janice K. Lynch Kraft Janice K. Kraft nee Lynch, age 61, was the beloved mother of Shelley Mellinger Bill; cherished grandmother of Will; devoted partner of Ron Whitson of Florida; dear daughter of Alice H. nee Rasmussen and Robert W. deceased Lynch; dearest sister of Judy Dave Strong, Bob Mary Lynch, and Jeanne Stephen Michaelides; loving aunt of seven nieces...
Laurie S. Horner
Dec 29, 2008
Laurie S. Horner Laurie S. Horner, 84, died Dec. 29, 2008. Born in Deemston, Pa., he was a member and trustee of Christ United Methodist Church, Air Force Escape and Evasion Society, V.F.W., 487th B.G. 8th Air Force Historical Society and also the Ohio Chapter. He was an active member of the Soap Box Derby organization and retired from B.F....
Catherine Mares
Dec 27, 2008
Catherine "Kitty" Mares CUYAHOGA FALLS -- Catherine "Kitty" Mares, 83, died December 27, 2008. Services will be held 11 a.m. TUESDAY at the Billow FALLS Chapel, 1907 23rd St., with Rev. Mark Steiner officiating. Interment at Mt. Peace Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home MONDAY 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to...
Fred Potter
Dec 26, 2008
Fred Potter Fred Potter, 58, passed away in Florida on December 26, 2008. Services will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2141 Fifth St., Cuyahoga Falls with Pastor Ryan Honeycutt officiating. Burial at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Billow FALLS Chapel, 1907 23rd St., Cuyahoga Falls. A full obituary...
Donald Sell Nelson M.D.
Dec 25, 2008
Donald Sell Nelson, M.D. Donald Sell Nelson, M.D., who was always "supa!", passed away on Christmas day of pancreatic cancer. He was born on April 21, 1925 in Madison, Wis. to Elmer Martin and Mariana Sell Nelson. His family moved to Washington D.C. where his father, a biochemist, worked with the Food and Drug Administration to establish minimum daily requirements...
Donald Sell Nelson M.D.
Dec 25, 2008
Donald Sell Nelson, M.D. Donald Sell Nelson, M.D., who was always "supa!", passed away on Christmas day, 2008, of pancreatic cancer. He was born on April 21, 1925 in Madison, Wis., to Elmer Martin and Mariana Sell Nelson. His family moved to Washington, D.C. where his father, a biochemist, worked with the Food and Drug Administration to establish minimum daily...
Margaret H. Davis
Dec 23, 2008
Margaret H. Davis Margaret H. Davis, 92, died December 23, 2008. Born in Winburne, Pa., she was a longtime member of Elva Chapter O.E.S. and had enjoyed being a soloist and member of the Akron Symphony Chorus. Mrs. Davis retired as Human Resources manager for the M. O'Neil Company in Fairlawn. Preceded in death by her husband, John in 2005,...
Lois M. Puett
Dec 22, 2008
Lois M. Puett Lois M. Puett, age 71, of Portage Lakes died December 22, 2008. Born March 30, 1937 in Huritt , West Virginia, her hobbies were cooking for her family and yard sales. She is survived by her sons, Roger Hicks Sandra of Akron, Rick Hicks Fay of Camden, Tennessee, Kenny Hicks of Akron; sister, Faye of North Carolina;...
Kenneth Lewis Willey
Jan 11, 2009
Kenneth Lewis Willey Kenneth Lewis Willey, 98, died January 11, 2009. The child of Mary and Lewis Willey, born March 12, 1910, his mother died in 1918 and he was raised by his step-mother, Georgia. Mr. Willey was a graduate of Bath High School where he had been active in athletics, lettering in several sports and had driven a school...

Barbara M Caraway
Jan 10, 2009
Barbara M. Caraway nee Nichols Barbara M. Caraway nee Nichols, 76, of Phoenix, Ariz., formerly of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away suddenly January 10, 2009. She is survived by husband, Edwin E. of Phoenix, Ariz.; daughter and son-in-law, Leigh Ann and William Combs; grandson, William J. Bowles, Jr. of Akron. She was preceded in death by grandson, Edwin E. Bowles;...
Grace Z. Kistler
Jan 10, 2009
Grace Z. Kistler Grace Z. Kistler, 89, died January 10, 2009. Part of the Kistler Bakery family, she lived in Akron most of her life. A member of Fairlawn West United Church of Christ, she was past president of Witan. Preceded in death by her husband, John R. and son, Ned; she is survived by her daughters, Lynne Titmas and...
Josephine F. Dadich
Jan 8, 2009
Josephine F. Dadich NEW FRANKLIN -- Jo began her new life with our Savior on January 8, 2009 surrounded by the love of her family. She was a loving mother and our best friend. Jo lost her battle with cancer always keeping her sense of humor, positive attitude and showing great strength. Mom was a great inspiration to us always...

Lois I. Newlon
Jan 8, 2009
Lois I. Newlon Lois I. Newlon, 94, went home Jan. 8, 2009. Born in Albion, Illinois on December 5, 1914, she was a member of Northwest Ave. Church of Christ. Preceded in death by husband, William E.; she is survived by son, William F. Marianne Newlon; grandsons, Jason Amy and Stephen; great-grandsons, Max and Andrew; sister, Maxine Nevius; brother, Leo...
Geraldine R. Stalnaker
Jan 6, 2009
Geraldine R. Stalnaker Geraldine R. Stalnaker, 84, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2009 surrounded by her loving family. Gerry was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Stalnaker. She is survived by her devoted son, Rick Stalnaker; daughter and son-in-law, Susan and David Waggoner; loving granddaughters, Krista Markel, Lea Waggoner, Michelle Michael Malinas; her great-grandchildren, Andrea, Andrew, Justin, Mark,...
May F. Armstrong
Jan 5, 2009
May F. Armstrong May F. Armstrong, 92, died Jan. 5, 2009 of natural causes. She was born in Akron, Ohio on May 1, 1916, the daughter of Melvin and Grace Tisen Lind. She was a loving wife, mother and homemaker residing in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio for over 65 years. May was preceded in death by her parents; her devoted husband...
Dorothy M Welch
Jan 4, 2009
Dorothy M. Welch NEW FRANKLIN -- Dorothy M. "Dottie" Welch nee Miller, 74, died January 4, 2009. Born in Hartville, she was a long time resident of the Akron-Portage Lakes areas. A former member of the Riviera Yacht Club, she had retired from Shaffer's Market. Preceded in death by husbands, Robert Sherman and Lee Amodio; parents, Henry and Martha Miller...
Ketmany Norasaeng
Jan 4, 2009
Ketmany Norasaeng Ketmany Norasaeng, 60, started his next journey on January 4, 2009 after a brief illness. Born in Laos, he brought his family to the United States in 1988 and resided in Kenmore. He was a faithful employee at MTD industrial plastic company for many years. Ketmany enjoyed spending his free time fishing with his family. He will be...

Robert B Williams
Jan 3, 2009
Robert B. Williams Mr. Robert B. Williams passed away January 3, 2009 in Alexander City, Alabama. He was born on July 17, 1913 in Akron, Ohio and lived there until 2000. He relocated to Alabama in 2000 to be closer to his children. Mr. Williams was an avid golfer and played until age 93. He was a member of Coventry...
Amy A. Berry
Jan 2, 2009
Amy A. Berry Amy A. Berry, 82, died January 2, 2009. Preceded in death by husband, Edward W. and son, Edward W., Jr., she is survived by her son, Richard Berry; daughter, Alice Dan Luciano; grandchildren, Myka Shane Grady, Rick Berry, Marcus Berry, Robyn Berry, Christian Luciano, Edward Berry, III, Derrick Osborne and Reggie Dernbach; great-grandchildren, Evan Grady and Mark...
Paul John Kruder
Jan 2, 2009
Paul John Kruder Paul John Kruder, 82, of Akron, Ohio and Boca Grande, Fla., passed away peacefully at his home in Florida on Friday, Jan. 2nd surrounded by his family. He was born to the late Ernest and Francis Kruder, May 13th, 1926 in Amherst, New York. Paul enlisted in the U.S. Navy for active duty in World War II...
Janice K. Lynch Kraft
Dec 30, 2008
Janice K. Lynch Kraft Janice K. Kraft nee Lynch, age 61, was the beloved mother of Shelley Mellinger Bill; cherished grandmother of Will; devoted partner of Ron Whitson of Florida; dear daughter of Alice H. nee Rasmussen and Robert W. deceased Lynch; dearest sister of Judy Dave Strong, Bob Mary Lynch, and Jeanne Stephen Michaelides; loving aunt of seven nieces...
Laurie S. Horner
Dec 29, 2008
Laurie S. Horner Laurie S. Horner, 84, died Dec. 29, 2008. Born in Deemston, Pa., he was a member and trustee of Christ United Methodist Church, Air Force Escape and Evasion Society, V.F.W., 487th B.G. 8th Air Force Historical Society and also the Ohio Chapter. He was an active member of the Soap Box Derby organization and retired from B.F....
Catherine Mares
Dec 27, 2008
Catherine "Kitty" Mares CUYAHOGA FALLS -- Catherine "Kitty" Mares, 83, died December 27, 2008. Services will be held 11 a.m. TUESDAY at the Billow FALLS Chapel, 1907 23rd St., with Rev. Mark Steiner officiating. Interment at Mt. Peace Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home MONDAY 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to...
Fred Potter
Dec 26, 2008
Fred Potter Fred Potter, 58, passed away in Florida on December 26, 2008. Services will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2141 Fifth St., Cuyahoga Falls with Pastor Ryan Honeycutt officiating. Burial at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Billow FALLS Chapel, 1907 23rd St., Cuyahoga Falls. A full obituary...
Donald Sell Nelson M.D.
Dec 25, 2008
Donald Sell Nelson, M.D. Donald Sell Nelson, M.D., who was always "supa!", passed away on Christmas day of pancreatic cancer. He was born on April 21, 1925 in Madison, Wis. to Elmer Martin and Mariana Sell Nelson. His family moved to Washington D.C. where his father, a biochemist, worked with the Food and Drug Administration to establish minimum daily requirements...
Donald Sell Nelson M.D.
Dec 25, 2008
Donald Sell Nelson, M.D. Donald Sell Nelson, M.D., who was always "supa!", passed away on Christmas day, 2008, of pancreatic cancer. He was born on April 21, 1925 in Madison, Wis., to Elmer Martin and Mariana Sell Nelson. His family moved to Washington, D.C. where his father, a biochemist, worked with the Food and Drug Administration to establish minimum daily...
Margaret H. Davis
Dec 23, 2008
Margaret H. Davis Margaret H. Davis, 92, died December 23, 2008. Born in Winburne, Pa., she was a longtime member of Elva Chapter O.E.S. and had enjoyed being a soloist and member of the Akron Symphony Chorus. Mrs. Davis retired as Human Resources manager for the M. O'Neil Company in Fairlawn. Preceded in death by her husband, John in 2005,...
Lois M. Puett
Dec 22, 2008
Lois M. Puett Lois M. Puett, age 71, of Portage Lakes died December 22, 2008. Born March 30, 1937 in Huritt , West Virginia, her hobbies were cooking for her family and yard sales. She is survived by her sons, Roger Hicks Sandra of Akron, Rick Hicks Fay of Camden, Tennessee, Kenny Hicks of Akron; sister, Faye of North Carolina;...