Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones

Austin David Klein
Oct 16, 2008
A. David Klein A. David Klein, 74, died Oct. 14, 2008, after a long illness. A lifetime Akron area resident, he was a graduate of Purdue University, School of Engineering. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Marilyn; daughter, Lisa Bruce Weber; son, Mike Liz Klein; and seven grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. Private family services will be...
Albert M. Kaltenthaler
Oct 16, 2008
Dr. Albert M. Kaltenthaler August 7, 1926 October 16, 2008 Dr. Albert M. Kaltenthaler, 82, of Copley, Ohio, died Thursday, October 16th after a short illness. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Joann Winnefeld Kalten-thaler; two sons, Albert Jill of Dewitt, Mich., and Karl Florence Kot of Copley, Ohio; two daughters, Eva Stephen Spooner of Sheffield, England and Lisa...
Siegfried John Sensenstein
Oct 14, 2008
Siegfried John Sensenstein Siegfried John Sensenstein, 61, of Cuyahoga Falls, died Oct. 14, 2008 after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Elizabeth Steitz, and brother John Hansi. He is survived by his beloved stepmother, Rose Sensenstein; half-sister, Betty Les Wise; aunts, Ann John Resch, Margaret Poi Wong, Sue Leidal; many cousins, nieces and...
Francis Gregory Shirk
Oct 9, 2008
Francis Gregory Shirk Francis G. Shirk, 84, formerly of Akron died October 9, 2008 in New York City. He was a graduate of Yale University Class of 1945 and a World War II Veteran. Preceded in death by his parents, Raymond G. and Eleanor Seiberling Shirk; and cousins, Marvin Mell and Francis "Skippy" Mell; he is survived by brother, James...
Robert W Clark
Oct 8, 2008
Robert W. Clark Robert W. Clark, 83, passed away on Oct. 8, 2008. Born in Greeley, Colorado, Robert spent his formative years in southern California, graduating from USC in 1945 with a degree in mechanical engineering through the Navy's V-12 Officers Training Program. In 1946, Bob started working for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in Los Angeles as a...
Nancy L Johnson
Oct 8, 2008
Nancy Nixon Johnson nee Smith Nancy Johnson was born in Akron, Ohio on November 7, 1929 to the late Frederick and Ruth Smith, and passed away on October 8, 2008. She graduated from Buchtel High School and Ohio University. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi and Psi Chi honorary. She took post-graduate work at the University of Akron....
Chester "Chet" Krzykoski
Oct 7, 2008
Chester "Chet" Krzykoski Chester "Chet" Krzykoski, 88, passed away peacefully October 7, 2008. He was born in and was a lifetime resident of Akron. He retired from B.F. Goodrich in 1982 after 47 years of service. Chet served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He belonged to St. Hedwig's Church and was a longtime member and past trustee...
Alexandria Panagopoulos
Oct 2, 2008
Alexandria Panagopoulos Alexandria Panagopoulos, 92, died October 2, 2008. Born in Dayton, Ohio, she was a longtime Akron resident, member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church and the Philoptochos Society. Preceded in death by her husband, Harry; daughter, Marina Beahn; and grandson, Hippocrates; she is survived by her son, Nicholas Frances Panagopoulos; grandson, Nicholas II; granddaughter, Francesca; son-in-law, Gary Beahn;...
John C. Vlahos
Oct 1, 2008
John C. Vlahos John C. Vlahos, 85, died October 1, 2008. He was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts and lived most of his life in Gary, Indiana. Preceded in death by his parents, Constantine and Georgia Vlahos; brother and sister-in-law, Theodore and Demetra Vlahos and brother-in-law, Harry Lambropoulos; he is survived by his best friend and caregiver, sister, Mrs. Helen Lambropoulos;...

Vidar Nilsen
Sep 28, 2008
Vidar Nilsen Vidar Nilsen, 37, passed away September 28, 2008. Per his request, there will be no calling hours or services. Inurnment in Oslo, Norway.
Margaret M. Zvoleff
Sep 27, 2008
Margaret Mary "Marge" Prosuch Zvoleff Margaret Mary "Marge" Prosuch Zvoleff, age 91, passed away on Sept. 28, 2008. She was born in Somerset, Pa., and lived in Johnstown, Pa., until her family relocated to Akron when Marge was a young girl. Preceded in death by her husband, John; daughter, Marjorie; son, Robert John; three sisters and two brothers; she is...
Ethel Jeanne Doncaster
Sep 27, 2008
E. Jeanne Herman Doncaster AKRON, OH -- E. Jeanne Herman Doncaster died September 27, 2008. Born July 2, 1920, she spent most of her life in Westmoreland County, Pa., retiring to Worton, Md. in 1986 to enjoy Maryland's Eastern shore. Jeanne was a class officer at Greensburg Salem High School '38 and registered nurse trained at Allegheny General in Pittsburgh....
Geraldine L Strayer
Sep 24, 2008
Geraldine L. "Gerry" Strayer Geraldine L. ``Gerry" Strayer, 81, passed away September 24, 2008. A graduate of Central High School, she retired from the Credit Department of National City Bank. Aunt Gerry was the best ``other mother" anyone could ever have. Preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Richard Arthur Strayer; sister, Kate Hodge; and brother, Ralph Smith;...
Marguerite Luella Aman
Sep 21, 2008
Marguerite Aman nee Smart Marguerite Smart Aman gently passed away Sunday, September 21, 2008 at Ridgewood Hospice at the age of 84. Born in Orbiston, Ohio, Maggie lived in Clinton for the past 52 years and had many wonderful friends and neighbors. Preceded in death by her husband, Walter; son, Mark Aman; survived by daughter-in-law, Amy Aman; grandson, Merek Aman;...
Margaret Harper Powers
Sep 20, 2008
Margaret Harper Powers Margaret Harper Powers departed this life Sept. 20, 2008. Born on March 30, 1918 in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of the late William and Grace Harper, she was a graduate of Stratford College in Danville, Virginia. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and a longtime member of Portage Country Club. Preceded in death by...

Lillie Althea Jacobs
Sep 15, 2008
Lillie A. Jacobs Lillie A. Jacobs, 101, died September 15, 2008. Born in Deer Creek, Iowa, she was a resident of Akron since 2002. Preceded in death by her husband, Arthur William Jacobs, she is survived by children, Marian Garth McHenry of Akron, Eugene Delores Jacobs of Spokane, Wash., Grace Ritzenberg of Berryville, Va.; six grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Services...

Norma Jean Markel
Sep 12, 2008
Norma Jean Markel Norma Jean Markel nee Abell, 78, died September 12, 2008. Services will be held 3:30 p.m. TUESDAY at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., with Rev. Jim Walter officiating. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home MONDAY 6 to 8:30 p.m. and from 2 p.m. until service time Tuesday....

Austin David Klein
Oct 16, 2008
A. David Klein A. David Klein, 74, died Oct. 14, 2008, after a long illness. A lifetime Akron area resident, he was a graduate of Purdue University, School of Engineering. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Marilyn; daughter, Lisa Bruce Weber; son, Mike Liz Klein; and seven grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. Private family services will be...
Albert M. Kaltenthaler
Oct 16, 2008
Dr. Albert M. Kaltenthaler August 7, 1926 October 16, 2008 Dr. Albert M. Kaltenthaler, 82, of Copley, Ohio, died Thursday, October 16th after a short illness. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Joann Winnefeld Kalten-thaler; two sons, Albert Jill of Dewitt, Mich., and Karl Florence Kot of Copley, Ohio; two daughters, Eva Stephen Spooner of Sheffield, England and Lisa...
Siegfried John Sensenstein
Oct 14, 2008
Siegfried John Sensenstein Siegfried John Sensenstein, 61, of Cuyahoga Falls, died Oct. 14, 2008 after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Elizabeth Steitz, and brother John Hansi. He is survived by his beloved stepmother, Rose Sensenstein; half-sister, Betty Les Wise; aunts, Ann John Resch, Margaret Poi Wong, Sue Leidal; many cousins, nieces and...
Francis Gregory Shirk
Oct 9, 2008
Francis Gregory Shirk Francis G. Shirk, 84, formerly of Akron died October 9, 2008 in New York City. He was a graduate of Yale University Class of 1945 and a World War II Veteran. Preceded in death by his parents, Raymond G. and Eleanor Seiberling Shirk; and cousins, Marvin Mell and Francis "Skippy" Mell; he is survived by brother, James...
Robert W Clark
Oct 8, 2008
Robert W. Clark Robert W. Clark, 83, passed away on Oct. 8, 2008. Born in Greeley, Colorado, Robert spent his formative years in southern California, graduating from USC in 1945 with a degree in mechanical engineering through the Navy's V-12 Officers Training Program. In 1946, Bob started working for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in Los Angeles as a...
Nancy L Johnson
Oct 8, 2008
Nancy Nixon Johnson nee Smith Nancy Johnson was born in Akron, Ohio on November 7, 1929 to the late Frederick and Ruth Smith, and passed away on October 8, 2008. She graduated from Buchtel High School and Ohio University. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi and Psi Chi honorary. She took post-graduate work at the University of Akron....
Chester "Chet" Krzykoski
Oct 7, 2008
Chester "Chet" Krzykoski Chester "Chet" Krzykoski, 88, passed away peacefully October 7, 2008. He was born in and was a lifetime resident of Akron. He retired from B.F. Goodrich in 1982 after 47 years of service. Chet served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He belonged to St. Hedwig's Church and was a longtime member and past trustee...
Alexandria Panagopoulos
Oct 2, 2008
Alexandria Panagopoulos Alexandria Panagopoulos, 92, died October 2, 2008. Born in Dayton, Ohio, she was a longtime Akron resident, member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church and the Philoptochos Society. Preceded in death by her husband, Harry; daughter, Marina Beahn; and grandson, Hippocrates; she is survived by her son, Nicholas Frances Panagopoulos; grandson, Nicholas II; granddaughter, Francesca; son-in-law, Gary Beahn;...
John C. Vlahos
Oct 1, 2008
John C. Vlahos John C. Vlahos, 85, died October 1, 2008. He was born in Holyoke, Massachusetts and lived most of his life in Gary, Indiana. Preceded in death by his parents, Constantine and Georgia Vlahos; brother and sister-in-law, Theodore and Demetra Vlahos and brother-in-law, Harry Lambropoulos; he is survived by his best friend and caregiver, sister, Mrs. Helen Lambropoulos;...

Vidar Nilsen
Sep 28, 2008
Vidar Nilsen Vidar Nilsen, 37, passed away September 28, 2008. Per his request, there will be no calling hours or services. Inurnment in Oslo, Norway.
Margaret M. Zvoleff
Sep 27, 2008
Margaret Mary "Marge" Prosuch Zvoleff Margaret Mary "Marge" Prosuch Zvoleff, age 91, passed away on Sept. 28, 2008. She was born in Somerset, Pa., and lived in Johnstown, Pa., until her family relocated to Akron when Marge was a young girl. Preceded in death by her husband, John; daughter, Marjorie; son, Robert John; three sisters and two brothers; she is...
Ethel Jeanne Doncaster
Sep 27, 2008
E. Jeanne Herman Doncaster AKRON, OH -- E. Jeanne Herman Doncaster died September 27, 2008. Born July 2, 1920, she spent most of her life in Westmoreland County, Pa., retiring to Worton, Md. in 1986 to enjoy Maryland's Eastern shore. Jeanne was a class officer at Greensburg Salem High School '38 and registered nurse trained at Allegheny General in Pittsburgh....
Geraldine L Strayer
Sep 24, 2008
Geraldine L. "Gerry" Strayer Geraldine L. ``Gerry" Strayer, 81, passed away September 24, 2008. A graduate of Central High School, she retired from the Credit Department of National City Bank. Aunt Gerry was the best ``other mother" anyone could ever have. Preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Richard Arthur Strayer; sister, Kate Hodge; and brother, Ralph Smith;...
Marguerite Luella Aman
Sep 21, 2008
Marguerite Aman nee Smart Marguerite Smart Aman gently passed away Sunday, September 21, 2008 at Ridgewood Hospice at the age of 84. Born in Orbiston, Ohio, Maggie lived in Clinton for the past 52 years and had many wonderful friends and neighbors. Preceded in death by her husband, Walter; son, Mark Aman; survived by daughter-in-law, Amy Aman; grandson, Merek Aman;...
Margaret Harper Powers
Sep 20, 2008
Margaret Harper Powers Margaret Harper Powers departed this life Sept. 20, 2008. Born on March 30, 1918 in Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of the late William and Grace Harper, she was a graduate of Stratford College in Danville, Virginia. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and a longtime member of Portage Country Club. Preceded in death by...

Lillie Althea Jacobs
Sep 15, 2008
Lillie A. Jacobs Lillie A. Jacobs, 101, died September 15, 2008. Born in Deer Creek, Iowa, she was a resident of Akron since 2002. Preceded in death by her husband, Arthur William Jacobs, she is survived by children, Marian Garth McHenry of Akron, Eugene Delores Jacobs of Spokane, Wash., Grace Ritzenberg of Berryville, Va.; six grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. Services...

Norma Jean Markel
Sep 12, 2008
Norma Jean Markel Norma Jean Markel nee Abell, 78, died September 12, 2008. Services will be held 3:30 p.m. TUESDAY at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., with Rev. Jim Walter officiating. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home MONDAY 6 to 8:30 p.m. and from 2 p.m. until service time Tuesday....