Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Adam Davis Wilson
Sep 1, 2008
Adam Davis Wilson Our beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew and cousin, Adam Davis Wilson, 28, died September 1, 2008. Born July 9, 1980 in Akron, Adam was a 1999 graduate of Walsh Jesuit High School and attended the University of Akron. He was very kind hearted and had a great deal of love for his family. His passion was for...
Elizabeth A Burgess
Aug 31, 2008
Elizabeth Ann Burgess Elizabeth Ann Burgess nee Bledsoe passed away August 31, 2008 in Hudson, Ohio. She was born in Tampa, Florida on July 13, 1927 and spent her early years in Tampa, Florida and Bluefield, West Virginia. Liz graduated in 1949 from Duke University with a degree in chemistry and was a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority. While...
Leo J Vongunten
Aug 31, 2008
Leo J. VonGunten Born in Akron, he had resided in Northport , Florida for several years. A memeber of Grace Bible Church, he was a 32nd degree mason belonging to Barberton Lodge # 750 F&AM. He retired from American National Can Company. Preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie in 1995; he is survived by his son, Gary Lynn VonGunten;...
Jeanette Watson
Aug 30, 2008
Jeanette Watson, 88, of Akron and formerly of Richfield, was born March 1, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois and passed away very suddenly on August 30, 2008 Jeanette was a member of Richfield Garden Club, Garden Club Forum, AARP, Senior Citizens Group in Northwest Akron, and Numerous civic organizations. Preceded on death by her husband of over 60 years, George; parents,...
Eleanor M Mcgarry
Aug 30, 2008
Eleanor M. McGarry "Nonie" Eleanor M. McGarry, "Nonie" March 1, 1922 to August 30, 2008. Survived by children, David Jane McGarry, Pamela McGarry, Barbara Don Ross, Douglas Kelly McGarry; grandchildren, Alyssa Ross, Donald Ross, Holly McGarry, and John "Mac" McGarry. Per Nonie's request, services will be private.
Margaret Elizabeth Stingley
Aug 30, 2008
Margaret Elizabeth Stingley Margaret Elizabeth Stingley, 94, died August 30, 2008. Services will be held 11 a.m. THURSDAY at the Billow LAKES Chapel, 472 W. Turkeyfoot Lake Rd. Interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home WEDNESDAY 5 to 7 p.m. and one hour before services Thursday. A complete notice will appear in Wednesday's edition.
Linda Sue Lease Guran
Aug 29, 2008
Linda S. Lease Guran Born in Warren, Ohio, April 27, 1951, she lived most of her life in Akron, Ohio. She was the daughter of Walter and Elleen Lease and had one sister, Margy Lease. Linda spent most of her adult life serving others..her family, her church, and her community. From being recognized in Who's Who in American Colleges and...
Martha Lee Shibler Schwenn
Aug 26, 2008
Martha Shibler Schwenn A native of Akron, Martha Shibler Schwenn passed away August 26th. She was born October 19, 1933 to Wallace and Nell Shibler. A graduate of Buchtel High School, Martha worked as a photographer for Carmen Studios and then in the hotel industry for many years in Reno, Nev. She also lived in Texas and Arizona before returning...
Merle A. Munroe
Aug 23, 2008
Merle A. Munroe Merle A. Munroe, 85, passed away August 23, 2008. A World War II U.S. Navy veteran, he retired from the Lakewood Police Department. Preceded in death by wife of 59 years, Jean and son, Bill; he is survived by son, Tom Laura Munroe; daughter, Michelle Jeff Suglio; and grandchildren, Matt Munroe and Sam and Stephen Suglio. Friends...
William R Wood
Aug 21, 2008
William Raymond Ray Wood William Raymond Ray Wood, born in Shelton Connecticut on February 28, 1921 and resident of the Akron Community for 49 years, passed away at his home on Thursday, August 21, 2008. He is survived by Jean Curtis Wood of Akron, his wife of 60 years; a daughter, Ann John Zeis of Tampa, Florida; a son, Grant...
William Bill G Hulbert
Aug 20, 2008
William G. Bill Hulbert William G. Bill Hulbert, 85, died August 20, 2008, after a bout with cancer. Born November 25, 1922 in Somerton, Ohio, Mr. Hulbert graduated Geneva High School in 1940, and Case Institute of Technology in 1949 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II, and retired as...
Kathleen Marie Cianchetti
Aug 15, 2008
Kathleen M. Cianchetti CUYAHOGA FALLS -- Kath Cianchetti, 51, died August 15, 2008. Born in Akron, she was a longtime resident of New Mexico, returning to Ohio three years ago to be near family. She had been a social worker for the State of New Mexico. Kath had a love of gardening, arts and crafts, and her dog, Joy. Preceded...
Jill A Reyes
Aug 15, 2008
Jill L. Reyes Jill L. Reyes, 58, passed away peacefully August 15, 2008 after a long battle with Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma. People are judged by the effect they have on those around them. Jill Louise Reyes, born October 11th of 1949 in Canton, Ohio to Bob and Clara Mae Elsass, had a profound impact on all those she came in...
Paul G Mcdermott
Aug 14, 2008
Paul Gailor McDermott Paul Gailor McDermott died of natural causes at his home in Akron on Thursday, August 14, 2008. He was aged 94. Born in Stillwater, N.Y. in September 1913, Paul McDermott graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y. in 1936. He immediately began working as a chemical engineer for Dunlop Tire in Buffalo, N.Y. He relocated to...
Marjorie Maxine Rennells
Aug 14, 2008
Marjorie Maxine Mahaffey Rennells Marjorie Maxine Mahaffey Rennells, 97, passed away August 14, 2008 after a varied and delightful life. A memorial service will be held 7 p.m. TODAY at the Billow Fairlawn Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., with Dr. Donard M. Engle officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Cremation has take...
John Roger Hastings
Aug 13, 2008
Roger Hastings John Roger Hastings, 72, died August 13, 2008. Born in Ravenna, Roger spent his career working for a variety of contractors beginning with the Ohio Turnpike in 1951 all the way through his retirement from Shelly and Sands. He joined the Operating Engineers Union 18, District 6 and rose through the ranks. He served on the Advisory Board...
Leroy D Adams
Aug 13, 2008
Leroy D. Adams Leroy D. Adams, 74, the man who knew no strangers, passed away August 13, 2008. He was born in Maryville, Tennessee on May 12, 1934. He came to Ohio in 1953 and worked for General Motors in Cleveland for 28 years, retiring in 1980 after a heart attack. He is predeceased by his parents and two brothers....
M Joanne Davis
Aug 11, 2008
M. Joanne Davis Joanne Davis, 76, died August 11, 2008. A life resident of Akron, Joanne was a graduate of Buchtel High School and attended the University of Akron where she was a member of Delta Gamma Sorority. She was a life member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church where she was a longtime member of the Altar Guild; and an...
Harriette Broman Snoga
Aug 11, 2008
Harriette Broman Snoga Harriette Broman Snoga, 81, passed away August 11, 2008 at her home. Funeral announcements later. Billow, 330-867-4141.
Doris A Kaswell
Aug 10, 2008
Doris A. Kaswell Doris A. Kaswell, 84, died August 10, 2008. She was a member of 1st Evangelical Lutheran Church of Barberton and retired from Bank One. Mrs. Kaswell was preceded in death by her husband, William; she is survived by daughter, Kristina Bruce Hollingsworth; son, William Kaswell; grandsons, Allen and Brian Hollingsworth; and many loving relatives and friends. Services...
Adam Davis Wilson
Sep 1, 2008
Adam Davis Wilson Our beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew and cousin, Adam Davis Wilson, 28, died September 1, 2008. Born July 9, 1980 in Akron, Adam was a 1999 graduate of Walsh Jesuit High School and attended the University of Akron. He was very kind hearted and had a great deal of love for his family. His passion was for...
Elizabeth A Burgess
Aug 31, 2008
Elizabeth Ann Burgess Elizabeth Ann Burgess nee Bledsoe passed away August 31, 2008 in Hudson, Ohio. She was born in Tampa, Florida on July 13, 1927 and spent her early years in Tampa, Florida and Bluefield, West Virginia. Liz graduated in 1949 from Duke University with a degree in chemistry and was a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority. While...
Leo J Vongunten
Aug 31, 2008
Leo J. VonGunten Born in Akron, he had resided in Northport , Florida for several years. A memeber of Grace Bible Church, he was a 32nd degree mason belonging to Barberton Lodge # 750 F&AM. He retired from American National Can Company. Preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie in 1995; he is survived by his son, Gary Lynn VonGunten;...
Jeanette Watson
Aug 30, 2008
Jeanette Watson, 88, of Akron and formerly of Richfield, was born March 1, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois and passed away very suddenly on August 30, 2008 Jeanette was a member of Richfield Garden Club, Garden Club Forum, AARP, Senior Citizens Group in Northwest Akron, and Numerous civic organizations. Preceded on death by her husband of over 60 years, George; parents,...
Eleanor M Mcgarry
Aug 30, 2008
Eleanor M. McGarry "Nonie" Eleanor M. McGarry, "Nonie" March 1, 1922 to August 30, 2008. Survived by children, David Jane McGarry, Pamela McGarry, Barbara Don Ross, Douglas Kelly McGarry; grandchildren, Alyssa Ross, Donald Ross, Holly McGarry, and John "Mac" McGarry. Per Nonie's request, services will be private.
Margaret Elizabeth Stingley
Aug 30, 2008
Margaret Elizabeth Stingley Margaret Elizabeth Stingley, 94, died August 30, 2008. Services will be held 11 a.m. THURSDAY at the Billow LAKES Chapel, 472 W. Turkeyfoot Lake Rd. Interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home WEDNESDAY 5 to 7 p.m. and one hour before services Thursday. A complete notice will appear in Wednesday's edition.
Linda Sue Lease Guran
Aug 29, 2008
Linda S. Lease Guran Born in Warren, Ohio, April 27, 1951, she lived most of her life in Akron, Ohio. She was the daughter of Walter and Elleen Lease and had one sister, Margy Lease. Linda spent most of her adult life serving others..her family, her church, and her community. From being recognized in Who's Who in American Colleges and...
Martha Lee Shibler Schwenn
Aug 26, 2008
Martha Shibler Schwenn A native of Akron, Martha Shibler Schwenn passed away August 26th. She was born October 19, 1933 to Wallace and Nell Shibler. A graduate of Buchtel High School, Martha worked as a photographer for Carmen Studios and then in the hotel industry for many years in Reno, Nev. She also lived in Texas and Arizona before returning...
Merle A. Munroe
Aug 23, 2008
Merle A. Munroe Merle A. Munroe, 85, passed away August 23, 2008. A World War II U.S. Navy veteran, he retired from the Lakewood Police Department. Preceded in death by wife of 59 years, Jean and son, Bill; he is survived by son, Tom Laura Munroe; daughter, Michelle Jeff Suglio; and grandchildren, Matt Munroe and Sam and Stephen Suglio. Friends...
William R Wood
Aug 21, 2008
William Raymond Ray Wood William Raymond Ray Wood, born in Shelton Connecticut on February 28, 1921 and resident of the Akron Community for 49 years, passed away at his home on Thursday, August 21, 2008. He is survived by Jean Curtis Wood of Akron, his wife of 60 years; a daughter, Ann John Zeis of Tampa, Florida; a son, Grant...
William Bill G Hulbert
Aug 20, 2008
William G. Bill Hulbert William G. Bill Hulbert, 85, died August 20, 2008, after a bout with cancer. Born November 25, 1922 in Somerton, Ohio, Mr. Hulbert graduated Geneva High School in 1940, and Case Institute of Technology in 1949 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II, and retired as...
Kathleen Marie Cianchetti
Aug 15, 2008
Kathleen M. Cianchetti CUYAHOGA FALLS -- Kath Cianchetti, 51, died August 15, 2008. Born in Akron, she was a longtime resident of New Mexico, returning to Ohio three years ago to be near family. She had been a social worker for the State of New Mexico. Kath had a love of gardening, arts and crafts, and her dog, Joy. Preceded...
Jill A Reyes
Aug 15, 2008
Jill L. Reyes Jill L. Reyes, 58, passed away peacefully August 15, 2008 after a long battle with Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma. People are judged by the effect they have on those around them. Jill Louise Reyes, born October 11th of 1949 in Canton, Ohio to Bob and Clara Mae Elsass, had a profound impact on all those she came in...
Paul G Mcdermott
Aug 14, 2008
Paul Gailor McDermott Paul Gailor McDermott died of natural causes at his home in Akron on Thursday, August 14, 2008. He was aged 94. Born in Stillwater, N.Y. in September 1913, Paul McDermott graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, N.Y. in 1936. He immediately began working as a chemical engineer for Dunlop Tire in Buffalo, N.Y. He relocated to...
Marjorie Maxine Rennells
Aug 14, 2008
Marjorie Maxine Mahaffey Rennells Marjorie Maxine Mahaffey Rennells, 97, passed away August 14, 2008 after a varied and delightful life. A memorial service will be held 7 p.m. TODAY at the Billow Fairlawn Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., with Dr. Donard M. Engle officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. Cremation has take...
John Roger Hastings
Aug 13, 2008
Roger Hastings John Roger Hastings, 72, died August 13, 2008. Born in Ravenna, Roger spent his career working for a variety of contractors beginning with the Ohio Turnpike in 1951 all the way through his retirement from Shelly and Sands. He joined the Operating Engineers Union 18, District 6 and rose through the ranks. He served on the Advisory Board...
Leroy D Adams
Aug 13, 2008
Leroy D. Adams Leroy D. Adams, 74, the man who knew no strangers, passed away August 13, 2008. He was born in Maryville, Tennessee on May 12, 1934. He came to Ohio in 1953 and worked for General Motors in Cleveland for 28 years, retiring in 1980 after a heart attack. He is predeceased by his parents and two brothers....
M Joanne Davis
Aug 11, 2008
M. Joanne Davis Joanne Davis, 76, died August 11, 2008. A life resident of Akron, Joanne was a graduate of Buchtel High School and attended the University of Akron where she was a member of Delta Gamma Sorority. She was a life member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church where she was a longtime member of the Altar Guild; and an...
Harriette Broman Snoga
Aug 11, 2008
Harriette Broman Snoga Harriette Broman Snoga, 81, passed away August 11, 2008 at her home. Funeral announcements later. Billow, 330-867-4141.
Doris A Kaswell
Aug 10, 2008
Doris A. Kaswell Doris A. Kaswell, 84, died August 10, 2008. She was a member of 1st Evangelical Lutheran Church of Barberton and retired from Bank One. Mrs. Kaswell was preceded in death by her husband, William; she is survived by daughter, Kristina Bruce Hollingsworth; son, William Kaswell; grandsons, Allen and Brian Hollingsworth; and many loving relatives and friends. Services...
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