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

Ronald A Collins
Aug 10, 2008
Ronald A. Collins Ronald A. Collins, 73, died August 10, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Pennsboro, West Virginia, he was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He collected old John Deere tractors, was an avid outdoorsman, sportsman, and loved to garden. A carpenter by trade, he retired from the Kenmore Construction Company. A devoted husband, brother and...

Helen S Muntean
Aug 9, 2008
Helen Stephanie Muntean Helen Stephanie Muntean, 82, died August 9, 2008. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she lived most of her life in Akron. A member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, she graduated from the University of Akron with a Bachelor's Degree in Education. She taught in the Akron Public School System, worked as a dietician at Akron City Hospital and...

Raman Saikong
Aug 9, 2008
Saikong Raman Saikong Raman, 43 passed away August 1, 2008 at Akron City Hospital. Born in Mon State, Burma, he was a U.S. Army veteran having served in Kuwait. He attended the University of Akron as a political science major and was a member of the National Society of Scholars. Employed at Rubbermaid, he was co founder and former chairman...

Thomas E Heinlein
Aug 8, 2008
Thomas E. Heinlein Thomas E. Heinlein died August 8, 2008. He was born August 4, 1932 in Logan, Ohio to Porter and Winifred Heinlein. Tom graduated from Logan High School. He received a Bachelor of Arts from The Ohio University, a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary and a Master of Sacred Theology from Christian Theological Seminary. He served...

Pauline Nichols Economou
Aug 5, 2008
Pauline Nichols Economou Pauline Nichols Economou, 95, passed from here to Heaven on August 5, 2008. Pauline was a lady in the finest sense of the word. She was born ahead of her time. A professional woman before it was fashionable, her mind was first rate. She always had time for her family and her beloved garden. Friends will be...

Walter Allington Long
Aug 3, 2008
Walter A. Long Walter A. Long, 83, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2008. Born and raised in Akron, he graduated from Central High School and attended The University of Akron. He was preceded in death by his parents, the late Christopher and Margaret Long. He is survived by wife, Heraldine; brother, Christopher of Alabama; sister, Margery Weisberg of California;...

Syed M Nehal
Aug 3, 2008
Syed M. Nehal, P.E. Syed M. Nehal, P.E., died August 3 at his home in Bath following an 8-month struggle with Glioblastoma Brain cancer. He was 74. Syed was born in Gumla, in the state of Bihar in India Dec. 8, 1933. He was the seventh of ten children. Having received degrees in Geology and English at Aligarh University in...

Ronald W Springston
Aug 3, 2008
Ronald W. Springston Ronald W. Springston, 78, died Aug. 3, 2008. A life resident of Akron, he was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired security officer. He was a devoted family man, and loved his pets and the outdoors. Preceded in death by wife, Mitsuko; he is survived by sons, Ronald Tracy Dougherty and Thomas Dora Eleo Springston; daughters,...

David E Robison
Aug 2, 2008
David Edward Robison David Edward Robison, age 63 of Leitchfield, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2008 at the VA Hospital in Louisville. He was born May 28, 1945 in Akron, Ohio, the son of Charles Edward and Wilma Irene Young Robison. He was a retired Draftsman and Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran. Survivors include two daughters, Nancy Nevins of Big Clifty...

Laura E. Vest
Jul 31, 2008
Laura E. Reder Vest Laura E. Vest, 50, came to rest on July 31, 2008. She was a life resident of Akron. Laura will be sadly missed by her son, Michael Donna Reder; parents, Mike and Marianne Reder; brother, Rick Linda Reder; and many caring friends. Memorial services will be held 10 a.m. Monday at the Billow FALLS Chapel, corner...

Thomas F. O'Brien
Jul 31, 2008
Thomas F. O'Brien Thomas F. O'Brien, 87, died at Akron City Hospital on July 31, 2008. He was born to Hazel and Thomas O'Brien in Quincy, Massachusetts on December 12, 1920. He was educated in the Boston Public Schools and graduated from Northeastern University in 1943 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. Thomas worked for Firestone Tire...

Jeanne C. O'Neill
Jul 31, 2008
Jeanne C. O'Neill, 72, died July 31, 2008 Born in Little Falls, New York, she lived most of her adult life in Akron and was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by husband of 47 years, Daniel L.; she is survived by sons, Daniel L. and Michael C. O'Neill; daughters, Betsie Jim Walsh, Kathie Rick Jandrey and...

Margaret A Schreiner
Jul 31, 2008
Margaret A. Schreiner Margaret A. Schreiner "Peggy" left us to be with her beloved husband, Charles on July 31st, 2008. Our world has lost a remarkable woman. Peggy was born December 16th, 1925 in Akron to John and Buela Novatny. She graduated as valedictorian of Buchtel High School in 1943, where she was president of Glee and also known as...

Nick S. Stamas
Jul 28, 2008
Nick S. Stamas, 82, passed away suddenly July 28, 2008. Born in Detroit, he was a former resident of Dayton and Naples, Florida and most recently resided in Akron. He was the former owner of Sta-Lite Inc. and served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Nick was a member of the Greek Orthodox Churches in Dayton, Naples, Florida and Akron,...

James A. Tainer
Jul 28, 2008
James A. Tainer James A. Tainer, 83, passed away July 28, 2008. He was born and grew up in Cleveland and received a B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Iowa. He served in the U.S. Navy Air Corps during World War II. Jim worked at B.F. Goodrich later Uniroyal, then Michelin from 1949 until his retirement in...

Ofelia Halasa
Jul 27, 2008
Dr. Ofelia Halasa 1932-2008 Dr. Ofelia Halasa, an administrator in the Cleveland Public School System for thirty-five years, died on Sunday. Born in Masbate, Philippines, on April 2, 1932, she graduated with a BA in communica-tions from the University of the Philippines before coming to the United States in 1952. She was one of a handful of selected foreign students...

Miriam Williams
Jul 26, 2008
Miriam H. Williams Miriam H. Williams nee Hubbard, 93, passed away in Scottsdale, Arizona. Preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Robert E. Williams in 2006; she leaves her son, Bob; daughters, Susan Auten and Kim Parnello. She also has eight grandchildren and eight great-grandsons. Born in Cleveland, she resided in Akron for over 50 years. She was a former...
David Biagiotti Jr
Jul 23, 2008
David Biagiotti, Jr. David Biagiotti, Jr., age 35, fell asleep in death on July 23, 2008. David, devoted and loving husband of Marissa; beloved son of David Sr. and Teresa Biagiotti; dear brother of Tony Biagiotti, Philip Biagiotti Kristin, Angelica Biagiotti; cherished uncle of Basia and Isabella Biagiotti. He is also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. A talented carpenter...

Daniel F Fieldman
Jul 21, 2008
Daniel Fieldman Daniel Fieldman, 87, passed away July 21, 2008. Born in Peninsula, he lived most of his life in Northampton Township. He owned Main TV Supply Company of North Hill in Akron and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Preceded in death by his first wife, Pauline in 1986; son, Daniel in 2004; survived by his...

Russell H Sargent
Jul 19, 2008
Russell H. Sargent Russell H. Sargent, 86, died July 19, 2008. Born in Washington, Pa., he was a retired carpenter. Preceded in death by daughter, Betsy Ann; he is survived by son, Bob Maria Sargent; daughters, Candy John Limburg and Brenda David Dowling; nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Billow FALLS Chapel,...

Ronald A Collins
Aug 10, 2008
Ronald A. Collins Ronald A. Collins, 73, died August 10, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Pennsboro, West Virginia, he was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He collected old John Deere tractors, was an avid outdoorsman, sportsman, and loved to garden. A carpenter by trade, he retired from the Kenmore Construction Company. A devoted husband, brother and...

Helen S Muntean
Aug 9, 2008
Helen Stephanie Muntean Helen Stephanie Muntean, 82, died August 9, 2008. Born in Detroit, Michigan, she lived most of her life in Akron. A member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, she graduated from the University of Akron with a Bachelor's Degree in Education. She taught in the Akron Public School System, worked as a dietician at Akron City Hospital and...

Raman Saikong
Aug 9, 2008
Saikong Raman Saikong Raman, 43 passed away August 1, 2008 at Akron City Hospital. Born in Mon State, Burma, he was a U.S. Army veteran having served in Kuwait. He attended the University of Akron as a political science major and was a member of the National Society of Scholars. Employed at Rubbermaid, he was co founder and former chairman...

Thomas E Heinlein
Aug 8, 2008
Thomas E. Heinlein Thomas E. Heinlein died August 8, 2008. He was born August 4, 1932 in Logan, Ohio to Porter and Winifred Heinlein. Tom graduated from Logan High School. He received a Bachelor of Arts from The Ohio University, a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary and a Master of Sacred Theology from Christian Theological Seminary. He served...

Pauline Nichols Economou
Aug 5, 2008
Pauline Nichols Economou Pauline Nichols Economou, 95, passed from here to Heaven on August 5, 2008. Pauline was a lady in the finest sense of the word. She was born ahead of her time. A professional woman before it was fashionable, her mind was first rate. She always had time for her family and her beloved garden. Friends will be...

Walter Allington Long
Aug 3, 2008
Walter A. Long Walter A. Long, 83, passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2008. Born and raised in Akron, he graduated from Central High School and attended The University of Akron. He was preceded in death by his parents, the late Christopher and Margaret Long. He is survived by wife, Heraldine; brother, Christopher of Alabama; sister, Margery Weisberg of California;...

Syed M Nehal
Aug 3, 2008
Syed M. Nehal, P.E. Syed M. Nehal, P.E., died August 3 at his home in Bath following an 8-month struggle with Glioblastoma Brain cancer. He was 74. Syed was born in Gumla, in the state of Bihar in India Dec. 8, 1933. He was the seventh of ten children. Having received degrees in Geology and English at Aligarh University in...

Ronald W Springston
Aug 3, 2008
Ronald W. Springston Ronald W. Springston, 78, died Aug. 3, 2008. A life resident of Akron, he was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired security officer. He was a devoted family man, and loved his pets and the outdoors. Preceded in death by wife, Mitsuko; he is survived by sons, Ronald Tracy Dougherty and Thomas Dora Eleo Springston; daughters,...

David E Robison
Aug 2, 2008
David Edward Robison David Edward Robison, age 63 of Leitchfield, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2008 at the VA Hospital in Louisville. He was born May 28, 1945 in Akron, Ohio, the son of Charles Edward and Wilma Irene Young Robison. He was a retired Draftsman and Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran. Survivors include two daughters, Nancy Nevins of Big Clifty...

Laura E. Vest
Jul 31, 2008
Laura E. Reder Vest Laura E. Vest, 50, came to rest on July 31, 2008. She was a life resident of Akron. Laura will be sadly missed by her son, Michael Donna Reder; parents, Mike and Marianne Reder; brother, Rick Linda Reder; and many caring friends. Memorial services will be held 10 a.m. Monday at the Billow FALLS Chapel, corner...

Thomas F. O'Brien
Jul 31, 2008
Thomas F. O'Brien Thomas F. O'Brien, 87, died at Akron City Hospital on July 31, 2008. He was born to Hazel and Thomas O'Brien in Quincy, Massachusetts on December 12, 1920. He was educated in the Boston Public Schools and graduated from Northeastern University in 1943 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. Thomas worked for Firestone Tire...

Jeanne C. O'Neill
Jul 31, 2008
Jeanne C. O'Neill, 72, died July 31, 2008 Born in Little Falls, New York, she lived most of her adult life in Akron and was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church. Preceded in death by husband of 47 years, Daniel L.; she is survived by sons, Daniel L. and Michael C. O'Neill; daughters, Betsie Jim Walsh, Kathie Rick Jandrey and...

Margaret A Schreiner
Jul 31, 2008
Margaret A. Schreiner Margaret A. Schreiner "Peggy" left us to be with her beloved husband, Charles on July 31st, 2008. Our world has lost a remarkable woman. Peggy was born December 16th, 1925 in Akron to John and Buela Novatny. She graduated as valedictorian of Buchtel High School in 1943, where she was president of Glee and also known as...

Nick S. Stamas
Jul 28, 2008
Nick S. Stamas, 82, passed away suddenly July 28, 2008. Born in Detroit, he was a former resident of Dayton and Naples, Florida and most recently resided in Akron. He was the former owner of Sta-Lite Inc. and served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Nick was a member of the Greek Orthodox Churches in Dayton, Naples, Florida and Akron,...

James A. Tainer
Jul 28, 2008
James A. Tainer James A. Tainer, 83, passed away July 28, 2008. He was born and grew up in Cleveland and received a B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Iowa. He served in the U.S. Navy Air Corps during World War II. Jim worked at B.F. Goodrich later Uniroyal, then Michelin from 1949 until his retirement in...

Ofelia Halasa
Jul 27, 2008
Dr. Ofelia Halasa 1932-2008 Dr. Ofelia Halasa, an administrator in the Cleveland Public School System for thirty-five years, died on Sunday. Born in Masbate, Philippines, on April 2, 1932, she graduated with a BA in communica-tions from the University of the Philippines before coming to the United States in 1952. She was one of a handful of selected foreign students...

Miriam Williams
Jul 26, 2008
Miriam H. Williams Miriam H. Williams nee Hubbard, 93, passed away in Scottsdale, Arizona. Preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Robert E. Williams in 2006; she leaves her son, Bob; daughters, Susan Auten and Kim Parnello. She also has eight grandchildren and eight great-grandsons. Born in Cleveland, she resided in Akron for over 50 years. She was a former...
David Biagiotti Jr
Jul 23, 2008
David Biagiotti, Jr. David Biagiotti, Jr., age 35, fell asleep in death on July 23, 2008. David, devoted and loving husband of Marissa; beloved son of David Sr. and Teresa Biagiotti; dear brother of Tony Biagiotti, Philip Biagiotti Kristin, Angelica Biagiotti; cherished uncle of Basia and Isabella Biagiotti. He is also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. A talented carpenter...

Daniel F Fieldman
Jul 21, 2008
Daniel Fieldman Daniel Fieldman, 87, passed away July 21, 2008. Born in Peninsula, he lived most of his life in Northampton Township. He owned Main TV Supply Company of North Hill in Akron and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Preceded in death by his first wife, Pauline in 1986; son, Daniel in 2004; survived by his...

Russell H Sargent
Jul 19, 2008
Russell H. Sargent Russell H. Sargent, 86, died July 19, 2008. Born in Washington, Pa., he was a retired carpenter. Preceded in death by daughter, Betsy Ann; he is survived by son, Bob Maria Sargent; daughters, Candy John Limburg and Brenda David Dowling; nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Billow FALLS Chapel,...