Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Jul 17, 2008

Helen M. Philen Helen Philen, 80, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on July 17, 2008 surrounded by her family. Helen retired after 30 years of owning and operating the family business of State 8 Rollerdrome skating rink in Cuyahoga Falls. Helen is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, Clifford; her devoted daughters, Penny Tony Durastanti, Karen Gerry Smith;...

Jul 16, 2008

Charles L. Lucas, Jr. Charles L. Lucas, Jr., 83, died peacefully July 16, 2008. Born in Akron, he was a U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran of World War II and member of St. Hilary Catholic Church. Charles had worked in quality control for much of his career and retired from the U.S. Department of Defense. Preceded in death by his...

Jul 15, 2008

Samuel Dobbins Samuel E. Dobbins Jr., 52, passed away July 15, 2008. He was born in Akron and was a life resident of Copley where he attended Copley High School. Samuel loved his home and being able to sit back by the pond. He was a cement finisher by trade. Samuel was preceded in death by his father, Samuel E....

Jul 15, 2008

George W. Ball George W. Ball, 86, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 15, 2008. A resident of Akron since 1958, he was born November 9, 1921 in Lisbon, Ohio to the late Clarence and Ursilla. George graduated from Mount Union College in 1943 and completed his academic requirements at the Syracuse University Graduate School, School of Journalism in...

Jul 15, 2008

Ronald E. Davenport Ronald E. Davenport, 56, died July 15, 2008. Cremation has taken place. Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 330-867-4141.

Jul 14, 2008

Clara M. Bonifay Clara M. Bonifay, 90, passed away July 14, 2008. She retired from Goodyear Tire in 1987 and was a member of Richfield United Church of Christ, ABWA, Wingfoot, V.F.W. Post 349 and Eastern Star. Preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey F; she is survived by daughters, Brenda J. Gary W. Lindsey of Akron, Virginia Croasman of...

Jul 14, 2008

William Dorner, Jr M.D. William Dorner, Jr M.D., 82, died July 14, 2008. Preceded by daughter, Gail Benninger; he is survived by wife, Lillian; daughter, Beth Minger; sons, William R. and Mark D. Dorner; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. There will be a private memorial service for family only. They request no flowers. Friends may wish to donate to the...

Jul 13, 2008

Russell W. McCracken Russell W. McCracken, 89, died July 13, 2008. Born in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, he was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. A member of Fairlawn Lutheran Church and N.A.R.F.E., he was past commander of Amvets Post 176. He is survived by his wife, Anna; sons, William and David; daughter, Joan McCracken; grandchildren, Amy Eric Weldele, Rachael...

Jun 28, 2008

Lawrence J. Weller Lawrence J. Weller, 61, died July 28, 2008. Preceded in death by father, Tom G. Weller; he is survived by his mother, Violet M. Weller. Private services will be held at a later date.

Jun 20, 2008

Jim passed away on June 20, 2008 at Hospice. He was 84 living in Akron and Norton all his life. A 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, he served as an armorer on P-47's in WWII with the 512th Fighter Squadron. Jim was a WWII buff who wrote a book of memoirs and spoke about his experiences with Norton school children....

Feb 28, 1910

William P. Bray, Jr., 92, died Feb. 28, 2010. Born Oct. 29, 1917, he was a lifelong resident of Akron where he graduated from East High School and the University of Akron. During his senior year at the University he served as Student Administrator of the National Youth Administration office. He was employed 41 years at Firestone Tire and Rubber...

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Marian Freitag Hartenstein , of Akron, OH and Stuart, FL passed from life in the body to life in the spirit on November 15, 2022, the day after her 101st birthday. She was the daughter of Mabel Chambon Freitag and Richard Harold Freitag, and was the second child of six siblings, including Richard Jr, Ellen (Hay), Robert,...

Ellen Beidler , our beloved matriarch, who lived a life rich in its tapestry, with a loving heart, an adventurous spirit and a kindness in her soul that drew people to her, passed into the arms of her Savior on March 11, 2023. She was born in Canton, Ohio to James and Rose Feim.

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Barbara A. Venesy passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 1, 2022. Born in Cleveland and raised in Shaker Heights, Barb graduated from Ursuline College and later earned a B.S.N. and M.S.N. from the University of Akron. After her children had grown, Barb went on to law school to earn a J.D. from the University...

JOHN MICHAEL ESTEPHAN , age 48, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, September 21, 2022.

Beloved husband of Stephanie (nee Eichler) for 23 years; loving father of Zachary, Aliya and Alex; devoted son of Michel (deceased) and Margo (nee Salloum); dear brother of Elie and Danny (Heather); cherished son-in-law of Bill (deceased) and Patty Eichler; treasured brother-in-law...