Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Nov 12, 2022

Shirley M. Scranton , age 87 of Akron, OH, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022 after a long battle of medical & physical illness. In her younger years, she had been a Christian day school teacher, (3rd & 5th grades) for Zion Lutheran Church (downtown Akron) and a proud Mother. Music was important in her life. She...

Nov 12, 2022

Robert M. Maddox

Bob “Spider” Maddox, 87, of Akron, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2022. Bob was born in Akron, Ohio, on April 24, 1935, to the late Wendell and Mary Faye Maddox. He graduated from Buchtel High School as a member of the Class of 1953 and Akron University in 1957, served in...

Nov 12, 2022

Harry William Fritts was born June 24, 1924, the son of Thomas Ivan and Bessie Schaal Fritts. He grew up in Erie, PA.

He earned both a BS in chemical engineering and a Masters of Industrial Science from Columbia University, where he played the trombone in the band and was a member of Beta Theta...

Nov 11, 2022

Teruko "Terrie" Takahata , age 90, passed away on November 11, 2022 at the Village of St. Edwards at Fairlawn. Teruko was the beloved wife of the late Tsutomu Tee Takahata who proceeded her in death in 2012. They cherished their 62 years together and taught their family the true essence of love and commitment.

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Nov 11, 2022

Whilma J. Sackett On Nov 11, 2022 Whilma passed away in her home.

She is survived by her husband Tom, daughter Lisa Shelton, son Chris Johnson, stepdaughter Lisa Alexander as well as 6 grandchildren.  Cremation has taken place and no services will be held.  In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to The Akron Zoo....

Nov 11, 2022

James Shardin Woodruff passed away peacefully at his home on November 11, 2022.  He was born on April 12, 1943, in Akron, Ohio.  Jim was a lifelong resident of Northeast Ohio, and he will be missed by his family and friends. Jim graduated from Akron Central High School, where he was the president of the Safe Driving...

Nov 8, 2022

On November 8, 2022, Jackie Lee Tisci got her wings and went to walk with her late husband Vince. She was 78 years old, born in Cleveland, Ohio survived by her 3 kids and 4 grandkids. Anyone who knew her knew that she spread her light wherever she went. In lieu of flowers please donate to have a tree...

Nov 5, 2022

Beautiful singer and lover of all the world’s cats Maggie Gembicki (Overturf) passed away on November 5th, 2022 after a brief battle with cancer. She was 48 years old. Maggie’s warm smile and bright laugh brought a spark of joy to everyone she met. She loved hugs and was happiest when she could brighten another’s day with her humor...

Nov 3, 2022

Nina Papas , 92, passed away on November 3, 2022. Nina was born on November 29, 1929, as Stamatina Xihopadis in Piraeus, Greece to the late Ioannis and Koula (nee Virvilis), parents who made many sacrifices for her family’s welfare. When she was sixteen years old, Nina left Greece with her mother and brother to reunite with...

Nov 2, 2022

Catherine Griebner Tallady died November 2, 2022.  She was born October 27, 1928 and preceded in death by her first husband, Jack K. Griebner and her second husband, Burrell Tallady. She is survived by three children, David Griebner (Sande), Marci Bailey (Lee) and Steve Griebner (Sue), five grandchildren, three step grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

She was...

Oct 30, 2022

Jeffrey Berry Ball , age 80, died October 30, 2022 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.  A native of Ashtabula and the son of Robert A. Ball and Eloise Berry Ball, Jeff was a high school and college basketball star and champion golfer.

After graduating from Ashtabula High School, Jeff played basketball at Denison University and Mount...

Oct 29, 2022

Peter Stephen Boutsicaris, M.D. (Dr. Boots) passed away peacefully at his home by the lake in Sandusky, Ohio on October 29, 2022 at age 65 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born September 4, 1957 at Akron General Hospital to Helen and Stephen Boutsicaris. He is survived by his wife of 34 years Gwynne; children Christina (Jeffrey),...

Oct 26, 2022

Paul Parker Porosky

March 22, 1931 - October 26, 2022 (91)

Paul passed away on October 26, 2022, after losing his wife Delores of 68 years, two days earlier on October 24, 2022.  Both were together in Hospice Care preceding their deaths.

Paul is survived by his son Eric J Porosky,...

Oct 24, 2022

Delores Mae Porosky

July 7, 1932 - October 24, 2022 (90)

Delores passed away on October 24, 2022, two days ahead of her husband of 68 years, Paul, who passed away on October 26, 2022.  Both were together in Hospice Care preceding their deaths.

Delores is survived by her son Eric...

Oct 24, 2022

Kathleen “Grammy” Miller July 18, 1942-October 24, 2022 Kathleen Marie Miller (Sager) , age 80, passed away October 24, 2022, with her family by her side. She was a lifelong Fairlawn resident and retired as the Director of Admissions for Rockynol Retirement Community. Kathy was the loving mother of Kimberly (Ed) Holland and Kristin (Ron)...

Oct 23, 2022

CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF

PENNY AVERELL

Penny Averell, loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend – passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on Sunday, October 23rd. Penny was born on June 3, 1965, in Rhodes, Greece. She immigrated to the United States with...

Oct 22, 2022

James F. “Topgun” Derry , age 97, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022 at home. He was born on August 11, 2022 in Forest Park, IL to Clarence and Florence (nee Hoppert) Derry. A veteran of WWII and the Korean War, he graduated from Northwestern University and Akron University with degrees in chemical engineering.

Upon...

Oct 21, 2022

Eva May Miller , age 95, passed peaceably on Oct. 21, 2022 at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Eva was born on April 27, 1927, to Frank and Grace Smallridge in Akron, Ohio. She married James (Jim) Henry Miller in 1948. They were married for 59 years. Eva was an integral part of Jim's very...

Oct 20, 2022

Robert Dean Smith (Bob) , 79, died unexpectedly October 20, 2022, at his home in Fairlawn, Ohio. Bob was born on December 26th, 1942, in Memphis, Tennessee to Molly and Alex Smith. He served with distinction in the United States Coast Guard, including providing landing craft support at the Bay of Pigs. Subsequently, he obtained a degree...

Oct 19, 2022

Nancy F. Cotter , 78, passed away peacefully in her home on October 19, 2022.

Nancy was born in Youngstown, OH. She attended Austintown-Fitch High School where she graduated near the top of her class as a National Honor Society recipient. Having always wanting to be a nurse, she enrolled in St. Luke’s School of...