Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Jan 26, 2023

Catherine Schlabig, (nee Martin), “Honey”, “Nana Honey”, age 88, of Akron, passed away January 26, 2023.

Cathy was born April 5, 1934, to Catherine and Richard Martin, in South Fork, Pa and was one of 10 children. Mom moved to Ohio in her early 20’s and resided in Akron for over 60 years. Mom was a member...

Jan 25, 2023

Frank Harris Harvey Jr , 92, lovingly known by his family and friends as “Whidd,” died peacefully on January 25, 2023, surrounded by his children and grandchildren.  Whidd had a quick wit with a twinkle in his eye, a gentle smile, and an abundance of unconditional love that greatly impacted all whose lives he touched. He was...

Jan 25, 2023

Danielle Marie Easterly (nee Moravcik), age 43, of Copley, passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 25, 2023.

She was born August 22, 1979, in Cleveland, OH. Danielle was an active member of the Copley community. She was a proud member of Absolute Fitness where she has made many great friends. Danielle was an Interior Designer with a love...

Jan 25, 2023

TOGETHER AGAIN – Agnes Ribes (nee Kardohely) entered her Heavenly Home on January 25, 2023. She was born on September 22, 1930 in Philipsburg, PA to the late Michael and Anna Kardohely.

After graduation in 1948 from Morrisdale High School, she moved to Canton, Ohio and worked at Ohio Bell Telephone Company for 10 years....

Jan 23, 2023

Ethel Decker (Soller) Pease , 87, formerly of Cross Keys Village - The Brethren Home Community, New Oxford, PA, passed away on January 23, 2023, at Heritage Crossing Assisted Living & Memory Care in Akron, Ohio.

Ethel and the late Carl F. Pease, deceased July 17, 2021, celebrated 50 years of marriage while living at...

Jan 20, 2023

Bradford Cole Kovac passed away peacefully on Friday January 20, 2023.

He was the beloved son of Ellen June Kovac (Cole) and beloved brother of Bart Kovac. Brad was a hard worker who enjoyed computer programming. He played video games and went swimming with his brother Bart. Brad was fond of his memories of travelling...

Jan 18, 2023

James “Jim” Robert Kozlowski , age 55, of Tallmadge, Ohio, passed away on January 18, 2023. Jim was born on February 2, 1967 in Akron, Ohio to parents, Paul and Lois Kozlowski.

Jim was known by his family and friends as a gentle and kind soul, who was truly loved by family and friends. Jim...

Jan 17, 2023

Mildred Joyce Cox , age 92, of Uniontown and most recently Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on January 17, 2023.

Joyce was preceded in death by her husband Roy Edward Cox, daughter Karen Cox, and great grandson Austin Greenlee. Joyce is survived by son David (Tammie) and daughter Linda (Frederick),...

Jan 16, 2023

Fairlawn... .John Lagios passed away peacefully on Monday, January 16, 2023 with his family by his side. John, his brother Pete, and his dad traveled from Greece to Akron, Ohio in 1947 to join his aunt and uncle for a new life in the United States. His mom, sister Joyce and brother Gus...

Jan 16, 2023

Everett R. Santee, Jr. , 89, passed away January 16, 2023. He leaves behind his two sons, Everett R. Santee III (wife Therese) of Sebring, Florida and Michael B. Santee (wife Michele) of Akron. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Carolyn and his daughter Sandra. Cremation is to take place. Private service for immediate...

Jan 15, 2023

Jerry Paul Snowball , 85, of Richfield, Ohio passed away January 15, 2023. Jerry was born on November 15, 1937 in Barberton, Ohio to parents, Thomas and Gladys Snowball.

Jerry was a veteran of the US Army. He retired from Kone Elevator and was a proud member of the Richfield (OH) Amvets and the Disabled...

Jan 15, 2023

Jeffrey A. Davis

1/17/1962 - 1/15/2023

Should friends desire, memorial donations in Jeff's honor may be made to Montrose Zion United Methodist Church or American Cancer Society www.cancer.org

Jan 11, 2023

On Wednesday, January 11, 2023, Richard C. Canterna , loving husband, father, and grandfather passed away at the age of 76. Richard (Rich) was born on December 17, 1946, to Domenic and Freda Canterna, and grew up in Freeport, PA. He graduated from Freeport High School in 1964 and attended Clarion State College where he played collegiate...

Jan 9, 2023

Dorie Marie Stutler, age 56, of Akron, OH, passed away on January 9th, 2023. Dorie was born on January 12th, 1966 in Akron to parents, Leno and Donna Gasparri.

Dorie worked at Giant Eagle in Wadsworth for 12 years before she retired in 2021 where she met countless crew members, customers and was deeply loved. Every morning...

Jan 6, 2023

Kathryn (“Kathy”) L. DuCharme (née Semanco), 67, of Copley passed away unexpectedly on January 6, 2023. Kathy was born on June 12, 1955 in Akron. She graduated from Revere High School in 1973 and went on to earn her B.S.B.A. from the University of Akron, graduating cum laude. She married her high school sweetheart, Dennis (“Denny”) in 1977, immediately...

Jan 6, 2023

Ruth E. Wigand, age 105, of Akron, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 6, 2023.

She was born January 28, 1917; daughter of the late Richard J. and Gertrude Schmidt. Ruth graduated from Buchtel High School in 1934 and graduated from Westminster Choir College in Princeton, NJ with her Bachelor of Music degree in 1942. She married...

Jan 5, 2023

Anna “Marie” Losson McMillin , 92, of Bath Twp. passed away on January 5, 2023. Anna was born in New Albany, Indiana on May 7, 1930 to the late Charles Peter and Anna Losson. She joins her husband of 25 years Richard Charles McMillin.

Anna was a 1948 graduate of New Albany High School and...

Jan 4, 2023

Arthur R. Wilson, Jr. , passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Akron City Hospital. He was born on Oct 21, 1925 in Ashland, Kentucky and was 97 years old.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife Betty, daughter Sandra Lambacher, his twin sister Betty Jo Ryan, and son-in-law Mark McCausland. ...

2023

Sunita Verma of Stow, Ohio, passed away peacefully Monday. A resident of Stow, Ohio, for nearly five decades, she was a devoted wife, a caring mother, a grandmother of nine and a great grandmother of five.

A master of Indian cuisine, and an absolute master of her kitchen, she delighted in feeding many so well...

2023

Meeta Ranjan , née Verma, passed away on February 2nd, 2023.

She was a resident of Stow, Ohio since 1974. Born in the state of Bihar, India, on May 20th, 1960 to loving parents, Bipin and Sunita, Meeta immigrated to the Akron area. She arrived with her parents, sister Madhu, and brothers in 1971.