Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Dec 31, 2022

Fred Arthur Walton went to be with the Lord December 31, 2022. He had dementia but was interactive until his last illness. He graduated from Firestone High School in 1968 and obtained a business/accounting degree from the University of Tennessee. He enjoyed talking to people, so he started a business recruiting software engineers. Fred had physical challenges...

Dec 28, 2022

Robert Winer passed away peacefully on December 28, 2022 at Akron General Medical Center at the age of 87.

Bob leaves his loving wife, Sally of 53 years, son, Robert J. Winer, daughter, Melanie Mathis, and grandsons Jason and Henry Mathis.  He is also survived by his sister, Joan Ginn, nephews, Terry (Mitzie Atkins) and...

Dec 28, 2022

Dennis Lyle Christenson passed away peacefully at home on December 28, 2022.  He was born on November 22, 1927 in Akron, Ohio to the late Alfred E. (1961) and Mable V. (nee Harrison) (1993) Christensen.  Dennis served in the US Navy and spent much of his time on Attu Island, Alaska.  He grew up in Akron and...

Dec 23, 2022

Kenneth R. Dudo , 74, of Richfield passed away on December 23, 2022. Kenneth was born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 23, 1948 to the late George and Aneitha Dudo.

He was raised in Richield, served in the US Army during Vietnam, owned his own printing company, was a member of AmVets Post #176, and...

Dec 23, 2022

Madelynn Nicole Liu gained her angel wings on December 23, 2022. In the time Madelynn spent with her family before she made her grand appearance, she went on various road trips and ate a variety of delicious food. Madelynn was showered with love from every single person she was around. Every picture she was a part of made her...

Dec 23, 2022

Barbara Ann Casamento , age 84, passed away on December 23, 2022. She was born on January 7, 1938 in Uhrichsville, OH to the late Jay and Emma McClintick.

Barbara grew up in New Philadelphia, OH.  She moved to Canton after high school and lived most of her adult life in the Akron area.  She...

Dec 22, 2022

Mary Tihanyi, 92 years old, passed peacefully December 22, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Tihanyi. Mary is survived by a nephew and two nieces in the United States and extended family in Vamoshifalu, Hungary. Mary emigrated with Louis to the United States from Hungary in 1956. In 1963, she and her husband built their...

Dec 22, 2022

Josephine E. Long, 89, of Akron, OH is now reunited with her loving husband, Duane Long. She passed away December 22, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Sagamore, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Mildred Kobak. Josephine was a faithful member of the Saint Vincent de Paul Church of Akron, OH. She was a devoted...

Dec 22, 2022

"TOGETHER AGAIN" - Sandra Louise Ewing went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Dec. 22, 2022 at the age of 84. She was born on November 9, 1938, in Mount Pleasant, PA, the 3rd child of the late Ethel Laverne (Taylor) Zimmerman and John Ralph Zimmerman of Scottdale, PA. She was united...

Dec 21, 2022

Jerry E. Berry, 68, of Bath Township, Ohio, passed away on December 21, 2022.  He was born September 16, 1954 in Cleveland, Ohio to Edgar Berry and Bessie Sue (Prince) Berry.  Jerry was preceded in death by both his parents and his brother, Ronny Berry.  He is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Nancy Berry; two step-children,...

Dec 16, 2022

George I. Koundourakis , 78 years old, passed away December 16, 2022. George was loved by his 2 children, 4 grandchildren, siblings, friends and family. He brought a smile to everyone he met. Born in the village of Patima on the island of Crete, Greece. George served in the Greek National Army, Calvalry Division. As a young...

Dec 16, 2022

On Friday, December 16, 2022, Chris Eastwood passed away at the age of 74. Chris was born on June 4,1948 in Richfield, OH to Allyn and Lois Eastwood.

Chris was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting and fishing with friends and family. He retired as a longtime employee of Richfield Village.

He was preceded in death...

Dec 12, 2022

James R. Pickard, 84, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away on December 12, 2022. James was born in Flint, Michigan on May 10, 1938 to the late Fred and Mary Louise Pickard.

He is survived by his wife Debra Pickard; children Todd (Laura) Pickard, Tim (Valerie) Pickard, Kristen (Rodney) Huff, Kali, Kim (John) Albertson, and Jill (Chris); grandchildren...

Dec 9, 2022

Brita Maria Marrero (Nee Ammann)

Brita was born May 5, 1927, in Stuttgart Germany to the late Rolf and Margarete (Werle) Ammann.  Brita passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022; she was 95.

Brita came to the U.S. in 1947, and a year later met her future husband, Luis G. Marrero at the...

Dec 7, 2022

Deborah Lynn Hermann, (Debbie) 55, of Bath, passed away surrounded by her loving family and friends on Wednesday December 7, 2022 following a courageous fight with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Debbie was born March 4, 1967, in Willoughby, Ohio. She graduated from Mentor High School in 1985 and The University of Akron with a bachelor’s degree Elementary Education and...

Dec 6, 2022

September 8, 1930 – December 6, 2022 Gilbert Sears, Jr. , 92, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on December 6, 2022. He was born in Big Otter, West Virginia. His family relocated to Akron, Ohio, when he was a teenager. He attended East High School, and after graduation was employed by Goodyear Tire and...

Dec 5, 2022

Our Loving Earthly Angel Marilyn (“Mickey/Mick”) Jean Clayton-Harpley, Born July 26, 1930, received God’s Mercy, her Heavenly Wings, and Eternal Peace on December 5th, 2022. She was preceded in death by her Parents William and Minnie Clayton, older Brother and Sister Bill Clayton Jr. and Joyce Jordan, and devoted Husband of 53 years Robert “Bob” Harpley. She...

Dec 2, 2022

Robert John Ross Watt , age 86, passed with God’s grace on December 2, 2022. Bob was born in Toronto, Canada to Alexander and Genevieve Watt. He attended St. Michaels’s College School in Toronto and the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, playing hockey as a defenseman and earning a Master of Business Administration. A two-time Wolverine...

Dec 1, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Barbara Ann Venesy. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 29, 2022

Lee John “Buzz” Kleinbeck, III peacefully passed away at home on November 29, 2022, with his beloved wife Jeanne by his side. Buzz was born in Akron on February 5, 1945, to Lee and Ruth Kleinbeck, Jr. He graduated from Revere High School in 1963 and proceeded to obtain an associate degree in mechanical drafting from Stark...