Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Jul 13, 2022

If you are reading this I am no longer among the living. I was born on January 5, 1940, to Chick and Bettye Scanlon and died on July 13, 2022. I am assuming with a little grade school math you can determine how old I was when I departed this world. If my wishes have been followed, I have...

Jul 9, 2022

E. Louise Baltes passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022 after a short illness.

Louise was born in Washington, PA on November 12, 1934, to the late Kenneth and Helen (Phillips) Mallabone. Preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Jay Mallabone and Robert Mallabone; and nephew, Michael Mallabone. She leaves behind H. Charles (Chuck) Baltes, her...

Jul 8, 2022

Linda Ann “Sweetie” Baldwin entered eternal rest on July 8, 2022. Born December 14, 1948, she has been a long time Akron vicinity resident. She attended Buchtel High School, graduating with honors in 1966. Her athletic prowess earned her the “I want you on MY team” distinction among her peers. She went on to attend Wittenberg University and The...

Jul 8, 2022

James Hamilton Hower of Bath Township passed away on July 8, 2022.

He was born in Akron, Ohio on May 1, 1940, to the late John B. Hower and Mary Ayers Hower. Service and dedication to his community was a way-of-life for Jim with 47 years as a volunteer fireman/paramedic. Being a leader, he rose...

Jul 8, 2022

M. Isabel Hershberger , age 100, of Akron, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 8, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dr. Earl C. Hershberger and is survived by her children, Christian (Jean) Hershberger, Sue (William) Berg, Thomas (Cathy) Hershberger; five grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.

Isabel was an...

Jul 7, 2022

It is with great sorrow The Sixt Family mourns the loss of their son, husband, soulmate, father, grandpop, Randy J. Sixt.

Randy was born September 30th, 1963 in Akron, OH and he departed from his family on July 7, 2022.

Randy will be welcomed home by his brother, Ricky L. Sixt, his grandparents H. Lee...

Jul 7, 2022

Myra Gertrude Livingston , 98, passed peacefully from earthly to eternal life on July 7, 2022, at Providence Point retirement community where she resided.

Myra was born on June 15, 1924, in Akron, Ohio, daughter of Robert and Tressie Harrison.  She graduated from Augusta High School as salutatorian and worked as a secretary...

Jul 5, 2022

Dorothy Jane Wecker

The energy behind Dorothy Jane Wecker’s inner compass was empathy.  She was the personification of her maiden name, Sweet.

Dottie believed the best of everyone, unless you were a Democrat.  She was a worrier, a warrior among worriers, but she seldom worried for herself.  She worried for those she loved. ...

Jul 2, 2022

Marie A. Limberg , of Fairlawn, passed away peacefully, on July 2, 2022, due to complications from COPD. She was surrounded by family.

Marie was born on January 12, 1942, in Cleveland.

Marie was preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Florence Chapman and her four sisters, Betty (Lloyd) Hartline, Ruth (Robert)...

Jul 1, 2022

Robert Frank , 87, of Bath Twp. passed away on July 1, 2022.

Bob was born in Akron, Ohio, October 29, 1934, to the late Joseph and Anna Frank. He was a resident of Bath for 51 years and a 66-year member and past president of IBEW Local 306 Electricians Union. He was a former...

Jun 30, 2022

Dr. James E. Wilson, 82, died June 30, 2022 at Summa Health surrounded by his loving wife and family, following a brief illness.

He was born September 25, 1939 to the late Helen and Earl Wilson.

Jim graduated from Shadyside HS, Kent State University, and the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. Upon completion of...

Jun 29, 2022

Angela Rose (nee Romweber) Hearty passed away on June 29, 2022. She was born August 15, 1926 in Batesville, IN. Just shy of 96 years, Angela lived an active life full of God, family and friends. Raising ten children, Angela found a need for other activities (escapes) besides attending hundreds of activities and events which her “herd”...

Jun 28, 2022

“Stay Noble” - After a courageous battle with cancer, Earl passed away on June 28, 2022, at the age of 86. Earl retired from The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. and Shell Chemical after 34 years. He was a former vice president of the Akron Junior Chamber of Commerce, member of the American Legion Lee-Bishop Post 464, and a...

Jun 27, 2022

Shirley M. Gates , age 91, passed away on June 27, 2022, in Orlando, FL, with her family and friends by her side, of complications from a stroke. A wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend is at peace. Her love and kindness will remain in our hearts and carry us on. Shirley was always impeccably...

Jun 26, 2022

Dolly F. Gyenge (nee Hill) formally of Akron, Ohio died on June 26, 2022 at the age of 93 after a short illness. She was born in Greensburg, Ohio but grew up in Canal Fulton. She was the daughter of Sylvia and Samuel Hill; sister to Walter, Gilbert, Francis and Betty all preceded her in death.

Jun 25, 2022

Barbara Seay Waddell passed away on June 25, 2022, with her loving family surrounding her. She was 86 ½ years old. She was looking forward to seeing her Lord and Savior up in Heaven and being reunited with her husband, David E. 'Gene' Waddell, her sister and best friend Rusty Vogt, her brother Jim Seay, her parents James and...

Jun 24, 2022

Dean W. Shaffer Sr ., of Hudson, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 24, 2022 at age 95. Now he is free.

Dean was a veteran, serving in the United States Army during World War II and was honorably discharged in 1946. He went on to graduate from Wittenberg College in 1950. He began...

Jun 21, 2022

Georgia Laikos , age 86, of Wadsworth, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

She was born September 1, 1935, in Indianapolis, IN; daughter of the late Peter and Olga Alexander.

Georgia was an incredible cook, baker and loved to entertain. She enjoyed investing in the stock market, playing poker, and she...

Jun 20, 2022

Helen Mae “Knapp” Latacki , 77, passed away June 20, 2022, at Summa City Hospital, Akron Ohio.  Helen was born on October 8, 1944, in Akron, OH to her parents, Raymond and Marcella Knapp.

Helen attended Akron Central High School and graduated in 1963.  In May of 1964 she married Tarus Latacki. Her family was...

Jun 19, 2022

Thomas C. Moore arrived in Heaven on Sunday, June 19, 2022. He was 79.

Tom was born July 25, 1942, in Akron, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, John R. and Florence (Fogarty) Moore, and brothers, John Richard “Dick” Moore and Robert William Moore.

He leaves to cherish his...