Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

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...

Nov 29, 2022

Janet Oursler Pappas , 86, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Nov. 29, 2022 after a brief battle with lung cancer. Just a girl from Pikesville, Maryland, Janet met the love of her life, John, while working as his secretary at Rosewood State Hospital just outside of Baltimore. John...

Nov 27, 2022

Geraldine “Gerry” Allen (Larsen) , 101, passed away peacefully of natural causes at Concordia at Sumner; her little body just wore out.

Born in Akron, Ohio, she lived the majority of her life there raising 5 children with her husband, Charles.

She was a Buchtel High School graduate and attended Akron U. She...

Nov 27, 2022

Jo Anne Barnes passed away November 27, 2022 at the Rockynol Memory Care facility. Jo Anne was born October 23, 1927 in Columbus, Ohio to Chester and Dorothy Myers. She graduated from Buchtel High School and The Ohio State University, where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. She married her college sweetheart, Bill Barnes, on...

Nov 24, 2022

Thomas C. Watters, Jr. , passed away on November 24, 2022 at the age of 74. Tom was born and raised in Akron, Ohio where he graduated from Firestone High School. He went on to receive his Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree from Ohio University.

Tom will be greatly missed by his friends and family....

Nov 23, 2022

Jessica M. Fast (nee Hospodarsky) passed away November 23, 2022. She was born December 15, 1976 and was preceded in death by her father, Ronald Hospodarsky; and grandfather, Charles “Pops” Klagge. Jessica is survived by her mother, Chris Stanley and “Dad” Dale Stanley; children, Mckayla, James, and Bryce Fast, whom she loved without measure; brothers, Justin (Mary)...

Nov 22, 2022

Joseph F. Kalous , 88, of Cuyahoga Falls, formerly of Maple Hts., Ohio passed away on November 22, 2022.

Joseph was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 29, 1934 to the late Joseph and Elsie Kalous. He is preceded in death by his first wife Rosemary Kalous (nee Svray); daughter Amy Duffin; and sister Elaine...

Nov 16, 2022

Shirley Jean Backos Minich , 76, of Wadsworth passed away on November 16, 2022 due to complications from M.S.

“My chains are gone, I’ve been set free, my God, my Savior has ransomed me, and like a flood His mercy reigns, unending love, amazing grace.”

Shirley hopes to be remembered for her strength,...

Nov 15, 2022

“She’s a little wildflower, with a lot of warrior underneath.”

Elise Tabet McLaughlin, 26, of Green, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, in Long Beach, California.

Elise “Ellie” was the beloved daughter of Alicia Tabet, John McLaughlin (Yenny), and Robert (Angie) Hoose; adored sister to Lexi McLaughlin, Mackenzie Hoose, and Everett McLaughlin;...

Nov 15, 2022

Jenifer Hren Gaffney, 61, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2022, after a long and hard-fought battle with cancer. Jeni began her journey with cancer 15 years ago and lived her life to the fullest.

Jeni was born in Boulder, Colorado on September 26, 1961. Her family then moved to Mount Vernon, Ohio. It was there she...

Nov 14, 2022

Mary Rose Mahoney , 68, passed away Monday, November 14th, 2022.

A devoted daughter, wife, mother, sister, aunt, and host of gatherings, Mary’s family was her first priority and great joy. Born in Cuyahoga Falls and raised in St. Joseph’s Parish, she dedicated her life to the true Catholic spirit of service to those in...

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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