Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Sep 18, 2024

Sargent Major Peter C. Pope USAF , age 89, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2024. Peter retired from the US Air Force after 28 years of service in January of 1988. He served mostly during the Vietnam Conflict and at major Air Force bases all over the world. After he retired, he lived in Waynesboro, PA,...

Sep 14, 2024

Rev. Allen Robert “Bob” Denton, PhD, 80, died September 14th, 2024, after a long illness. Bob was born in Akron, OH to Rev. Bill Denton and Phyllis May Hamilton. He was a graduate of Buchtel High School, Asbury College, Wheaton College and Case Western Reserve University.  He was a co-founder of Summit County’s Victim Assistance Program, and...

Sep 9, 2024

Shawn Tomer , 50, of Cuyahoga Falls Ohio,  passed away suddenly on September 9, 2024, due to complications from epilepsy.

Shawn was born in Akron, Ohio on April 8, 1974 and graduated Ellet High School class of 1992.

Shawn loved God and his country and was very passionate about what he believed.   He...

Sep 9, 2024

David E. Griesmer , age 84, of Ghent, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2024, after an extended illness. He was born on November 21,1939, in Akron, Ohio, and grew up in Wadsworth, Ohio. He graduated from Wadsworth High School where he was elected senior class vice president and played baseball. He briefly attended University of...

Sep 9, 2024

Jane Ann Williams , 76, died September 9, 2024, in Akron. Alzheimer's took from her memories of a life spent caring for others.

Born July 1, 1948, in Dayton, Ohio to Ralph and Alice Pauline Spiess (née Norris), Jane spent her growing up years in Bowling Green. She volunteered as a candy striper at Wood...

Sep 7, 2024

Judith Ann Eberhart entered into the presence of her Savior on September 7, 2024. Originally from Northfield Village, Judith passed away peacefully in her Lakehills, TX home with family present. She was born July 26, 1944 to Stephen E. Chorba and Adeline B. (Andexler) who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her...

Sep 5, 2024

Martha McArtor , age 88, of Copley, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 5, 2024. She was born August 21, 1936, in Barberton, OH to the late Martin and Elizabeth Farkas. Martha enjoyed gardening and spending her time outside in her yard. She loved her family dearly and will be greatly missed. Preceded in death by her husband,...

Sep 4, 2024

Susan J. Smith , age 72, passed Tuesday, September 4, 2024 after experiencing a tragic fall.

Sue was a beautiful person in so many ways. She was highly intelligent, caring, a voracious reader, a gardener, a rabid Guardians (Indians), Browns, and Ohio State fan. Most of all, she was the most loving, caring, teaching, and...

Sep 4, 2024

Judith Anne White , nee Brownlee, went peacefully to be with God on September 4, 2024. Born in Akron, Ohio on October 2, 1938, she spent most of her 85 years on this earth doing what she loved:  being a wife, a mother, and an educator. Judy is survived by her husband of 65 years, Gene C....

Sep 2, 2024

Bradford Doyle Brewster , a beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend passed away at his home in Whitmire, South Carolina at the age of 66 on September 2, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father Albert J. "Sox" Brewster, III.

Brad attended Akron schools including Firestone High School but completed his junior...

Sep 2, 2024

Richard R. "Dick" Smith , devoted husband, father, brother and friend, died Monday, September 2, 2024, in Cuyahoga Falls. He was born December 16, 1939, in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

After graduating from Altoona High School, Richard earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry at Virginia Tech, then a master's degree in chemistry and a doctorate...

Sep 2, 2024

Ruth F. Johnson , 99, of Akron passed away on September 2, 2024. Ruth was born in Johnstown, PA on August 9, 1925 to the late Ralph and Loretta Johnson.

After WWII she was a court reporter with the US Air Force, civilian employee, traveling extensively overseas, especially England and Germany. Eventually Ruth retired from...

Aug 30, 2024

Charles Gates Dawes, II

With faith in the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting, Charlie Dawes left this world and the lives of many in better condition than he found it on the morning of Friday August 30, 2024. Born in Columbus, Ohio he passed away peacefully at the age of 89 in...

Aug 26, 2024

Ruperto “Pert” Conwi , born on March 27, 1938, in Manila, Philippines to Felisa and Julian Conwi, passed away on Monday, August 26 after battling Alzheimer’s. The eldest of six, Pert assumed family responsibilities at 17-years old following his father's sudden death. He worked hard to support his siblings through college, earning a BS in Accounting. In...

Aug 21, 2024

Pamela L. Toppin

Beloved wife, mother, nana passed away August 21, 2024, at Summa City Hospital Acute Palliative Care with family by her side.

Involved for many years in the Copley, Fairlawn, and Akron communities she enjoyed her time with the Copley-Fairlawn PTA, Fairlawn Welcome Wagon, Junior League of Akron, and most of...

Aug 20, 2024

Lisa A. Wagner passed away on August 20th. She was born on September 17, 1959, in Barberton, the first child of Tom and Gail (Gordon) Weigand, both of whom precede her in death. She is survived by her siblings: Tom Weigand, Bridget (Todd) Baxter and Amy (Shannan) Ritchie, nieces and nephews: Haley Weigand, Tessa (Clay) Ellenwood, Ritchies...

Aug 18, 2024

Susie Rogers Obituary

December 4, 1931 – August 18, 2024

Surely, the 1925 chart topper “If you knew Susie” was inspired by Suzanne “Susie” Rogers, because “oh, oh, oh what a girl”. To know Susie was a gift, and it is with gratitude for having been part of her life that we mark her passing...

Aug 17, 2024

Benjamin Joseph Wade , aka “Benny Bob”, “Benny and the Jets”, or “Bud”, 31, passed away on August 17th, 2024. Born in Akron on December 4th, 1992, Ben attended Cuyahoga Falls High School, graduating in 2011. He was employed by The City of Cuyahoga Falls, in the water department. Ben was an avid golfer, pool player, and...

Aug 16, 2024

Pamela A. Cole passed away peacefully in hospice care after a year-long battle with cancer on August 16, 2024, at the age of 74. She was born on September 26, 1949, to Henry and Jean Hart in Akron, Ohio.

She was a 1967 graduate of Buchtel High School.  She was also a loyal Girl Scout, earning the...

Aug 14, 2024

Juliann Marie Levy (Richards) of Akron passed away on August 14, 2024.

Juliann was born in Akron, Ohio to James and Constance Richards.

She graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and achieved a BA and an MA from the University of Akron.  Juliann held significant roles in Training/Development and Management, which allowed her to channel...