Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Mar 23, 2022

Alix Gradolph Hirzel , 93 (May 22, 1928 - March 23, 2022) has left us peacefully to be with her Lord.

Born in Waltham, Massachusetts, Alix moved to Ohio with her family when she was little. She played alto saxophone at Stow High School, graduating in 1945. She attended Kent State University and was a...

Mar 23, 2022

Robert Gregory McLaughlin, age 80 passed away on March 23rd, 2022 after a short battle with cancer.

Loving husband to Jeanne for 54 years; father to Cathleen Morrison (John) and Carol Hull (Chad); grandfather to Alexandra Morrison, Kate Morrison, Maxfield Morrison and Carson Hull; brother to Charles (deceased), Mary Neidert, Daniel (deceased) and Patricia Jackson; uncle and...

Mar 23, 2022

Suzanne Kristi Paskert passed away on March 23, 2022 at home in Kent Ohio. A long time Kent area resident, she worked many years locally in accounting and administrative areas. She was born in Long Beach California, was graduated from Firestone High School in Akron, attended Kent State University and had fond memories of the years she worked in...

Mar 23, 2022

Julius Garman, 100, of Akron passed away on March 23, 2022. Julius was born in Akron, Ohio on January 20, 1922 to the late Harry and Feiga Garman.

He served in the US Navy during WWII, retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. after 45 years of service and was a member of the Akron Jewish War...

Mar 22, 2022

Joseph A. Topougis, 58, devoted husband, loving brother and uncle, passed away on March 22, 2022.

He was born in Akron, OH on July 29, 1963 to Anthony J. Topougis and Anna S. Topougis (Lefes). He is survived by his devoted wife Diane Topougis (Bernhard), loving sister Stacie Neros (Nicholas), nephews Robbert Wallick (Ashley), Nicholas Neros, niece...

Mar 20, 2022

David Glen Geary, 59, passed away on March 20, 2022. He was born August 5, 1962 in Sycamore, Ohio. From an early age, David showed an interest and proficiency in electronics and computers—two passions that would follow him throughout his life. David graduated from Mohawk High School and the Ohio Institute of Technology. He held several positions with Ohio...

Mar 20, 2022

Jared “Jerry” Bernard Fulton, age 21, of Hudson, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022.

A lover of electronics and gaming, Jerry was enrolled in Akron University to become an electrical engineer. He enjoyed taking things apart and putting them back together in his room. He was a server at Perkins and enjoyed his job. Jerry loved...

Mar 15, 2022

Bruce Kahrs Bain, active member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, successful businessman, and avid fly-fisherman, died on March 15 at his home in Akron, with his wife of 70 years at his side.  He was 90 years old.

Mr. Bain came to Akron in 1952, after graduating from Yale University with a Degree in Engineering, to marry his...

Mar 13, 2022

Patricia Irene Spychalski, of Copley and formerly of Bay City, Michigan, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2022 after a long battle with dementia.

Pat was born on March 17, 1936 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Leo and Irene Blake. The family moved to Bay City a few years later, where they became life-long residents. On...

Mar 13, 2022

Frances A. Magos, 89, passed away on March 13, 2022. She was born in Akron, Ohio on August 20, 1932 to Stanley and Mary Sasinouski. Fran married the love of her life, Toby Magos on April 19, 1958 and they shared 52 years together until his death in 2010. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded...

Mar 12, 2022

Mary Ann Morehead, 80 of Akron passed away on March 12, 2022. Mary Ann was born in Pana, Illinois on July 17, 1941 to the late Henry and Mary Petit.

Prior to marriage she was employed by the Illinois Dept. of Education.

She was a dedicated homemaker, wife, mother, grandmother and was a fan of...

Mar 10, 2022

Christopher J. Gallivan, age 53, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 10, 2022.  He is survived by his loving wife, Karen (nee Armstrong), his son, Connor Gallivan, his parents James and Molly Gallivan, and siblings, Janet (Mark) Chandler and Steve Gallivan.  He will be greatly missed by several nieces and nephews as well as his aunts...

Mar 7, 2022

Mildred M. Pruett, 98 of Ravenna, formerly of Fairlawn passed away on March 7, 2022. Mildred was born in Fairmont, West Virginia on May 3, 1923 to the late Guy and Goldie Fast.

She was a longtime member of Montrose Zion United Methodist Church, enjoyed traveling, was an election poll worker, member of the Eastern Star Chapter...

Mar 5, 2022

Maria Elizabeth Gitto passed away on March 5, 2022 in San Diego, California.

Maria said the only deadline she ever missed was her birth. Due to debut on Valentine's Day 1969, she instead arrived on February 28 in Akron, Ohio to Dorothy and Natale Gitto.

After graduating Kent State University, Summa Cum Laude, Maria had...

Mar 4, 2022

Scott “Scotty” Martin Sr. passed away unexpectedly on March 4, 2022, at the age of 56. He was born on November 6, 1965, in Akron, Ohio, where he graduated from Garfield High School.

Scott was a man of many talents. Over the years, he worked on fiber optic cable lines, and later started his own transportation business,...

Mar 4, 2022

Marilyn J. Mekeal, 78, of Munroe Falls, Ohio passed away on March 4, 2022. She was born on June 18, 1943 in Warren to Kenneth and Doris McDowell.

Marilyn went on to become a VP and CPCU at Marsh and McLennan Insurance Agency. She was also part of the Insurance Women of America, Stow Youth Sports and...

Feb 26, 2022

Andy Preston passed away peacefully on February 26, 2022 at the age of 86.

He was born on February 12, 1936 in Youngstown, Ohio.  His family later moved to Akron and he graduated from Buchtel High School in 1954.

Andy worked summer jobs painting houses and delivering mail in order to graduate from The Ohio...

Feb 26, 2022

Robert Ward Fickes of Bath Township passed away on February 26, 2022 with his wife by his side.

He was born in Akron, Ohio on May 4, 1942 to the late Robert and Nancy Fickes. Bob had a love and dedication for the Bath Community and the Revere School District, both stepping stones throughout his life. It...

Feb 25, 2022

Virginia Diane Flechtner Kreeger came into our lives an Aquarius on February 7, 1946 at Bellevue Hospital and passed away February 25, 2022. The second daughter of Helen Roe Flechtner and Norbert Flechtner of Tiffin, OH, ‘Gigi’ grew up with her older sister Kathy and younger brother Richard in Cortland, OH. ‘Ginny’ attended Kent State University earning a BS...

Feb 24, 2022

Wayne Edward Preston passed away on February 24th, 2022. He was 88.

He was born and grew up in Akron, Ohio and later served 20+ years in the United States Air Force, rising to the rank of Technical Sergeant before his retirement in 1970 while stationed at Plattsburgh AF Base in upstate NY. Prior to that, he...