Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Aug 11, 2022

Charles (Chuck) F. Billington , Jr. went home to be with the Lord on August 11, 2022.

Chuck was born on November 13, 1951, in Akron, Ohio to parents Sylvia Eileen and Charles Billington. Chuck was married (and singularly devoted) to Tamara (Poor) Billington until her passing in 2016.

Chuck is survived by...

Aug 11, 2022

Richard "Dick" Sutherland , 92, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022. Dick was born in Portsmouth, Ohio. Dick was a Navy veteran during the Korean Conflict as an in flight instructor teaching pilots to fly. He was honorably discharged in 1952 as Airman First Class. Dick worked for AT&T for 33 years. Coached football at Copley High...

Aug 8, 2022

Melissa Ann Peterson , born November 15, 1959, died suddenly on August 8, 2022.

Missy will be remembered forever by her parents Carole and John Peterson of Akron, sister Jennifer and brother-in-law Robert Carter, nephew Owen and niece Leighton of Massachusetts, uncle William Vandersall and cousins Anne Bohnenkamp and Susan Anschutz of Iowa, and John...

Aug 7, 2022

Our sweet mother, Alice L. Lee, age 90, of Copley, Ohio, slipped into the arms of Jesus on August 7, 2022. She was the most loving person we knew. She joins the love of her life, David, and many family members who have gone home to eternally praise and adore our Savior and King.

We will miss...

Aug 6, 2022

Anton “Bill” William Merkl

After 82 years and 2 days, heaven and his beautiful wife, Carole, welcomed our sweet dad and grandpa home. Bill passed away after a courageous 3-year battle with cancer on Saturday, August 6, 2022, with his two devoted daughters and family by his side. Bill was born on August 4, 1940. A lifelong...

Aug 5, 2022

Adam P. Klippel , 95, born in Akron, Ohio on June 15, 1927, son of the late Anna (Weil) and Adam Klippel, and brother to the late Ann (John) Timmons, passed away peacefully August 5, 2022. After serving in WWII, Adam returned home to Cuyahoga Falls and met his future wife Sue Ann Prior.

Adam...

Aug 4, 2022

Nola Fern Samuelson-Surman , 97, of Richfield, Ohio formerly of Youngstown, Ohio died on August 4, 2022 at the Western Reserve Masonic Home.

Nola was preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Lillie Yancey Hogan; husbands Ray Samuelson and Edward Surman; sons Earnest “Wayne” White and Raymond Samuelson; daughter Annetta Timmerman; sisters Lola Smith,...

Aug 3, 2022

Our mother, Charlotte Elizabeth Walker , died Wednesday, August 3rd. She was 101.

Born in Crawfordsville, Indiana, Charlotte and her late husband, Dr. Lewis H. Walker, moved to Akron in 1951 where they raised their five children. Each dedicated themselves to the Akron community; Lew as a pediatrician, allergist and fixture at Akron Children’s Hospital,...

Aug 1, 2022

Alan W. Robinson, 90, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on August 1, 2022. He was born on January 27, 1932 in Akron, Ohio to Burritt and Jacqueline Robinson.

Alan was an electrician at Goodyear for 45 years and was a member and officer of Eagles #555. After retiring from Goodyear, he worked for 10 years as a...

Jul 31, 2022

Marieluise Sannwald Christopher was born on August 9th, 1931 to Dr. Adolf Sannwald and Anna Von Sehrwald, the oldest of five girls born in the southern part of Germany, near the Black Forrest, and in the shadow of the onset of WWII. The war, and later her immigration to the United States, were the singular events that...

Jul 31, 2022

Filiz Aydin Levy, 45, lost a brave battle with leukemia on July 31, 2022, embraced in love by her family.

Filiz leaves behind her devoted husband, David, her pride and joy and amazing son, Jack Sawyer, loving mother, Marilyn Aydin, stepparents Pauline (Ted) Shuler, siblings, Kaan (Essie) Aydin, Alexandria Aydin, and Anastasia (Lucas) Dunigan. Filiz is preceded...

Jul 30, 2022

Mary Kostas Anasson , 90, passed away peacefully July 30, 2022.

Born August 29, 1931 in Akron, Ohio to Thomas and Genevieve (Sarres) Kostas (Kotzambasis), she was an educator for 35 years.  Her first teaching job came before she even graduated from The University of Akron with her bachelor’s in education with a special, one-semester...

Jul 25, 2022

Henry E. Zimmerman Jr. , 96, was called home to his Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 25, 2022. Henry (Hank) was born on August 7, 1925, in New York City and was preceded in death by his parents, Henry E. and Anna (Steinbach) Zimmerman Sr. Hank is now reunited with his wife of 70 years, Betty Zimmerman,...

Jul 21, 2022

Walter C. McMahon passed away peacefully July 21st, 2022. A lifelong Akron/Fairlawn resident, Walt was a retired employee of Quickey manufacturing and enjoyed caring for his yard as a hobby.

Walt was preceded in death by his parents Michael Dennis McMahon and Martha L. (Corran) McMahon, as well as his wife Barbara of 59 years....

Jul 21, 2022

Ramon (Ray) Joseph Boshara passed away peacefully on July 21, 2022. He was 90.

“Ray,” “Dad” or “Jido” was a 1949 graduate of Buchtel High School in Akron, Ohio, where he spent most of his life. He also enjoyed living in Ft. Lauderdale and Las Vegas. Proud of his Lebanese heritage, Ray traveled to Lebanon and many...

Jul 13, 2022

JOSEPH M. PULLELLA

Joe was born August 4, 1966 in Cleveland, Ohio and grew up in Richmond Heights.  He was a graduate of Walsh Jesuit High School and John Carroll University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing & Consumer Psychology.  He worked as a market researcher in both the Cleveland and...

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...