Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Feb 22, 2022

Margery Marr Walcott, 95, of Akron, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Margery was born in Akron, Ohio to William Marr and Laura Shoemaker Marr on December 4,1926.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Betty Marr Brooks. Margery is survived by her husband of 67 years, Tom Wallace Lanier Walcott, her...

Feb 20, 2022

James M. Lewis, MD, age 84, died peacefully with family on 20 February 2022 following a long battle against leukemia/lymphoma.

Jim was born to Gomer and Elizabeth Lewis on 18 February 1938 in Ravenna, Ohio. He graduated from RHS in 1956, lettering in football and basketball. He also first met his lifelong partner and soulmate, Patsie O'Neil,...

Feb 17, 2022

Mollie Baker McEaneney, 63, of Copley Twp., passed away on February 17, 2022. Mollie was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Thomas and JoAnne (Gorenflo) Baker.

She was a graduate of Buchtel High School class of 1977 and was employed at Cedar Wings Lounge for a number of years.

Preceded in death by her...

Feb 16, 2022

Catherine Elizabeth "Beth" Drinan (Brown), 73, passed away gracefully in the embrace of her family on February 16, 2022 as nearby church bells chimed the hour. The winter sun made a rare appearance, shining brightly that day, and the moon was luminously full that night; the cosmos had hung their lanterns to guide her onward.

Beth was...

Feb 16, 2022

Robert Glenn "Bob" Ritchie, 88, of Copley, passed away on February 16, 2022, following complications from a stroke. Bob was born March 10, 1933, in Taylorsville, North Carolina to the late Ernest Glenn Ritchie and Vivian Woodard Ritchie. He moved to Akron, Ohio in 1943. He was retired from Babcock & Wilcox where he was a project manager and...

Feb 12, 2022

Melinda H. Bernath, age 88, was born on December 23, 1933 in Budapest, Hungary. She passed away peacefully at her home with her two daughters by her side on February 12, 2022. She married Dr. Otto Bernath on September 8, 1956. As newlyweds, she escaped during the Hungarian Revolution in October 1956 to start a new life in America....

Feb 11, 2022

Frank Joseph “Bud” Holub, Jr., 98, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of February 11, 2022, surrounded by his immediate family.

Bud was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA to Frank and Minnie (Young) Holub. He was the most well-adjusted middle child in history, flanked by his sisters, who he loved and adored. He attended...

Feb 11, 2022

Jerry R. Jones, 81, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio passed away peacefully Friday, February 11, 2022 at The Cleveland Clinic Hospice Care Center in Fairlawn, Ohio following a brief illness.

He was preceded in death by his father and mother, J.T and Mae Jones, sister, Judy Kasserman and daughter, Beth Jones.

He is survived by his...

Feb 11, 2022

Viviann Dorothea Whalen (nee O'Neill) passed away peacefully on Friday, February 11, 2022, at her Fairlawn home, surrounded by love. She was born in Chicago on July 2, 1924 to Vincent O'Neill and Ann Anderson O'Neill. She was a resident of Fairlawn for over 50 years.

She was preceded in death by beloved husband, Richard Harvey Whalen...

Feb 10, 2022

Pattie Sue McColgan, 86, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2022.

She was predeceased by her parents and her loving husband M.J. McColgan. Pattie and Jim shared 51 years together until his passing. Pattie is lovingly remembered by her daughter, grandson, niece, nephew, and many cousins. Pattie enjoyed playing bridge at St. Hilary’s and the...

Feb 9, 2022

Helen Pachares Goumas passed away peacefully on February 9, 2022 at the age of 100. She was a faithful servant to family, church, and community: Philoptochos president, Good Samaritans, Daughters of Penelope, Children’s Services Advisory Board, Interfaith Caregivers and many more. Known for her Greek hospitality and cooking, none who came left without a treat or beverage.

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Feb 8, 2022

Marie M. Ginter, 75, died Tuesday, Feb 8. She succumbed, somewhat suddenly, to the accumulated ravages of Polycystic Kidney Disease and Parkinson Disease. Her patience, fortitude, and courage as she battled both of these progressive diseases was admirable.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Sam and Theresa (Rudolpho) Posateri (both deceased) and the devoted...

Feb 6, 2022

James Lee Gentner, 67, passed away February 6, 2022.

Jim was a supervisor foreman at Roger’s Industrial Product for over 30 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wanda and Louis Gentner. He leaves two children, Blake and Natalie Gentner and granddaughter, Korra. Jim also is survived by brothers, Jerry(Jean), Ronald(Betsy) and sister,...

Feb 5, 2022

Paul Walasek was born on May 15, 1953 in Cleveland, Ohio.

He grew up in Brooklyn, Ohio, spending time with his father and brother at the local airport, where he obtained his solo pilot’s license before he had his driver’s license. He was an enthusiastic classical music lover and collector, and an active member of his church. ...

Feb 4, 2022

Frances Ryan was born on 2/15/1936 and left this life on 2/4/2022. (She wants you to figure out her age.)

Fran is predeceased by her parents, Frank and Era Novella (Huddleston) Ryan.

She attended Margaret Park School and graduated from South High School and The University of Akron. Fran was a teacher until she chose...

Feb 4, 2022

Brian Robert Frangos passed away on February 4, 2022 at the age of 58.  He was born on June 14, 1963, grew up in Rittman and was a longtime resident of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.  Brian was married to Denise and had two children, Melissa and Jacob, who were the center of his world.  After a 33 year career as...

Feb 2, 2022

Roger Hilding Nelson passed from this world on February 2, 2022.

He is survived by sister, Marcia Nelson Fix; son, Mark H. (Ruth) Nelson of Chicago and daughter, Jane Nelson (Anthony) Hutchison of Oklahoma City as well as granddaughters, Hannah Mae Hutchison of New York City and Emma Jane Hutchison of Washington D.C.;  niece, Anne Fix Bowdler...

Feb 2, 2022

Richey Smith , age 88, died unexpectedly on February 1, 2022, from complications sustained in a fall in his home in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Born and raised in Akron, Ohio, he was the only child of Martha Richey Smith and Thomas William Smith, Jr. and nephew of Helen Richey, a pioneering female pilot who was the...

Jan 29, 2022

It is with great sadness to announce that Judith A. Harris passed away on January 29th, 2022.

She has gone on to be with those that passed before her. Judith will be missed, never forgotten, and forever in our hearts.

She is survived by her son, Timothy Harris; her sister, Dorothy VonGunten; her grandchildren, Bree...

Jan 28, 2022

In Loving Memory of

Delores J. Vittorella, 79, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2022 with her husband by her side. Loving mother, wife, grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend will be dearly missed and always remembered for her beautiful smile, and kind heart.

Dee is survived by her husband, Paul Vittorella of...