Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Jan 11, 2022

Patricia McNeill Henshaw, 91, passed away peacefully January 11, 2022. She was born in Clarksburg, W. Va. to Paul and Elizabeth McNeill. She graduated from Washington Irving High School and received a bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University. While at West Virginia University, she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. While raising her two children she returned...

Jan 10, 2022

UPDATE:  A Memorial Service will be held FRIDAY, April 22 at 6:00 P.M. at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd. Akron, OH 44333.

Marilyn Grace Whittington Henke, 88, of Bath, Ohio passed away on January 10, 2022 quietly in her sleep surrounded by her sons and daughter-in laws.

Marilyn was born...

Jan 10, 2022

On January 10, 2022, Jack L. Grunder passed away at age 87. The meaning of a life well lived can be gauged by the time one spends engaged in their passions. In addition to playing golf and cards with his friends, traveling and partying with members of the Rogues Investment Group, and watching every cowboy movie ever produced, Jack’s...

Jan 8, 2022

Timothy Fred Godard (Tim) passed away on January 8, 2022 at the age of 70 after a short illness.

Born in Akron, Ohio in 1951, Tim was a lifelong resident of Bath. He spent his life in the car business. Tim worked with his father at Fred Godard Ford Inc. for over 25 years and operated the...

Jan 8, 2022

Barbara Ann Gates Gehring, 77, passed away January 8, 2022. Born in Anniston, Alabama on July 24, 1944 to Mary and Jack Gates, she lived most of her life in Akron, Ohio. She graduated from Buchtel High School in 1962 and Miami University in 1966. She was an Art teacher with the Akron Public Schools until 2005, most recently...

Jan 6, 2022

Phillip D. Pashley, born September 21, 1951, died January 6, 2022.

Phil's kindness and love extended to everyone he met. Having known him, we are the lucky ones. He left us knowing we were truly loved by him. Phil was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by spouse Maureen, children Amy & Darius, Bill...

Jan 5, 2022

Joyce Raynes, 88

Went to dwell in the house of the Lord on January 5, 2022.

Survived by nieces Anne Harnish and Lynn Raynes, nephew-in-law, Wesley Harnish, and great-nephews Matthew and Paul Harnish.

Preceded in death by mother and father, Iva Opal Raynes and Jesse F. Raynes, for whom she lovingly cared in...

Jan 5, 2022

Evelyn A. Darulis, 99, passed away January 5, 2022. She was born August 4, 1922, to Ida and Elton B. Metlin in Todelo, Ohio, but spent almost all of her life in Akron. As a little girl, she would often take the train and spend summers with her mother in Chicago on the shores of Lake Michigan. She loved...

Jan 3, 2022

Christopher Scott Yoakam born August 24,1974 went home to be with the Lord, January 3, 2022 at age 47.

He was a welder and pipefitter by trade and member of Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 219. He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School class of ‘93. He continued his education at Lincoln Electric obtaining certification for welding and...

Jan 3, 2022

Lois Yarborough Battles passed away on January 3, 2022, at the age of 91, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

She was born in Canton, Ohio, on October 13, 1930, to James M. and Gladys E. Reed.   Lois was a long-time resident of Cuyahoga Falls and a member of Northminster Presbyterian Church where she served as...

Jan 2, 2022

Cornelia (Neal) Chima passed away peacefully at Akron General Medical Center on January 2, 2022 after a brief illness at age 93.

Neal was born on June 3,1928 in Highland Park Michigan, the oldest of two daughters of Peter and Paraschiva Stefia. Her parents were first generation immigrants from Romania who had settled in the...

2022

Thomas Walter Cooper Jr

Thomas Walter Cooper Jr., age 95, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 15th, 2022. He was born April 8th, 1926, in Jacksonville, IL, son of the late Thomas Sr. and Bessie Cooper.

All that knew Tom, knew him as having quick wit and a caring outgoing personality. Tom was...

Jan 1, 2022

John Carl Zuckett of Cuyahoga Falls, OH died peacefully on January 1, 2022, with his wife Christine by his side.

John was born to Charles and Agnes Mae (Flick) Zuckett on December 10, 1937 in Wilkinsburg, PA. He graduated from Turtle Creek High School in Turtle Creek, PA and entered the Army shortly thereafter. Following his honorable...

Dec 31, 2021

Gene Richard Taylor, age 90, of Akron, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 31, 2021.

He was born April 20, 1931 in Akron, son of the late George and Esther (nee Stephens) Taylor.

Gene was a proud man of faith and a member of First Grace United Church of Christ. He was the President of...

Dec 30, 2021

1932-2021 Obituary

Siegfried F. Buerling

Akron – Siegfried Friedel Buerling, born January 29, 1932 in Essen Germany to Friedrich and Berta Bürling, passed away at home December 30, 2021.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Heidi; his son, Bruce; and his sisters, Annaliese and Margaret. He is survived by...

Dec 30, 2021

David D. Cieslak, 57, of Richfield Twp. passed away suddenly on December 30, 2021 at his home.

David was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 9, 1964 to Nathalie (Owczarek) Cieslak and the late Arthur Cieslak. He enjoyed hanging out with his grandchildren, camping and loud music.

He is survived by his mother Nathalie; longtime...

Dec 25, 2021

Blin Barton Scatterday, age 93, was welcomed into the arms of his savior on December 25, 2021. He was born in Akron, Ohio and was a lifetime resident of the Akron area.

Blin graduated from Central High School and the University of Akron, served in the U.S Army ROTC, and the U.S. Army Reserves. He...

Dec 24, 2021

Joseph Ward Cox, age 87, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021. Born in Wayne County, Indiana on April 19, 1934, he was a long time resident of Richfield, Ohio.

After leaving life as a dairy farmer, Ward worked as an Ironworker and owned and operated his construction company until he retired from Ironworkers Local 17 in...

Dec 21, 2021

Barbara N. Eckman went home to meet her Savior on Tuesday, December 21, 2021.  She was born in Akron to Gregory J. and Althea S. Klein.  An Akron native, she graduated from Buchtel High School and Kent State University with a degree in Special Education.  She was a devoted teacher of the hearing impaired children for the Akron Public...

Dec 21, 2021

Together Again

John Henry Dalton passed away peacefully at the Hospice Care Center in Akron on December 21, 2021.

John was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on May 27, 1926 to his parents, John Ford Dalton and Marie Margaret Sangmeister. John was the oldest of three boys, brothers Richard and Paul, who both preceded...