Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

William Carl Gaidis

May 16, 2022

William Carl Gaidis, age 72, of Copley, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022.

At William’s request, there will not be a funeral or calling hours.

Services in care of Billow Funeral Homes and Crematory, 85 N. Miller Rd., Fairlawn, OH 44333.

Dona R. Cunningham

May 14, 2022

Dona R. Cunningham, age 94, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 14, 2022.

She was born February 8, 1928, in Sharon, PA; daughter of the late Otto and Mildred Rosacker. Dona graduated in 1946 from Sharon High School as the salutatorian of her class. In 1948, she married the love of her life, Dennis...

Margaret Ruth Lytz

May 11, 2022

Margaret Ruth Lytz , 70, passed away May 11, 2022, after fighting courageously through a long illness.

She was preceded in death by her parents, David and Evelyn Wilson; her father-in-law, Hubert Lytz; brother, Jimmy Wilson; and her daughter, Sarah Bertsch. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Michael; mother-in-law, Barbara Lytz; brother-in-law,...

James "Jim" M. Whitworth

May 10, 2022

James “Jim” M. Whitworth passed away peacefully at Summa Akron City Hospice after a brief illness on May 10th, 2022 with his granddaughter and daughter by his side.

James, known to all as “Jim”, 95, was born on March 12th, 1927 in Wichita Falls, TX to James M. Whitworth M.D. Captain and Pansy Pauline Whitworth...

Betty Jane (Young) Zimmerman

May 7, 2022

Family and friends mourn the loss of Betty Jane (Young) Zimmerman on May 7th, 2022. Born December 21, 1928, Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Deta and Anton Young, sister Classina (Young) Borden, and brother John Young.  She leaves behind her husband of over 70 years, Henry Zimmerman, 4 children and...

Karl S. Hay

May 7, 2022

Karl S. Hay passed away Saturday, May 7, surrounded by his family, after a long illness. He was born March 2, 1928 in Canton, Ohio to Karl S Hay, Sr and Sarah (Hanna) Hay. For most of his life he lived in Akron, Ohio, where he graduated from Buchtel High School in 1945. He graduated...

Janet Eleanor Pesek

May 6, 2022

Janet Eleanor Pesek , age 69, of Richfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 6, 2022.

She was born September 3, 1952 in Rockford, IL; daughter of the late Donald and Claire Juengling.

Janet loved spinning and weaving and was a proud member of the Medina Spinning and Weaving...

Shirley Luther Hensley

May 4, 2022

Shirley Luther Hensley

December 16, 1936 - May 4, 2022

“They say I have gone on to a better place, but I liked it pretty good right here!”

Quoting Shirley L. Hensley, “Just a boy from Amandaville,” across the Coal River from St. Albans, WV, who did alright for himself and...

Barry Dean Norman

May 4, 2022

Barry Dean Norman , 63, of Erlanger, KY, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022. He was surrounded by his family and the love of his life, Therese.

Born in Akron, OH, on May 21, 1958, he was the son of the late Argyl and Wilma Norman. Barry was a 1976 graduate of Revere High...

Janet M. "Skeets" Nankervis

May 3, 2022

Janet M. “Skeets” Nankervis, age 92, passed away May 3, 2022 in Glenview, IL, following a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years, George; sister-in-law, Jane Sturdevant; and brother-in-law, Franklyn Sturdevant. Survived by two children, Patricia Van Lengen (Charles) and Craig Nankervis (Mary Ann); nieces, Ruth Smith and Nancy Sturdevant, and nephew,...

Joan Ellen Marsh (Newmarker)

May 3, 2022

Joan Ellen Marsh (Newmarker) of Bath passed away on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Joan was 68 years old.

The daughter of the late Howard and Mary Ann Newmarker, Joan was born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 3rd, 1953. After graduating from Brush High School in 1971, Joan went on to...

Dorothy Gilliam Zellers

May 1, 2022

Dorothy Gilliam Zellers

On Sunday, May 1, 2022, Dorothy Gilliam Zellers, loving mother of two sons, passed away at the age of 97.

Dorothy was born on April 19, 1925, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Paul H. (Sr.) and Clara Stewart. She received a double major BA degree in French and English from Agnes...

Pamela M Connolly

Apr 29, 2022

Pamela Connolly , 79, of Granger Township, Medina County passed away unexpectedly April 29, 2022, at her home.

Pam was born in Akron, Ohio on Christmas Day in 1942 to the late Irvin and Mae Eastin. Pam was an avid reader, even of textbooks and had degrees in Education and Respiratory Therapy. She...

Fai Champasouk

Apr 29, 2022

Loving husband, father, and grandfather, Fai Champasouk passed away on April 29, 2022 at the age of 77 at his home surrounded by his family.

Fai was born on January 12, 1945 in Chomchang, Laos. He was one of eight children and learned the importance of family and country early on. At the age of 21, Fai...

Kevin Allen Wester

Apr 27, 2022

Kevin Allen Wester, age 59, of Strongsville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 27, 2022.

He was born February 8, 1963, in Akron, OH; son of Florence (nee Bodnar) and the late Harold Wester.

Kevin was a huge OSU sports fan, always cheering for the Buckeyes. He enjoyed all sports, especially golf, and rooting for...

Carole Ann Christman

Apr 27, 2022

Carole Ann Christman, 85, of Canal Fulton passed away on April 27, 2022 at Brookdale of Barberton.

Carole Ann was born in Akron, Ohio on May 28, 1936 to the late William and Edna (Fender) Naehring. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, retired from Sears Dept. Store, was an avid bowler, gardener, seamstress and loved...

Raymond D. Gates

Apr 22, 2022

Raymond D. Gates , 96, of Stow, passed away April 22, 2022. Ray was born on October 10, 1925 in Akron to David A. and Florence Gates.

He married Betty and they were married for 60 years and together they had a son David and daughter Barbara. Ray was an Army veteran of WWII, serving...

Theodore Barry Hyatt

Apr 22, 2022

Theodore Barry Hyatt of Akron, Ohio, was originally from Sophia, West Virginia, born December 10, 1939.

He went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 22, 2022. Ted moved to Ohio in 1953 and graduated from North High School in 1957. He then worked at Ekerts meats in Tallmadge, both...

Stanley 'Dave' David Garthoff

Apr 21, 2022

Stanley David Garthoff ‘Dave’ passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 89 years old April 21, 2022. Although he became ill in recent months, Dave never lost his cheerful spirit that so many loved him for. Dave was born January 19, 1933, in Davenport, Iowa and grew up in Alexandria, Virginia. He obtained his BS in...

Marjorie E Brown (Kline)

Apr 19, 2022

MARJORIE E. BROWN (KLINE)

Marge Brown, age 99 years, passed away peacefully on April 19th at her home in Akron, Ohio.  Born in Chicago, Illinois, Marge was the daughter of the late Albert and Lillian (Haacher) Kline.  Preceded in death by her brothers Arthur (Nan), Robert (Dot), John (Fern) and sister Marilyn (Ira) McCans.

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