Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Oct 17, 2021

Darrell H. Reneker, Emeritus Professor of Polymer Science at the University of Akron, died October 17, 2021, aged 91. Darrell is known for his work in polymers, electrospinning, and electron microscopy.

Dr. Reneker’s 60-year career previously included positions at the DuPont Company and the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

Darrell was born in a...

Oct 16, 2021

Sally Carol (McComas) Mueller sloughed off the earthly bonds of pain and infirmity that had held her so cruelly for these last several years and slipped into the realm of the stars at 11:10 pm on October 16, 2021 at The Arbors of Fairlawn. As much as she wanted to have died at home surrounded by her family, in...

Oct 14, 2021

Diana Lee “Cookie” Conn, nee McIntire, 92, died October 14, 2021, joining our Dad, Harold Matthew “Budd” Conn, who died in 1967, for a long-awaited dance among the stars. Dad whispered in her ear, and she took his hand once again. Diana lived in the same house in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, for more than 60 years, where she worked...

Oct 13, 2021

May 29, 1997 - October 13, 2021

Ethan Michael Mabee (24) lost his battle with addiction on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Ethan had struggled for years to conquer this disease, but losses in his life proved too much for him to overcome. We have lost a beautiful, kind-hearted person in all of our lives. Ethan was born...

Oct 12, 2021

John Tom Kalogeras, age 53, of Brecksville, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 12, 2021.

John was born August 22, 1968 in Canton, OH; beloved son of Rena (nee Liakaris) and the late Tom J. Kalogeras.

John loved his family dearly and enjoyed spending time with them. He loved running, grilling, and all...

Oct 8, 2021

Kathleen E. Cardina (nee Kirke), died peacefully on Friday, October 8, 2021, at the age of 98, from complications of Alzheimer’s.

She was preceded in death by her husband Frank D. Cardina, parents William J. and Kathryn Kirke, sister Mary Sturgeon, and niece Wilma Hagan.

Kathleen was born and raised in Akron. She graduated from...

Oct 6, 2021

Vivienne R Moffat (Addicott) passed away peacefully on October 6, 2021.

Throughout Vivienne’s life she loved photography and art.  Viv was also drawn to all creatures great and small.  Viv was always saving an animal, taking in a stray or advocating for animal rights. Vivienne had a kind heart, helping others when given the opportunity.

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Oct 5, 2021

John Richard McCormick, age 74, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on Tuesday October 5, 2021. He was born on July 23, 1947 and grew up in Cuyahoga Falls graduating from CFHS with the class of 1965.

John joined the Navy in 1967 and proudly served 2 tours of duty on the USS Iwo Jima (LPH-2) during the...

Oct 5, 2021

On October 5, 2021, Cheryl A. Taylor passed away unexpectedly at the age of 61 but is now in the loving embrace of our Father in Heaven.

Cheryl was the mother of two sons, 4 grandchildren and many others that considered her a “second mother”. Cheryl’s greatest love was her family and always fiercely protected them. Despite...

Oct 4, 2021

Constantine A. Antonas, age 28, beloved son, brother, uncle, grandson and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 4, 2021. Constantine was born in Akron, Ohio on December 29, 1992, to Adamantios and Rita Antonas.

Constantine graduated from Revere High School in 2010 (one year early) and graduated from the University of Akron with a Bachelor’s degree...

Oct 4, 2021

Linda Willard Hokes, 76, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021, at Summa Akron City Hospital.

Linda was born on March 8, 1945 and resided in Cuyahoga Falls her entire life. She was a lifelong member of St. Luke’s Church in Cuyahoga Falls. She retired from Roadway Express/FedEx with 35 years experience.

Linda was preceded in...

Oct 2, 2021

Linda Marie Radomski of Richfield, Ohio, passed away on October 2nd after a brave battle with cancer. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 6th from 4-7 PM at Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel (85 Miller Road Akron, Ohio 44333) with funeral service to follow at 7:00 PM.

Linda was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 29, 1954 to...

Sep 29, 2021

Roger Ramsey was born February 26, 1940 in Mogadore, Ohio. He died September 29, 2021 in Akron, Ohio at the age of 81 as the result of injuries sustained from a car accident.

Roger graduated with a degree in Fine Arts from the Akron Art Institute. He had a very successful career in industrial design at Louis...

Sep 28, 2021

Betty Ann Millsaps (Hahn) of Tallmadge OH, steward of our Lord, member of Grace Baptist Church (Akron), Mother (Mama), Grandmother (Grams), Great Grandmother (Beep Beep), master of the kitchen and a dear friend to many, went to Heaven September 28, 2021 at the age of 86. A private graveside service was held October 1st, 2021 at the Rose Hill...

Sep 27, 2021

George passed away Monday September 27, 2021 after a long battle with Dementia. He was born on March 1, 1931 to the late Clara and Eddie Janes in Akron, Ohio.

He lived all of his life in Akron but traveled extensively in his work. He attended the University of Akron where he received his BS degree in...

Sep 24, 2021

Mary Lambousakis passed away peacefully on September 24, 2021. She was a loving mother and grandmother, and great grandmother, who devoted her life to taking care of her family. She just celebrated her 100th birthday in August.

Mary was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Akron, Ohio, and a member of the Philoptochos Society....

Sep 24, 2021

Merlin (Burke) Simon, 88 of Copley Twp. passed away on September 24, 2021. Burke was born in Junior, West Virginia on August 27, 1933 to the late William and Bertha Simon. He was a Tiddlywinks champion at Bellington High School and retired from Chrysler Corp. after 42 years of service.

Preceded in death by his parents, wife...

Sep 24, 2021

Richard William Eckart died of complications from COVID on Friday, September 24, 2021 at Akron City Hospital at the age of 87. He was born in 1934 in Copley Ohio, the son of Clyde and Mary Eckart. He is survived by his wife Carolyn, his oldest daughter Karen, his middle daughter Jill (Whitten) and her husband Dave and grandsons...

Sep 21, 2021

James Patrick “Pat” Hinman born March 11, 1950 entered into eternal rest September 21, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Christine.  Siblings Julie Mikolajczyk (Bill),  Michael Hinman (Kathy), Susan Bechemer (Mel deceased), Tim Hinman (Gayle), Mother-in-Law LaVerne Mansour (George deceased), Brother-in-Law Bruce “Beau” Mansour (Susan), Dennis Mansour (Carmen-Idalia) many nieces and nephews, and fur babies...

Sep 21, 2021

Linda C. Murphy (nee Hoylman)

Linda C. Murphy, age 87, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Hospice Care Center. Born July 20, 1934 in Huntington, WVA, she was the daughter of Carl and Helen (Young) Hoylman.

Survivors include her son, Mike (Debbie), daughters, Patty (Greg) Felber and Tracy Tibbitts; six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren...