Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Aug 17, 2021

J. Frederick Doering, Sr., 93, of Bath Township, passed away August 17, 2021.

He was born August 3, 1928, in Marion, Ohio. His family moved to Youngstown, Ohio in 1935, where he attended schools, graduating from South High School in 1946.

Fred was preceded in death by parents, George H. and L. Glen (Irey) Doering;...

Aug 16, 2021

Marge Orth, 87, peacefully passed away on August 16, 2021 after a brief illness. A very talented lady with numerous friends, she is survived by her husband of 64 years, Bob; daughter Lorraina Daker (Tom); son Kevin Orth; five grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place, and a private service is being planned, followed by a...

Aug 14, 2021

Richard Alan Peters of Bath went to be with the Lord on August 14, 2021, at the age of 90. Dick was a lifelong resident of the Akron area, having attended Forest Hill School across the street from his boyhood home on North Hill in Akron. He graduated from North High School in 1949 and The Ohio State University...

Aug 13, 2021

Hubert Guy Cole, 92 years of Akron, Ohio passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021.

He was the youngest child of Connie Hobert and Harriett Lucille Cole, born on April 9, 1929 in Spruce Pine, NC. It was during the Great Depression that his parents moved to Akron with his two siblings and his four half-siblings. He...

Aug 13, 2021

Jackie L. Smith, 73, died August 13, 2021.

Jackie was a longtime resident of Uniontown. Before retiring, she was an X Ray Technician specializing in Mammography. She was a member of Grace United Church of Christ.

The family extends a special thank you to everyone at Shepherd’s Gate for their patience, care and kindness.

Aug 12, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Patrick (Pat) David Sullivan on August 12th, 2021, at his home in Canal Fulton, Ohio. Pat was born in Akron, Ohio on January 24, 1962, to Suzanne and James Sullivan. His entire working career was dedicated to helping those in need. Pat loved to fish, especially in...

Aug 12, 2021

Theodore J. Callas, age 88, of Akron, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 12, 2021.

He was born February 20, 1933 in Akron, son of the late John and Vasilia (nee Bennett) Callas.

Theodore was preceded in death by his wife, Theodora Callas, and grandson Teddy Hay.

He is survived by his wife,...

Aug 9, 2021

Jennifer May Ling Chin, born Dec 23, 1977 in Chicago, IL, died of accidental drowning (possibly following a seizure) on Aug 9, 2021 while visiting family in Akron, Ohio.

Irreverent, sardonic, crass, and kitsch, Jenny was also, loyal, strong, passionate, and fierce. When Jenny loved you, you knew you were loved and loved hard, and she, in...

Aug 8, 2021

Jennie Geraldine (Gerry) Abbott, 96, of Akron, went home to be with her Lord on August 8, 2021. She was born on October 29, 1924 in Jelloway, Ohio to Thomas Buford and Zelma Frasher. Orphaned at 12, Gerry relocated to Akron where she and her sister Lois joined the family of Dick and Helen Hall and their daughter Faye....

Aug 7, 2021

Grace Evelyn Antczak (nee Loeding) age 94, went to be with the Lord on August 7, 2021. Beloved mother of Ginny Blount (Vic), Jim Antczak (Ava), Tracy Antczak (Sue) and Roy Antczak (Shelia); grandmother to Jeremy, Jessica (Mark), George (Kristin), Brian, Justin (Arianna), Jordon, and Ryan; great grandmother to Keylee, Colton, Asher and Henry. She is also survived by...

Aug 3, 2021

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Jul 31, 2021

Daniel “Danny” R.  Kohler II, 58, of Akron, Ohio passed away on July 31, 2021.

Daniel was born on March 25, 1963 to Daniel and Donna Kohler in Cleveland, Ohio. He attended Mayfield High School and was graduated from Revere High School in Bath in 1981. Danny attended Ohio University.

Danny is survived by his...

Jul 25, 2021

Virginia Valora Vandegrift Black, 95, formerly from Akron Ohio passed away Sunday July 25, 2021 in Columbus Ohio. She was born in Casper, Wyoming on June 17, 1926 the daughter of William C and Athol Valora Stevenson Vandegrift.  She is preceded in death by her husband Donald Leo Black, her brothers Donald, William, Robert and her sister Elizabeth Tinch....

Jul 25, 2021

On July 25, 2021, Kathleen M. Stout, 64, passed away peacefully at home.

Kathy was born on November 18, 1956 in Akron, OH to Marilyn and Dr. Howard W. Bangs.  Her ready smile, amiable nature, generous spirit and capacity for fun were hallmarks her entire life.

Her creative talents ran deep, especially in gardening and...

Jul 24, 2021

Larry K. Swimm “Keith”, 76 of Richfield passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Larry was born March 27, 1945 in Logan, West Virginia to William Earl and Mary Princess Swimm. He was a longtime resident of Richfield, Ohio after serving in the Army during the Vietnam War. Along with his mother and father, he...

Jul 22, 2021

Robert Bensinger, 87, of Akron died on July 22, 2021.  He was preceded by his parents Lucien (Ben) and Ruth Bensinger, his brother Rodger (Bud) and infant son Charles.  He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Valerie, their daughter Valerie Klein (Tyler) and granddaughters Kate and Sophia. He is also survived by his children Kathryn, Carolyn Redinger...

Jul 18, 2021

Peter Ward Friez went to be with our Lord on July 18th, 2021.  He passed peacefully surrounded by family.  He loved and was loved deeply and leaves an indelible mark on those who knew him. Born October 3rd, 1946, in Waterbury, Connecticut, he was a resident of the Village of Richfield for more than 25 years.

Peter,...

Jul 18, 2021

Mona Nemer joined her beloved husband, Joseph, in their eternal home, Sunday July 18, 2021. Born January 8, 1941 in Saghbine, Lebanon, Mona was raised much of her life in Zahle, Lebanon. She emigrated here at the age of 18 because her late husband, Joseph, went overseas and chose her to be his bride.

At the time...

Jul 15, 2021

Jim Staudt, a world traveler, outstanding athlete, artist, peace-maker and most importantly a friend to all, died unexpectedly of asthma-related complications at the age of 65 on Thursday, July 15.

Jim was born January 26, 1956 to Jean and Robert Staudt and lived the first 28 years of his life in and around West Akron. He attended...

Jul 12, 2021

Beloved husband, father, and grandfather died at home on July 12 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, Gilman Stanley Hooper, and his mother, Virginia Keys Hooper. George is survived by his wife, Terri of Akron, Ohio, and their son, Gilman Hooper of Los Angeles, and two daughters, Cynthia Hooper...