Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Nov 8, 2021

Janice 'Jan' Vaccarino, of Akron, went to her heavenly home on November 8, 2021.

Jan was born in Akron, Ohio on May 27, 1953 to the late Annetta 'Anne' McGaffney (Grandma PTL) and was raised in Northampton Twp. She had a heart of service for others and was an encourager to all. Jan excelled at propping up...

Nov 8, 2021

Kevin Frank Casteel, 57, passed away November 8th, 2021. He was born in Akron, Ohio to Jackson and Janet Casteel. He graduated from Woodridge High School and attended Kent State University. He worked in retail management for many years, and he also did site acquisition for cell phone towers and installed TV dishes for Direct TV.

He...

Nov 6, 2021

Harry N. Papas, M.D., age 94, passed away peacefully at home on November 6, 2021, surrounded by his family. Never forgetting his Greek roots, his life story epitomizes the American Dream. He was born the 12th of 15 children and emigrated to the U.S. after graduating from medical school in Athens, completing his training in Akron. Dr. Papas practiced...

Nov 2, 2021

Rebecca (Becky) Curtis-Weinberg born August 24, 1988, passed away unexpectedly November 2, 2021. She was a loving wife, friend, runner, volunteer, and U.S. Navy Veteran. Becky is survived by her husband Michael Weinberg, fur children Suzie, Howard, and Pepper, her mother Cynthia Boyle, sister Julie (David) Tanner, mother-in-law Suzanne Weinberg, father-in-law Roger Weinberg (Renae Osherow), sisters-in-law Sarah (Justin) Slaby...

Nov 2, 2021

Sally Ann Weiner (nee Gould) born August 3 1940, passed away peacefully November 2, 2021.

Sally was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Rueben and Christine Gould and had by all accounts a spirited and engaging childhood. She graduated from Shaker Heights High School and after her children were older, returned to the University of Akron to obtain...

Nov 2, 2021

Trennis “Trent” L.  Garber, 52, of Norton, passed away unexpectedly on November 2, 2021. Trent was born on December 22, 1968 in Elkhart, IN. Trent was a US Navy Veteran.

Trent was preceded in death by his Mother, Nancy, Father, Terry, Grandfather, Robert, Grandparents, Ernie(Elsie) Chupp, Brother, Sheldon and Daughter, Tiffany. Trent is survived by Fiancée, Lisa...

Nov 1, 2021

Stephanie Jeanne Weddle (Smith), born October 1, 1946 in Rockaway, NY to Stephen and Eileen Smith. She passed away peacefully at home, November 1, 2021 at the age of 75 after a 17-month battle with Pancreatic Cancer.  Stephanie spent her younger years in Wantagh, NY on Long Island.  She graduated from Wantagh High School in 1964. Following high school,...

Oct 30, 2021

Betty Jane Dancey Godard “Bet” passed away on October 30, 2021 at the age of 96 in Bath, Ohio.Born in Detroit, Michigan in 1925, Bet moved to Ohio to attend Denison University. Denison was where she met the love of her life, Fred Godard.

Bet graduated from Denison University with a B.A. Degree in history. She later...

Oct 27, 2021

Katherine Girves Stiliaras passed away peacefully October 27, 2021, at the age of 102.

Katherine was born in Akron on January 20, 1919, the second of four children of Greek immigrants Panteles Girves and Kaliope Mehalarou, and she spent her entire life in the Akron community.

A member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church since her...

Oct 26, 2021

Thomas Paul McMullen, DDS (born 8/30/1924 in Akron) went peacefully to be with the Lord on October 26, 2021, in Grand Junction CO., at age 97. He is reunited with his beautiful wife of 75 years, Bernice McMullen and is survived by daughters, Kathi (Jeff) Petty & Gini (Cliff) Thompson and son, Thomas McMullen, Jr.; 6 grandchildren and 5...

Oct 25, 2021

Anthony Prosperi passed from this life on October 25, 2021 at the age of 93, at Concordia at Sumner. He was born in Namur, Belgium on December 30, 1927 to the late Melitone and Maria (Roussou) Prosperi. He came to America in the early 1950’s to live the American dream and started his first job in New York City...

Oct 24, 2021

Edward Chapman Shoman, age 74 of Akron, OH passed away peacefully October 24, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Harriet Shoman; and one sister, Ada Mae Evans. He is survived by his niece, Melissa Evans of Greensboro, NC and her son, as well as cousins locally and in California.

Ed was a...

Oct 24, 2021

Alice F. Richards, 87, went to her Lord on October 24, 2021.

She was born on February 6, 1934 in Adena, Ohio.

Alice was a member of Fairlawn Lutheran Church and was active in the Braille ministry, the Altar Guild, the card ministry, and the prayer shawl ministry. She was also an avid gardener.

Oct 23, 2021

Paul Douglas Chicatelli MD, 79 passed away October 23, 2021 in Akron, Ohio.

Paul was born in Conneaut, OH on November 5, 1941, the only son to Nick and Angeline (DeMarco) Chicatelli.   Paul graduated from Conneaut High School in 1959.  After obtaining an undergraduate degree from Gannon University in Erie Pennsylvania, Paul attended medical school at Loyola...

Oct 21, 2021

Tarus “Terry” Lawrence Latacki, 77, passed away October 21, 2021, at Greenfield Estates, Copley Ohio.

Terry was born on December 2, 1943, in Warren, OH to his parents, Tarus and Violet Latacki.

Terry attended Buchtel High School and graduated from the University of Akron with a Bachelor’s Degree then achieved a Master’s Degree in Quality...

Oct 19, 2021

Libby (Wilma Jane) Zaychek, age 90, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 following a short illness.  She was born on April 1, 1931, in Dover, Ohio to Joseph and Philamina Incarnato. Libby was a graduate of St. Joseph High School in Dover, Ohio. She met and married her husband Richard Alan Zaychek and moved to...

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...