Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Sep 12, 2021

Kenneth Raymond Cavanaugh, 67, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2021 at Cleveland Clinic Hospice.

Ken was born on November 24, 1953 in Akron, Ohio to Ronald and Marguerite Cavanaugh. His happiest times were with his wife, Lisa.  He had many jobs and projects throughout his life, the most important being the caregiver to...

Sep 7, 2021

Susan L. Jacques, 73, passed away peacefully on Sept. 7, 2021 in Richfield, OH, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was born on June 13, 1948 in Akron, OH to parents, Ralph (Leland) and Doris Watson.

Sue was a strong, caring, selfless mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend who loved her family. Her greatest joy...

Sep 7, 2021

Florence Jewel Winter, age 99, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 7, 2021.

She was born June 13, 1922, in Prospect, PA; cherished daughter of the late William D. and Stella M. McBride. Florence enjoyed cooking and gardening, but most importantly, she loved taking care of and spending time with her family.

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Sep 6, 2021

Gary P. Beahn, 83, of Akron, passed away on September 6, 2021. Gary was born in Akron, OH to parents, Leonard and Lena Beahn.

Gary graduated from Springfield High School. He went on to work 43 years at Goodyear Tire and Rubber retiring in 1989. Gary played Classical piano and enjoyed playing golf.

Gary was...

Sep 4, 2021

Barbara Ann (Bobbie) McMillen Porter, 92, passed away September 4, 2021. Born on Halloween in 1928, in Akron, and a graduate of Central High School, she raised four children with husband, Dr. Robert Shade McMillen, in the area.

Bobbie and Bob were active members of Congress Lake and Fairlawn Country Clubs before moving to Pinehurst, NC in...

Sep 4, 2021

Don Wayne Anders, Sr., 74, beloved husband of Barbara L. Anders, died Saturday, September 4, 2021, at his home in Sumter, SC. Born August 20, 1947, in Akron, OH, he was a son of the late Roy Anders and the late Enie Holderfield Anders. He attended Pinewood United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife of Sumter; four children, Donna...

Aug 30, 2021

William “Bill” Robert Bartilson, Sr, born January 24, 1937, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2021. Preceded in death by his parents, Edwin, Sr. & Mildred; brother, Edwin, Jr. (Jean); brothers-in-law, Karl Heft (Catherine) and Kenneth Grigsby (Nina). Bill is survived by his loving wife of nearly 62 years, Ruth (nee Heft); children, Dianna (Bob) Kane, Susan (Jim) Heiser,...

Aug 29, 2021

Arthur Scott, age 101, passed away on August 29, 2021 in Akron, Ohio after a short illness. He was a committed husband, father, and grandfather. Arthur was a WWII veteran, where he was Chief Draftsman in the HQ War Room of the China/Burma/India Theater and drew the maps for 5 Generals who lead the invasion of Burma. He knew...

Aug 29, 2021

David “Dave" Dickson, born in Akron, Ohio on March 12, 1935, son of the late Mabel (Keagy) and James Dickson, and brother to the late Loretta “Jean” Dickson, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, grace and love, on Sunday, August 29, 2021. He spent the last eight months living with family in Arlington, Virginia where he could see the...

Aug 28, 2021

William J. Taucher, 89, of the City of Green, passed away on August 28, 2021. He was born on July 29, 1932 in Akron, Ohio.

Preceded in death by his wife Jacquelyn, parents John and Edith, brothers David (Catherine), John (Bobbie) and son-in-law Vance Edwards. William is survived by his son Jeffrey (Karen) Taucher, daughter Leslie Edwards,...

Aug 27, 2021

On August 27, 2021 our precious Katie Bird, age 36, went home to be with the Lord and loved ones. After a year long struggle with autoimmune health issues, she is now at peace and pain free.

A 2004 graduate of Woodridge High School, Katie earned her associate degree as a Veterinary Assistant.

She is...

Aug 25, 2021

Grover Oliver Nelson, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Englewood Community Hospital, Englewood, FL.  Born February 1, 1930 in Polk Township, Galion, Ohio, he was the son of Raymond and Mildred (Chilcote) Nelson.  Grover served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict.  He married his beloved wife of 64 years M. Alene (Fury) Nelson...

Aug 24, 2021

This is the first time he ever left a party early. Dennis Campana died unexpectedly August 24, 2021. He was born in Massachusetts on April 25, 1947 to Joseph and Marisa Campana. He lived there until he joined the US Air Force in 1965. After the military he pursued a career in sales, which brought him to Akron in...

Aug 19, 2021

On Thursday, August 19, 2021, Gary Allen Ernest, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away at the age of 85.

Gary, son of Walter and Fern Ernest, was born on August 22, 1935, in Lamar, CO. He spent his early years in Leadville, CO and Stockton, KS. After receiving his Business degree from Washburn University in...

Aug 19, 2021

After 94 years of a good life, Juanita died on August 19, 2021. She was the third daughter born to Daniel and Minnie O’Brien. Her education included David Hill Elementary School, Garfield High School where she was a majorette, and The University of Akron where she was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority. She taught at Green and...

Aug 18, 2021

Joseph Paul Barren Jr. 83 of Richfield Twp. passed away on August 18, 2021.

Joe was born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 10, 1937 to the late Joseph Paul and Mary Barren Sr. He served in the US Army as a proud member of the 101st Airborne stationed in Fort Campbell, Kentucky where after his honorable discharge...

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...