Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Apr 23, 2021

Jeffrey Allen West, 60, of the Portage Lakes, passed away on April 23, 2021.  Jeff was born in Akron, Ohio on May 8, 1960.  Preceded in death by his parents Alvin and Antoinette West, brother Michael West and brother in law Jerry Gordon.  He is survived by his brother Jim (Linda) West; sisters Marsha Gordon and Gloria (James) Baer;...

Apr 23, 2021

Joyce Keiper Hamaker, loving mother, grandmother and long-time Bath resident, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her daughters on April 23, 2021.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, William and Helen Keiper, of Lancaster, PA. She is survived by her three daughters, Jill Hamaker, Amy (Greg) Fairhurst, and Sara (Javier) Jurado and her beloved grandchildren, Sophia,...

Apr 23, 2021

Gladys E. Martin, age 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 23, 2021 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

She was born September 7, 1928 in the Cuyahoga Valley and lived in Bath Twp. most of her life. In her early years, Gladys worked for Akron Dry Goods. She loved to travel and enjoyed gardening and taking...

Apr 20, 2021

Patricia M. Mayer (nee Thome), 58, of Richfield passed away on April 20, 2021. Patricia was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 5,1962 to the late William and Margaret Thome. Preceded in death by her brother Richard Thome. She is survived by her loving husband Mark; son Christopher (Lori) Thome; daughters Melissa Mayer and Kathleen Mayer; granddaughter Reagan; sister...

Apr 20, 2021

Betty J Dobbins (Anders) age 85, passed away on April 20, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Bath, Ohio on Nov. 28, 1935 to the late Roy and Enie Anders. She was a lifetime resident of Copley/Norton.

Her motto to life was "live it at the fullest," and...

Apr 20, 2021

Mildred “Jean” Fender, 87, of Akron passed away April 20, 2021. She was the daughter of Steve and Mary Kozy. Jean was a 1952 graduate of Garfield High School and was a member of the cheerleading squad. At graduation she was recognized with the Womanhood Award. In 1953, Jean became the “beautiful bride” of Edward R. Fender. Together, they...

Apr 14, 2021

Mary Dure Johnson, 93, died peacefully in her home on April 14, 2021 surrounded by her family and her loyal Labrador retriever, Luke. She was born in Wilmington, Delaware on August 26, 1927 to Alice Stevenson Dure and Henry Franklin Dure. Mary was a graduate of Swarthmore High School and attended Pembroke College (Brown University), Providence, RI. In 1948...

Apr 14, 2021

LTC Ronald Girard died April 14, 2021. He was born in New Orleans, LA on November 16, 1936 and was a 26 year resident of Akron. He was a career U.S. Army military intelligence officer, specializing in signals intelligence and counter intelligence, retiring December, 1994. He received the Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Army Meritorious Service Medal (1st...

Apr 10, 2021

It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing at home of John Shaffer, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s.

John will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 44 years, Bev; sons Raymond and Kip; daughter Wende; sister Helen and numerous other family members and friends.

John was a proud U.S. Army veteran...

Apr 9, 2021

Born February 4th, 1955, Jeannette Lee (Ely) Phillips passed away April 9th, 2021 following a lengthy illness. Early in life, Jeannette aided her mother running a family business, a title insurance agency in Painesville, OH. Later, she taught English as a second language to adults and children. From 1996 to her early retirement in 2016, Jeannette worked for the...

Apr 9, 2021

Phyllis May Zilke, age 85, of Richfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 9, 2021.

She was born January 16, 1936, in Cleveland, daughter of the late Nicholas and Eleanor Mikes. Phyllis was an avid reader and loved gardening. She liked to knit, crochet, watch old, classic movies. Her family was the light of her life and...

Apr 9, 2021

James Roger Walser -

Born August 2, 1944…..And then came his DASH…..What you might call, the rest of the story….Born to Maurice and Jean Katherine Walser, he was a trouble maker from the start. Terrorizing his mom and older sister…The sound of mom yelling…Jimmmmmy was constantly heard ringing thru the rooms of their home in Peoria, ILL....

Apr 9, 2021

John I. Stearns Jr., (72) went to be with the Lord on April 9, 2021. Born in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of John and Ruth Stearns.

He was a teacher at Green Middle School for 30 years and enjoyed classic cars, golfing, history, reading, and bird watching. He is survived by his sister, Jane Wierzbicki;...

Apr 8, 2021

Jim Kline, 86, passed away April 8, 2021.

Jim was the best husband, father, and Popeye, as affectionately called by his 8 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Jim retired from Local 219 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union after 42 years. Jim was a family-first man. He never missed an event his kids were part of. Jim and family always...

Apr 7, 2021

Karen Elaine Lindesmith, 64, passed away quietly at home on April 7, 2021 after a short illness. Her son Mathew and husband John were by her side.

She was born in Macon, Georgia on February 17, 1957 to Ira and Joann Harrell. At an early age she moved to Barberton, OH and attended Barberton High School graduating...

Apr 6, 2021

Sandra Mae Haas-Raines (84) passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 6, 2021 after a long battle with Cancer. She was born and raised in Cuyahoga Falls and was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School Class of 1955. She obtained a Masters Degree of Pharmacology from Butler University and practiced as a Pharmacist for Youngfellow Drug. She later obtained...

Apr 4, 2021

Marjorie J. Janke (Rilling), age 81, passed away April 4, 2021. Born on July 20, 1939, the daughter of Joseph and Gladys Rilling, Marjorie was a lifelong resident of Cuyahoga Falls, graduating from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1957. Marg, as she liked to be called, met Karl Janke while dancing polkas. They later married on October 21, 1966...

Apr 2, 2021

Robert James Soulek, 84, passed away on April 2, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. Robert was born on November 25, 1936 in Cleveland, Ohio to Joseph and Elizabeth Soulek.

Bob was a welder with Welding Inc. a company that he started. He also enjoyed tinkering with any object that needed fixed. He enjoyed going on...

Apr 1, 2021

Dorothy Louise Murray (born Bertsch), age 92, died peacefully surrounded by the love of her family in Akron, Ohio on April 1, 2021.

She was born on June 3, 1928 in Akron, Ohio to the late Frank and Mary Bertsch. She was the youngest of five children. In 1951 she married the late Ray Murray.

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Mar 24, 2021

Robert S. Miller, age 80, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. He was bon June 15, 1940 in Munson, Oh. Son of the late Almond and Ruth (nee Davis) Miller. Robert was a fast pitch softball player. As one of the best pitchers in the area he competed amongst some of the toughest competition...