Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Feb 18, 2021

Jane Hubbard Beaven, 86, of Akron passed away on February 18, 2021 in Fairlawn, Ohio.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Jane was born in Ohio to John Russell Hubbard and Catherine Proudfoot Macbeth on April 4, 1934. She grew up in a house perched on the edge of the...

Feb 18, 2021

Dr. Kennard Chandler Ford, 63, of Akron, Ohio passed away on February 18, 2021.  He was born May 10, 1957 in Akron to Dr. Manley L. and Virginia Wager Ford.

A graduate of Twinsburg’s R.B. Chamberlin High School, The Ohio State University and the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Ken married his high school sweetheart Jean...

Feb 14, 2021

Dorothy (Dot) Jane Kiefer, 90, of Copley passed away on February 14, 2021.  She was born in Bath, Ohio on August 24, 1930, preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Margaret Fundak, brothers Louis, William, Frank, and sister Alice, and survived by her loving and devoted husband Gene Kiefer of 64 years in marriage; daughter Rhonda Kiefer; sons...

Feb 11, 2021

Patricia F. Benson, age 92, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021.

Born December 17, 1928, she graduated from West High School and attended Greenbriar College for two years before beginning a modeling career in New York. Patricia was a proud member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church where she was a Sunday School Teacher. She thrived on...

Feb 10, 2021

Joan Yvette Burkhardt, age 59, of Oberlin, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord on February 10, 2021.

She was born on September 29, 1961, in Akron, Ohio. She has been described as, "a pocket of sunshine,” by those who were blessed to have her in their lives.  She had a passion for word search puzzles,...

Feb 9, 2021

Joan C. Freadling, 95, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2021.

She grew up in Firestone Park where she had many happy childhood memories. She especially enjoyed it when the circus came to town and set up in a field behind her house where she could watch all the activities from the back porch. She was a...

Feb 8, 2021

Robert LeFever passed away Monday February 8, 2021 (2/8/21 adds up to his favorite number 13!) at the age of 66.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his beloved daughter, Heather Brown.  He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Julie; sons, Matthew (Kristin), Andrew, and Jamie (Tracy); and grandchildren, Meriki, Isaac, Holden,...

Feb 8, 2021

Marie Pack went home to be with the Lord February 8, 2021. She was a longtime member of Lighthouse Baptist Church of Wadsworth. She loved animals, music, singing in her church choir and playing the piano as well as the organ. She was a skilled cake decorator, roller skater, cook, baker, ceramics painter and gardener who loved flowers. Marie...

Feb 5, 2021

Jeanette Noble Conger “Jan”, 87 of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home on February 5, 2021. She was born in Fort Madison, Iowa on August 28, 1933 to Dr. Harold Frederick Noble and Frances Dudley Noble. Jeanette secured her undergraduate degrees from the University of Iowa (Phi Beta Kappa) and continued auditing classes in the arts and...

Feb 4, 2021

Boomer passed away on February 4, 2021 at the age of 74.  He was an original, an advocate, a mentor, a dedicated physician and an amazing friend to so many. He was born in Elkhart, Indiana to Raymond and Elizabeth Burnstine.  It was at Elkhart High School that he became “Boomer”, nicknamed by the members of his golf team. ...

Feb 1, 2021

Elizabeth (Betty) Courrier, 83, of Wadsworth, entered into eternal glory on February 1, 2021 after battling a brief illness.

Born August 18, 1937 in Owen Sound Ontario, Canada to Charles (Charlie) and Luella Kraemer, she had been a homemaker, school bus driver and a pharmacist. Her favorite place was Florida where she lived for 30 years. She...

Feb 1, 2021

Duane Lawrence Isham, age 91, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2021 after a short struggle with cancer. He brought love, friendship, and joy to everyone that knew him—and, more than anything, he cared for family and community.

Duane was born in Akron to Donovan and Cretora Isham on July 31, 1929. They predeceased him as did...

Feb 1, 2021

Marian L. Stalker, 89, peacefully went home to the Lord February 1, 2021. Marian was born Youngstown, Ohio and attended Youngstown State University, majoring in education. She met the love of her life, Bill Stalker on campus during a “Religion and Life” social. They were happily married for 45 years until his passing, raising two daughters, Sharon and Susan....

Jan 31, 2021

Mary E. Swartzlander, 96, of Fairlawn, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Akron General Medical Center.  She was born in Akron on November 24, 1924 to the late James and Charlotte Wilkinson and was a graduate of Akron Buchtel High School.  She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church for over 60 years and the Jaycee Wives...

Jan 30, 2021

Patricia "Patty" Louise Bauer, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away Saturday, January 30 at the age of 73.

Patty is survived by her son, Sean Bauer; her two grandchildren, Callahan William and Delaney Louise; brothers Bill (Patricia), Tim (Vicki) and Tom (Julia) Schnee; and her many nieces and nephews. Patty was preceded in death by her parents, William...

Jan 30, 2021

John Mioduszeski, loving husband and father, passed away Saturday, January 30th, 2021, at the age of 83, with his adoring wife by his side.

He was born August 18th, 1937 in Cleveland, Ohio, and later resided in Richfield where he remained a lifelong resident. As a proud graduate of Revere High School, and Case Institute of Technology,...

Jan 30, 2021

JoAnne Baker, an RN and a long-time resident of Akron, OH passed on January 30, 2021. Joanne is survived by four of her children: Sons- Chris, Tom and Michael; Daughter Mollie McEaneney.  She is predeceased by her daughter Carrie Baker and her son Matthew Baker. While raising 6 children as a single mom, Joanne fought for civil rights with...

Jan 29, 2021

Dr. Richard (Ric) Winthrop Taylor of Bath, Ohio passed away on January 29, 2021 after an extended battle with cancer.

He is survived by his steadfast wife, Becky and their three sons, Matthew (Casey), Andrew (Kerri), and Jonathan. He also leaves behind grandson, Oliver Winthrop and granddaughters, Nora Anne, Winnie Bloom, and Eliza Mae, as well as...

Jan 29, 2021

Penelope J. Boyer, age 85. Devoted and beloved wife of 58 years to Duane O. Boyer. Loving mother of Dr. K. Page Boyer (Kathleen P.) and Shereen D. Boyer. Cherished grandmother of Sophia C. L. Boyer and Olivia G. L. Boyer. Dear daughter of Delight J. Myers (nee Rydman) and sister of the late Earl R. Myers and Thomas...

Jan 26, 2021

Charles M Vehlow Jr age 80, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021, succumbing to injuries sustained from an accident. He is survived by his cherished wife of over 55 years Paula Vehlow (Evans); daughters Gretchen Vehlow and Heidi Vehlow; grandson Charles M. G. Vehlow; sisters Joan Millins (Vehlow) and Barbara Ritter (Vehlow). Chuck was born and raised in suburban...