Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

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...

Mar 21, 2021

Lloyd Benjamin Lueptow, Skipper, Hurricane Hunter, PhD

“It’s been a lovely cruise.”

Lloyd B. Lueptow, 92, emeritus professor from the University of Akron, died on March 21, 2021, at home in Akron, Ohio. He had recently returned after 25 years on land and water in Florida. He had a...

Mar 16, 2021

Theodore (Ted) H. Meister, 81, songwriter and record producer known professionally under the name of Ted Daryll, died peacefully in his sleep on March 14, 2021 in Akron, Ohio.

Ted was born in Mt. Vernon, N.Y. on January 5, 1940 to Theodore C. and Mary (nee McEntee) Meister.  His interest in music began at an...

Mar 14, 2021

Betty Rose Zarconi, formerly of Austintown, passed away peacefully in Akron on March 14, 2021, the day after celebrating her 94th birthday. Betty was born in Flint, Michigan on March 13, 1927 to the late Elmer Basil and Ruth Mae (Armstrong) Ward. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Peter James Zarconi, brothers Carl and...

Mar 13, 2021

Peter “Pete” William Ulrich, Jr., 63, passed away at home on March 13, 2021. Pete was born in Akron, Ohio on April 29, 1957 and graduated from Copley High School before attending Kent State University’s School of Music. Pete launched his career as a band director at Manchester High School and directed bands at Rittman, Firestone, and Copley before...

Mar 12, 2021

Wayne George Buettner, 82, in the care of his daughter and son-in-law, entered peacefully into eternal life on March 12, 2021, after a long, hard-fought battle with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.  He entered into his final days with complete trust in the Lord.  Throughout his illness he remained strong and never complained or asked for help. He didn’t lose his battle...

Mar 12, 2021

Phyllis Carol Berry (nee Rowland), of Akron, passed away on March 12, 2021. She was 104 years old. Burial was March 17 at Chestnut Hill Memorial Park in a graveside ceremony for family members, officiated by Rev. Nanette Pitt.

Phyllis was born on June 19, 1916 and graduated from Akron West High School in 1934. In her...