Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Mar 12, 2021

Heaven gained the sweet soul of Gregory Andrew Thacker on March 12, 2021 at the far too young age of 40. He was loved and will be missed by so many.

He is survived by his mother Bridgette Voros Thacker, his father Dean Thacker, his brother Michael Thacker and his daughter Madeline Petty. Also left to mourn...

Mar 12, 2021

Angela Marie Hellstern (nee Mullane), age 77, of Richfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 12, 2021.

She has now joined her husband Frank, in heaven. She is also preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Anne (nee Baumann) Mullane, and niece, Mamie-Rose.

Angela is survived by her children, Michelle Hellstern, Matthew (Monika) Hellstern,...

Mar 8, 2021

Evelyn D. Jones, 96, passed away on March 8, 2021.  Evelyn was born in Kentuck, WVA on October 26, 1924 to the late Omer and Mary Skeen.  She was a former member of 1st Baptist Church of Akron and worked in the rubber industry for many years as a secretary.  She is survived by her children Judi Horak, John...

Mar 6, 2021

Joseph J. Eyre, 89, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away March 6, 2021, leaving a legacy of hard work, good deeds, and a loving family.

He was born July 2, 1931, grew up in Suffield, and was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Camella Eyre, and siblings, Alice Adams and Calvin Eyre.

Joe had...

Mar 5, 2021

Garth D. McHenry, 92, of Akron, Ohio, went home to be with his Savior on March 5th, 2021.  Garth was born in Clark, South Dakota to Charles and Vera McHenry on October 12th, 1928.  Garth lived for a short time in California, during the Depression before moving to Iowa where he grew up mostly in Cedar Falls. There he...

Mar 2, 2021

After a long life and a short illness, our mother, Edith L. Willoughby died on March 2, 2021, at the age of 97 at Summa Akron City Hospital in Akron, Ohio. She was the first born of Winfield Scott Schelley Lang and Ethel Mae (Cornell) Lang on February 18, 1924, in Syracuse, NY. She was predeceased by her parents,...

Feb 27, 2021

Robert (Bob) Rich passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021 at the age of 89.  He was a very dedicated and loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and uncle and will be dearly missed.  He was born on August 13, 1931 and was a lifelong resident of Akron, OH.  He was preceded in death by his parents Adolph and Roma...

Feb 25, 2021

Elizabeth Fitzwater Cooper age 95, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 25, 2021. A lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio, Liz graduated from East High School in 1943 and later went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Akron in 1954. She spent many rewarding years working as an Executive Secretary and Sales/Service...

Feb 24, 2021

Eirelyn Grace Zuercher (14) of Akron, Ohio died on Wednesday February 24, 2021 after an accident while sledding with her friends. Her father, Jared, raced to heaven just ahead of her so that he could be there to greet her.

In death, as in life, Eirelyn was generous, granting the gift of life to five other people...

Feb 24, 2021

William A. C. Francis, age 82, of Copley, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 24, 2021.

He was born September 14, 1938, in Pittsburgh, PA; beloved son of the late Albert C. and Cecelia H. (nee Schmidt) Francis.

Devoted husband of Margaret Francis; cherished father of Karen (David) Francis, William A. C. Francis, Jr, and...

Feb 23, 2021

Charlotte Jean Bentley, 83, of Cuyahoga Falls Ohio, passed away February 23, 2021 at the Village of St. Edwards in Fairlawn. Charlotte was born on May 2, 1937 in Akron, Ohio to Willard and Pauline Barlett.

Charlotte graduated from Akron Garfield High School, class of 1955. She was a majorette in the marching band. She...

Feb 21, 2021

Jared Thomas Zuercher of Akron, Ohio, formerly of Ashland, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021, in Cleveland Metro Health Center after suffering a cardiac event. Jared was born on December 11, 1980, in Middleburg Heights, Ohio, the second child of Tom and Susan Zuercher.Jared grew up in North Canton and Ashland, and graduated from Ashland High School...

Feb 19, 2021

Timothy William Cooper, age 61, of Wadsworth, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 19, 2021 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born December 3, 1959 in Akron; beloved son of Elsie and the late William Cooper.

Devoted husband of Vicki (nee Young); cherished father of Barry, Amber, Sarah, Elise, and Alesci (Scott); beloved grandfather...

Feb 19, 2021

Melissa “Molly” Jetter, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021, after a five-year bout with lung cancer.

Born in Detroit, Michigan on June 30, 1952, she lived in the Akron area since 1958. She was a 1970 graduate of Firestone High School and a 1971 graduate of Hammel Actual Business College. She worked in the lab at...

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...