Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Jan 4, 2021

Linda E. Gannon, 82, passed away peacefully on January 4th, 2021 after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Born in Canton, Ohio, she graduated from Milligan College in 1960 and received her M.S.S.A. from Case Western Reserve in 1962. As a social worker in private practice she helped to heal and comfort many through the years.

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Jan 3, 2021

Edna Mae Tennell McCort, age 88, of Fairlawn went to be with the Lord January 3, 2021.  A child of God, she was born to Cecilia and John Leuenberger on January 16, 1932 in Cullman, AL in the same farmhouse in which her mother was born. She spent her first 13 years on the farm picking cotton, milking cows,...

Jan 3, 2021

Philip F. Murray, 88, died January 3, 2021 after battling Covid-19. Philip was born in Yonkers, New York on March 24, 1932 and grew up in Pelham, New York. He graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Metallurgical Engineering. At Purdue he met Karin and they were married August 7, 1954. He served 3 years as a Lieutenant...

2021

Clara “Mae” Chapline Schafer, 91, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2021 at her home in Cuyahoga Falls.

Born on November 28, 1929, in Sherrard, WV; cherished daughter of the late George and Clara Mae (Cook) Chapline of Wheeling WV, Mae enjoyed spending time at home decorating, cooking, and gardening, but most importantly, she loved spending time...

Dec 31, 2020

Michael John Reedy, 46, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 31, 2020. He was a life-long resident of Summit County where he graduated from Hudson High School. Michael was an avid guitar player, voracious reader, and lover of animals. He was friendly and outgoing and was always willing to help anyone in need whether he knew them...

Dec 29, 2020

Timothy Hill Duncan, 80, passed away unexpectedly at home on December 29, 2020. Born in Atlanta, Georgia on October 31, 1940 to the late Marshall and Evelyn Duncan. Tim was a graduate of the University of Georgia where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry. He retired from The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company where he served...

Dec 26, 2020

Walter George Wilde, 93, was born January 30, 1927 in St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada to Arthur Wilson Wilde and Agnes (Cartwright) Wilde. He died Saturday, December 26, 2020.

Walter was a graduate of North High School (1945). He served in the United States Army during World War II in Germany. He was retired from Firestone Tire and...

Dec 26, 2020

Just before her 91st birthday, Mary Firestone Norval died on December 26, 2020 following a short illness. Knowing her extra large and joy-filled heart was failing, we were instructed to write, “She died” as her obituary, but in truth she LIVED.  This remarkable wife, mother and grandmother shared her world with everyone, had the truest gift of hospitality, and...

Dec 25, 2020

Robert C. Denious, (Bob) was called to be with the Lord on December 25, 2020. He was a loving husband to his late wife, June Denious. He was a loving and caring father, and grandfather, and will always be remembered for his wisdom, guidance, love and charming sense of humor. His presence would light up a room. He loved...

Dec 25, 2020

Robbie J. Ashe, 93, of Akron, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020 at the Hospice Care Center following an extended illness.  She was born in Happy Hollow, MS. on July 5, 1927 to the late Theron Lovelace and Emily Holly Nixon.  She was employed as the executive secretary for the Dean at Cornell University and was the Secretary/Treasurer...

Dec 24, 2020

Linda A. King, 59, was born December 29, 1960 and passed away December 24, 2020. Preceded in death by father, William Sentgeorge; survived by husband, Jack; daughter, Karen S. (Kristofer) Anderson; sons, Brian (Renee Heldman) McMurray, Patrick (Jackie Thomas) McMurray; grandchildren, Caitlin Rose Anderson and Dylan Anderson; mother, Glenna Sentgeorge; brothers, Paul R. (Cynthia Klingemier) Sentgeorge, Timothy L. (Marla)...

Dec 23, 2020

Marcia Meenach Crane passed from this life into the next on December 23, 2020 in the presence of her lifelong partner and husband Kristan Crane. She led a full life, having been born in Madison, Indiana on December 12, 1937, she graduated from Murray State University in Kentucky in 1959 with a Bachelor's Degree in Music and a Bachelor's...

Dec 23, 2020

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend Elizabeth Calhoun Bouton passed away on December 23, 2020 at the age of 94. Elizabeth (Hebby) was born on April 10, 1926 in Montour Falls, NY to Harry and Elizabeth Calhoun (deceased). After graduating early from high school, having skipped a grade, she attended Edgewood Junior College in Briarcliff Manor,...

Dec 22, 2020

Jack L. Montgomery, 93 years old, previously of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away on December 22, 2020. Gloria A. Montgomery, 90 years old, passed away on December 18, 2020. Both lived the past 17 years in Cornelius, NC.

Jack and Gloria were born in Akron, Ohio and graduated from North High School. Jack served in the U.S....

Dec 22, 2020

Bobby E. Riffle, 88, of Hudson, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Hudson Grande.  He was born in Akron on February 16, 1932 to the late Mac and Nona Riffle and was a graduate of Akron South High School.  Bobby enlisted in the United States Navy in 1950, serving for two years.  He then enlisted in the...

Dec 21, 2020

Michael (Mike) W. Krueske peacefully went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 21, 2020 after a short illness. He was born on August 10, 1957 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Mike was an active member of the Apostolic Christian Church (Nazarean) both in Mansfield for 23 years and the last 3 years in Akron.  Mike loved spending...

Dec 18, 2020

Mary Staiger Smart passed away unexpectedly at home on December 18, 2020 at the age of 62. She was a creative soul and lifelong resident of Akron. Mary was preceded in death by her father, Richard W. Staiger. She leaves her loving mother, Charlotte E. Staiger; children, Noel R. Smart, Audrey E. Greder and husband Jake; brother, William E....

Dec 18, 2020

Stephen Dean Glick has been reunited in heaven with his parents, Gene and Midi Glick. Steve was born in Clearfield, PA, graduated from Highland High School, and served in the United States Army Military Police School. He earned a BS in Business Administration from Kent State University, with a degree in Industrial Relations/Organizational Behavior. He then enjoyed a 20...

Dec 16, 2020

Gary L. Petty, 76, of Fairlawn, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Akron General Medical Center.  He was born in Akron on November 27, 1944 to the late Othel Petty and Antonetta (Fulvimari) Petty.  Gary proudly served in the United States Army from 1962-1965 in the 82nd Airborne Paratroopers.  He was employed in sales, most recently retiring...

Dec 14, 2020

Samuel John Paul passed away December 14, 2020 due to the Coronavirus. He was born April 24, 1928. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty of 52 years, mother Annie and father John. Being an only child, friends were very special…..those of Goodyear/PNC Banks, Woodland Methodist, Concordia at Sumner and Greenfield Estates. Sam graduated on the Dean’s...