Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Jun 22, 2020

Elizabeth J. (nee Ballinger) Firestone, 96, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 22, 2020.

Elizabeth Firestone was born on September 9, 1923 in Bucyrus, Ohio. She lived in Marion, Ohio for 22 years before moving to Akron, Ohio where she spent the rest of her life.

She graduated from St....

Jun 22, 2020

Rae Linda Welker, age 73, of Akron, Ohio  died peacefully at home surrounded by her loving husband and daughters on June 22, 2020 having lived a happy and inspirational life full of special relationships, acts of service and travel.

Rae was born September 21, 1946 in New Brighton, PA to the late Douglas and Virginia...

Jun 22, 2020

Von H. Brobeck passed away June 22, 2020.

He was born on August 12, 1922 in Washington College, Tennessee. Von worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for 44 years, beginning in 1941, and retired in 1985 as Manager of the Equipment Engineering Department.  He graduated from Washington College High School in 1940, attended East Tennessee State...

Jun 20, 2020

Edward R. Berus, 94, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family June 20, 2020.

Born October 12, 1925, he was a World War II Marine Corps veteran serving in the South Pacific. He worked for Firestone as a defense research physicist, was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church, enjoyed golfing and happy hour at “the...

Jun 16, 2020

Ruth W. Hoffmaster, 100, died June 16, 2020.

A life resident of Akron, she attended the University of Akron and was very involved at Fairlawn Lutheran Church, which was started by her husband, Paul D. Hoffmaster.

Preceded in death by parents, Paul and Eva Weninger; husbands, Harry Lee Harter and Rev. Paul D. Hoffmaster; son,...

Jun 15, 2020

Joan H. and Dale J. Mortimer

Joan Hall Mortimer, 91, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2020 followed by Dale J. Mortimer, 93, on August 8, 2020.

Meridian Sun Lodge #69 will conduct Masonic Services 10 a.m. SATURDAY, September 12th, at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd. A memorial service celebrating their lives...

Jun 10, 2020

Mary M. Christ, 91, died June 10, 2020.

Born September 16, 1928 in Brooklyn, NY to Francis and Mary Devlin Friel, she was a charter member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church where she served as organist and volunteered with Mother of Sorrows. Mary also volunteered at Western Reserve Hospital and the Akron Soup Kitchen, was a...

Jun 4, 2020

Robert L. Giebenrath, 94, of Northampton Twp., passed away peacefully on June 4, 2020.

Robert was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Louis and Kathleen Giebenrath. After graduating from Buchtel High School in 1944, Robert was drafted into the United States Army. He served in Italy during World War II. Following his honorable discharge from the...

Jun 2, 2020

Robert A. Bodeker passed away on June 2, 2020.

“Bob” was a graduate of Parma High School and attended Ohio University on a football scholarship. He proudly served in the United States Army, and was a U.S. Postal worker for 46 years. Bob was an active member of the Church of Christ, where he taught Sunday School,...

Jun 1, 2020

ROBERTA 'BOBBIE ' WRAY

Bobbie Wray, 89, passed away in her sleep on June 1, 2020.

At that moment she was reunited with her husband, Willard Wray. They were people of great faith, in the promise of our Lord.  In life, Bobbie, along with Willard and son-in-law Gary, founded Wrayco Industries in 1980.  She enjoyed...

May 31, 2020

Elizabeth L. Smith, 90, died May 31, 2020.

Born in Indianapolis, IN on July 19, 1929 to Elizabeth (Clark) and Don A. Lamphear, she was an Akron area resident most of her life, and had lived in San Paulo, Brazil in her teenage years and was fluent in Portuguese. A graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and ...

May 31, 2020

Russell Dean Haas of Akron passed away unexpectedly on May 31, 2020. Russell was born January 12, 1941 in Akron, to the late Dorothy (Barnett) and Aubrey D. Haas. His sister, Susan Haas preceded his death in 2016. Russ graduated from Buchtel High School class of 1959. He then obtained his bachelor’s degree from Ohio University and master’s degree...

May 27, 2020

Sally Anne Norris, 75, of Akron passed away May 27, 2020.

Born June 7, 1944 in Akron to William and Lucille Palmer, Sally was a proud graduate of Buchtel High School and Ohio Wesleyan University. She retired from Winer and Bevilaqua to spend time with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Michael (Melissa)...

May 23, 2020

Althea June Heil passed away May 23, 2020 after a wonderful 97 years of life!

She will be welcomed into heaven by her loved husband, Paul; parents, Stephen and Cora Rumble; close brothers, Kenny and Paul; her cherished daughter, June Francy and son-in-law, Stephen Francy.

She leaves her treasured family: son, Paul (Judy) Heil; and...

May 22, 2020

William “Bill” Van Doros of Bath, Ohio, 95 passed away on May 22, 2020, after a short illness.

Bill graduated from Central High School and attended the University of Akron. He retired from General Tire and Rubber Company as a Department Manager after 38 years of service.Honorably discharged from the US Navy, serving on the US Milwaukee...

May 21, 2020

Carol A. Dick (nee North)

Carol A. Dick (nee North), 78, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on May 21, 2020 after a long battle with cancer.

Carol is survived by her loving husband, Tom of 40 years; son, Shawn (deceased) (Lara) Applegarth; grandson, Nicholas; stepsons, Thomas (Susan) Dick and Chris Applegarth;...

May 21, 2020

Margaret L. Karnis, 98, died May 21, 2020 in the presence of her family.

Born August 14, 1921 in New Castle, PA to Michael and Mary Burda Chabak, she was an Akron area resident most of her life and a member of St. Hilary Parish.

Preceded in death in 2003 by her husband, Andrew; she...

May 17, 2020

Ronald Theodore Malak passed away due to the coronavirus on May 17, 2020. Ron was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 9, 1936. He served in the U.S. Army and then attended college in Michigan, where he studied drafting and design. He worked at United Steel as a draftsman.

Ron was a very active person who enjoyed...

May 13, 2020

Deborah A. Cotter, 64, died May 13, 2020. Debbie began her career in the insurance industry in 1977, working for Fireman’s Fund Insurance Co. She joined Seibert-Keck Agency, Inc. in 1987. She earned the insurance designations; CPCU in 1986 and her ARM in 1988. Throughout her career she continued to place a high priority on insurance education.   She was...

May 13, 2020

Elizabeth Jane (Rennells) Speicher entered the church triumphant on May 13, 2020.She was born August 22, 1932 in Pittsburgh, PA the only child of Edward J. and Marjorie M. (Mahaffey) Rennells. Elizabeth attended the University of Akron for 2 years and worked for Picker Xray, General Motors, Manpower and IBM as an Executive Assistant. She and her husband played...