Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Oct 12, 2020

Helen M. (Bobeck) Hohas, age 97, was delivered by angels to the Lord October 12, 2020. She was born in Isabella, Pennsylvania, the 4th of 8 children. The family moved to Youngstown, Ohio when Helen was 4 years old.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George after 44 years of marriage. They met on a...

Oct 9, 2020

Dr. Robert J. Hemphill, 94, of Bath, died October 9, 2020 at his home.

Robert was born on April 15, 1926, in Norton, Ohio, to Robert G. and Maude A. (Minnich) Hemphill.

While attending Norton High School, as his older companions were drafted, he left early to take college prep courses in 1943 at Kent...

Oct 9, 2020

LeRoy N. “Bud” Kline died October 9, 2020. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, he graduated from the University of Missouri in 1960 with a degree in Business Administration. He moved to Akron in 1961 and started work at B.F. Goodrich, where he remained for 34 years. He enlisted in the Ohio National Guard and served for six years. Bud...

Oct 7, 2020

Dan Little, 67, passed away at his home in Akron, Ohio on October 7, 2020.  Born February 27, 1953 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Charles and Helen (Skiff) Little, his early childhood was based in Ypsilanti, Michigan.  Following the passing of his parents, Dan was raised by foster parents, Pat and Jim Zane of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan where he...

Oct 6, 2020

Laura Sigel, 62, of Cuyahoga Falls, beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend, was called Home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 6, 2020.  She was born and raised in Akron, was a loving and supportive and her warm sense of humor will be missed by her family and friends.

Laura was preceded in death by...

Oct 6, 2020

Derrick Noonkester of Akron was born August 14 1999 and suddenly passed on October 6 2020. Derrick loved life, loved to laugh, and loved the outdoors. He would light up any room and there's not a person who knows him that doesn't have a funny story to tell. Growing up he was always happiest outside; from camping and fishing...

Oct 5, 2020

Harry J. Hillegas, 71, of Akron, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020.  He was born in Cleveland on October 4, 1949 to the late James A. and Mildred E. Hillegas.  Harry was a member of the LGBT community.  He was an avid proponent of education.  Harry attended Revere School, Kent State and Cleveland State, majoring in education.  History...

Oct 4, 2020

Leroy G. "Lee" Hart, 91, died on Sunday, October 4, 2020. He was born on December 17, 1928, and is survived by Catharine, his wife of 62 years; children, Janet (Hart) West and Douglas Hart; granddaughters Katharine Watson and Clarissa West and four great grandchildren.

Lee grew up in Warren, Ohio and graduated from Baldwin Wallace College...

Oct 4, 2020

On Sunday, October 4, 2020, Roberta Rae Martin, loving wife and mother of 2 children, passed away at the age of 75. Roberta was born on June 12, 1945 in Dallas, Texas, to William and Cleo (Rhodes) Boyd. Roberta was an avid nature lover, whose joys came while being outside with her husband Fred and boys William and Daniel....

Oct 3, 2020

Robert Ira Leib, age 90 passed away at Sunrise of Cuyahoga Falls where he has resided for 5 years, on Oct. 3, 2020. Bob was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming on July 17, 1930 to Perry & Margarite Leib. He moved to Wellsville, KS where he graduated from Wellsville High School. He went on to graduate from Kansas University with...

Oct 1, 2020

Margaret S. Ireland, 93, died at home of natural causes on Thursday, October 1, 2020.  Widowed for 37 years, she is now rejoined with her beloved husband.

Margaret primarily grew up in Canisteo, New York where she married her high school sweetheart, Newell J. Ireland.  They moved to Ohio in 1960, where they raised their...

Oct 1, 2020

John Thomas Stephens died peacefully at home on October 1, 2020. He was the seventh of eleven children born to Clarence and Clara (Satow) Stephens, on June 8, 1925 in Washington, West Virginia. At 13, he earned the Golden Horseshoe Award for his knowledge of West Virginia history. He was baptized in the Little Kanawha River. He graduated from...

Sep 29, 2020

Carol Spies, age 75, crossed over peacefully Tuesday, September 29 in the presence of family. Born on May 28, 1945 in St. Louis, MO, Carol was a longtime resident of Copley, OH who loved being surrounded by the beauty of nature. She is the daughter of the late Oscar and Evelyn Gerding and wife to the late Laurence Spies....

Sep 28, 2020

Jessi was born June 29, 1993 and passed away suddenly on September 28, 2020 at home in Northfield, OH. She was a sweet soul with a huge giving heart and brought joy to all whose lives she touched.

Jessi was a 2011 graduate of Ellet High School, where she played in the marching band for three years....

Sep 24, 2020

Our wonderful Mom, Charlene, passed into God's loving arms Thursday, September 24, 2020.  She was the youngest of five children, born to Frances and Carl Sigel on August 30, 1927. Charlene graduated from Buchtel High School and Kent State University where she later returned to earn a Master’s Degree in Education.

She and Vincent Bond, another Buchtel...

Sep 23, 2020

Curtis W. Stern of Akron, OH, a loving husband and father of three children, suddenly passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at the age of 56.

Curtis was born on January 7, 1964 in Nuremberg, Germany on a U.S military base. He grew up in Akron, OH where he graduated from North High School and later attended...

Sep 20, 2020

George W. Daverio Jr.

John 14:2 In my Father's house there are many rooms. I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you.

George passed September 20, 2020 and is in the place prepared for him.

Leaving to grieve are his wife, Karen; sons, George III, Mark (Terri), David...

Sep 18, 2020

Gerald Peter Malak, born September 1, 1934, passed away on September 18, 2020 with his loving wife of 60 years, JoAnn, at his side. He is survived by his daughters Michelle (Nick) and Kimberly (Jim), sister Christine (Alan), along with 5 grandchildren Justin (Maria), Felicia, Olivia, James and Elaina.  He was preceded in death by his parents Theodore and...

Sep 17, 2020

Martha Willing Thrall was born on January 16, 1933 in East Cleveland, OH and passed away on September 17, 2020.  She was the daughter of Elmer and Jane Willing.  In 1955, she graduated from Baldwin-Wallace College where she met her future husband, Gene Thrall.  They celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary this past June.  Surviving are three children: Michael and...

Sep 16, 2020

Kenneth E. Harrison Jr., 70, passed away peacefully September 16, 2020.

Kenny was born in West Virginia but called the greater Akron area home.

As a 1968 graduate of Copley High School, Kenny went on to further his education at Wentworth Military Academy and subsequently The University of Akron.

Kenny dutifully served others...