Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Jun 17, 2024

Charles “Chuck” M. Hoff, Jr ., 84, of Fairlawn, passed away suddenly at home on Monday, June 17.  Chuck was born on March 8, 1940, in Carey, Ohio and raised in Findlay, Ohio.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles & Jane (nee Stahl) Hoff.  Chuck is survived by his loving wife of 49 years,...

Jun 16, 2024

In remembrance of a life well lived.

Donna I. Haury passed away June 16, 2024 and was born in Ravenna, Ohio on May 5, 1936 to the late Mildred Irene (Dawes) Sackett and Alfred Hiram ”Sam” Sackett. Donna graduated from Revere High School in 1954. She has two sons from her first marriage, Michael John...

Jun 16, 2024

Gerald Lee Watson “Jerry” , age 93, of Copley passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday June 16, 2024.

Born January 17, 1931 in Guernsey County, Ohio, he was the son of George and Freda Watson.

Jerry served in the United States Army as a Corporal during the Korean War. He...

Jun 15, 2024

Kathleen (Kathy) Lynnette Richards née Sickbert went to her final rest early in the morning of June 15th, 2024. She succumbed to injuries sustained in a tragic accidental fall and passed in her sleep surrounded by family.

Kathy was born in Wichita, Kansas on December 11th, 1960 to Gary and Jan Sickbert, and grew up...

Jun 13, 2024

Dr. D. Eric Dennis peacefully went to be with the Lord on June 13th 2024 at his lake house, surrounded by family after a brave battle with cancer. Eric, son of Robert (deceased) and Rita, was born on May 19, 1955, in Delaware, Ohio. He excelled at sports and science in high school, earning a basketball scholarship to the...

Jun 12, 2024

Our dear father, Norman George Rogers , passed away on June 12 ,2024 at home surrounded by his children and grandchildren after suffering a stroke. Norm was born March 27,1940 in Akron, Ohio to George and Myrtle Mary Rogers.  Norm was the proud owner of Rogers Roofing Company where he employed family members, son Danny and nephew...

Jun 11, 2024

Steve Baker, age 75, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on June 11, 2024.

Steve, born John Stephen Baker on July 28, 1948, was known for his love of music and his talent as a drummer growing up. He played in various bands, including the Goodyear Band and his high school band, and even had the opportunity to...

Jun 10, 2024

Jon Vinton Heider, age 90, of Akron, Ohio and Key Biscayne, Florida, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024 surrounded by his three children and bride of 40 years - Mary Murray Heider. Jon was born on March 1, 1934, in Moline, Illinois, where he spent his childhood, to Doris Hinch Rhines and Ray Heider.

Jon attended...

Jun 10, 2024

Nathanael Alexander Harris-Jones, fondly known as Nate, was born on Sunday, December 20, 1998 to Sidney Harris and Readella Jones. He was born at Harper Hospital in Detroit.

He may have only spent 9,304 days, on this earth, but he lived!! Not only did he live, he loved.  He loved each and every one of us with...

Jun 9, 2024

Mary Zervos , age 88, passed away on June 9th, 2024. She was born in Akron and was the daughter of Dr. Andonios and Panagiota Zervos. Mary graduated from Buchtel High School and received a secretarial certificate from the University of Akron. Mary worked at the Arthritis and Tuberculosis Center and at Akron General Medical Center as...

Jun 9, 2024

After a long and fulfilling life, Sotir Samuel Nukes , beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on June 9, 2024, at the age of 96. He was surrounded by his devoted and caring wife, Mary Alice, and his loving family when he passed peacefully. He was respected and loved by everyone who met him....

Jun 8, 2024

Dora Mae (Dolly) Savel , age 68, passed away on June 8, 2024. Born in Detroit, Michigan on October 18, 1955 to Dorsey and Pansy Wendell.

She grew up in Streetsboro, Ohio where she graduated high school in 1974. After retiring in 2012 from AA Butch Chiropractic Center, she spent most of her time doing...

Jun 7, 2024

We bid earthly farewell to Richard Ashburn, Jr. who departed from this world on June 7th, 2024 at the age of 75.

Richard was born January 10, 1949 in Monrovia, Liberia to Reverend Richard R. Ashburn, Sr.  and Eugene Holmes. After a brief time in Africa, Richard and his family returned to Sandusky Ohio, where he was...

Jun 7, 2024

Donald Joseph Borgschulte , born January 4th, 1932, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones in Copley, Ohio on June 7th, 2024. A proud American, loving husband and father and dedicated military man, he served honorably as a United States Army officer during the Korean War and afterwards had a highly successful career as a senior executive...

Jun 6, 2024

Denise Elizabeth Williams , 67 of Copley, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on June 6, 2024.

Denise was born on March 18, 1957, in Akron, Ohio to Edward A. West, Jr. and Dorothy D. West (Harmon). Denise graduated from East High School in Akron, Ohio in 1975 and obtained her...

Jun 5, 2024

Daniel Guyer Demaree , 70, entered God’s kingdom on June 5, 2024 after a dance with Lou Gehrig’s disease. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Harry and Mary (Middleton), and his sister Kathleen and her husband, Maurice Lawrence (Mike) Jr. Adams. He is survived by his nephews, Roy and Nathan, and Nathan’s wife,...

Jun 1, 2024

Edward Jerome Smith , a cherished father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Born on July 17, 1926, in Bucyrus, Ohio, to Cecil and Vera (Fawley) Smith, Ed led a life marked by dedication, love, and a profound sense of community.

Ed graduated from...

May 31, 2024

Ivalou (Lou) Marie Dillon was a daughter, mother, mother-in-law, wife, sister, grandma, aunt/great aunt, loyal friend and loved by all who knew her.

She was born to the late Earl and Eva Fields on December 19, 1927, and spent 96 years on this Earth living life to the fullest. She was a woman of God, loved her...

May 31, 2024

Marybeth Cook of Fairlawn, Ohio passed away peacefully in her home on May 31, 2024 after battling Cancer.

Her Heavenly Home Going and Life will be Celebrated on SATURDAY, June 8, 2024 at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd. Akron, OH 44333. The family will receive friends from 1-3PM followed by a service...

May 30, 2024

Claudine Raye Ernest , age 90, passed away on May 30, 2024, in Copley, OH. Born in Hutchinson, KS, to Claude and Berdine Priest, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Claudine earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from Washburn University in Topeka, KS. She taught in the Topeka school system for...