Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Nov 7, 2019

Lance C. Bergstrom

On the eve of his 80th birthday, Lance Carl Bergstrom passed away November 7, 2019. He was born November 8, 1939, in Cleveland and lived all his life in the Cleveland-Akron area. He attended Akron schools, graduating from Buchtel High School. He graduated from Cornell University College of Civil Engineering and received his Master’s...

Nov 7, 2019

Robert “Bob” Finlay passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 7, 2019.

Bob was born September 19, 1925, to Stuart and Francis Bradley Finlay, in New Haven, CT. Bob served in the US Army during World War II, with the 87th Infantry Division, helping Patton’s Relief Army to thwart the German advance preceding the...

Nov 7, 2019

Gertraud “Trudy” Tedesco went to be with our Lord on November 7, 2019. She was surrounded by her family.

Born in Graz, Austria September 19,1930, she was a resident of the Village of Richfield for 45 years. She became a U.S. citizen March 10,1961. She attended the University of Graz and The University of Akron, where in...

Nov 4, 2019

Marilyn Dorothy Woodling (nee Patzwahl), loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away at age 92 on Monday, November 4, 2019.  Marilyn was born in 1927 in Lakewood, Ohio, to Theodor and Dorothy (nee Roeper) Patzwahl.

Following her graduation with honors from Lakewood High School in 1945, Marilyn worked at the National Advisory Council for Aeronautics (NACA) in...

Nov 2, 2019

Leslie Birdwisa of Akron, Ohio passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the age of 74 in the comfort of his home.

Leslie was born on January 8, 1945 in Glasgow, Scotland. In 1986 he and his wife, Margaret moved to the United States where he spent the rest of his life raising his family. Leslie...

Oct 31, 2019

Linda A. Fleisch, 76, died October 31, 2019.

Born December 12, 1942 in Akron to Theodore and Margaret Feuher Hooper, she was a graduate of Akron North High School, Class of 1960. She started in the work force at B.F. Goodrich and retired from Summa Health System. Linda loved her animals (dogs), shopping, her high...

Oct 30, 2019

Ruth S. Lee, 97, died peacefully surrounded by her family Oct. 30, 2019.

Born in Akron, she was a graduate of The Ohio State University and retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.

She is survived by son, Doon (Patricia) Lee; niece and nephews, Cecile, John, Mark and Richard Schoonover; many great nieces and nephews;...

Oct 25, 2019

Bonita “Bonnie” Ann Lindas, 77, entered into eternal glory in the comfort of her home with her beloved husband of ’56 years on October 25, 2019.

Born December 5, 1941 in Hanover, IL to Gerald and Elynor “Elymie” Lombard O’Brien, she had been a bookkeeper/accountant for Sterling, Ball Jewelers and Gold Circle. She was a daring adventuress...

Oct 25, 2019

Charles W. (Bill) McWilliams, 91, surrounded by his family, was called home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 25, 2019 after a brief illness.

Bill was born July 24, 1928 in Ashtabula, OH to parents Anna and John A. McWilliams and raised in Masontown, PA. After graduating from Waynesburg College, he served in the...

Oct 21, 2019

Audrey Ludwick (nee Corris)

Audrey Ludwick (nee Corris) 94, passed away peacefully at her home on October 21, 2019.

She was born October 11, 1925 in Akron, Ohio.  She married William Ludwick in 1947, enjoying many years together until his passing in 2002. Audrey briefly worked as a model, then as a secretary...

Oct 21, 2019

Marie Ellen Goldsmith Grafton (nee Carpenter) passed away October 21, 2019. She was born February 10, 1924 and grew up in Akron with her family and lifelong friends. She raised her children in Stow and retired from Stow Public Library. Marie was the most generous, supportive, funny, daughter, sister, cousin, Mom, Aunt, Grandma, Great Grandma, friend and neighbor. She...

Oct 20, 2019

Charles “Chuck” Cooley died in his home at the age of 65 on October 20, 2019 in Akron.

Chuck was born on October 23, 1953 in Detroit, Michigan to his parents, Leslie Allan and Vivian (Krill) Cooley. He graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Industrial Engineering in 1975 and received an MBA from the University...

Oct 20, 2019

Charles Doyle Parke, 88, passed away Oct. 20, 2019 surrounded by family and friends.

He was born in Akron on April 1, 1931 to the late Dr. G. Kenneth and Harriet Parke.

He leaves behind his beloved wife of 45 years, Ilene; sister, Cecily Parke Sesler; nephews, Gregory (Beth) and Douglas (Ginna) Sesler; niece, Elizabeth...

Oct 16, 2019

William Charles Helmling, Sr., 81, died Oct. 16, 2019.

Born June 28, 1938 in Ravenna, OH, Bill was raised in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio and graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1957.  After high school, Bill served in the Navy as a medical corpsman.  Post service, Bill attended the College of Wooster, Kent State University (B.S.) and...

Oct 16, 2019

Olga Yogmour, 83, passed away on October 16, 2019.  She was born to the late Gus and Julia Yogmour and lived her entire life in Akron and Cuyahoga Falls. She was a devout Orthodox Christian and the Church was her life.  She loved to cook and bake, sharing food and many of her recipes. She cherished her family.

Oct 15, 2019

Margaret A. “Peg” Wilson passed from this life Oct. 15, 2019.

A life resident of Akron, she attended Akron Public Schools, DePauw University and Ohio Wesleyan University and was a member of the Tri Delta Sorority. Peg was married to Robert B. (Bob) Wilson for 65 years before his passing.

As a child, she enjoyed...

Oct 15, 2019

Dean E. Smith, 86, of Akron, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, October 15th.

He was preceded in death by his parents, E. Leland and Madeline Smith; brother, Douglas W. Smith; and first wife, Shirley, the mother of his four sons.

Dean is survived by his wife, Norma; sons, Scott (Debra), David (Deborah), Larry (Laura), Eric...

Oct 13, 2019

Dorothy Bircher (Skala)

Dorothy Ann Bircher, 96, died on Sunday, October 13, at home where she lived with her daughter. Through Mary Jane’s excellent care, we had Mom on Earth for many extra years!

Dorothy was born March 29, 1923, in Middlebranch, Ohio to the late Fred and Caroline Bircher. After graduating from St. John's...

Oct 12, 2019

Thomas D. Wright, 84, passed away October 12, 2019, after a 10-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Tom was born in Kirkconnel, Scotland on July 2, 1935. In 1947, after overcoming the difficulties of living in Scotland during WWII, his family immigrated to the United States, moving to Akron.  Tom attended Clinton High School, and graduated from East High School...

Oct 12, 2019

Michael A. Manos, 83, of Akron passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 12, 2019.

He worked for Alside in maintenance for over 15 years and later retired from Klaben Ford. He was a U.S. Army veteran, an avid hunter and a proud member of the NRA. He also loved his McDonalds coffee and tinkering with...