Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Jan 28, 2020

Jean Bender Preston of Akron, Ohio and Naples, Florida died surrounded by family on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at the age of 86.  She was born in Peninsula, Ohio on November 30, 1933 to the late Elizabeth and Henry Bender.

Happily married for 49 years, she was the beloved wife of the late Ernest R....

Jan 28, 2020

Helen Gabriel (Shafer) passed away peacefully on January 28, 2020 at the age of 90 in her Richfield home.

She was predeceased by her husband, John; and son, Steve.  She is survived by sons, Jim (Barb) and Jack; daughter in law, Shelia; grandchildren, Jerome, Amanda, Ann, David, Kate, Hanna and Mary; and 5 great grandchildren.

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Jan 26, 2020

Dr. Robert G. Workman, 77, died after a short illness January 26, 2020.

Born in Danville, OH, he was a graduate of Kenyon College and Emory University. Dr. Workman was a retired radiologist from Akron General Medical Center.

He is survived by his son, Monte Workman; daughter, Lynn Workman; and grandson, Monte Schellenberger.  He will...

Jan 23, 2020

Mary Ann Allison Burnham Strassburg Mary Ann passed away on January 23, 2020 at the age of 99 at Rockynol where she had lived for the past 11 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold H. Allison Sr. and Hannah Mossop Allison; her brother, Dr. Harold H. (Martha) Allison; sister, Zella May Allison; and...

Jan 23, 2020

Jacqueline “Jackie” Jones Bettick, 89, of Bath, passed away at home on January 23, 2020.

Jackie was born in Springfield, Ohio and was a 1948 graduate of Springfield High School and a 1952 graduate in business and elementary education from Wittenburg University.

In 1954, Jackie married Andrew Bettick which was a happy union of 65...

Jan 22, 2020

Glenn E. Smith, 95, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away at home January 22, 2020.

Glenn was born March 11, 1924 in Commodore, PA.

He was welcomed by his wives, Ruth (deceased ’62) and Maxine (deceased ’13); daughter, Linda (Dan) Mitzel; grandson, Ed Mitzel; parents, Clyde and Minnie Smith; and his siblings. He is survived by...

Jan 21, 2020

Jacquelyn F. “Jackie” Haley 94 passed away on January 21,2020.

Jackie was born in Cuyahoga Falls and was a 1943 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. She held a BFA from the University of Akron and a MA from Kent State University. She also studied at Haystack School of Design, Deer Isle, Maine and participated three summers...

Jan 19, 2020

After a long and well-lived life, Jean Ann (Ahern) Staudt, 97, died in her home of natural causes on Sunday, January 19, 2020.

Jean was born October 22, 1922, to Judge William J. and Rose May Ahern and lived the majority of her life in West Akron. She attended Our Lady of the Elms, St. Vincent High...

Jan 19, 2020

LILY MARIE ARMINGTON

Our beautiful, courageous, loving Lily lost her battle with an intestinal disorder that she fought so hard against. She was 33. While she struggled, she never lost her positive attitude or love of life and taught us all so much about perseverance and strength.

She is survived by her loving wife, Alyssa...

Jan 18, 2020

Nancy Louise Ellison, 77, of Silver Lake, passed away January 18, 2020. She was born in Toledo on December 19, 1942. She married Richard and moved to Ft. Wayne, IN and later lived in Silver Lake.

Nancy worked for over 44 years in Tallmadge City Schools and at St. Francis School in Indiana as a teacher.

Jan 16, 2020

Dr. Jose Rafecas June 9, 1956 to January 16, 2020 Dear family and friends. The sudden and unexpected passing of Dr. Jose Rafecas, has been a tremendous shock to those who have known him and especially painful, for his family. He leaves behind and will continue to watch over his wife Dr. Shanaz Shakoori, son Perci as well as...

Jan 12, 2020

Judy M. Mosley left us to join God on Sunday, January 12, 2020.

She was born February 4, 1940 in West Virginia to a humble beginning of a life of hard work and love. Her biggest joy in life were her children, Susan (Roger) Marzano, Doug (Judy) Couts, Roy (Jill) Mosley; and stepdaughter, Meghann (Carl) Scheffer; as...

Jan 11, 2020

Barbara J. Clinefelter of Akron, Ohio passed away at home on January 11, 2020 due to heart and kidney failure.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne M. and Martina I. Baugh (nee Fratz); her former husband, James W. Clinefelter; Baby Girl Clinefelter; and daughter, Laura M. Burelli (Greg, deceased).

She skipped part of second...

Jan 10, 2020

It is with everlasting love that we mark the peaceful passing of our cherished mother, grandmother, great -grandmother, and special aunt, Helen J. Nivins, on January 10, 2020.

Helen was born in Akron, Ohio, on November 1, 1921, to John and Maryanna (Mikolajczyk) Krykowski, emigrants from Poland. She joined two brothers, Henry and Chester, both...

Jan 9, 2020

Cecil L. Dobbins, 97, of Akron, died January 9, 2020.

He was born on September 16, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois. During World War II, he served as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army Signal Corps in India.

He is a graduate of Fenn College and completed coursework for an EdD in Adult Education at...

Jan 9, 2020

Dorothy Mae (Hartley) Bonner passed away peacefully on Jan. 9, 2020.  She lived nine full decades touching the lives of many.

She was preceded in death by her husband of over 40 years, Frank O. Bonner. Together they owned and operated the Cardinal Fence Company, spending their winters boating and fishing in the Florida Keys.  Her love...

Jan 8, 2020

Noah James Kinney, age 20, of Fairlawn, died on Wednesday, January 8, 2020.

Noah was born September 25, 1999 in Barberton.  He grew up in Houston, TX with his Grandmother Mary Kinney.

He is survived by his daughter, Niyla Kinney; god-mother, JoJo Chirakos; many loved ones, friends and family.

Calling hours will be...

Jan 8, 2020

Charles Lorzing, 74, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2020 at home with his family by his side. He was born and raised in New York by his mother, Estelle Lorzing; sisters, Kathy Lorzing, Peggy (Nelson) Haffner, Wendy Lorzing (Walter Wilmoth). He spent his early childhood with lifelong friend, Nick (Marilyn) Gantner.  He met his love of his life...

Jan 7, 2020

Omar “Roy” Salaheddine, devoted husband and father, was called back to Heaven on January 7, 2020. Surrounded by his loving wife and children, Omar passed away peacefully at the age of 79 in Fairlawn, Ohio.

Omar was born on October 14, 1940 in Beirut, Lebanon. After marrying the love of his life, Faten, the couple came to...

Jan 5, 2020

Lena Grace (Nutter) Rogers, age 99, passed away peacefully on Jan 5, 2020. Born in Knapp, WV on Jan 11, 1920, she lived most of her life in Akron. She loved the Lord and was a lifelong member of the Akron Baptist Temple. Lena was a devoted wife and mother and adored her granddaughters and great-grandchildren.

She...