Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Larry Paul Hunsicker

Jan 4, 2020

Larry Paul Hunsicker

January 14 1948-January 4 2020

Born in Akron to parents William and Ethel (Whitmore) Hunsicker

It has been said that the playing of music can reveal one’s character.  My friend for more than 20 years, bassist Larry Hunsicker, certainly proved that old adage to be true.  His beat on the...

Bonnie J Bolden

Jan 4, 2020

Bonnie Jean Bolden loved her family, had a passion for journalism and could sew just about anything. She was a teacher, a dedicated gardener and loved dogs.

Bonnie, 65, left us January 4 after dealing with ovarian cancer. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Bruce Winges; sisters Sharon (Jerry) Andrews and Vickie (Greg Stevens)...

Kirk F. Larimore

Jan 2, 2020

Kirk Larimore, 60, passed away on January 2, 2020 at his home in Akron.

Kirk was born in Buffalo, NY. Kirk was the first-born son of James and Carol Larimore. Kirk was raised in Akron and was a 1978 graduate of Firestone High School and attended the University of Akron. Kirk’s professional career spanned all areas of...

Timothy L Meador

Jan 1, 2020

Timothy L. Meador, 55, of Akron, passed away January 1, 2020. A graduate of Buchtel High School. Preceded in death by Mother, Carlotta. Survived by Father, Billy J.; Sisters, Patricia Brown, Thericia Devereux, Mary Uren and Brothers, Robert J., James and Robert R.; many Nieces and Nephews. Cremation has taken place.

Services in care of The Billow...

Robert C. Schiesswohl

Dec 28, 2019

Lt. Col. (Ret.) Robert C. Schiesswohl, 94, of Bath, OH passed away peacefully December 28, 2019 surrounded by family members.

Born in Chicago, IL on May 19, 1925, Bob graduated from Point Loma High School, Point Loma, CA. He served honorably in the United States Marine Corps in WWII and Korea making landings at Okinawa,...

Marjorie A Hoover

Dec 27, 2019

Marjorie A. Hoover, 89, of Toledo, Ohio, formerly of Copley, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2019.

Marjorie “Margie” was born on March 31, 1930 in Akron, Ohio to parents Addis and Dessie Steele. She graduated from Garfield High School in 1948.

Margie worked for Goodyear in Akron, Ohio, where she met her...

Richard H Haskins

Dec 25, 2019

Richard H. Haskins departed this world peacefully at his home on Christmas morning. Born in Akron, OH to Mabel and Clarence Haskins on August 8, 1924. He is preceded in death by his parents, surrogate father Uncle Birch, sister Patricia, and brother Birch. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years Ruth, son Michael, daughter Diane, granddaughters...

Roger Dale Bartlett

Dec 25, 2019

On December 25, 2019 Roger Dale Bartlett died after a long struggle with COPD surrounded by his family and went home to be with God at the age of 72.

Roger was born in that state up north and raised in Detroit, spending many summers in Cookeville, TN.  After serving honorably in the Navy (1964-1968) and returning...

Jean B. Haydon

Dec 24, 2019

Jean B. Haydon, 92, passed away December 24, 2019.

She was born in Pottstown, PA and lived in Cuyahoga Falls for over 60 years.

Preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, William Denis Haydon; she is survived by her son, Denis “Barrie” (Sharon) Haydon of Akron; granddaughter, Cynthia (Ron) Rinesmith; great granddaughter, Alysha...

Harry J. Parker

Dec 23, 2019

Harry J. Parker, 95, of Akron, passed away December 23, 2019. He was born in Erie, PA to Harry and Catherine Parker on December 22, 1924.

He worked for General Electric as a Manufacturing Engineer. Harry also served our country in the Navy.

Harry was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Ruth C....

Doris L. Smith

Dec 22, 2019

Doris L. Smith, 95, went home to be with the Lord, December 22, 2019.

Born October 22, 1924 in Binghamton, NY to Judson and Hattie Sinniger Brown, she had lived in the Akron area since 2000.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence William Smith and daughter, Brenda McCormick; sister, Madeline Osterhout, and...

Ola Mae Shoemaker

Dec 17, 2019

Obituary to run later

Services in care of The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory, 85 N. Miller Road, Akron, OH 44333

John R. Guinter

Dec 16, 2019

John R. Guinter, 97, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2019.

Originally from West Akron, "Jack's" family relocated to a cottage on the Portage Lakes after the Great Depression robbed them of their home. This turned out to be a young boy's dream, and many happy years were spent fishing, trapping, and skating on the lakes. Jack...

John P Mancino

Dec 13, 2019

John P. Mancino, of Akron, peacefully passed away on December 13, 2019. John served as a Supply Sergeant for the US Air Force in Germany from 1953-1957 where he met his wife of over 60 years.  He retired from Ohio Edison with 33 years of service.  John enjoyed working part-time for Dave Towell Cadillac, volunteering for the Soap Box...

Perry Robert Johnson

Dec 12, 2019

The gentle soul of Perry Robert Johnson, at the age of 63, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2019.   After a long and courageous battle with schizophrenia, he will be in heaven for Christmas. He was born in Akron on November 16, 1956 to Max and Jeanne (nee Whitman) Johnson. Perry was preceded in death by his  parents;  he...

Dura " George " Tomic

Dec 12, 2019

Dura Tomic, born January 10, 1928 went home to be with his Lord and Savior on December 12, 2019.

He was born in Bavaniste, Yugoslavia to parents, Vasa and Rozina (Klein) Tomic.

Dura immigrated with his family to Akron, Ohio in 1970 and made his home in Copley, Ohio. Dura was a faithful member of...

Georgia Louise Desillas

Dec 12, 2019

Georgia Desillas, 75, died Dec 10, 2019

Georgia Louise Desillas was born in Akron, Ohio on May 28, 1944 to Nicholas and Margaret Athens. Georgia was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Desillas and is survived by her 3 children, Andrea, Stephen and Anthony Desillas; grandson, Stefan Desillas and sister, Elaine Temo.

Georgia was...

"Kit" H. Ruth Semanco

Dec 10, 2019

"Kit" H. Ruth Semanco, age 89, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2019.   Kit was born in Bellevue, PA on November 7, 1930.

Kit attended Slippery Rock, Bowling Green State University and graduated with a BS in Education from the University of Akron. It was on the tennis courts at BGSU that she met her husband, Bill,...

John "Jack" Muldowney

Dec 9, 2019

John “Jack” Muldowney, age 97, passed peacefully on December 9, 2019, surrounded by family including his wife of 75 years, Clare.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by children, Patricia (David) Paruch, Gail (Bruce) Wegger, Susan Moore, and John (Laura) Muldowney; grandchildren, Catherine (Dustin) Coon,  Ann (Ben) Gillmore, Alan (Katie) Wegger, and Jean (Scott) Wegger; and great-grandchildren,...

James Arthur Shook

Dec 8, 2019

James “Jim” Arthur Shook, 77, died December 8, 2019.

Born in Youngstown March 28, 1942 to Donald Carl and Anna May Armes Shook, he was a graduate of Jackson-Milton High School where he was president of his class and valedictorian. A member of Sigma Chi at Case Institute of Technology, he received his B.S. in Engineering Science...