Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Jul 20, 2019

Janet R. Nitzsche, 84, died July 20, 2019.

Born in Akron, she was a homemaker and a 40 year member of Grace Cathedral.

Preceded in death by her husband, Fred H. Nitzsche and step-daughter, Cindy Ward; she is survived by her son, Ralph F. (Elaine) Nitzsche, , David A Ward; daughter, Michelle (Rick) Chaperlo; grandchildren,...

Jul 18, 2019

Ruth Ellen Smith, 90, passed away July 18, 2019.

She retired from the Akron Beacon Journal in the advertising department and was a member of the First Congregational Church of Akron. Ruth Ellen enjoyed playing the piano, attending symphonic concerts and traveling.

Preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Robert M. Smith; she...

Jul 18, 2019

Valeria “Val” Stefia passed away peacefully on July 18, 2019, two days shy of her 90th birthday.  Val was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 20, 1929 and moved to Akron in 1968 to be closer to family.

While in Detroit, Val worked as an executive secretary for Chrysler Corporation during the “golden years” of the automotive...

Jul 17, 2019

Loraine C. Mills, 76, died July 17, 2019.

She was born in Lorain, Ohio September 8, 1942 to Robert and Emma Carter. Loraine worked for 20 years with Akron General Medical Center and was supervisor for the open-heart surgery teams. She retired from Medina General Hospital where she was Director of Surgical Services. Loraine was highly respected...

Jul 16, 2019

Sarah Jane (Craig) Tillery age 83, Stow,OH passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019. She was born January 28, 1936 in Madison County, AL, daughter of the late Otha M. and Rosa (Ledbetter) Butler. She graduated from Hazel Green High School. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband, Gilbert Craig; son, Keith...

Jul 16, 2019

He was our catcher. He loved baseball and fast pitch softball. Yogi Berra was the person he copied his mannerisms from, but he was also his family’s catcher. He caught us when we fell and was there for us when we needed a hand or encouraging word. He was there for every play.  He believed in leaving work at...

Jul 16, 2019

On July 16, 2019, Annabelle “Annie” (nee Hoskin) Mohler devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, went home to be with the Lord at age 94. She was born February 1,1925 in Akron Ohio and lived in the greater Akron area her entire life.

Annabelle was a wonderful homemaker who warmly welcomed her children’s friends into her...

Jul 15, 2019

Veiva E. Best, 92, on July 15th went silently into that good night to join her Father in Heaven.

Veiva was born on October 31, 1926 in Toledo, Ohio.  She grew up on small farms in western Ohio where she met and married her husband of 72 years, Ronald D.  After daughter, Barbara, was born in 1948...

Jul 14, 2019

Elizabeth Ann Boshara (nee Schoblocher), 76, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2019.

“Liz” was a graduate of Garfield High School in Akron, Ohio, and lived in both Akron and Las Vegas, Nevada.  She had German heritage but was well known for her wonderful Lebanese cooking, always making sure everyone had just what they wanted in huge...

Jul 14, 2019

A Mother’s Love Lives Forever.

Evelyn Hueg McAbee passed away July 14, 2019, after living a long, full, vibrant, life. She was born, February 15, 1928, the daughter of Helen Francis Griffin and Harry Leander Hueg, Baltimore, Md. A dedicated mother, she always put the health, welfare and happiness of her children above her own. She lived...

Jul 10, 2019

Barbara Ann Porter, 69, passed away July 10, 2019, at home in Akron, Ohio.

Born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, Barbara lived in Akron for most of her childhood and her full adult life. She had a career as a nurse, volunteered extensively, raised two children, and kept a constant spark of curiosity.

Preceded in death by...

Jul 10, 2019

Jennifer passed away July 10, 2019, after a strong and valiant fight against breast cancer. Jen was born in Norfolk, Virginia, on December 4, 1970, to Drs. Charles and Irene Glanville. Shortly after she was born, her family moved to Cuyahoga Falls to return to their roots. She graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1989 and went on...

Jul 9, 2019

Elizabeth Owen Guran, 95, passed away on July 9th in Akron.

Libby, Liz, Fan and Betty Ann were all names she would answer to. She could tell what part of her life you knew her from based on her alias. Liz was Garfield High, Libby was the Guran family, Fan and Betty Ann were Owen family names....

Jul 5, 2019

Though we only held him in our arms a short while, we hold him in our hearts forever.

Logan Michael Birdwisa entered this world on June 6th, 2019. On July 5th, 2019, he took his last breath in his parents’ arms.

Logan is survived by his parents, Missy (Campana) Birdwisa and Pete Birdwisa, and his...

Jul 5, 2019

Samuel R Pillow, age 82, of Stow, Ohio passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on November 27, 1936 to Samuel E. and Julia Sylvia Pillow (nee Sanders). He grew up in Addyston, Ohio and graduated from Taylor High School in 1955 as the Valedictorian and President of his class. He attended the...

Jul 1, 2019

Virginia "Ginny" Nellie McDaniel, 84, of Akron, Ohio, passed away July 1, 2019 with her loving family by her side.

She was born to the late Martin and Edith Summers on November 30, 1934, in Akron. Ginny graduated from Highland High School in 1953 and went on to nursing school at Akron School of Practical Nursing.

Jun 29, 2019

Gwen L. Hackbarth, age 64, of Stow, OH and Crystal Lake, IL passed away peacefully on June 29, 2019 at Cleveland Clinic Hospice in Akron, OH after a brief struggle with Leukemia.  She was born in Highland Park IL, daughter of Sylvia (nee Remmert) and Marvin Hackbarth.

She was a graduate of Libertyville IL high school in...

Jun 29, 2019

H. Robert “Bob” Oberlin, age 83, passed away peacefully on the morning of June 29, 2019.

Bob was born in Massillon, Ohio on September 19, 1935 to the late Harold and Grace Watts Oberlin.  Bob was a proud graduate of the Massillon High School class of 1953 and The Ohio State University in 1957.  While at OSU...

Jun 28, 2019

Rev. Duane Angel, former Minister of Pastoral Care at First Congregational Church of Akron, who helped so many people find peace in passing on to eternal life, passed peacefully to his own reward June 28, 2019 at the age of 74 at Ohio Living Rockynol.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, July 3 at 11 a.m....

Jun 27, 2019

Peter Nicholas Havale was born in Akron, Ohio, on April 5, 1919 and died June 27, 2019. His family moved to Albania in 1921, where he was raised, returning to Akron in 1937. Pete was drafted into the Army in 1944, where he saw combat in North Africa and Italy with the 753rd Tank Battalion. He received two Bronze...