Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

May 2, 2024

Paula Giannini Massey

Paula Massey, age 75, left us Thursday May 2, 2024.

Paula was born in 1948 and lived in the Akron area most of her life. A graduate of St Thomas School of Nursing in Akron, she worked at the Cleveland Clinic as an open-heart scrub nurse and later transplant coordinator....

May 1, 2024

The pipes are calling. Douglas Callander , age 85, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2024. His final days were spent in the presence of his loving family, with a bagpiper playing a selection of his favorite songs, calling home this proud Scottish man.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Dawn;...

Apr 29, 2024

Our beloved mother Judith Folk passed away peacefully Monday April 29th after a long rewarding life. She was passionate about the arts, reading, playing classical guitar and piano. She was a master painter and artist who made exquisite quilts and contemporary textile wall hangings.

Judith was born in Akron, Ohio to Ester and Russell Bair...

Apr 28, 2024

Gerald Gene “Woody” Woodward , age 90, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 28, 2024.

Woody was born on November 6, 1933, in Creston, Ohio to Oberine (nee Eddington) and Clayton Woodward. He graduated from Clinton High School in 1951 and the University of Akron in 1956 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. After serving...

Apr 25, 2024

Robert “Tim” Baker Graham , passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024 after a lengthy illness.  Tim was born on December 22, 1947 at Akron City Hospital where his grandfather was a member of the Board of Trustees.

Tim was the owner and president of the family business, R.C. Graham Co. LLC, manufacturer of the...

Apr 25, 2024

Warren Dale Koblenzer Jr., age 70, affectionally known as “BigCat” and “Pop” passed away on April 25, 2024 surrounded by his loving family after a short and courageous battle with cancer.

He was born in Norton, Ohio to parents Warren Dale Koblenzer, Sr. and Theresa Mae Koblenzer (nee O’Brien). He graduated from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio with...

Apr 24, 2024

James (Jim) D. Ulrich passed away on April 24, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Thomas F. Ulrich and Virgina Ulrich, and is survived by brothers David of San Francisco and Robert of Chicago.

Jim was a lifelong resident of Akron, graduating from Buchtel High School and The University...

Apr 24, 2024

Ann E. Starkey , age 91, of Ashland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

She was born February 28, 1933, in Akron, to Rudolph and Mary Stobbe. Ann worked as a Senior Research Lab Technician for B.F. Goodrich for 30 years. Once retired, she worked for American Analytical. She was a volunteer Firefighter...

Apr 24, 2024

Wayne H. Burge , age 84, of Copley, OH and Kingwood, TX, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

Wayne was born September 2, 1939, in Cleveland, OH to Herschel and Jean Burge. He was an accomplished golfer, great hunter, and outdoorsman. Wayne always had a smile on his face, and everyone was his...

Apr 24, 2024

Kay Frances Price , age 81, of Richfield, OH, unexpectedly passed away in her sleep on April 24, 2024, to be with her Lord and Savior. Born in New Martinsville, WV, on September 17, 1942, she was the cherished daughter of the late Glenn and Beatrice (LeMasters) Winland.

Kay grew up in Toronto, OH, where...

Apr 20, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Nyla Lu. Though her time with us was brief, she left an everlasting impression of strength and love. From the moment she entered our world, she fought with all her might, touching our lives in ways we never thought possible. She brought joy to our days with her warm...

Apr 19, 2024

FAIRLAWN - Alan E. Ederer , 96, of Fairlawn, died peacefully at his home on Friday, April 19, 2024 with his wife, Lorin, and his daughter, Erin, at his side. Alan was born March 15, 1928, in Akron to William J. and Bessie Ederer. He graduated from Buchtel High School and attended the University of Akron.

Apr 16, 2024

David Jentzsch (Skipper) passed away peacefully at the age of 68 in his home with his wife and daughters present. He was born on October 19, 1955 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Barbara and David Paul Jentzsch. He married Lu Ann Meyers on September 15, 1978 in the St. George, UT temple and they had four...

Apr 15, 2024

Chester E. “Chet” Geary , 91, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024 with his daughters Patricia and Allison at his side.

Chet was born September 10, 1932, in Sycamore, Ohio to Glen and Evelyn (Riedel) Geary. He married Judith “Judy” (Adams) on June 16, 1956.

Chet is survived by daughters Patricia (James) Johnson...

Apr 13, 2024

AKRON – Arthur Thomas Schooley , age 91, passed away on April 13, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Jean; son Jay (Andrea) of Bethesda, MD, son David (Claudine) of Tucson, AZ, and daughter Linda Busack (Fred) of Safety Harbor, FL, plus grandchildren Christopher Schooley, Patrick Schooley, Rachelle Schooley, Jordane Schooley and Duncan...

Apr 11, 2024

Ralph Taylor Denholm , age 95, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 11, 2024. He was born on August 27, 1928. He married Patricia Rose Denholm on August 27, 1949, and they celebrated 74 years of marriage together. Ralph graduated from Kenmore High School in 1946. ln 1951, he joined the United...

Apr 11, 2024

Curtis James Hofer , age 64, of Brunswick, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Thursday, April 11, 2024.

Curt is survived by his wife of 36 years, Coleen Hofer; daughter, Kayla and Drew Stearns; daughter Kelsey Hofer and Johnny Rudin; treasured grandchildren, Grayson, Veyda, and Zander; father, Eugene Hofer; mother, Carol...

Apr 9, 2024

Howard A. Tolley , 96, passed away April 9, 2024. Howard was born on May 7, 1927, to James and May Tolley in Cleveland, Ohio. He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Sue (Calhoun). Also surviving Howard are his son Jim (Bernadette), daughter Jill Dugovics, and granddaughters Allison (Nick) Diemert, Emily (Christopher) Smith, and...

Apr 6, 2024

Two students at West Virginia University are introduced by their landladies because they thought they would be perfect for each other. We are thankful to them. Jim was a senior, a business major and athlete, football, basketball and track as well ROTC. Lou Ann was finishing her master’s degree in social work. An accomplishment for a woman in the...

Apr 5, 2024

Dr. Albert Francis Gilbert, age 86, of Akron, Ohio, died peacefully on April 5, 2024 in the loving care of Summa Health System Palliative Care and Hospice. He was born in Mansfield, Ohio on April 25, 1937.

Al was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Gilbert and Ann Gilbert Fitz; his sister, Judy Craze; and his...