Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Jan 3, 2019

Thomas Earl Cadwallader, 85 years old, passed away unexpectedly January 3, 2019 in Randolph, Ohio. Tom was born November 30, 1933 in Akron, Ohio to Lloyd and Lorna Cadwallader. Preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Bordner Cadwallader; he is survived by his brother, Dennis (Carol); brother-in-law, Bruce Kliever; and many nieces and nephews. Services will be held 1 p.m....

Dec 29, 2018

Carol W. Meyer, age 88, passed away peacefully December 29, 2018. Preceded in death by her husband, John, and grandsons, Michael Lukity and Alexander Williams. She is survived by her children, Kathryn (Jeff) Lukity, Susan (Michael) King, Fredrick (Sandra) Meyer and Carolyn Jo (Brian) Williams; grandchildren, Lauren, Erin, Leslie, Allison, Savannah, Brian and Dana; and great grandchildren. Memorials may be...

Dec 29, 2018

John Eugene Usberghi, 75, passed away on December 29, 2018. Born in Akron, Ohio on December 28, 1943 to Patsy and Lucy Usberghi, he was a graduate of Springfield High School. A multi-time award-winning hairstylist on the national level, John worked for several years at his family's hair salon on Brown St. in Akron, before moving to Merriman Rd. in...

Dec 28, 2018

Milton D. Bolick, age 82, passed away on December 28, 2018 at Summa Hospital. He was born on November 3, 1936 to Thomas Milton and Lillian Rushton Bolick in Joanna, SC. He was Dale to many and Milt to others. Dale loved watching all the Cleveland sports teams and college football teams. Milt was a retired electrician at Summa Hospital....

Dec 26, 2018

Susan Sobiech Peters, age 68, peacefully passed away at Maplewood Senior Living, on December 26, 2018. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 28, 1950 to the late Theodore and Evelyn Sobiech. Susan attended Holy Name High School and graduated in 1968. She was employed at US Steel before the birth of her daughter, Ashley. Susan devoted her life...

Dec 26, 2018

Frances Keller, passed away on December 26, 2018. Preceded in death by Richard D. Keller, her husband of 57 years; daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Richard Pursley and sister, Betty Bazur. She is survived by her daughters, Diana (Arthur) Richards of Akron and Mary (Greg) Philippe of Fort Mitchell, KY; five grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren; and brother, William Wackerman. Frances' love...

Dec 24, 2018

Mary L. Kroesen, 93, passed away on December 24, 2018 at The Village at St. Edwards. Mary had been active at several area churches, including the funeral meal program at St. Martha, prayer groups at St. Sebastian, and the music ministry at St. Bernard's. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank. She is survived by her daughter, Pauline;...

Dec 23, 2018

Diana Sims Gayer, 86, passed away surrounded by her family December 23, 2018. The wife of John Gayer, she was born April 16, 1932 in Chicago, IL to Corinne and Clarence Sims. After graduating from Upper Arlington High School in Columbus, Ohio, she pursued her violin studies at Oberlin Conservatory of Music and then transferred to the University of Michigan...

Dec 22, 2018

Adrienne Ann Clark, 84, died December 22, 2018. Born August 13, 1934 in Akron, Ohio to Walter and Harriette Darst Johnson, she had been a social worker at Family Services, retiring in 1982, after which she worked at House of Plants. Ann was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church where she volunteered and sang in the Choral Society. Ann...

Dec 18, 2018

Thomas R. Easterling, 43, passed away suddenly December 18, 2018. Born in Akron, April 10, 1975 to James and Margie Toops Easterling, he was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and had attended Kent State University. He worked for many years at Acme and presently worked at Kent State. Thomas attended the First United Methodist Church of Cuyahoga Falls,...

Dec 17, 2018

Richard Rehn Heisel passed away on Monday, December 17th after a sudden and valiant battle stemming from a protracted and debilitating disease. Born in Long Branch, NJ on February 26, 1938 to the late Robert and Patricia Heisel, "Dick" grew up on the Jersey shore with a deep love of the beach and the oceana�"something he shared with all he...

Dec 16, 2018

June Ann Denious (nee Elias) Surrounded by loved ones, June Ann Denious (nee Elias), 85, was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 16, 2018. A loving wife, mother and grandmother will be remembered for her all overflowing wisdom, guidance, love, patience, and understanding. Born 1933 in Cleveland and an Akron area resident since 1940, June graduated...

Dec 15, 2018

George D. Mallo, 71, attorney at law, of Las Vegas, Nevada, our beloved husband, brother, uncle ("unc"), and friend, passed away peacefully December 15, 2018, surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Akron, Ohio, on November 3, 1947, and was preceded in death by his parents, Offie and Rose; and brother, Larry. George graduated from Ohio University and earned...

Dec 14, 2018

Gui Lan Liang, 47, passed away December 14, 2018. A beautiful, strong, and caring woman who overcame all difficulties set before her. She was a loving mother and business owner who lived a fulling life doing the things that she loved most. She will be fondly remembered in our hearts as a mother, business owner and a friend. Calling hours...

Dec 11, 2018

Dr. Grant William Mabee (Bill) passed into the hands of our loving God on December 11, 2018 after a long illness. He was 82. He was born January 8th 1936 in Cleveland Ohio to Dr. Horace Grant Mabee, MD and Evelyn Watson Mabee. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Pamela Ann Mabee and beloved granddaughter, Sarah Margaret...

Dec 11, 2018

Patricia Elizabeth Frase, 69, died unexpectedly December 11, 2019.

A longtime resident of the Copley-Fairlawn area, she was a 1968 graduate of Copley High School and graduate of Ashland University. She was a lifelong member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sharon Center as well as a member of the choir. She had retired from...

Dec 8, 2018

David H. Perrine passed away in his sleep from an apparent heart attack on Saturday December 8th, two days short of his 61st birthday. He was a life-long resident of Akron. After serving in the US Marine Corps he pursued a career in heating, cooling and refrigeration until a motorcycle accident left him unable to meet the work's physical demands....

Dec 7, 2018

Harry Thomas Brewer passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Dec. 7, 2018. Harry was a graduate of Central High School. After winning the Golden Glove Trophy, he became a semi-pro boxer. He joined the Ohio National Guard and rose to the rank of lieutenant. His career in law enforcement began with the Ohio State Highway Patrol...

Dec 7, 2018

Harry E. Whittle passed away on December 7, 2018. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 8, 1941, he was a general contractor at Tee Time Properties. Preceded in death by his parents, Ruth (nee Riordan) and Harry E. Whittle; brothers, Donald and Thomas Whittle; he is survived by his loving partner of 33 years, Joan Genovese; son, Michael; nephews, Todd,...

Dec 6, 2018

Cheryl M. Welch, 82, died December 6, 2018. Born in Akron June 27, 1936 to James M. and Forest Blair Taylor, she was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School. An active member of the First United Methodist Church of Cuyahoga Falls, Cheryl had retired as a secretary from the Summit County Juvenile Courts. Preceded in death by her parents;...