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Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
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Betty Jane (Burgner) Miklos
Mar 14, 2018
Betty Jane (Burgner) Miklos, 96 Betty Jane Miklos, age 96, of Cuyahoga Falls, OH passed on to be with the Lord on March 14, 2018. She was born September 25, 1921 in Akron, OH, the daughter of Orrie Russell Burgner and Ida Mae (Corp) Burgner. She graduated from South High School, Akron, OH in 1939. After graduation, she attended Kent...
Rena Mae Patterson
Mar 12, 2018
Rena Mae Patterson Born - Russellville, Arkansas September 22, 1930 - Died March 12, 2018. Loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother who touched many lives with her kind smile, helping hand and her gifts of homemade baked goods. Survived by a sister, Dorothy McDonald; two daughters, Sharon Serkedakis (Michael) and Marti Oblisk (Larry); and two sons, Brian Ruppel and Bruce...
Jackson Ellwood Casteel
Mar 12, 2018
Jackson Ellwood Casteel, 84, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018 at the Cleveland Clinic. Born in Dungannon, Virginia to Omar and Ethel Casteel, he lived most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Cuyahoga Falls. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved fishing. He was a...
Richard L Sikula
Mar 11, 2018
Richard L. Sikula passed away on March 11, 2018 at the age of 80. He was currently residing back in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, formerly having resided in Garden City Michigan and Northampton Township. Richard was born on November 24, 1937 in Akron, OH, "on a cloudy Wednesday morning the day before Thanksgiving on the second floor in a round room...
David Ochsenhirt
Mar 7, 2018
David J. Ochsenhirt, 67, passed away on March 7, 2018, surrounded by his loved ones. David was born in Akron on May 4, 1951. He attended St. Vincent High School and The College of Wooster. Dave was the President of Akron Concrete Corporation, which was formed in 1974 with his brother, Michael. He loved his career, most especially working with...
Esther D. Scherzer
Mar 6, 2018
Esther Daphene Scherzer (nee McClintock), born April 8,1928 in Harnedsville, Pennsylvania, ascended into heaven March 6, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Edwin and Bertha McClintock; husband, Conrad Scherzer; sisters, Virginia Roberts, Dorothy Burnworth, and Phyllis Sweitzer; brothers, Paul McClintock, Robert McClintock; and grandson, Eli Scherzer; she is survived by sister, Lucille Janie Poydock; children, Dennis Scherzer and Terri (John)...
Leora Jean Radak
Mar 4, 2018
Leora Jean Radak, 85, died March 4, 2018, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born in Akron October 17, 1932 to Robert and Irene Shaffer Butcher, she had been a bookkeeper for the M. O'Neil Company, the old Ohio Bell, and the Drawing Room in Peninsula. She was a long-time member of Grace United Church of Christ and then...
Grace E Shirey
Feb 28, 2018
Grace E. Shirey (nee Schray) Grace E. Shirey, 104, passed away peacefully February 28, 2018, at The Village at St. Edward. She was born August 29, 1913, in Akron, Ohio. Preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Bill Shirey; she is survived by her daughter, Linda (Chip) Houghton; son, Jack (Brenda) Shirey of Pennsylvania; grandchildren, Sarah, Andrew, Mickey...
Clyde M. "Jr" Gibbs
Feb 26, 2018
Clyde M. Gibbs, Jr. "JR" February 9, 1949 - February 26, 2018. Our beloved husband, father, uncle and friend Clyde M. Gibbs, Jr., of Uniontown, OH passed away on Monday, February 26, 2018. Clyde grew up in Akron, Ohio and graduated from the University of Akron and Buchtel High School. Clyde was a member of the UA Local 219 Plumbers...
Mary F. Pappas
Feb 26, 2018
Mary F. Pappas, 78, died Feb. 26, 2018. Born in Spencer, WV, she was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church and retired as a manager from First National/First Merit Bank with over 30 years of service. Preceded in death by husband, Theodore; son-in-law, John Hanchulak; sister, Pauline Jackson; and brothers, Donald, David, and Richard Cunningham; she is survived by...
Mary Kathleen 'Kathy' Lynch
Feb 24, 2018
Mary Kathleen Lynch, 49, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2018, with family by her side. She was born October 31, 1968, in Akron, Ohio. Predeceased by her father, Conley J. Lynch, she is survived by her mother, Mary E. Lynch; sister, Susan E. Reiter (Jake); brother, Michael J. Lynch (Lisa); niece, Marcella Reiter; nephews, Conley Reiter,...
Lee Allen Gillette
Feb 20, 2018
Lee Allen Gillette was born in Peninsula, Ohio on April 27, 1939 and passed away on February 20, 2018. He was married for 56 years to Barbara J. (Coffee) and was a retired truck driver. He loved the Cavs, all forms of racing and his faithful companion, Ozzy. Lee is preceded in death by his father, Ivan V.; mother, Mary...
Margaret Ann Holforty
Feb 19, 2018
After a brief illness, Margaret Ann Holforty, 82, passed away surrounded by loved ones on February 19, 2018. Margaret was born in Akron, Ohio on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 1935 to Martin and Deane Shibley. She grew up in Silver Lake, Ohio with her sister, Marilyn, where they enjoyed long summer days on the lake and skating in the winter....
Gerald Lewis Woodling
Feb 18, 2018
Gerald Lewis Woodling Gerald Lewis Woodling passed away at age 92 on Sunday, February 18, 2018. Gerald was born on September 15, 1925, in Springfield Township, Ohio, to Glenn Arthur and Queen Marie (Walker) Woodling. Following his graduation from Springfield Township High School in 1943, Gerald enlisted in the Navy V-12 Officer Training Program and was assigned to Baldwin Wallace...
Debra Ann Nelson
Feb 17, 2018
Debra Ann Nelson, 65, died Feb. 17, 2018 at her residence in Davis, CA where she lived for many years. She was born in Akron and was a 1970 graduate of Copley High School. Debbie had a huge heart, was very nurturing and always doing for others. Preceded in death by parents, Donald and Jeanne Nelson; nephew, Adam Wilson; and...
Maxine Marie Elias
Feb 16, 2018
After a lifetime of bringing laughter and cheer to others, Maxine Marie Elias went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 16, 2018. Maxine was born in Cleveland to John and Louise Elias. The family soon moved to Akron where she remained throughout her life. Those that knew Maxine loved her. Being in her presence...
Lillian Estella Solomon
Feb 15, 2018
Lillian Estella Solomon, 93, passed away peacefully February 15, 2018. Born in Dunbar, PA, she was a longtime member of Broadman Baptist Church. A faithful Christian and giver, Lillian loved being with her children and grandchildren. Her hobbies included quilting, walking, playing the piano, and baking fresh blackberry pies. Preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Page Solomon, Sr.; and...
Joanne Daly
Feb 15, 2018
Joanne Daly passed away February 15, 2018 after a short illness. She was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina as the first American child at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber plant on June 13, 1931. Joanne returned to the United States in 1942. She graduated from Buchtel High School and the University of Akron. Joanne taught at elementary schools in Akron,...
Demetrios G Retikas
Feb 14, 2018
Demetrios G. Retikas, M.D. (Pappou), 95, died Feb. 14, 2018. Born on January 3, 1923, in Piraeus, Greece, son of George and Aphroditi Retikas. Dr. Retikas graduated from the University of Athens, Greece Medical School in 1951; this after several interruptions because of the German occupation during World War II and the Greek Civil War that followed. On the infamous...
Dennis "Denny" L Frank
Feb 14, 2018
Dennis "Denny" L. Frank, of Copley, passed away Wednesday February 14, 2018, peacefully at his home. Born in Wadsworth on December 24, 1948 to Harold and Bessie (Pontius) Frank, he made Copley his home. He was a lifelong truck driver whose hobbies included collecting and restoring IH tractors with his son Lee. He enjoyed attending farm machinery auctions and IH...
Betty Jane (Burgner) Miklos
Mar 14, 2018
Betty Jane (Burgner) Miklos, 96 Betty Jane Miklos, age 96, of Cuyahoga Falls, OH passed on to be with the Lord on March 14, 2018. She was born September 25, 1921 in Akron, OH, the daughter of Orrie Russell Burgner and Ida Mae (Corp) Burgner. She graduated from South High School, Akron, OH in 1939. After graduation, she attended Kent...
Rena Mae Patterson
Mar 12, 2018
Rena Mae Patterson Born - Russellville, Arkansas September 22, 1930 - Died March 12, 2018. Loving Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother who touched many lives with her kind smile, helping hand and her gifts of homemade baked goods. Survived by a sister, Dorothy McDonald; two daughters, Sharon Serkedakis (Michael) and Marti Oblisk (Larry); and two sons, Brian Ruppel and Bruce...
Jackson Ellwood Casteel
Mar 12, 2018
Jackson Ellwood Casteel, 84, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018 at the Cleveland Clinic. Born in Dungannon, Virginia to Omar and Ethel Casteel, he lived most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Cuyahoga Falls. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved fishing. He was a...
Richard L Sikula
Mar 11, 2018
Richard L. Sikula passed away on March 11, 2018 at the age of 80. He was currently residing back in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, formerly having resided in Garden City Michigan and Northampton Township. Richard was born on November 24, 1937 in Akron, OH, "on a cloudy Wednesday morning the day before Thanksgiving on the second floor in a round room...
David Ochsenhirt
Mar 7, 2018
David J. Ochsenhirt, 67, passed away on March 7, 2018, surrounded by his loved ones. David was born in Akron on May 4, 1951. He attended St. Vincent High School and The College of Wooster. Dave was the President of Akron Concrete Corporation, which was formed in 1974 with his brother, Michael. He loved his career, most especially working with...
Esther D. Scherzer
Mar 6, 2018
Esther Daphene Scherzer (nee McClintock), born April 8,1928 in Harnedsville, Pennsylvania, ascended into heaven March 6, 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Edwin and Bertha McClintock; husband, Conrad Scherzer; sisters, Virginia Roberts, Dorothy Burnworth, and Phyllis Sweitzer; brothers, Paul McClintock, Robert McClintock; and grandson, Eli Scherzer; she is survived by sister, Lucille Janie Poydock; children, Dennis Scherzer and Terri (John)...
Leora Jean Radak
Mar 4, 2018
Leora Jean Radak, 85, died March 4, 2018, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born in Akron October 17, 1932 to Robert and Irene Shaffer Butcher, she had been a bookkeeper for the M. O'Neil Company, the old Ohio Bell, and the Drawing Room in Peninsula. She was a long-time member of Grace United Church of Christ and then...
Grace E Shirey
Feb 28, 2018
Grace E. Shirey (nee Schray) Grace E. Shirey, 104, passed away peacefully February 28, 2018, at The Village at St. Edward. She was born August 29, 1913, in Akron, Ohio. Preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Bill Shirey; she is survived by her daughter, Linda (Chip) Houghton; son, Jack (Brenda) Shirey of Pennsylvania; grandchildren, Sarah, Andrew, Mickey...
Clyde M. "Jr" Gibbs
Feb 26, 2018
Clyde M. Gibbs, Jr. "JR" February 9, 1949 - February 26, 2018. Our beloved husband, father, uncle and friend Clyde M. Gibbs, Jr., of Uniontown, OH passed away on Monday, February 26, 2018. Clyde grew up in Akron, Ohio and graduated from the University of Akron and Buchtel High School. Clyde was a member of the UA Local 219 Plumbers...
Mary F. Pappas
Feb 26, 2018
Mary F. Pappas, 78, died Feb. 26, 2018. Born in Spencer, WV, she was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church and retired as a manager from First National/First Merit Bank with over 30 years of service. Preceded in death by husband, Theodore; son-in-law, John Hanchulak; sister, Pauline Jackson; and brothers, Donald, David, and Richard Cunningham; she is survived by...
Mary Kathleen 'Kathy' Lynch
Feb 24, 2018
Mary Kathleen Lynch, 49, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2018, with family by her side. She was born October 31, 1968, in Akron, Ohio. Predeceased by her father, Conley J. Lynch, she is survived by her mother, Mary E. Lynch; sister, Susan E. Reiter (Jake); brother, Michael J. Lynch (Lisa); niece, Marcella Reiter; nephews, Conley Reiter,...
Lee Allen Gillette
Feb 20, 2018
Lee Allen Gillette was born in Peninsula, Ohio on April 27, 1939 and passed away on February 20, 2018. He was married for 56 years to Barbara J. (Coffee) and was a retired truck driver. He loved the Cavs, all forms of racing and his faithful companion, Ozzy. Lee is preceded in death by his father, Ivan V.; mother, Mary...
Margaret Ann Holforty
Feb 19, 2018
After a brief illness, Margaret Ann Holforty, 82, passed away surrounded by loved ones on February 19, 2018. Margaret was born in Akron, Ohio on Thanksgiving Day, November 28, 1935 to Martin and Deane Shibley. She grew up in Silver Lake, Ohio with her sister, Marilyn, where they enjoyed long summer days on the lake and skating in the winter....
Gerald Lewis Woodling
Feb 18, 2018
Gerald Lewis Woodling Gerald Lewis Woodling passed away at age 92 on Sunday, February 18, 2018. Gerald was born on September 15, 1925, in Springfield Township, Ohio, to Glenn Arthur and Queen Marie (Walker) Woodling. Following his graduation from Springfield Township High School in 1943, Gerald enlisted in the Navy V-12 Officer Training Program and was assigned to Baldwin Wallace...
Debra Ann Nelson
Feb 17, 2018
Debra Ann Nelson, 65, died Feb. 17, 2018 at her residence in Davis, CA where she lived for many years. She was born in Akron and was a 1970 graduate of Copley High School. Debbie had a huge heart, was very nurturing and always doing for others. Preceded in death by parents, Donald and Jeanne Nelson; nephew, Adam Wilson; and...
Maxine Marie Elias
Feb 16, 2018
After a lifetime of bringing laughter and cheer to others, Maxine Marie Elias went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 16, 2018. Maxine was born in Cleveland to John and Louise Elias. The family soon moved to Akron where she remained throughout her life. Those that knew Maxine loved her. Being in her presence...
Lillian Estella Solomon
Feb 15, 2018
Lillian Estella Solomon, 93, passed away peacefully February 15, 2018. Born in Dunbar, PA, she was a longtime member of Broadman Baptist Church. A faithful Christian and giver, Lillian loved being with her children and grandchildren. Her hobbies included quilting, walking, playing the piano, and baking fresh blackberry pies. Preceded in death by her husband, Ellis Page Solomon, Sr.; and...
Joanne Daly
Feb 15, 2018
Joanne Daly passed away February 15, 2018 after a short illness. She was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina as the first American child at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber plant on June 13, 1931. Joanne returned to the United States in 1942. She graduated from Buchtel High School and the University of Akron. Joanne taught at elementary schools in Akron,...
Demetrios G Retikas
Feb 14, 2018
Demetrios G. Retikas, M.D. (Pappou), 95, died Feb. 14, 2018. Born on January 3, 1923, in Piraeus, Greece, son of George and Aphroditi Retikas. Dr. Retikas graduated from the University of Athens, Greece Medical School in 1951; this after several interruptions because of the German occupation during World War II and the Greek Civil War that followed. On the infamous...
Dennis "Denny" L Frank
Feb 14, 2018
Dennis "Denny" L. Frank, of Copley, passed away Wednesday February 14, 2018, peacefully at his home. Born in Wadsworth on December 24, 1948 to Harold and Bessie (Pontius) Frank, he made Copley his home. He was a lifelong truck driver whose hobbies included collecting and restoring IH tractors with his son Lee. He enjoyed attending farm machinery auctions and IH...
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