All Obituaries

Roy Lee Woodall, 80, of Akron, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on April 4, 2020, from complications of the coronavirus at The Rehabilitation Center at Ohio Living Rockynol. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 37 years, Marianne (Lange) Woodall; parents, Benjamin and Dolly (Shatto) Woodall; brother, Verlin Woodall; and brothers-in-law, William Lange, and Vince Chapman; and sister-in-law, Audrea Woodall.  Roy is survived by his 3 children, Theresa Wylie (James), Keith...

James Barry On April 1, 2020, James Barry suddenly left this earth. He was born December 16,1952 to the late John and Mary Barry and raised in Akron.  Jim was a kind and gentle man with a strong love for his family and those he helped.  He was a guiding influence on so many people in the world of addiction. His wry sense of humor was a welcome addition to any gathering.  He had a keen sense of sports, politics and current events. Preceded in death by his parents and siblings,...

Sandra J. Spraitzer, age 82, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2020 after a long journey with Alzheimer’s disease. Born in Akron and a 1956 graduate of Kenmore High School, Sandy was an outgoing person with a beautiful smile and a contagious laugh. She was actively involved in the Kenmore “56’ers,” her THEOS group, and her euchre club.  She was also an active member of Beta Sigma Phi for more than 60 years. Sandy worked for Firestone after graduation, then...

Craig Douglas Wiggins "Wiggs" of Akron, OH passed away on March 31, 2020 at the age of 63. Craig's life may have been cut short, but he left a mark on those he left behind. He will be remembered for his quick wit (some of his hallmark sayings include "running a 100-yard dash in a 90-yard gym" and "Did you pay for that with a check?"), frequent dad jokes, and penny loafers. Craig will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 17 years, Barbara, and his children, Kelly (Mike), Adam, Olivia,...

Leslie Ann Guy (née Christie) was born on August 11, 1943, in Queens, NY.  On March 28, 2020, in Jackson Township, OH, she died.  Her daughters were at her side. Interment has taken place at Woodlawn Cemetery in Wadsworth, Ohio.  A mass will be held in Leslie‘s memory when social conditions allow. Services in care of The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory, 85 N. Miller Road, Akron, OH 44333 (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)

Charles W. and Retta H. Billow Charles W. Billow, 92, died March 27, 2020 and Retta Haskins Billow, 90, died April 1, 2020. Their together is forever. Preceded in death by daughter, Gail Billow Long; and grandson, Mark A. Grebelsky; they are survived by children, Charles M. “Chip” (Patricia) Billow, Ann Billow (Mark) Grebelsky, and Laura Billow (Ernest “Chip”) Preston; son-in-law, Robert Long; grandchildren, John (Kimberly) and Katherine Long, Christopher, Nathanael...

James Edward Stilson Jim passed away peacefully on March 26, 2020, at the age of 91. He is survived by Helen, his beloved wife of 70 years; daughters, Sue (John)  Jevin and Ann Stilson; and granddaughters, Megan and Katie Jevin. Jim served in the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Air Force for 10 years. He then earned his graduate degree in social work and was very active in programs providing service and support to older adults and their families. He also enjoyed traveling, swimming...

Georgine Gillette Finlay was born on March 3, 1928, in Greenwich, CT, to Amelia Jesse and William Gillette. She died March 25, 2020, in Akron. Her lifelong love of the ocean began as a child growing up in the seaside town of Darien, where she spent afternoons sailing on Long Island Sound. She studied Arts/Textiles and Business at the University of Connecticut, using her degree as a buyer in New York City after graduation. Georgine met her beloved husband of 68 years, Bob, while he was a...

Janet Louise Woodford, 89, died March 23, 2020.   Born on June 20, 1930 in Akron, she was a member of Harmony Springs Christian Church formerly High Street Christian Church of Akron. She graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School and received her degree from The University of Akron (Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority). Janet was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed listening to music, reading and watching old...

Sarah E. Bennett Bath, Ohio Sarah E. (Jones) Bennett passed away peacefully at home on March 22, 2020. She was born at Akron City Hospital on December 26, 1933, a late Christmas gift to her parents, Ralph and Ruth (Thomas) Jones. Moving to Tallmadge when she was five, she lived there until her marriage to husband, Bob Bennett, in 1961. A member of the Tallmadge class of 1951, she attended Bowling Green State University and graduated with a B.S. degree in Elementary Education in 1955. She...