Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
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David R. Aebischer
Dec 22, 2025
David R. Aebischer, 68 of Green, passed away December 22nd, 2025. Born on December 7th, 1957 in Akron, Ohio, David was the youngest son of Alyce and Albert Aebischer Coast Guard Veterans of WWII. Early on Dave worked in the retail industry where he found a passion for HF audio and computer electronics. Later he obtained a Degree in Chemistry...
Suellen Palumbo
Dec 21, 2025
Suellen Palumbo, of Stow, Ohio, passed away on December 21, 2025, at the age of 84. She was a proud Halloween baby, born October 31, 1941, to Edith and Russell Dulaney, in Petroleum, West Virginia.
After spending a couple years teaching Home Economics in the Akron Public School System, Sue worked and eventually retired as a sales associate for Sears, where...
Hannah Lynne Doran
Dec 17, 2025
On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Hannah Lynne Doran (Maiden name - McClelland), of Canton, Georgia, passed away from dementia to be with her Heavenly Father. Hannah, the eldest daughter of Donald and Jane McClelland, was born in Akron Ohio. Hannah attended Buchtel High School in Akron Ohio, and, during her middle and high school years, was synchronized swimming and earned...
Leslie J. Connolly
Dec 17, 2025
Leslie J. “Les” Connolly, age 83, of Granger Township, passed away surrounded by his family on December 17th, 2025 in the hospital after ongoing health issues. We have no doubt the doors to heaven were held wide open for his entry.
Les was born in Akron, Ohio, where he lived most of his young life. He graduated high school in Toronto,...
William Paul Sengpiel
Dec 17, 2025
William Paul "Bill" Sengpiel passed away on December 17, 2025.
Bill dedicated much of his career to Sengpiel's Supersonic Car Wash in Cuyahoga Falls, where he owned and operated it and proudly served the community for decades. Later in life, Bill made his dream job a reality. He became a dealer at JACK Casino in Cleveland, where he enjoyed interacting with...
Terry Connolly
Dec 15, 2025
Terry Connolly, age 62, passed away unexpectedly on December 15th, 2025 at his home in Yakima, WA. We imagine he was met by many animals from the rainbow bridge upon arriving at Heaven’s Gates because he attracted animals everywhere he went.
Terry graduated from Western Kentucky University with a B.A. in Accounting. His employment took him to Washington state, where he...
Patricia Ann Maahs
Dec 14, 2025
Patricia Ann Maahs was born on March 20,1948 in Akron, Ohio and died on December 14, 2025 in Coconut Creek, Florida. She was the daughter of Robert Maahs and Ruth Aven Maahs and the sister of Donald Maahs, they all preceded her in death. She graduated from Firestone High School in 1966 and Fort Lauderdale College in 1984 with a...
Patricia Louise Flood
Dec 12, 2025
The family is presently composing the obituary, and it will be uploaded to the Billow’s website once it is finished. Please check back for further details.
Susan Ann Klein
Dec 9, 2025
Susan Ann Thompson Klein died peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
Sue was an avid skier, horseman, bike rider, shooter, photographer, and conservationist. She was the co-owner and publisher of the Bath Country Journal for 25 years. Sue helped in authorization of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. She worked with a friend on the book Great Lodges in the...
Margaret Mary Nagy
Dec 3, 2025
Beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister & aunt, Margaret Mary (Orosz) Nagy, born June 16th, 1957, passed away December 3rd, 2025, at the age of 68.
A devout Catholic, Marge always put family above everything. Her love and care helped her family grow and thrive. She is survived by her daughter Michele Mansfield, son-in-law Philip Mansfield, her grandchildren Alexander and Sylvia Mansfield,...
Rita V. Cranmer
Dec 2, 2025
Rita V. Cranmer, age 67, of Akron, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
She was born April 16,1958 in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of Virgil and Margaret Hyde. Rita loved riding horses. She enjoyed gardening and doing puzzles. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Rita is survived by her devoted husband of 24 years, Kim Cranmer; cherished...
Robert Alexander Kleines
Dec 1, 2025
Robert (Bob) Kleines, age 65, of Fairlawn, Ohio passed away suddenly at his home on December 1st, 2025 of a heart attack.
Bob was born in Copley, Ohio to Lucille and George Kleines. He was the youngest of three boys and proud of his Greek heritage.
He married his wife of 37 years, Lisa, and had three children. Bob was a graduate...
Glenn Swann
Nov 30, 2025
Glenn Swann, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother-in-law, and uncle, has “Come to the End of the Trail” after a courageous battle with a glioblastoma brain tumor. God called him home on November 30th, 2025, and he took his last breath while holding his wife’s hand.
Born in Akron, Ohio, on October 12, 1949, Glenn was the only child of Hubert and...
Margaret Elizabeth Ashton Dick
Nov 29, 2025
Margaret Elizabeth Dick (Ashton) passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 29 after a long battle with cancer.
She was born June 20, 1944, to parents Anne (Bednar) and Edwin Ashton of Oakdale, Pennsylvania. She completed an undergraduate degree in English at Duquesne University and later pursued graduate studies at Carnegie-Mellon University while teaching elementary school in Pittsburgh.
In 1970 she met her...
Ronald Harry Miller
Nov 24, 2025
Ronald Harry Miller, age 87, of Akron, passed away into the arms of Jesus, on Monday, November 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Ron was born July 17, 1938, in Bellefontaine, OH to Raymond and Doris Miller.
Ron loved Jesus and his life exemplified his commitment to Him and faithfully put the needs of others before his own. He was a...
Bruce J. Brian
Nov 21, 2025
A gentleman and a wordsmith– Bruce J. Brian passed away on November 21, 2025 at the age of 83. He leaves behind a legacy of love, curiosity and quiet strength. Bruce will be remembered for his unwavering devotion to his wife Helen, his genuine interest in his nieces and nephew and his lifelong passion for bridge.
He is survived by his...
Jean Bowman Manning
Nov 17, 2025
Jean Bowman Manning of Medina, OH passed away on Monday November 17, 2025 at the age of 95. Born on March 19, 1930 in Butler, PA, daughter of Chester Bowman and Mary (Argenbright) Bowman Kennedy. Sister to Helen, Ruth Anne and Ronald.
Jean graduated from Butler High School and went on to obtain her college degree in business education from the...
Shelia Louise Bratcher
Nov 17, 2025
🌹 In Loving Memory of Shelia Bratcher
We celebrate the life of Shelia Bratcher a devoted mother, cherished daughter, beloved sister, and treasured aunt whose life was defined by generosity, compassion, and unwavering love. She was the kind of soul who gave freely—her time, her wisdom, her heart—always putting others before herself and uplifting those around her with grace and encouragement.
Born...
Michael J. Yeater
Nov 14, 2025
Michael J. Yeater, 79, of Norton, OH passed away on November 14, 2025. Michael was born on August 3, 1946 in Clarksburg, WV to parents Burlie and Josephine Yeater.
Michael served in the US Air Force in Vietnam. Then he worked for the plumbers and pipe fitters Union for 32 years. His favorite past time was fishing.
Michael was preceded in death...
John W. Heslop
Nov 13, 2025
John W. Heslop passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025. His death occurred just two days after that of his beloved wife, Nancy. They would have been married 60 years in January of 2026.
John was born in Akron on January 23, 1945, to Elaine B. Heslop and Jack W. Heslop. He attended Western Reserve Academy in Hudson OH, followed by...
David R. Aebischer
Dec 22, 2025
David R. Aebischer, 68 of Green, passed away December 22nd, 2025. Born on December 7th, 1957 in Akron, Ohio, David was the youngest son of Alyce and Albert Aebischer Coast Guard Veterans of WWII. Early on Dave worked in the retail industry where he found a passion for HF audio and computer electronics. Later he obtained a Degree in Chemistry...
Suellen Palumbo
Dec 21, 2025
Suellen Palumbo, of Stow, Ohio, passed away on December 21, 2025, at the age of 84. She was a proud Halloween baby, born October 31, 1941, to Edith and Russell Dulaney, in Petroleum, West Virginia.
After spending a couple years teaching Home Economics in the Akron Public School System, Sue worked and eventually retired as a sales associate for Sears, where...
Hannah Lynne Doran
Dec 17, 2025
On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, Hannah Lynne Doran (Maiden name - McClelland), of Canton, Georgia, passed away from dementia to be with her Heavenly Father. Hannah, the eldest daughter of Donald and Jane McClelland, was born in Akron Ohio. Hannah attended Buchtel High School in Akron Ohio, and, during her middle and high school years, was synchronized swimming and earned...
Leslie J. Connolly
Dec 17, 2025
Leslie J. “Les” Connolly, age 83, of Granger Township, passed away surrounded by his family on December 17th, 2025 in the hospital after ongoing health issues. We have no doubt the doors to heaven were held wide open for his entry.
Les was born in Akron, Ohio, where he lived most of his young life. He graduated high school in Toronto,...
William Paul Sengpiel
Dec 17, 2025
William Paul "Bill" Sengpiel passed away on December 17, 2025.
Bill dedicated much of his career to Sengpiel's Supersonic Car Wash in Cuyahoga Falls, where he owned and operated it and proudly served the community for decades. Later in life, Bill made his dream job a reality. He became a dealer at JACK Casino in Cleveland, where he enjoyed interacting with...
Terry Connolly
Dec 15, 2025
Terry Connolly, age 62, passed away unexpectedly on December 15th, 2025 at his home in Yakima, WA. We imagine he was met by many animals from the rainbow bridge upon arriving at Heaven’s Gates because he attracted animals everywhere he went.
Terry graduated from Western Kentucky University with a B.A. in Accounting. His employment took him to Washington state, where he...
Patricia Ann Maahs
Dec 14, 2025
Patricia Ann Maahs was born on March 20,1948 in Akron, Ohio and died on December 14, 2025 in Coconut Creek, Florida. She was the daughter of Robert Maahs and Ruth Aven Maahs and the sister of Donald Maahs, they all preceded her in death. She graduated from Firestone High School in 1966 and Fort Lauderdale College in 1984 with a...
Patricia Louise Flood
Dec 12, 2025
The family is presently composing the obituary, and it will be uploaded to the Billow’s website once it is finished. Please check back for further details.
Susan Ann Klein
Dec 9, 2025
Susan Ann Thompson Klein died peacefully in her sleep Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
Sue was an avid skier, horseman, bike rider, shooter, photographer, and conservationist. She was the co-owner and publisher of the Bath Country Journal for 25 years. Sue helped in authorization of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. She worked with a friend on the book Great Lodges in the...
Margaret Mary Nagy
Dec 3, 2025
Beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister & aunt, Margaret Mary (Orosz) Nagy, born June 16th, 1957, passed away December 3rd, 2025, at the age of 68.
A devout Catholic, Marge always put family above everything. Her love and care helped her family grow and thrive. She is survived by her daughter Michele Mansfield, son-in-law Philip Mansfield, her grandchildren Alexander and Sylvia Mansfield,...
Rita V. Cranmer
Dec 2, 2025
Rita V. Cranmer, age 67, of Akron, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 2, 2025.
She was born April 16,1958 in Parkersburg, WV, daughter of Virgil and Margaret Hyde. Rita loved riding horses. She enjoyed gardening and doing puzzles. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Rita is survived by her devoted husband of 24 years, Kim Cranmer; cherished...
Robert Alexander Kleines
Dec 1, 2025
Robert (Bob) Kleines, age 65, of Fairlawn, Ohio passed away suddenly at his home on December 1st, 2025 of a heart attack.
Bob was born in Copley, Ohio to Lucille and George Kleines. He was the youngest of three boys and proud of his Greek heritage.
He married his wife of 37 years, Lisa, and had three children. Bob was a graduate...
Glenn Swann
Nov 30, 2025
Glenn Swann, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother-in-law, and uncle, has “Come to the End of the Trail” after a courageous battle with a glioblastoma brain tumor. God called him home on November 30th, 2025, and he took his last breath while holding his wife’s hand.
Born in Akron, Ohio, on October 12, 1949, Glenn was the only child of Hubert and...
Margaret Elizabeth Ashton Dick
Nov 29, 2025
Margaret Elizabeth Dick (Ashton) passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 29 after a long battle with cancer.
She was born June 20, 1944, to parents Anne (Bednar) and Edwin Ashton of Oakdale, Pennsylvania. She completed an undergraduate degree in English at Duquesne University and later pursued graduate studies at Carnegie-Mellon University while teaching elementary school in Pittsburgh.
In 1970 she met her...
Ronald Harry Miller
Nov 24, 2025
Ronald Harry Miller, age 87, of Akron, passed away into the arms of Jesus, on Monday, November 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Ron was born July 17, 1938, in Bellefontaine, OH to Raymond and Doris Miller.
Ron loved Jesus and his life exemplified his commitment to Him and faithfully put the needs of others before his own. He was a...
Bruce J. Brian
Nov 21, 2025
A gentleman and a wordsmith– Bruce J. Brian passed away on November 21, 2025 at the age of 83. He leaves behind a legacy of love, curiosity and quiet strength. Bruce will be remembered for his unwavering devotion to his wife Helen, his genuine interest in his nieces and nephew and his lifelong passion for bridge.
He is survived by his...
Jean Bowman Manning
Nov 17, 2025
Jean Bowman Manning of Medina, OH passed away on Monday November 17, 2025 at the age of 95. Born on March 19, 1930 in Butler, PA, daughter of Chester Bowman and Mary (Argenbright) Bowman Kennedy. Sister to Helen, Ruth Anne and Ronald.
Jean graduated from Butler High School and went on to obtain her college degree in business education from the...
Shelia Louise Bratcher
Nov 17, 2025
🌹 In Loving Memory of Shelia Bratcher
We celebrate the life of Shelia Bratcher a devoted mother, cherished daughter, beloved sister, and treasured aunt whose life was defined by generosity, compassion, and unwavering love. She was the kind of soul who gave freely—her time, her wisdom, her heart—always putting others before herself and uplifting those around her with grace and encouragement.
Born...
Michael J. Yeater
Nov 14, 2025
Michael J. Yeater, 79, of Norton, OH passed away on November 14, 2025. Michael was born on August 3, 1946 in Clarksburg, WV to parents Burlie and Josephine Yeater.
Michael served in the US Air Force in Vietnam. Then he worked for the plumbers and pipe fitters Union for 32 years. His favorite past time was fishing.
Michael was preceded in death...
John W. Heslop
Nov 13, 2025
John W. Heslop passed away peacefully on November 13, 2025. His death occurred just two days after that of his beloved wife, Nancy. They would have been married 60 years in January of 2026.
John was born in Akron on January 23, 1945, to Elaine B. Heslop and Jack W. Heslop. He attended Western Reserve Academy in Hudson OH, followed by...
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