Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
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Carolyn M. Hunsche
Dec 3, 2017
Carolyn Mae Hunsche, 67, died December 3, 2017 at home surrounded by family. Born December 15, 1949 in Toledo, Ohio, she was a graduate of and received her training at the Flower Hospital School of Nursing in Toledo. On December 15, 1979 she married G. R. "Bob" Hunsche. Carolyn spent her working life as a Registered Nurse with over 25...
Harold D. King
Dec 3, 2017
Harold D. King, Sr., 93, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and caring staff at Greenfield Estates on Sunday, December 3, 2017. He was born in Akron but lived in Fairlawn the last 47 years of his life. Even though he worked full-time at Fruehauf Trucking, he fit in time for his "hobbies": tinkering with cars, planting a large garden...
Virginia Frankie Bingham
Dec 2, 2017
Virginia F. Bingham (Turner), 93, passed away at home on December 2, 2017. Born in Odell, Texas on June 12, 1924. Accomplished homemaker, seamstress and bookkeeper, but above all loving Mother and Grandmother. Beloved widow of Captain Daniel E. Bingham, with whom she shared 71 wonderful years of marriage. Devoted Mother of Frankie Danielle Buck (John); Dr. Carol L. Bingham...
Thomas F. Luxmore
Nov 30, 2017
Thomas F. Luxmore, 76, died November 30, 2017, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on June 29, 1941 in Lakewood, Ohio. He was a graduate of Copley High School, Class of 1959 and a 1972 graduate of Kent State University. He served in the U. S. Army, artillery division. Thomas was a carpenter and owned...
Samuel S. Dickson
Nov 29, 2017
Samuel S. Dickson, 76, went home to be with the Lord on November 29, 2017 after battling cancer. He was born in Portsmouth, VA. Preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Sara Young Dickson; sisters, Louise Woolsey, Polly Lou DeTello and Sara Weber and many nieces and nephews; he is survived by his friend and companion, Mary Schaffer; children,...
Bruce R. Shaw
Nov 29, 2017
Dr. Bruce R. Shaw, 89, died November 29, 2017. Born in Akron, he was a graduate of Buchtel High School, Class of 1945. He served in the U.S. Army occupation of Japan. He attended West Virginia University, the University of Illinois, the University of Akron and received his D.D.S from Northwestern University. Dr. Shaw had a dental practice in Akron...
Louis M. Konstan
Nov 29, 2017
Dr. Louis M. Konstan, age 91, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2017. He was born August 6, 1926 in Akron, OH. Devoted husband of Billie (nee Mamas) for 64 years; He was proud of his five children: three sons, Drs. Michael, Louis (Margaret), and Robert (Darlene), and two daughters, Mary (Dr. Eric) Dennis and Louise (Rod) Kyriakides; Grandfather of...
Mary Katharine Leach
Nov 28, 2017
Mary Katharine Leach, 46, passed away November 28, 2017. Born in Arlington, VA November 2, 1971 to Alfred and Mary Meyer, she was a graduate of St. Mary's Academy in Alexandria, VA. Mary Katharine was a docent at Stan Hywet and attended Folger Theatre where she studied Classical Shakespeare Acting. She enjoyed horseback riding, writing poetry and stories and everything...
Ronald C. Allan
Nov 26, 2017
Ronald C. Allan died peacefully on November 26, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chicago, Illinois on October 5, 1937, he spent most of life as a devoted citizen of Akron, Ohio. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Ann G. Allan; his three children, Jennifer Allan Soros, Katherine Allan Morison and Matthew C. Allan; and...
Wilma Virginia Cheslock
Nov 24, 2017
Wilma Virginia Cheslock, 100, of Pinehurst, NC passed away peacefully Friday, Nov. 24, 2017 at Pinehurst Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Cheslock was born on March 3, 1917, in Akron, Ohio, to the late James and Lottie Wood Wilkinson. Wilma spent many years volunteering for the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association in Akron. She was honored by...
Alvin C. Dyer
Nov 21, 2017
Alvin C. Dyer Jr. finished the job on Nov. 21, 2017. He was 93, an age he never dreamed he would reach. A retired electrical engineer, Al was a perfectionist who reveled in repairing anything and everything and customizing all sorts of things around the house. Born in Pittsburgh, he moved to Northeast Ohio during high school when his father,...
Donald L. Starner
Nov 18, 2017
Donald L. Starner, 96, died November 18, 2017. He was born on March 16, 1921 in Gardners, PA to the late Oscar T. and Esta Z. Starner. Predeceased by wives, Mary M. Lake Starner and Joyce Gang Starner; 2 brothers and 2 sisters; he is survived by daughter, Marian L. (Robert) Steele; sisters, Dorothy E. Sheely, Isabelle M. Grenoble and...
Nick Wasylko
Nov 18, 2017
Nick Wasylko, died Nov. 18, 2017. A retired restaurant owner and business man, he was an animal lover. Nick enjoyed hiking and reading classical nonfiction books. He was a graduate of West High School where he was Jr. and Sr. Class president and was awarded the Manhood Cup Award. He is survived by nieces, Lynn Gorman and Lisa Toth. Love...
Virginia B. Lisle
Nov 14, 2017
Virginia B. Lisle, age 90, passed away November 14, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Born June 19, 1927, she was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Irene Bera; son, David Charles Lisle; and grandson, Thomas Raymer. She leaves behind to mourn her death the love of her life, Virgil, after 70 blessed years of marriage. A kind...
Gene Lee Preisse
Nov 13, 2017
Obituary to be published at a later date. Service arrangements are pending.
Harry G. Heydorn
Nov 13, 2017
Harry George Heydorn, 86, went home to be with the Lord and Savior Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. Harry was a native of Richfield and was the husband of the late Gerry Marie Heydorn. He was an electrician/superintendent for the City of Cleveland over 30 years; disabled Navy veteran; and enjoyed golfing, clock making, skeet shooting and traveling to Amish country...
Sylvia V. Phillips
Nov 10, 2017
Sylvia V. Phillips (age 105) passed away November 10, 2017. She was born April 4, 1912 to the late Arthur and Ellen Ellis on the Isles of Scilly, England. She moved to the United States at age 8 and was a long-time Copley resident. Preceded in death by her husband, Fred A. Phillips; and her brothers, Arthur T. Ellis and...
Elizabeth V. Stiver
Nov 7, 2017
Elizabeth V. Stiver, 90, passed away November 7, 2017. She was born August 23, 1927 in Knoxville, TN and lived most of her life in Richfield, OH. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell S.; son, Donald; and daughter, Sandra. She is survived by her children, Thomas (Debbie) Stiver, Patrick (Rose) Stiver, Sarah (Gary) Deaton, Linda (David) Dresko,...
Paul R. Kane
Nov 4, 2017
Paul Richard Kane, 81, of Hudson, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord November 4, 2017. Born on April 28, 1936 in Cleveland, Ohio he served his country in the U.S. Army. A Christian, he retired from Pick-n-Pay/Tops Supermarket as a Certified Meat Counselor Manager. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Dorothy Jean (nee Jeanie...
Eva Maria Mars
Nov 2, 2017
Eva Maria Mars, 93, died Nov. 2, 2017. Born in Germany, she lived in Akron since 1948 and was a bookkeeper at the Akron Credit Bureau. Preceded in death by husband, William; she is survived by children, William (Linda) Clark and Khristine Tillett. There are no services or calling hours. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)
Carolyn M. Hunsche
Dec 3, 2017
Carolyn Mae Hunsche, 67, died December 3, 2017 at home surrounded by family. Born December 15, 1949 in Toledo, Ohio, she was a graduate of and received her training at the Flower Hospital School of Nursing in Toledo. On December 15, 1979 she married G. R. "Bob" Hunsche. Carolyn spent her working life as a Registered Nurse with over 25...
Harold D. King
Dec 3, 2017
Harold D. King, Sr., 93, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and caring staff at Greenfield Estates on Sunday, December 3, 2017. He was born in Akron but lived in Fairlawn the last 47 years of his life. Even though he worked full-time at Fruehauf Trucking, he fit in time for his "hobbies": tinkering with cars, planting a large garden...
Virginia Frankie Bingham
Dec 2, 2017
Virginia F. Bingham (Turner), 93, passed away at home on December 2, 2017. Born in Odell, Texas on June 12, 1924. Accomplished homemaker, seamstress and bookkeeper, but above all loving Mother and Grandmother. Beloved widow of Captain Daniel E. Bingham, with whom she shared 71 wonderful years of marriage. Devoted Mother of Frankie Danielle Buck (John); Dr. Carol L. Bingham...
Thomas F. Luxmore
Nov 30, 2017
Thomas F. Luxmore, 76, died November 30, 2017, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on June 29, 1941 in Lakewood, Ohio. He was a graduate of Copley High School, Class of 1959 and a 1972 graduate of Kent State University. He served in the U. S. Army, artillery division. Thomas was a carpenter and owned...
Samuel S. Dickson
Nov 29, 2017
Samuel S. Dickson, 76, went home to be with the Lord on November 29, 2017 after battling cancer. He was born in Portsmouth, VA. Preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Sara Young Dickson; sisters, Louise Woolsey, Polly Lou DeTello and Sara Weber and many nieces and nephews; he is survived by his friend and companion, Mary Schaffer; children,...
Bruce R. Shaw
Nov 29, 2017
Dr. Bruce R. Shaw, 89, died November 29, 2017. Born in Akron, he was a graduate of Buchtel High School, Class of 1945. He served in the U.S. Army occupation of Japan. He attended West Virginia University, the University of Illinois, the University of Akron and received his D.D.S from Northwestern University. Dr. Shaw had a dental practice in Akron...
Louis M. Konstan
Nov 29, 2017
Dr. Louis M. Konstan, age 91, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2017. He was born August 6, 1926 in Akron, OH. Devoted husband of Billie (nee Mamas) for 64 years; He was proud of his five children: three sons, Drs. Michael, Louis (Margaret), and Robert (Darlene), and two daughters, Mary (Dr. Eric) Dennis and Louise (Rod) Kyriakides; Grandfather of...
Mary Katharine Leach
Nov 28, 2017
Mary Katharine Leach, 46, passed away November 28, 2017. Born in Arlington, VA November 2, 1971 to Alfred and Mary Meyer, she was a graduate of St. Mary's Academy in Alexandria, VA. Mary Katharine was a docent at Stan Hywet and attended Folger Theatre where she studied Classical Shakespeare Acting. She enjoyed horseback riding, writing poetry and stories and everything...
Ronald C. Allan
Nov 26, 2017
Ronald C. Allan died peacefully on November 26, 2017, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Chicago, Illinois on October 5, 1937, he spent most of life as a devoted citizen of Akron, Ohio. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Ann G. Allan; his three children, Jennifer Allan Soros, Katherine Allan Morison and Matthew C. Allan; and...
Wilma Virginia Cheslock
Nov 24, 2017
Wilma Virginia Cheslock, 100, of Pinehurst, NC passed away peacefully Friday, Nov. 24, 2017 at Pinehurst Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Cheslock was born on March 3, 1917, in Akron, Ohio, to the late James and Lottie Wood Wilkinson. Wilma spent many years volunteering for the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association in Akron. She was honored by...
Alvin C. Dyer
Nov 21, 2017
Alvin C. Dyer Jr. finished the job on Nov. 21, 2017. He was 93, an age he never dreamed he would reach. A retired electrical engineer, Al was a perfectionist who reveled in repairing anything and everything and customizing all sorts of things around the house. Born in Pittsburgh, he moved to Northeast Ohio during high school when his father,...
Donald L. Starner
Nov 18, 2017
Donald L. Starner, 96, died November 18, 2017. He was born on March 16, 1921 in Gardners, PA to the late Oscar T. and Esta Z. Starner. Predeceased by wives, Mary M. Lake Starner and Joyce Gang Starner; 2 brothers and 2 sisters; he is survived by daughter, Marian L. (Robert) Steele; sisters, Dorothy E. Sheely, Isabelle M. Grenoble and...
Nick Wasylko
Nov 18, 2017
Nick Wasylko, died Nov. 18, 2017. A retired restaurant owner and business man, he was an animal lover. Nick enjoyed hiking and reading classical nonfiction books. He was a graduate of West High School where he was Jr. and Sr. Class president and was awarded the Manhood Cup Award. He is survived by nieces, Lynn Gorman and Lisa Toth. Love...
Virginia B. Lisle
Nov 14, 2017
Virginia B. Lisle, age 90, passed away November 14, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Born June 19, 1927, she was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Irene Bera; son, David Charles Lisle; and grandson, Thomas Raymer. She leaves behind to mourn her death the love of her life, Virgil, after 70 blessed years of marriage. A kind...
Gene Lee Preisse
Nov 13, 2017
Obituary to be published at a later date. Service arrangements are pending.
Harry G. Heydorn
Nov 13, 2017
Harry George Heydorn, 86, went home to be with the Lord and Savior Monday, Nov. 13, 2017. Harry was a native of Richfield and was the husband of the late Gerry Marie Heydorn. He was an electrician/superintendent for the City of Cleveland over 30 years; disabled Navy veteran; and enjoyed golfing, clock making, skeet shooting and traveling to Amish country...
Sylvia V. Phillips
Nov 10, 2017
Sylvia V. Phillips (age 105) passed away November 10, 2017. She was born April 4, 1912 to the late Arthur and Ellen Ellis on the Isles of Scilly, England. She moved to the United States at age 8 and was a long-time Copley resident. Preceded in death by her husband, Fred A. Phillips; and her brothers, Arthur T. Ellis and...
Elizabeth V. Stiver
Nov 7, 2017
Elizabeth V. Stiver, 90, passed away November 7, 2017. She was born August 23, 1927 in Knoxville, TN and lived most of her life in Richfield, OH. She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell S.; son, Donald; and daughter, Sandra. She is survived by her children, Thomas (Debbie) Stiver, Patrick (Rose) Stiver, Sarah (Gary) Deaton, Linda (David) Dresko,...
Paul R. Kane
Nov 4, 2017
Paul Richard Kane, 81, of Hudson, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord November 4, 2017. Born on April 28, 1936 in Cleveland, Ohio he served his country in the U.S. Army. A Christian, he retired from Pick-n-Pay/Tops Supermarket as a Certified Meat Counselor Manager. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Dorothy Jean (nee Jeanie...
Eva Maria Mars
Nov 2, 2017
Eva Maria Mars, 93, died Nov. 2, 2017. Born in Germany, she lived in Akron since 1948 and was a bookkeeper at the Akron Credit Bureau. Preceded in death by husband, William; she is survived by children, William (Linda) Clark and Khristine Tillett. There are no services or calling hours. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)
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