Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
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Barbara Jean Rumel
Mar 26, 2017
Barbara Jean Rumel, 73, passed away on March 26, 2017. Barbara was born November 18, 1943 in Akron, Ohio to Ray M. Puckett and Imogene I. (Johnson) Puckett, and she was a lifelong resident of Akron. Barbara was a singer from an early age, mainly because of her twin sister, Carol. Over the years, Barbara sang in many small and...
Sherrie K Mccormick
Mar 25, 2017
Sherrie K. McCormick, loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother, passed away on March 25, 2017. Sherrie lived a very exciting and nonstop life. She was a fan of reading until she was unable to do so. She was an avid sports fan, watching multiple games and styles all at once. Her favorite sport was soccer which she coached and played from...
G. Duane Culler
Mar 25, 2017
G. Duane Culler, 97, passed away on March 25, 2017. Duane was born on April 27, 1919 in Lucas Ohio, to parents Emery and Helen Culler. Duane graduated from Lucas High School in 1937, and served as a Captain in the U.S. Army during World War II. Duane attended Wittenberg College graduating in 1949 with a degree in business. In...
Anne M. Diolosa
Mar 21, 2017
Anne M. Diolosa, 82, passed away on March 21, 2017 surrounded by her loving family at home. She was born June 23, 1934 in Brooklyn, New York and currently was living with her daughter in Copley, Ohio. Anne worked as a nurse with geriatric patients for many years. She lived a life of service, serving in church ministry helping people...
Douglas Sherman Robinson
Mar 20, 2017
Douglas S. Robinson August 20, 1958 - March 20, 2017 Douglas S. Robinson, of Akron, Ohio, passed away March 20, 2017, at the age of 58. Doug was born to parents David Robinson and Suzanne (Gerald) Lamb, in Akron, Ohio, on August 20, 1958. Doug's life's passion was cooking. Following several years honing those skills, his pride and joy were...
Elizabeth Jean Haynes
Mar 20, 2017
Elizabeth Jean Haynes, 93, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on March 20, 2017. She was born on February 10, 1924, the youngest of five children to James and Della Council, in Auburn, KY and was raised in Clarksville, TN. In August 1939, Jean was crowned Miss Junior Tennessee and won a trip to the New York World's...
Geneva " Jenny " Smith
Mar 16, 2017
Geneva "Jenny" (Patete) Smith Geneva 83, passed away after a short illness. Geneva lived in Cuyahoga Falls for over 57 years moving here in January 1960. Originally from North Akron, she worked for Ohio Edison, Cathedral Buffet and the American Greeting Card Company. Geneva made friends wherever she went but especially at the Falls Natatorium where everyone knew her as...
Myrna Joy Scheetz
Mar 16, 2017
Myrna Joy Scheetz, age 81, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2017. She joins her beloved husband of 54 years, Frederick Roy, and their dear son, Jeffrey Dale. Myrna was also predeceased by her parents, Esther and Ernest Judy and her brothers, Arthur and Dwight. Myrna lived up to her middle name and often found joy in the simple things:...
Christine Esterle Grossman
Mar 15, 2017
Christine Esterle Grossman, 50, died March 15, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. A member of Grace Church, she was the owner of U.S. Network, Inc. and served on the Old Trail School Board of Directors. She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. Christine loved entertaining, decorating, fashion, and spending time with family and friends, especially...
Stephen Francis Hallam
Mar 13, 2017
Dr. Stephen Francis Hallam passed away in Fairlawn, Ohio on March 13, 2017, after an inspiring and hard fought battle with lung cancer. He was a loving and devoted husband and father of four, a bright and inspiring teacher to generations of students, and a cherished and good-humored friend to many. He is survived by his wife, Teresa Alberte Hallam;...
Richard J. "Dick" Krejci
Mar 12, 2017
Bath, OH a�" Richard "Dick" Krejci, 78, of Bath, Ohio passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at Hospice on Ridgewood following several months of health challenges. Dick was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 22, 1938 to James and Alice Krejci. He served as an altar boy and attended St. Ann's Elementary School. He attended St. Ignatius High School...
John Thomas Strickland
Mar 9, 2017
John Thomas Strickland, age 81, died on March 9, 2017, in Akron, Ohio. He is survived by his wife Sibyl Sutton Strickland, and his three sons John, Timothy, and James. He has two grandchildren Harry and Wyatt. John was born on June 23, 1935 in Barberton, Ohio to parents John W and E. Ruth Strickland. He graduated from Western Reserve...
Mary Gibson
Mar 6, 2017
Mary Gibson, 79, passed away March 6, 2017. Born in Akron on June 28, 1937 to Nick and Helen Nackes, she was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. Mary was employed as an audiologist at the Rehab Center, various ENT practices and the Montgomery Institute. She loved her art work, photography, and especially spending time with family. Preceded...
Sheila Kenney Hoyle
Mar 5, 2017
Sheila Kenney Hoyle November 20, 1937 - March 5, 2017 On March 5th, 2017, Sheila Kenney Hoyle passed away peacefully in the company of her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Patrick Hoyle (deceased 2014); and is survived by her children, Molly, Edward Nolan, and Bridget; her grandson, Kirk; her sisters, Mary Dempsey and Susan Johnson;...
William "Bill" Bock
Mar 4, 2017
A. William "Bill" Bock, 72, of Akron, Ohio passed away suddenly March 4th, 2017. A beloved son, brother, husband, father, uncle, and grandfather, Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Florence, and son, Jimmy Bock, all of Akron. Bill is survived by wife of 41 years, Barbara; sons, Dan Bock (Kate) of Napa, CA, Jack Wright (Valerie)...
Wilton Earle Mullen Workman
Mar 4, 2017
Wilton Earle Mullen Workman, 74, of Akron, died Saturday, March 4th 2017 after a short illness. Born November 18th, 1942, in Spartanburg S.C. she was the daughter of William L. and Ann Crawford Mullen. She was a graduate of Emory University in Atlanta Georgia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Gerald Robert "Rob"...
Floyd Barnett
Mar 3, 2017
Floyd Barnett, 74, of Circleville, OH, (formerly of Akron) died peacefully at home March 3, 2017, with his wife Sharron by his side, due to complications from Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). He was born August 25, 1942 in Willard, OH, the son of Boyd and Nora Barnett. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, James Boyd Barnett; brother,...
Roy Mook
Mar 2, 2017
Roy Mook, 63, of Stow, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017. He was surrounded by his loving family as he went home to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ. Roy had a sweet, gentle, and kind spirit. He had a genuine servant's heart and was always happy and willing to help others. He was a simple man that loved and...
Joan Kathryn Spalding
Mar 1, 2017
Joan Kathryn Spalding, peacefully passed away on March 1, 2017, after a short illness. Born on August 16, 1933, she was a lifelong resident of Summit County. Joan graduated in 1951 from John R. Buchtel High School, as a senior being awarded second prize in an essay contest sponsored by the Good Friendship Chapter of the Order of Ahepa and...
Marjorie L. Ferriot
Mar 1, 2017
Tallmadge - Marjorie L. Ferriot, 81, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at her home. She was born and raised in West Lafayette, Indiana but was a resident of Tallmadge for most of her adult life. She was a loving wife, mother and homemaker. She enjoyed working in her garden, spending time with family and vacationing at all types of...
Barbara Jean Rumel
Mar 26, 2017
Barbara Jean Rumel, 73, passed away on March 26, 2017. Barbara was born November 18, 1943 in Akron, Ohio to Ray M. Puckett and Imogene I. (Johnson) Puckett, and she was a lifelong resident of Akron. Barbara was a singer from an early age, mainly because of her twin sister, Carol. Over the years, Barbara sang in many small and...
Sherrie K Mccormick
Mar 25, 2017
Sherrie K. McCormick, loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother, passed away on March 25, 2017. Sherrie lived a very exciting and nonstop life. She was a fan of reading until she was unable to do so. She was an avid sports fan, watching multiple games and styles all at once. Her favorite sport was soccer which she coached and played from...
G. Duane Culler
Mar 25, 2017
G. Duane Culler, 97, passed away on March 25, 2017. Duane was born on April 27, 1919 in Lucas Ohio, to parents Emery and Helen Culler. Duane graduated from Lucas High School in 1937, and served as a Captain in the U.S. Army during World War II. Duane attended Wittenberg College graduating in 1949 with a degree in business. In...
Anne M. Diolosa
Mar 21, 2017
Anne M. Diolosa, 82, passed away on March 21, 2017 surrounded by her loving family at home. She was born June 23, 1934 in Brooklyn, New York and currently was living with her daughter in Copley, Ohio. Anne worked as a nurse with geriatric patients for many years. She lived a life of service, serving in church ministry helping people...
Douglas Sherman Robinson
Mar 20, 2017
Douglas S. Robinson August 20, 1958 - March 20, 2017 Douglas S. Robinson, of Akron, Ohio, passed away March 20, 2017, at the age of 58. Doug was born to parents David Robinson and Suzanne (Gerald) Lamb, in Akron, Ohio, on August 20, 1958. Doug's life's passion was cooking. Following several years honing those skills, his pride and joy were...
Elizabeth Jean Haynes
Mar 20, 2017
Elizabeth Jean Haynes, 93, died peacefully at home, surrounded by her family on March 20, 2017. She was born on February 10, 1924, the youngest of five children to James and Della Council, in Auburn, KY and was raised in Clarksville, TN. In August 1939, Jean was crowned Miss Junior Tennessee and won a trip to the New York World's...
Geneva " Jenny " Smith
Mar 16, 2017
Geneva "Jenny" (Patete) Smith Geneva 83, passed away after a short illness. Geneva lived in Cuyahoga Falls for over 57 years moving here in January 1960. Originally from North Akron, she worked for Ohio Edison, Cathedral Buffet and the American Greeting Card Company. Geneva made friends wherever she went but especially at the Falls Natatorium where everyone knew her as...
Myrna Joy Scheetz
Mar 16, 2017
Myrna Joy Scheetz, age 81, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2017. She joins her beloved husband of 54 years, Frederick Roy, and their dear son, Jeffrey Dale. Myrna was also predeceased by her parents, Esther and Ernest Judy and her brothers, Arthur and Dwight. Myrna lived up to her middle name and often found joy in the simple things:...
Christine Esterle Grossman
Mar 15, 2017
Christine Esterle Grossman, 50, died March 15, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. A member of Grace Church, she was the owner of U.S. Network, Inc. and served on the Old Trail School Board of Directors. She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. Christine loved entertaining, decorating, fashion, and spending time with family and friends, especially...
Stephen Francis Hallam
Mar 13, 2017
Dr. Stephen Francis Hallam passed away in Fairlawn, Ohio on March 13, 2017, after an inspiring and hard fought battle with lung cancer. He was a loving and devoted husband and father of four, a bright and inspiring teacher to generations of students, and a cherished and good-humored friend to many. He is survived by his wife, Teresa Alberte Hallam;...
Richard J. "Dick" Krejci
Mar 12, 2017
Bath, OH a�" Richard "Dick" Krejci, 78, of Bath, Ohio passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017 at Hospice on Ridgewood following several months of health challenges. Dick was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 22, 1938 to James and Alice Krejci. He served as an altar boy and attended St. Ann's Elementary School. He attended St. Ignatius High School...
John Thomas Strickland
Mar 9, 2017
John Thomas Strickland, age 81, died on March 9, 2017, in Akron, Ohio. He is survived by his wife Sibyl Sutton Strickland, and his three sons John, Timothy, and James. He has two grandchildren Harry and Wyatt. John was born on June 23, 1935 in Barberton, Ohio to parents John W and E. Ruth Strickland. He graduated from Western Reserve...
Mary Gibson
Mar 6, 2017
Mary Gibson, 79, passed away March 6, 2017. Born in Akron on June 28, 1937 to Nick and Helen Nackes, she was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. Mary was employed as an audiologist at the Rehab Center, various ENT practices and the Montgomery Institute. She loved her art work, photography, and especially spending time with family. Preceded...
Sheila Kenney Hoyle
Mar 5, 2017
Sheila Kenney Hoyle November 20, 1937 - March 5, 2017 On March 5th, 2017, Sheila Kenney Hoyle passed away peacefully in the company of her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Patrick Hoyle (deceased 2014); and is survived by her children, Molly, Edward Nolan, and Bridget; her grandson, Kirk; her sisters, Mary Dempsey and Susan Johnson;...
William "Bill" Bock
Mar 4, 2017
A. William "Bill" Bock, 72, of Akron, Ohio passed away suddenly March 4th, 2017. A beloved son, brother, husband, father, uncle, and grandfather, Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Florence, and son, Jimmy Bock, all of Akron. Bill is survived by wife of 41 years, Barbara; sons, Dan Bock (Kate) of Napa, CA, Jack Wright (Valerie)...
Wilton Earle Mullen Workman
Mar 4, 2017
Wilton Earle Mullen Workman, 74, of Akron, died Saturday, March 4th 2017 after a short illness. Born November 18th, 1942, in Spartanburg S.C. she was the daughter of William L. and Ann Crawford Mullen. She was a graduate of Emory University in Atlanta Georgia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Gerald Robert "Rob"...
Floyd Barnett
Mar 3, 2017
Floyd Barnett, 74, of Circleville, OH, (formerly of Akron) died peacefully at home March 3, 2017, with his wife Sharron by his side, due to complications from Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). He was born August 25, 1942 in Willard, OH, the son of Boyd and Nora Barnett. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, James Boyd Barnett; brother,...
Roy Mook
Mar 2, 2017
Roy Mook, 63, of Stow, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017. He was surrounded by his loving family as he went home to be with his Savior, Jesus Christ. Roy had a sweet, gentle, and kind spirit. He had a genuine servant's heart and was always happy and willing to help others. He was a simple man that loved and...
Joan Kathryn Spalding
Mar 1, 2017
Joan Kathryn Spalding, peacefully passed away on March 1, 2017, after a short illness. Born on August 16, 1933, she was a lifelong resident of Summit County. Joan graduated in 1951 from John R. Buchtel High School, as a senior being awarded second prize in an essay contest sponsored by the Good Friendship Chapter of the Order of Ahepa and...
Marjorie L. Ferriot
Mar 1, 2017
Tallmadge - Marjorie L. Ferriot, 81, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at her home. She was born and raised in West Lafayette, Indiana but was a resident of Tallmadge for most of her adult life. She was a loving wife, mother and homemaker. She enjoyed working in her garden, spending time with family and vacationing at all types of...
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