Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
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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...
Guy Rowland
Feb 11, 2018
On February 11th Guy O. Rowland took his last breath in his home with his loving wife, Debby Rowland. Guy was born in Akron OH on September 12, 1944. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Elden and Eleanor Rowland and his grandson, Douglas Moyer. Guy is survived by his wife, Debby Rowland; daughter, Monica Moyer (Steve); and...
Donald D Baker
Feb 10, 2018
Donald Dean Baker Jr. 1940-2018 Donald Dean Baker Jr (born September 14, 1940) of West Akron passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, February 10, 2018. He was 77 years old. Don was the son of Donald Baker Sr. and Elizabeth Baker and brother to Kathy Baker (Moorehouse), who lived in Brimfield/Kent for more than 60 years. He graduated...
Harry Donovan
Feb 8, 2018
Harry Donovan has cooked his last dinner for his friends, but we are sure that he is cooking for God and His angels today! Harry went to heaven on Feb. 8 at the age of 90 due to complications from a fall. Serving his fellow man was what he enjoyed most, starting with OPEN M 49 years ago. Harry proudly...
Evajean Moore Greenlun
Feb 7, 2018
Evajean Moore Greenlun, RN, NP, 96, of Akron, passed away peacefully on February 7th, 2018 in her home with her devoted daughter Nancy by her side. Preceded in death by her adoring husband, Marsh; parents, Glenna and Mark Moore; brothers, Don (Anne) and Jack; she is survived by daughters, Marsha Barna (Steven) and Nancy Stambaugh (Steve); grandchildren, Margaret Stambaugh (Andy...
Bernice Virginia Mcmullen
Feb 6, 2018
Bernice Virginia McMullen "Bea", 92, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. She passed away in the family home with her loving husband, Tom and family at her side. Bea was born to Leavinia & George McCall on February 28, 1925 and grew up in East Franklin Ohio. She attended Coventry High School and graduated...
Timothy E. Engel
Feb 6, 2018
Timothy E. Engel, age 75, of Peninsula, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at Fairlawn Rehab. & Nursing Center after a long illness. Born in Cleveland to the late Earl D. Engel and Rosemary (Petunya) Engel. Tim is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Linda (Carver) Engel, sister, Laura Weinkamer (Bill), brothers, Geoffrey R (Joann) and Earle R...
Robert F. Thompson
Feb 5, 2018
Colonel Robert F. Thompson, 89, of Copley Township, passed away on February 5, 2018. He was a lifetime resident of the Akron area and graduated from Akron North High School. He also received a degree from the University of Wisconsin. Bob is survived by and was married to Imogene (Sanders) for 51 years. He was a 35 year veteran of...
Jerry A. Fink
Feb 5, 2018
Jerry A. Fink, 82, passed away on February 5, 2018. He was born in Alliance, Ohio to the late Henry and Bertha (Shively) Fink. Jerry graduated from Sebring High School, attended Bluffton College, and was an Army veteran. He was preceded in death by brothers Charles, Bruce and grandson Brady. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Marlene...
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...
Guy Rowland
Feb 11, 2018
On February 11th Guy O. Rowland took his last breath in his home with his loving wife, Debby Rowland. Guy was born in Akron OH on September 12, 1944. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Elden and Eleanor Rowland and his grandson, Douglas Moyer. Guy is survived by his wife, Debby Rowland; daughter, Monica Moyer (Steve); and...
Donald D Baker
Feb 10, 2018
Donald Dean Baker Jr. 1940-2018 Donald Dean Baker Jr (born September 14, 1940) of West Akron passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, February 10, 2018. He was 77 years old. Don was the son of Donald Baker Sr. and Elizabeth Baker and brother to Kathy Baker (Moorehouse), who lived in Brimfield/Kent for more than 60 years. He graduated...
Harry Donovan
Feb 8, 2018
Harry Donovan has cooked his last dinner for his friends, but we are sure that he is cooking for God and His angels today! Harry went to heaven on Feb. 8 at the age of 90 due to complications from a fall. Serving his fellow man was what he enjoyed most, starting with OPEN M 49 years ago. Harry proudly...
Evajean Moore Greenlun
Feb 7, 2018
Evajean Moore Greenlun, RN, NP, 96, of Akron, passed away peacefully on February 7th, 2018 in her home with her devoted daughter Nancy by her side. Preceded in death by her adoring husband, Marsh; parents, Glenna and Mark Moore; brothers, Don (Anne) and Jack; she is survived by daughters, Marsha Barna (Steven) and Nancy Stambaugh (Steve); grandchildren, Margaret Stambaugh (Andy...
Bernice Virginia Mcmullen
Feb 6, 2018
Bernice Virginia McMullen "Bea", 92, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 6, 2018. She passed away in the family home with her loving husband, Tom and family at her side. Bea was born to Leavinia & George McCall on February 28, 1925 and grew up in East Franklin Ohio. She attended Coventry High School and graduated...
Timothy E. Engel
Feb 6, 2018
Timothy E. Engel, age 75, of Peninsula, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at Fairlawn Rehab. & Nursing Center after a long illness. Born in Cleveland to the late Earl D. Engel and Rosemary (Petunya) Engel. Tim is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Linda (Carver) Engel, sister, Laura Weinkamer (Bill), brothers, Geoffrey R (Joann) and Earle R...
Robert F. Thompson
Feb 5, 2018
Colonel Robert F. Thompson, 89, of Copley Township, passed away on February 5, 2018. He was a lifetime resident of the Akron area and graduated from Akron North High School. He also received a degree from the University of Wisconsin. Bob is survived by and was married to Imogene (Sanders) for 51 years. He was a 35 year veteran of...
Jerry A. Fink
Feb 5, 2018
Jerry A. Fink, 82, passed away on February 5, 2018. He was born in Alliance, Ohio to the late Henry and Bertha (Shively) Fink. Jerry graduated from Sebring High School, attended Bluffton College, and was an Army veteran. He was preceded in death by brothers Charles, Bruce and grandson Brady. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Marlene...
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