Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Carol Messner
Sep 19, 2015
Carol A. "Honey" Messner, age 75, passed away after a short illness on Saturday, September 19, 2015. Born March 25, 1940 in Akron, she was the daughter of Harold and Ola (Jones) Davis. Carol was a loving home maker who enjoyed her family, reading, taking care of animals, and her wild-life "friends". Survivors include her loving children: Glenn (Debbie), Lee...
Nellie Hanna
Sep 19, 2015
Nellie Hanna, age 95, died peacefully on Sept. 19, 2015. Nellie was the sweetest, most loving woman and was loved by all whose path she crossed. Her family was everything to her and there was nothing she wouldn't have sacrificed for them. Preceded in death by parents, Sam & Minnie Kassouf; siblings, Fred Kassouf, Tillie Ganim and Vonnie Abood; and...
Jeffrey M Tucker
Sep 18, 2015
Jeffrey Michael Tucker Jeffrey Michael Tucker, age 64, passed away Friday, September 18, 2015 following a short illness. He is survived by his brother, John W. Tucker, of Firestone Park, Akron. He was predeceased by grandparents, James W. and Effie Jane Edwards; parents, Jesse F. and Billie Jean Tucker; and sister, Kimberly Lynn Tucker. He attended Firestone Park Elementary and...
Gregory E Schnell
Sep 18, 2015
Gregory Edward Schnell, devoted son, loving brother, adoring cousin, and loyal friend was called into God's arms with his family surrounding him on September 18th, 2015. Greg was born as a 3 lb.11oz "premie" baby on April 18th, 1988 in Cleveland, Ohio. He entered this world fighting for life, and continued to fight through CVID until his ultimate battle with...
James T. Weissert
Sep 18, 2015
James T. Weissert, age 72, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2015. Born October 22, 1942 in Pittsburgh, PA.,he was the son of Frederick C. and Virginia L. (Hogue) Weissert. While attending OSU, he met and was instantly smitten by Leah Kay Mees. They were married on September 19, 1964. Jim worked for Goodyear for 39 years where his job...
Matthew Billings
Sep 17, 2015
Matthew John Billings Matthew John Billings, 33, died suddenly on Thursday, September 17, 2015, of injuries sustained in a collision while cycling. Matt was an avid outdoor enthusiast who loved cycling, hiking, camping, and boating. He frequently took trips to the Smokey Mountains where he felt at home in nature. He was savvy with computers and loved rooting for Ohio...
James A Mascolo
Sep 15, 2015
James A. Mascolo, 71, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 15, 2015. He was born in Akron, Ohio on September 12, 1944 to the late Louis and Isabel Mascolo. Jim was a graduate of Buchtel High School class of 1963 and attended The University of Akron. He served in the United States Army in Vietnam from 1967...
Betty Keller
Sep 15, 2015
Betty M. Keller It is with heavy hearts we convey to family and friends the passing of our mother, Betty, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at the age of 92 with her family at her side. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, James, siblings, in-laws and friends of the "greatest generation", and was Akron's...
Joan C Galante
Sep 15, 2015
JOAN C. GALANTE Joan, 69, left this world on Sept 15, 2015 at home. The devoted wife (41 years) of Lt Col Richard L. Galante of Akron, she is also survived by her daughter, Nichole, of Medina, Ohio; sisters, Connie, Ginger and brothers, Lew and Larry Shreckengast of Millheim, PA and numerous nieces and nephews all in PA. Joan worked...
Kenneth William Hippley
Sep 10, 2015
Kenneth William Hippley, 50, passed away September 10, 2015. He was born June 3, 1965 in Akron to Richard and June (McClister) Hippley. Ken graduated from Revere High School in 1984 and was the owner/operator of Farelawn Management. Preceded in death by father, Richard and nephew, Matthew Craig Newell; he is survived by mother, June (McClister) Hippley; companion, JoEllen McWhorter;...
George J. Mallo
Sep 10, 2015
George J. Mallo, M.D., 85, died after a short illness September 10, 2015. Born in Akron, he was a graduate of the University of Akron and Ohio State University Medical School. A U. S. Air Force Veteran, he was a lifelong member of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church serving as president of the parish many times. Dr. Mallo practiced medicine...
Richard G. Ivan
Sep 5, 2015
Richard G. Ivan, D.D.S., 74, died Sept. 5, 2015. A true renaissance man with many talents and interests, Rick brought, hope, structure, and happiness to our family 37 years ago. He volunteered at the Free Dental Clinic of Cleveland and was a passionate pro-life activist. He was born in Cleveland to Michael and Emilie Halak Ivan. He graduated from St....
Cecil C Daugherty
Sep 5, 2015
Cecil C. Daugherty Cecil Charles Daugherty, 75, died at Akron General Hospice Care in Fairlawn, OH on September 5, 2015. Born on May 18, 1940 in Steubenville, OH to Homer Cecil and Thelma Ruth (Work) Daugherty, Cec grew up in Weirton, WV and graduated from Weir High School in 1958. While a senior at Bethany College, he met his wife...
Bette Joann " Toots " Walls
Sep 5, 2015
Bette Joann Walls "Toots" of Akron, Ohio passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2015. Bette was born on July 24, 1933 in Bergholz, Ohio. She graduated from Idabelle Firestone School of Nursing and enjoyed 37 years as a registered nurse at Akron City Hospital. To have met Bette was to know and remember her laughter. She enjoyed her family, friends,...
George P. Chima
Sep 3, 2015
George P. Chima, 94, died September 3, 2015. Born in Akron May 15, 1921, he graduated from Garfield High School. During World War II, he suffered a severe shoulder wound, earning him a Purple Heart. He attended the University of Akron, where he was a kicker for the Zips football team and a member of the Lone Star fraternity. After...
William R " Bill " Grenus
Sep 1, 2015
William "Bill" Grenus passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 81 on September 1st. Bill was born March 21, 1934 and married his wife Sara Kline of Akron on August 8th, 1964. The newlyweds moved to Japan for a year where he taught English at Chofu Air Base near Tokyo. He treasured those days. He is survived...
Betty Gene Kieffer
Aug 31, 2015
FAIRLAWN - Betty Gene (Hess) Kieffer was born December 8, 1924 in Akron, the daughter of Harry and Bly (Davis) Hess, and died August 31, 2015. She was preceded in death by her precious husband, Carl; brother, Frank Hess; daughter-in-law, Maryellen Faga Kieffer; and niece, Sandra Ruble. She is survived by her devoted sons, Bruce and Mark; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth; much-loved...
Donald E. "Don" Hazlett
Aug 30, 2015
Donald E. "Don" Hazlett, age 74, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 30, 2015. Born December 28, 1940 in Franklin, PA., he was born to Lawrence and Myrtle (Snow) Hazlett. Don graduated from Hubbard High School; he then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where he proudly served for 20 years, including a tour in Vietnam;...
Carol Messner
Sep 19, 2015
Carol A. "Honey" Messner, age 75, passed away after a short illness on Saturday, September 19, 2015. Born March 25, 1940 in Akron, she was the daughter of Harold and Ola (Jones) Davis. Carol was a loving home maker who enjoyed her family, reading, taking care of animals, and her wild-life "friends". Survivors include her loving children: Glenn (Debbie), Lee...
Nellie Hanna
Sep 19, 2015
Nellie Hanna, age 95, died peacefully on Sept. 19, 2015. Nellie was the sweetest, most loving woman and was loved by all whose path she crossed. Her family was everything to her and there was nothing she wouldn't have sacrificed for them. Preceded in death by parents, Sam & Minnie Kassouf; siblings, Fred Kassouf, Tillie Ganim and Vonnie Abood; and...
Jeffrey M Tucker
Sep 18, 2015
Jeffrey Michael Tucker Jeffrey Michael Tucker, age 64, passed away Friday, September 18, 2015 following a short illness. He is survived by his brother, John W. Tucker, of Firestone Park, Akron. He was predeceased by grandparents, James W. and Effie Jane Edwards; parents, Jesse F. and Billie Jean Tucker; and sister, Kimberly Lynn Tucker. He attended Firestone Park Elementary and...
Gregory E Schnell
Sep 18, 2015
Gregory Edward Schnell, devoted son, loving brother, adoring cousin, and loyal friend was called into God's arms with his family surrounding him on September 18th, 2015. Greg was born as a 3 lb.11oz "premie" baby on April 18th, 1988 in Cleveland, Ohio. He entered this world fighting for life, and continued to fight through CVID until his ultimate battle with...
James T. Weissert
Sep 18, 2015
James T. Weissert, age 72, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2015. Born October 22, 1942 in Pittsburgh, PA.,he was the son of Frederick C. and Virginia L. (Hogue) Weissert. While attending OSU, he met and was instantly smitten by Leah Kay Mees. They were married on September 19, 1964. Jim worked for Goodyear for 39 years where his job...
Matthew Billings
Sep 17, 2015
Matthew John Billings Matthew John Billings, 33, died suddenly on Thursday, September 17, 2015, of injuries sustained in a collision while cycling. Matt was an avid outdoor enthusiast who loved cycling, hiking, camping, and boating. He frequently took trips to the Smokey Mountains where he felt at home in nature. He was savvy with computers and loved rooting for Ohio...
James A Mascolo
Sep 15, 2015
James A. Mascolo, 71, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away peacefully on Tuesday September 15, 2015. He was born in Akron, Ohio on September 12, 1944 to the late Louis and Isabel Mascolo. Jim was a graduate of Buchtel High School class of 1963 and attended The University of Akron. He served in the United States Army in Vietnam from 1967...
Betty Keller
Sep 15, 2015
Betty M. Keller It is with heavy hearts we convey to family and friends the passing of our mother, Betty, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at the age of 92 with her family at her side. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, James, siblings, in-laws and friends of the "greatest generation", and was Akron's...
Joan C Galante
Sep 15, 2015
JOAN C. GALANTE Joan, 69, left this world on Sept 15, 2015 at home. The devoted wife (41 years) of Lt Col Richard L. Galante of Akron, she is also survived by her daughter, Nichole, of Medina, Ohio; sisters, Connie, Ginger and brothers, Lew and Larry Shreckengast of Millheim, PA and numerous nieces and nephews all in PA. Joan worked...
Kenneth William Hippley
Sep 10, 2015
Kenneth William Hippley, 50, passed away September 10, 2015. He was born June 3, 1965 in Akron to Richard and June (McClister) Hippley. Ken graduated from Revere High School in 1984 and was the owner/operator of Farelawn Management. Preceded in death by father, Richard and nephew, Matthew Craig Newell; he is survived by mother, June (McClister) Hippley; companion, JoEllen McWhorter;...
George J. Mallo
Sep 10, 2015
George J. Mallo, M.D., 85, died after a short illness September 10, 2015. Born in Akron, he was a graduate of the University of Akron and Ohio State University Medical School. A U. S. Air Force Veteran, he was a lifelong member of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church serving as president of the parish many times. Dr. Mallo practiced medicine...
Richard G. Ivan
Sep 5, 2015
Richard G. Ivan, D.D.S., 74, died Sept. 5, 2015. A true renaissance man with many talents and interests, Rick brought, hope, structure, and happiness to our family 37 years ago. He volunteered at the Free Dental Clinic of Cleveland and was a passionate pro-life activist. He was born in Cleveland to Michael and Emilie Halak Ivan. He graduated from St....
Cecil C Daugherty
Sep 5, 2015
Cecil C. Daugherty Cecil Charles Daugherty, 75, died at Akron General Hospice Care in Fairlawn, OH on September 5, 2015. Born on May 18, 1940 in Steubenville, OH to Homer Cecil and Thelma Ruth (Work) Daugherty, Cec grew up in Weirton, WV and graduated from Weir High School in 1958. While a senior at Bethany College, he met his wife...
Bette Joann " Toots " Walls
Sep 5, 2015
Bette Joann Walls "Toots" of Akron, Ohio passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2015. Bette was born on July 24, 1933 in Bergholz, Ohio. She graduated from Idabelle Firestone School of Nursing and enjoyed 37 years as a registered nurse at Akron City Hospital. To have met Bette was to know and remember her laughter. She enjoyed her family, friends,...
George P. Chima
Sep 3, 2015
George P. Chima, 94, died September 3, 2015. Born in Akron May 15, 1921, he graduated from Garfield High School. During World War II, he suffered a severe shoulder wound, earning him a Purple Heart. He attended the University of Akron, where he was a kicker for the Zips football team and a member of the Lone Star fraternity. After...
William R " Bill " Grenus
Sep 1, 2015
William "Bill" Grenus passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 81 on September 1st. Bill was born March 21, 1934 and married his wife Sara Kline of Akron on August 8th, 1964. The newlyweds moved to Japan for a year where he taught English at Chofu Air Base near Tokyo. He treasured those days. He is survived...
Betty Gene Kieffer
Aug 31, 2015
FAIRLAWN - Betty Gene (Hess) Kieffer was born December 8, 1924 in Akron, the daughter of Harry and Bly (Davis) Hess, and died August 31, 2015. She was preceded in death by her precious husband, Carl; brother, Frank Hess; daughter-in-law, Maryellen Faga Kieffer; and niece, Sandra Ruble. She is survived by her devoted sons, Bruce and Mark; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth; much-loved...
Donald E. "Don" Hazlett
Aug 30, 2015
Donald E. "Don" Hazlett, age 74, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 30, 2015. Born December 28, 1940 in Franklin, PA., he was born to Lawrence and Myrtle (Snow) Hazlett. Don graduated from Hubbard High School; he then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where he proudly served for 20 years, including a tour in Vietnam;...
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