Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Betty Jean Wellman

Jun 23, 2015

Betty Jean Wellman, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband James R. Wellman. A Memorial Service will be announced at a later date. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel) Cemetery Details Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery Rittman, OH,

Robert L. Strecker

Jun 23, 2015

Robert L. Strecker, Sr., age 84 passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2015. Born March 21, 1931 in Akron, he was the son of Frank L. and Clara J. (Zuendel) Strecker. Bob was honorably discharged from the U. S. Air Force, having served from 1951 until 1955 as a Staff Sargent. His dedicated work ethic lead to a successful career...

Virginia E Wilson

Jun 20, 2015

Virginia E. Wilson (nee Osterland), of Bath, OH passed away peacefully on June 20, 2015 at the age of 96. Born in Cleveland, Virginia was a devoted mother and wife, avid golfer and member of Portage Country Club. She enjoyed traveling in her spare time. Virginia was a 1947 graduate of Cleveland Marshall College of Law and has maintained her...

Michele D'Avello

Jun 18, 2015

Michele D'Avello, 59, went home to be with the Lord June 18, 2015. Born in Akron, Ohio she was a life resident of the area. Michele was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Philoptochos Society, Sunday School office staff, Choir, Good Samaritan volunteer, Parish Council Secretary, Love INC administrative assistant, Church Office Volunteer, Metropolis Summer Camp Staff, and...

Paul Richard Williams

Jun 15, 2015

Reverend Paul Richard Williams, Dick, age 76 of Akron, passed away at home on June 15, 2015. Dick was born in Columbus, Ohio on February 18, 1939 to Mary and Ernie Williams of Marion, Ohio. He graduated from Marion Harding High School in 1957, Capital University with a Bachelor of Arts in 1961 and Evangelical Lutheran Theological Seminary in 1965...

Marjorie "Granny" Karadin

Jun 14, 2015

Marjorie "Granny" Karadin (Nee Hurst) Marjorie Karadin, 96, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, June 14th in the home she loved. Born in Akron, Ohio on December 16, 1918, Marge attended Akron Public Schools and graduated from North High School in 1937. After marrying the love of her life, George, on June 15, the couple moved briefly to...

Patty Lou Thompson

Jun 14, 2015

Patty Lou Thompson, age 77, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2015. Born November 5, 1937, she was the daughter of Carl A. and Beulah (Snoberger) Peterson, she was a lifetime resident of Akron. Patty Lou graduated from Central High School, she also graduated from the University of Akron with a degree in Education; she was a member of Delta...

Jean C Pollock

Jun 13, 2015

Jean Elizabeth Conner Pollock, 86, passed away peacefully on the morning of June 13, 2015 in the company of her beloved husband Millard Sebring Pollock. A recent resident of Concordia at Sumner in Copley, Ohio, Jean was born in Rochester, PA. She grew up in Chevy Chase, MD, and graduated from Port Washington Sr. HS in New York. She spent...

Mary Elizabeth Hurst

Jun 12, 2015

Mary Elizabeth Hurst, 99, died June 12, 2015. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Leo C. Hurst and a host of relatives and friends. Committal service will be held 11:15 a.m. on FRIDAY, June 19, 2015 at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman with Pastor Debbie Gibbons officiating. To share a Memory, Send a Condolence, or...

D. Louise Shaffer

Jun 12, 2015

D. Louise Shaffer, 88, joined her husband June 12, 2015. She passed at her daughter's home in Georgia. Born in Alliance, she lived in Ohio most of her life. She was the matriarch of her family, was a devoted wife and mother and her family always came first. She resided in Tennessee until her husband, Lester Shaffer, Jr. passed in...

Kay L Fuhram

Jun 9, 2015

Kay L. Fuhrman, 77, died June 9, 2015. A life resident of Akron, she retired with 35 years of service from General Tire. An avid Cleveland sports fan and animal lover, she also enjoyed traveling. Preceded in death by parents, Gerald and Evelyn; she is survived by sister, Karen Fuhrman; niece and nephews, Noreen (Lee) Liska, Franklin (Angela) Burton, and...

Robert M Harvey

Jun 7, 2015

Robert M. Harvey, age 86, passed away at Hospice Care Center on Sunday, June 7, 2015, surrounded by his family. Born January 25, 1929 in Indianapolis, he was the son of Harold and Stella (La Madge) Harvey. Bob attended Tech High School and Indiana Central University, where he was a gifted athlete. He served in the U.S. Army, and retired...

Richard "Dick" Foley

Jun 7, 2015

Richard B. "Dick" Foley, age 90, of Delaware, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday afternoon, June 7, 2015. Born in Trenton, New Jersey, he was the son of J. Bertram and Emma P. Foley. A graduate of Trenton Central High School, he enlisted in the Army during World War II. He was stationed in Germany with the 94th Infantry, and...

Susan B Nowels

Jun 6, 2015

Susan Barbara Nowels, 69, died June 6, 2015. Born June 4, 1946 in Akron, she lived in her family home her entire life. She was a graduate of Buchtel High School and the University of Akron and a member of Delta Kappa Gamma. Susan taught in the Akron Public Schools and liked to say she was in the eighth grade...

Catherine Emich

Jun 6, 2015

No obituary found for this tribute. Graveside Service

JUN 9. 1:00 PM

Tallmadge Cemetery

46 North Ave

Tallmadge, OH, 44278

Irvin J. "Irv" Musson

Jun 5, 2015

Irvin J. "Irv" Musson, Jr. passed away on June 5, 2015 at the age of 93, after a brief illness. Born on August 19, 1921, he was a lifelong resident of Akron. After graduating from Buchtel High School, he worked at Goodyear Aerospace before enlisting in the Army Air Corps on December 7, 1942. He flew 35 missions as B-17...

Charles R Lawrence

Jun 5, 2015

Charles R. Lawrence, 75, passed away June 5, 2015. He was born in Akron, was a US Navy veteran and retired as a truck driver from Consolidated Freightways with 32 years of service. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Larry and sister, Lynn; survived by his wife of 40 years, Perlita Lawrence; son, Ryan "Wolfgang"; siblings, Cherie Truax, Judy Lawrence,...

Jack E. Gieck

Jun 4, 2015

Jack E. Gieck Jack E. Gieck, 92, engineer, author and historian died June 4, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Vicki; daughter, Anne and son, John. There are no services or calling hours. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)

Anthony V Patrino

Jun 1, 2015

Anthony V. Patrino, age 94, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2015. He graduated from the University of Akron and the Akron School of Law. He was a navigator/bombardier in the Army Air Corps during WW II, and completed 50 missions. He was a member of Lambda Chi Alpha, St Anthony's Church, the Akron Bar Association, and the MSC Conversanse...

Charles Logan Lane

May 31, 2015

Charles Logan Lane, 94, of Cuyahoga Falls, transitioned to eternal life on May 31, 2015. Born in Akron on August 14, 1920 he was a proud graduate of Ohio State University, served in the U. S. Army in World War II, was a charter member of West Hill Baptist Church, was a 70-year member of Adoniram-Joppa Lodge #517 F &...