Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
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Nan Force
Feb 25, 2015
Nan Sumner Force, 85 passed away peacefully on February 25, 2015 at Concordia at Sumner. She attended Buchtel High School, Wells College and graduated from The University of Akron. While attending The University of Akron, Nan was a member of the Delta Gamma sorority. She was a lifelong resident of Akron and volunteered for WITAN, Stan Hywet, and Lifeline. She...
Grace Scott
Feb 25, 2015
Grace C. (Ruby) Reginald Scott, 87, passed away on February 25, 2015. Mrs. Scott was a longtime resident of Silver Lake and a classically trained vocalist who was a graduate of the Eastman School of Music. She continued her vocal training in New York City and subsequently appeared with many leading symphony orchestras in the Midwest, including the Cleveland Orchestra...
Barbara M Black
Feb 24, 2015
Barbara M. Black was born on July 5th, 1922 and passed away on February 24th, 2015. She graduated from the Akron City Hospital School of Nursing in 1944 and immediately enlisted as a 2nd Lieutenant to serve her country in World War II. After her time in the service, she returned to Akron City Hospital to work in the emergency...
Timothy W. Dobkin
Feb 22, 2015
Tim Dobkin, 42, passed away unexpectedly on February 22, 2015. He was born on June 17, 1972, in Barberton, Ohio. He graduated from Firestone High School and attended Northwestern Michigan College and the University of Akron, where he earned his real estate license. He worked for Jeter Systems and Pappas Realty. Tim's family and friends were the most important things...
Alice M. Smith
Feb 22, 2015
Alice Mae (Shanazar) Smith of Bath passed away at the age of 90 on Sunday, February 22, 2015. Born on April 4, 1924 in Akron, Ohio, she was the third daughter of Kegham and Alice (Galustian) Shanazar. She was pre-deceased by her sisters, Armenette at age 9 and Grace at age 87. Alice met the love of her life and...
Robert Bloomquist
Feb 21, 2015
Rev. Dr. Robert R. Bloomquist, 65, passed peacefully to his home in heaven on February 21, 2015 with his wife by his side. He served as a United Methodist Pastor for 35 years, retiring in mid-December of 2014. Preceded in death by his parents, C. Ross and Lois Bloomquist; survived by his wife of 40 years, Gloria; son, Joseph of...
Jerry Crutchley
Feb 21, 2015
Jerry Crutchley November 2, 1949 - February 21, 2015 Jerry was born in Akron and grew up in the Italian neighborhood of North Hill. He was a student and star football player at North High School. He was enrolled in Kent State when he was drafted into the Vietnam War. He served 2 years with the 1st Calvary in the...
Elizabeth "Betty" Lane
Feb 20, 2015
Elizabeth "Betty" Lane, 87, passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Feb. 20, 2015. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 12, 1927 and had lived in the Akron area since 1951. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard S. Lane. Betty is survived by her children, Jim (Chris) Lane of Wheat...
Mary (Horvath) Rockwood Balk
Feb 19, 2015
Mary (Horvath) Rockwood Balk, age 95 passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2015. Born August 24, 1919 in Akron, she was the daughter of Stephen and Veronica (Gyenei) Horvath. Survivors include her children: Bill (Mary Ann) Rockwood, Suzanna (Gary) Geul, Paul (Jeanne) Rockwood, Mark (Mary Lynn) Rockwood, and John (Joanne) Rockwood, step-daughters: Janene Pierce and Deanna Balk; grandchildren: Jim (Andrea)...
Gordon Smith
Feb 17, 2015
Gordon Smith died peacefully on February 17. He was born on August 9, 1930 in Michigan City, Indiana, the only child of Eric and Connie (Hewitt) Smith. After a stint in the United States Navy, he attended the University of Illinois. He graduated in 1954 and married Elizabeth (Lipousky) that same year. He had a long career as a mechanical...
Juanita V. Eastman
Feb 13, 2015
No obituary to be published. Cemetery Details Mt. Hermon Union Cemetery New Castle, PA,
James D. Gellner
Feb 13, 2015
James D. Gellner, 86, died February 13, 2015. Born in Akron, he was a graduate of Akron South High School where he played on the City Championship Basketball Team. He served 3 years in Alaska in the U.S. Army Air Force and another 4 years in the Naval Reserve, continuing to play baseball and basketball in the service. An avid...
Mary Geraldine Gedeon
Feb 11, 2015
Gedeon, Mary Geraldine, age 94, died February 11th at the Hospice Care Center in Copley, Ohio. Born in Cleveland, she was a longtime North Olmsted resident. She is survived by her four children, Alan (Silvia), Linda (Chris), Judy (Dave) and Bob (Teresa); ten grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. There are no services or visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be...
Joann M. Sanuda
Feb 10, 2015
Joann M. (Pittman) George-Drake, age 67, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2015. Born July 28, 1947 in Ravenna, she was the daughter of James I. and Lena M. "Sue" (Arnette) Pittman. Joann lived in Atwater, Alliance, and Ravenna throughout her life. She is survived by her 3 children: Jimmy (Lori) George, Jay (Wendy) George, and Shanda (Randy) Drake-Lovering; 13 grandchildren;...
Helen Petersen
Feb 9, 2015
Helen A. Petersen, 91, passed away Feb. 9, 2015 after a long illness. Helen was born on Sept. 13, 1923 to Albert and Marie Freudeman in Akron, OH. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Marie Koehler, Grace Finney, Kathryn Hood, and Edith Botkin; and her husband of 65 years, Alfred W. Petersen. Helen was employed as a cafeteria...
Dan E. Reiss
Feb 8, 2015
Dan E Reiss age 98 passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on Feb. 8, 2015 in Dover, Ohio. He was born Feb 10, 1916 in Dover, Ohio, but lived 75 years in Akron. In 2009 he and his wife Dixie moved back to Dover and lived at Park Village. Dan loved life and everything was more fun when...
Nancy L Castanaro
Feb 6, 2015
Nancy L. (Hatch) Castanaro, 62, of Barberton, Ohio went to be with the Lord on February 6. She was born on April 21, 1952 to Jane and Donald Hatch. Nancy graduated from Firestone High School in 1970 and earned her education degree from the University of Akron. Her teaching career spanned over 30 years, sharing her love of books and...
Morgan Dale Hudkins
Jan 31, 2015
Morgan Dale Hudkins, 72, passed away January 31, 2015 after a long battle against several medical conditions. Morgan will be remembered for his ability to make friends quickly with anyone he met. He loved people, motorcycles, hot rods, the Ohio State Buckeyes, but most of all the family dogs, Gruffy and GT. Morgan was preceded in death by mother, Grace...
Floyd M. James
Jan 30, 2015
Floyd M. James, 91, of Norton, Ohio passed away January 30, 2015. He was a graduate of Garfield High School. After graduating he proudly served in the Navy aboard the USS Potomac during World War II. He worked for the Akron Board of Education for 36 years. Floyd was a train enthusiast and volunteered with the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad...
Dolores Hrdlicka
Jan 30, 2015
Dolores Hrdlicka, 84, died January 30, 2015. Born in Cleveland, she was a homemaker and member of St. Hilary Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her husband of fifty years, George; she is survived by her daughter, Jeannine (James) Traner of Strongsville; son, Brian (Susan) Hrdlicka of Rocky River; daughter, Adrienne (Paul Lauck) Sisler of Akron; grandson, Christopher Traner; brother,...
Nan Force
Feb 25, 2015
Nan Sumner Force, 85 passed away peacefully on February 25, 2015 at Concordia at Sumner. She attended Buchtel High School, Wells College and graduated from The University of Akron. While attending The University of Akron, Nan was a member of the Delta Gamma sorority. She was a lifelong resident of Akron and volunteered for WITAN, Stan Hywet, and Lifeline. She...
Grace Scott
Feb 25, 2015
Grace C. (Ruby) Reginald Scott, 87, passed away on February 25, 2015. Mrs. Scott was a longtime resident of Silver Lake and a classically trained vocalist who was a graduate of the Eastman School of Music. She continued her vocal training in New York City and subsequently appeared with many leading symphony orchestras in the Midwest, including the Cleveland Orchestra...
Barbara M Black
Feb 24, 2015
Barbara M. Black was born on July 5th, 1922 and passed away on February 24th, 2015. She graduated from the Akron City Hospital School of Nursing in 1944 and immediately enlisted as a 2nd Lieutenant to serve her country in World War II. After her time in the service, she returned to Akron City Hospital to work in the emergency...
Timothy W. Dobkin
Feb 22, 2015
Tim Dobkin, 42, passed away unexpectedly on February 22, 2015. He was born on June 17, 1972, in Barberton, Ohio. He graduated from Firestone High School and attended Northwestern Michigan College and the University of Akron, where he earned his real estate license. He worked for Jeter Systems and Pappas Realty. Tim's family and friends were the most important things...
Alice M. Smith
Feb 22, 2015
Alice Mae (Shanazar) Smith of Bath passed away at the age of 90 on Sunday, February 22, 2015. Born on April 4, 1924 in Akron, Ohio, she was the third daughter of Kegham and Alice (Galustian) Shanazar. She was pre-deceased by her sisters, Armenette at age 9 and Grace at age 87. Alice met the love of her life and...
Robert Bloomquist
Feb 21, 2015
Rev. Dr. Robert R. Bloomquist, 65, passed peacefully to his home in heaven on February 21, 2015 with his wife by his side. He served as a United Methodist Pastor for 35 years, retiring in mid-December of 2014. Preceded in death by his parents, C. Ross and Lois Bloomquist; survived by his wife of 40 years, Gloria; son, Joseph of...
Jerry Crutchley
Feb 21, 2015
Jerry Crutchley November 2, 1949 - February 21, 2015 Jerry was born in Akron and grew up in the Italian neighborhood of North Hill. He was a student and star football player at North High School. He was enrolled in Kent State when he was drafted into the Vietnam War. He served 2 years with the 1st Calvary in the...
Elizabeth "Betty" Lane
Feb 20, 2015
Elizabeth "Betty" Lane, 87, passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Feb. 20, 2015. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 12, 1927 and had lived in the Akron area since 1951. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard S. Lane. Betty is survived by her children, Jim (Chris) Lane of Wheat...
Mary (Horvath) Rockwood Balk
Feb 19, 2015
Mary (Horvath) Rockwood Balk, age 95 passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2015. Born August 24, 1919 in Akron, she was the daughter of Stephen and Veronica (Gyenei) Horvath. Survivors include her children: Bill (Mary Ann) Rockwood, Suzanna (Gary) Geul, Paul (Jeanne) Rockwood, Mark (Mary Lynn) Rockwood, and John (Joanne) Rockwood, step-daughters: Janene Pierce and Deanna Balk; grandchildren: Jim (Andrea)...
Gordon Smith
Feb 17, 2015
Gordon Smith died peacefully on February 17. He was born on August 9, 1930 in Michigan City, Indiana, the only child of Eric and Connie (Hewitt) Smith. After a stint in the United States Navy, he attended the University of Illinois. He graduated in 1954 and married Elizabeth (Lipousky) that same year. He had a long career as a mechanical...
Juanita V. Eastman
Feb 13, 2015
No obituary to be published. Cemetery Details Mt. Hermon Union Cemetery New Castle, PA,
James D. Gellner
Feb 13, 2015
James D. Gellner, 86, died February 13, 2015. Born in Akron, he was a graduate of Akron South High School where he played on the City Championship Basketball Team. He served 3 years in Alaska in the U.S. Army Air Force and another 4 years in the Naval Reserve, continuing to play baseball and basketball in the service. An avid...
Mary Geraldine Gedeon
Feb 11, 2015
Gedeon, Mary Geraldine, age 94, died February 11th at the Hospice Care Center in Copley, Ohio. Born in Cleveland, she was a longtime North Olmsted resident. She is survived by her four children, Alan (Silvia), Linda (Chris), Judy (Dave) and Bob (Teresa); ten grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. There are no services or visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be...
Joann M. Sanuda
Feb 10, 2015
Joann M. (Pittman) George-Drake, age 67, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2015. Born July 28, 1947 in Ravenna, she was the daughter of James I. and Lena M. "Sue" (Arnette) Pittman. Joann lived in Atwater, Alliance, and Ravenna throughout her life. She is survived by her 3 children: Jimmy (Lori) George, Jay (Wendy) George, and Shanda (Randy) Drake-Lovering; 13 grandchildren;...
Helen Petersen
Feb 9, 2015
Helen A. Petersen, 91, passed away Feb. 9, 2015 after a long illness. Helen was born on Sept. 13, 1923 to Albert and Marie Freudeman in Akron, OH. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Marie Koehler, Grace Finney, Kathryn Hood, and Edith Botkin; and her husband of 65 years, Alfred W. Petersen. Helen was employed as a cafeteria...
Dan E. Reiss
Feb 8, 2015
Dan E Reiss age 98 passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on Feb. 8, 2015 in Dover, Ohio. He was born Feb 10, 1916 in Dover, Ohio, but lived 75 years in Akron. In 2009 he and his wife Dixie moved back to Dover and lived at Park Village. Dan loved life and everything was more fun when...
Nancy L Castanaro
Feb 6, 2015
Nancy L. (Hatch) Castanaro, 62, of Barberton, Ohio went to be with the Lord on February 6. She was born on April 21, 1952 to Jane and Donald Hatch. Nancy graduated from Firestone High School in 1970 and earned her education degree from the University of Akron. Her teaching career spanned over 30 years, sharing her love of books and...
Morgan Dale Hudkins
Jan 31, 2015
Morgan Dale Hudkins, 72, passed away January 31, 2015 after a long battle against several medical conditions. Morgan will be remembered for his ability to make friends quickly with anyone he met. He loved people, motorcycles, hot rods, the Ohio State Buckeyes, but most of all the family dogs, Gruffy and GT. Morgan was preceded in death by mother, Grace...
Floyd M. James
Jan 30, 2015
Floyd M. James, 91, of Norton, Ohio passed away January 30, 2015. He was a graduate of Garfield High School. After graduating he proudly served in the Navy aboard the USS Potomac during World War II. He worked for the Akron Board of Education for 36 years. Floyd was a train enthusiast and volunteered with the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad...
Dolores Hrdlicka
Jan 30, 2015
Dolores Hrdlicka, 84, died January 30, 2015. Born in Cleveland, she was a homemaker and member of St. Hilary Catholic Church. Preceded in death by her husband of fifty years, George; she is survived by her daughter, Jeannine (James) Traner of Strongsville; son, Brian (Susan) Hrdlicka of Rocky River; daughter, Adrienne (Paul Lauck) Sisler of Akron; grandson, Christopher Traner; brother,...
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