Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

David H Jones

Mar 4, 2015

On March 4, David Jones rejoined Laura in their duet of praise before the heavenly throne. Dave was born March 2,1930, in Scranton, PA, graduated from Moosic High School and Harpur College (Triple Cities, Binghamton, NY), and raised a family in Apollo, PA. He retired from US Steel Corporation, and later moved to Akron in 2002. David's second love (after...

Robert A Lehman

Mar 2, 2015

Obituary to run later Visitation

MAR 8. 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Richfield United Church of Christ

4240 Streetsboro Rd

Richfield, OH, 44286

Memorial Service

MAR 8. 4:00 PM

Richfield United Church of Christ

4240 Streetsboro Rd

Richfield, OH, 44286

Antonia Pappas

Mar 1, 2015

Antonia (Vossou) Pappas, 80, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2015, after a short illness, at Hospice at Akron City Hospital. Antonia was born on July 23, 1934 to Petros and Tasia (Papadatou) Vossos in Zakynthos, Greece. She married Charles Pappas in August 15, 1958 and moved to the United States in the Winter of the same year. They set up...

Mary Ann Deveny

Feb 27, 2015

Mary Ann Deveny, 83, passed away peacefully in her home with her husband Tom at her side on February 27, 2015. She had been diagnosed with Leiomyosarcoma in November 2014. Mary Ann was born on May 8, 1931 in Peoria, Illinois to Clifford and Opal Arnholt. She graduated from Peoria High School and obtained her B.A. in Education from Northwestern...

Hester Harkins (Season) Peterson

Feb 25, 2015

Hester (Season) Harkins Peterson, 100, died February 25, 2015 Born October 19, 1914 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, she was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and Kent State University. She was an elementary school teacher in Cuyahoga Falls until her marriage to Russell A. Harkins, also of Cuyahoga Falls. They were married on the Firestone Plantation in Liberia, Africa...

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...