Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Bessie Jean Johnson
Aug 20, 2014
Bessie J. Johnson, age, 86, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2014. Born July 12, 1928 in St. Clairsville, Ohio, she was the daughter of Howard and Lena (Nichols) Bexfield. Bessie graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1946 and lived in Springfield, Ohio until she retired from The Ohio Bell Telephone Company in 1990. She was a proud member of...
Henry Jameson
Aug 19, 2014
Henry Jameson, 87, devoted father, husband, uncle and friend, died peacefully Tuesday, August 19, 2014. Henry led a full, rich and faithful life. He loved music, especially classical music and opera, and attended a concert at Blossom a few days before his death. He also loved nature and travel and the wonders of transportation systems. At the age of 85,...

Mark D Reymann
Aug 18, 2014
Mark D. Reymann, 59, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 18. Cremation has taken place. There will be no services. A celebration of Mark's life is being planned for a later date. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association or The Friends of Metro Parks in his name. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)

Rudy Evanchek
Aug 17, 2014
On August 17, 2014, we lost, unexpectedly, a father, beloved son and adored brother. Rudy was preceded in death by his wife, Barb and father, Bill. Rudy is survived by his daughter, Danielle (Tim) Rollins; granddaughters, Taylor and Jasmin; mother, Louise "Lee" Evanchek; sister, Cyndi (Tom) Kamp; brothers, Matt and Mike (Monika); nephew, Shawn and nieces, Heather Tricola, Ashlee Arntz...

Richard A. Cunningham
Aug 15, 2014
Richard A. Cunningham Richard A. Cunningham, 72, died at his home mowing his lawn Friday, August 15, 2014. Born in Akron, January 18, 1942, he was a life-long resident. Richard retired from DeGeorge Ceiling Co. after 43 years of service. Preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Hazel Cunningham; sister, Pauline Jackson; brothers, David and Donald Cunningham; Richard is...
Robert L Hunt
Aug 13, 2014
Robert L. Hunt, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2014. Born July 3, 1944 in Cleveland, he was the son of Russell and Eleanor (Molnar) Hunt. Robert is survived by his wife of 48 years, Margaret J. (Stahorsky) Hunt; daughter Tracy L. Ross; son Robert T. Hunt; grandchildren Jack and Kayley Ross; sister Barbara Kubala. He was preceded...

Ronald F Laseak
Aug 8, 2014
Ronald F. Laseak, age 79, died Friday, August 8, 2014. Born July 31, 1935 in Cleveland, he was the son of John and Frances (Hocevar) Laseak. Survivors include his children: Debra (Kevin) Dugan, Ronald (Christine) Laseak, and Robert (Judy) Laseak; 7 grandchildren, one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, son John Christopher Laseak, and brother John Laseak....

Anna M Shean
Aug 5, 2014
Anna M. (Seruch) Shean passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2014. Born Beloit, Ohio in 1922, Anna lived in Akron since 1943 when she came to work for the Akron Public Schools for 36 years as a Teacher, Principal, and Director. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Akron, a life member of the National Education...
Harold F White
Aug 5, 2014
Judge Harold F. White, 94, passed away on Tuesday August 5, 2014. Judge White was born in Hartford, Connecticut to Maude E. McCarthy and Harry F. White on April 29, 1920. He attended a one room school in Northfield Center, VT, moving at age 14 to Bridgeport, CN to attend Harding High School, graduating in 1938. He was a member...
Kathryn A Dettke
Aug 1, 2014
Kathryn A. Dettke (Kraemer), 78, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2014. She was born December 27, 1935 in Frankfurt, Kansas and graduated from Marysville High School in Marysville, KS. Kathy retired in 1998 after working many years as a secretary. She was a devoted member of Fairlawn Lutheran Church, a volunteer in the church office and participated in many...
Mary Jo Ball
Aug 1, 2014
Mary Jo Ball, 70, died August 1, 2014. Born in Parkersburg, WV, she was a registered nurse and had enjoyed traveling. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Ona Howes and brothers, John, Buddy and James; she is survived by her husband, Lawrence; daughter, Hope Catherine; brother, William Howes; many nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed. At...
Laurel G. Robinson
Jul 29, 2014
Laurel Robinson (nee Gilcrest) Laurel Robinson (nee Gilcrest) passed away peacefully July 29, 2014. She was born in Toronto, Ohio on January 15, 1935 to Lawrence and Dorothy Gilcrest who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Charlie. While Laurel was a student at Kent State University she met Robert H. Robinson whom she...
Mildred Ruth Ewart
Jul 29, 2014
Mildred Ruth Ewart, 94, went to be with the Lord on July 29, 2014. She was a long time resident of Akron, Ohio. A veteran of the US Navy, she worked at Firestone Tire and Rubber Company and in the banking business. When she wasn't working, she dedicated time and love to her family and to various charity organizations including...
Patricia "Pat" Andrea
Jul 27, 2014
Pat Andrea surrendered her battle to Glioblastoma on July 27, 2014. Pat was born in Riddlesburg, PA on June 19, 1935, to Gilbert and Jemima Thomas. She married Joseph Andrea in Akron, OH on October 20, 1956. Pat and Joe raised children, Joseph, Michael (Leslie), Susan (Thomas), John (Jean) and Timothy; and were blessed with grandchildren, Joseph, Joshua, Kimberly (Mark),...
Sandra M Hanson
Jul 26, 2014
Sandra M. Hanson, 76, passed away July 26, 2014.Born in Ravenna, she was a resident of Cuyahoga Falls for many years. She was a member of Grandview United Methodist Church and the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.Preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Charles F. Hanson; and her parents, Edward and...
Ronald R Motz
Jul 26, 2014
Ronald R. Motz, 76, a US Army Veteran died July 26, 2014 after a long illness. He was born January 2, 1938 in Akron, Ohio where he resided his entire life. He retired from Automotive Electric. Ron was well versed in flying U-control and radio control airplanes, and enjoyed boating, fishing and riding his Gold Wing. He was preceded in...

Bounkham Sphapmixay
Jul 25, 2014
Obituary to appear later. Visitation
JUL 31. 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Billow Fairlawn Chapel & Crematory
85 N Miller Rd
Akron, OH, 44333
[email protected]
http://www.billowfuneralhomes.com
Prayer ServiceAUG 1. 5:30 PM
Billow Fairlawn Chapel & Crematory
85 N Miller...
Dorothea Marie Renneker
Jul 25, 2014
Dorothea Marie Renneker (nee Briggs), 93, died July 25, 2014. Born in Ravenna, she had attended school in Mantua, Ohio and graduated from Springfield High School in 1939. For many years she was the personnel manager for F.W. Woolworth Co. at Chapel Hill Mall. Preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Renneker, Sr.; parents, Carl and Luella Kreinberg Briggs and...
Thanaphone "Hoot" Rasavong
Jul 24, 2014
Thanaphone "Hoot" Rasavong, 52, passed away July 24, 2014. He was born in Xieng Khuong, Laos on May 25, 1962, where he immigrated to the U.S. in 1979 and has lived in the Akron area ever since. He was employed by Prospect Mold as a Tool and Die maker. He is survived by his mother, Phet Rassavong; son, Ronnie Rassavong;...
Bessie Jean Johnson
Aug 20, 2014
Bessie J. Johnson, age, 86, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2014. Born July 12, 1928 in St. Clairsville, Ohio, she was the daughter of Howard and Lena (Nichols) Bexfield. Bessie graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1946 and lived in Springfield, Ohio until she retired from The Ohio Bell Telephone Company in 1990. She was a proud member of...
Henry Jameson
Aug 19, 2014
Henry Jameson, 87, devoted father, husband, uncle and friend, died peacefully Tuesday, August 19, 2014. Henry led a full, rich and faithful life. He loved music, especially classical music and opera, and attended a concert at Blossom a few days before his death. He also loved nature and travel and the wonders of transportation systems. At the age of 85,...

Mark D Reymann
Aug 18, 2014
Mark D. Reymann, 59, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 18. Cremation has taken place. There will be no services. A celebration of Mark's life is being planned for a later date. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association or The Friends of Metro Parks in his name. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)

Rudy Evanchek
Aug 17, 2014
On August 17, 2014, we lost, unexpectedly, a father, beloved son and adored brother. Rudy was preceded in death by his wife, Barb and father, Bill. Rudy is survived by his daughter, Danielle (Tim) Rollins; granddaughters, Taylor and Jasmin; mother, Louise "Lee" Evanchek; sister, Cyndi (Tom) Kamp; brothers, Matt and Mike (Monika); nephew, Shawn and nieces, Heather Tricola, Ashlee Arntz...

Richard A. Cunningham
Aug 15, 2014
Richard A. Cunningham Richard A. Cunningham, 72, died at his home mowing his lawn Friday, August 15, 2014. Born in Akron, January 18, 1942, he was a life-long resident. Richard retired from DeGeorge Ceiling Co. after 43 years of service. Preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Hazel Cunningham; sister, Pauline Jackson; brothers, David and Donald Cunningham; Richard is...
Robert L Hunt
Aug 13, 2014
Robert L. Hunt, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2014. Born July 3, 1944 in Cleveland, he was the son of Russell and Eleanor (Molnar) Hunt. Robert is survived by his wife of 48 years, Margaret J. (Stahorsky) Hunt; daughter Tracy L. Ross; son Robert T. Hunt; grandchildren Jack and Kayley Ross; sister Barbara Kubala. He was preceded...

Ronald F Laseak
Aug 8, 2014
Ronald F. Laseak, age 79, died Friday, August 8, 2014. Born July 31, 1935 in Cleveland, he was the son of John and Frances (Hocevar) Laseak. Survivors include his children: Debra (Kevin) Dugan, Ronald (Christine) Laseak, and Robert (Judy) Laseak; 7 grandchildren, one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, son John Christopher Laseak, and brother John Laseak....

Anna M Shean
Aug 5, 2014
Anna M. (Seruch) Shean passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2014. Born Beloit, Ohio in 1922, Anna lived in Akron since 1943 when she came to work for the Akron Public Schools for 36 years as a Teacher, Principal, and Director. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Akron, a life member of the National Education...
Harold F White
Aug 5, 2014
Judge Harold F. White, 94, passed away on Tuesday August 5, 2014. Judge White was born in Hartford, Connecticut to Maude E. McCarthy and Harry F. White on April 29, 1920. He attended a one room school in Northfield Center, VT, moving at age 14 to Bridgeport, CN to attend Harding High School, graduating in 1938. He was a member...
Kathryn A Dettke
Aug 1, 2014
Kathryn A. Dettke (Kraemer), 78, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2014. She was born December 27, 1935 in Frankfurt, Kansas and graduated from Marysville High School in Marysville, KS. Kathy retired in 1998 after working many years as a secretary. She was a devoted member of Fairlawn Lutheran Church, a volunteer in the church office and participated in many...
Mary Jo Ball
Aug 1, 2014
Mary Jo Ball, 70, died August 1, 2014. Born in Parkersburg, WV, she was a registered nurse and had enjoyed traveling. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Ona Howes and brothers, John, Buddy and James; she is survived by her husband, Lawrence; daughter, Hope Catherine; brother, William Howes; many nieces and nephews. She will be greatly missed. At...
Laurel G. Robinson
Jul 29, 2014
Laurel Robinson (nee Gilcrest) Laurel Robinson (nee Gilcrest) passed away peacefully July 29, 2014. She was born in Toronto, Ohio on January 15, 1935 to Lawrence and Dorothy Gilcrest who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Charlie. While Laurel was a student at Kent State University she met Robert H. Robinson whom she...
Mildred Ruth Ewart
Jul 29, 2014
Mildred Ruth Ewart, 94, went to be with the Lord on July 29, 2014. She was a long time resident of Akron, Ohio. A veteran of the US Navy, she worked at Firestone Tire and Rubber Company and in the banking business. When she wasn't working, she dedicated time and love to her family and to various charity organizations including...
Patricia "Pat" Andrea
Jul 27, 2014
Pat Andrea surrendered her battle to Glioblastoma on July 27, 2014. Pat was born in Riddlesburg, PA on June 19, 1935, to Gilbert and Jemima Thomas. She married Joseph Andrea in Akron, OH on October 20, 1956. Pat and Joe raised children, Joseph, Michael (Leslie), Susan (Thomas), John (Jean) and Timothy; and were blessed with grandchildren, Joseph, Joshua, Kimberly (Mark),...
Sandra M Hanson
Jul 26, 2014
Sandra M. Hanson, 76, passed away July 26, 2014.Born in Ravenna, she was a resident of Cuyahoga Falls for many years. She was a member of Grandview United Methodist Church and the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States.Preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Charles F. Hanson; and her parents, Edward and...
Ronald R Motz
Jul 26, 2014
Ronald R. Motz, 76, a US Army Veteran died July 26, 2014 after a long illness. He was born January 2, 1938 in Akron, Ohio where he resided his entire life. He retired from Automotive Electric. Ron was well versed in flying U-control and radio control airplanes, and enjoyed boating, fishing and riding his Gold Wing. He was preceded in...

Bounkham Sphapmixay
Jul 25, 2014
Obituary to appear later. Visitation
JUL 31. 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Billow Fairlawn Chapel & Crematory
85 N Miller Rd
Akron, OH, 44333
[email protected]
http://www.billowfuneralhomes.com
Prayer ServiceAUG 1. 5:30 PM
Billow Fairlawn Chapel & Crematory
85 N Miller...
Dorothea Marie Renneker
Jul 25, 2014
Dorothea Marie Renneker (nee Briggs), 93, died July 25, 2014. Born in Ravenna, she had attended school in Mantua, Ohio and graduated from Springfield High School in 1939. For many years she was the personnel manager for F.W. Woolworth Co. at Chapel Hill Mall. Preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Renneker, Sr.; parents, Carl and Luella Kreinberg Briggs and...
Thanaphone "Hoot" Rasavong
Jul 24, 2014
Thanaphone "Hoot" Rasavong, 52, passed away July 24, 2014. He was born in Xieng Khuong, Laos on May 25, 1962, where he immigrated to the U.S. in 1979 and has lived in the Akron area ever since. He was employed by Prospect Mold as a Tool and Die maker. He is survived by his mother, Phet Rassavong; son, Ronnie Rassavong;...