Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Jay Gibson

Mar 26, 2014

Jay H. Gibson, age 88, of Akron passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2014. Born February 17, 1926 in Cleveland, he was the son of Harry and Julia (Seivard) Gibson. Mr. Gibson lived most of his life in Akron where he was active at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. He was a WWII veteran of the US Marine Corp. He graduated...

Phyllis P Bortscheller

Mar 23, 2014

Phyllis Prentice Bortscheller (nee Crile) was born in Bath November 27, 1928 to Helen and Ford Crile, lived in the area most of her life, and died March 23, 2014. Phyllis led an extremely full life. A graduate of the old Bath High School, she attended Wittenberg University and the University of Akron and participated in LIFE as a school...

Lois P Zito

Mar 22, 2014

Lois P. Zito, 85, passed away March 22, 2014. Born in Cleveland, Lois was a talented seamstress and crafter who designed and constructed everything from baby busy books to wedding gowns. She was the inventor of the beloved, patented gold wire angel that brought joy to so many. Preceded in death by husband, John A. Zito; she is survived by...

Steven C Peterson

Mar 22, 2014

Steven Charles Peterson, 49, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday March 22, 2014. He was born in Ludington Michigan on October 7, 1964. He graduated from Ludington High School in 1983, and Michigan Technological University with associate degrees in mechanical and electrical engineering. He was currently employed as an engineering project manager at Ben Venue Pharmaceutical Company in...

Robert Franjesh

Mar 21, 2014

Robert "Bobby" William Franjesh Robert "Bobby" William Franjesh passed away unexpectedly March 21, 2014 after a long battle with heart disease. He was born in Akron, Ohio where he currently resided. Bobby was an avid dog lover. He took his passion for dogs, especially Irish Setters, and used it in the dog show arena. Because of his strong passion and...

Kimon Kipper

Mar 18, 2014

Kimon G. Kipper, age 92, of Akron passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2014. Born February 12, 1922 in Greece, he was the son of George and Katherine Kipper. Mr. Kipper was the owner/operator of Western Fruit Basket for 30 years. He was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church where he served as past president of the church...

Jan Martha Rhodenbaugh-Gibson

Mar 18, 2014

Jan Martha Rhodenbaugh-Gibson died March 18, 2014. She was born on February 2, 1952 to Barbara and Jerry Rhodenbaugh in Akron, Ohio. Jan graduated from Firestone High School and then attended Kent State University. She moved to London UK in 1971, where, with a keen eye for Americana and collectables, she travelled extensively in North America, Europe, Asia, North and...

Beverly Spaethe

Mar 18, 2014

Beverly Kay Spaethe Beverly Kay Spaethe, 83, passed peacefully the morning of March 18, 2014. She was a lifelong resident of the Akron area. Beverly attended East High School and graduated from Kent State. She was happily married to Robert H. Spaethe for 35 years until his passing in 1992. In 1994, she fell in love with Bill Scullion who...

Francis Bearden

Mar 16, 2014

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Francia A. Albrecht

Mar 15, 2014

Francia Adelaide Albrecht, born December 4,1918, passed away peacefully in her sleep after a short illness on March 15, 2014. Francia was born in Akron, Ohio, to Clarence and Aubrey Watters Holliday. She grew up in a "lyrical household" with a mother who taught Russian dance to Akron children for 40 years. Francia first stepped onstage at 16 months in...

James Gilbert

Mar 14, 2014

James Gilbert, 75, died March 13, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Debbie. A graveside service will take place 11 a.m. WEDNESDAY at Glendale Cemetery. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel) Graveside Service

MAR 19. 11:00 AM

Glendale Cemetery

150 Glendale Ave

OH

John T Feucht

Mar 9, 2014

John T. Feucht, 76, fell asleep in the loving arms of his Savior Jesus Christ on March 9, 2014. A U. S. Army Reserve veteran, he was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. He was employed at McNeil Corporation and retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. Preceded in death by parents, John and Dorothy; he is survived by sisters,...

Richard E Lindenberger

Mar 7, 2014

His family is greatly saddened to announce the death of Richard E. Lindenberger. Dick died on March 7, 2014 at the age of 92. He was hoping to celebrate his 100th birthday at a party organized by his daughter in law, Margaret. Mr. Lindenberger was preceded in death by Vivian, his wife of over 63 years; his parents, Edward and...

William J. Ostrom

Mar 5, 2014

William "Bill" J. Ostrom William "Bill" J. Ostrom, 75, died March 5, 2014 at The Village at St. Edward in Fairlawn. A Lakewood resident most of his life, he served in the U.S. Coast Guard. A former member of St. James Catholic Church in Lakewood, he had been an active member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and the...

Norris E. Smith

Mar 1, 2014

Norris Eugene Smith, age 79, of Bath passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2014. Born August 14, 1934 in Newton, Kansas, he was the son of Emmett E. and Flossie L. (Pletcher) Smith. Norris graduated from Newton Senior High School in 1952; he earned a Civil Engineering degree from Kansas State University in 1957; while there, he was a member...

Catherine "Sis" Bronson

Feb 28, 2014

Catherine A. "Sis" Bronson Catherine A. "Sis" Bronson, 96, died on February 28, 2014 at Laurel Lake Community in Hudson, Ohio. Born on March 20, 1917, in Akron, Catherine Elizabeth Ake was the daughter of Merlin E. Ake and Catherine Firestone Ake. Known, lovingly, to friends and family as Sis, she was predeceased by her husband, Wright Bronson, Jr. in...

Betty J. Criss

Feb 28, 2014

Betty J. Criss CUYAHOGA FALLS-Betty J. Criss, 79, died February 28, 2014. Born in Akron, she was proud to have lived in Cuyahoga Falls most of her life. She was an avid bridge player, former member of the New Horizons Band, and had been a secretary for the City of Cuyahoga Falls, the University of Akron, and in private law...

Mary Worthington

Feb 26, 2014

Mary Brennan Worthington passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 26, 2014. She was born in Akron Ohio on November 27, 1928 to Arthur and Nora Brennan. Mary was a graduate of Our Lady of the Elms and Maryland College for Women. She also attended Akron University. She was a member of Delta Gamma and The Junior League of Akron. Mary...

Elizabeth G. 'Betty' Whitworth

Feb 25, 2014

Elizabeth "Betty" G. Whitworth Elizabeth G. Whitworth [Grady] passed away peacefully at Hospice on Ridgewood after a short illness on February 25, 2014 with her loving husband at her bedside. Elizabeth, known to all as Betty, 87, was born on February 10, 1927 at Akron City Hospital to Ernest George Grady and Ethel Elizabeth [Hawk] Grady. Betty graduated from Central...

Virginia Ferriot

Feb 24, 2014

Virginia M. Ferriot, age 87, went home to be with the Lord on February 24, 2014. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard G. Ferriot; son, John E. Kridler and three siblings; she is survived by her companion, Harry Bender; daughter, Margaret (James) Docy; three step-children; brothers and sisters; thirteen grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; and one great-great grandson. Services will...