Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
John Hoffman
Jan 6, 2014
John F. Hoffman III, age 54, our loved family member and friend made his glorious arrival in Heaven on Monday, January 6, 2014 after a courageous battle with a GBM-4 brain tumor, sporting a full head of hair and a smile on his face. He was surrounded by family and friends as he peacefully made his serene transition. Born July...
Grace R. Flemm
Jan 5, 2014
Grace R. Flemm, 90, of Copley, passed away on January 5, 2014, in the presence of her family. Born in Key West, Florida on July 9, 1923, Grace earned a degree in Nursing from Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida. Her family was always important to her and she leaves many loving memories. Her personal dream of educating her five...
Jo Ann O'Dell
Jan 5, 2014
Jo Ann O'Dell, 88, passed away Jan. 5, 2014 after a brief illness. A native of Indiana, Jo Ann earned a bachelor of science degree in chemistry and biology from Butler University. After additional education and training, she became a registered medical technologist. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority, earning an early honors initiation. Jo Ann moved...
Russell Collins
Jan 5, 2014
Russell L. Collins, age 75, of Cuyahoga Falls went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Sunday, January 5, 2014 at his home. Born February 19, 1938 in Bath, he was the son of Art and Isobel (Hunter) Collins. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired from Sacks Electric in 2001. His passion after his retirement was building...
Evelyn M Noble
Jan 4, 2014
Evelyn M. Noble, 84, passed away January 4, 2014. Born in Akron, she was a longtime resident of Fairlawn. A member of Guardian Angels Catholic Church and the Telephone Pioneers of America, Miss Noble retired from Ohio Bell in 1982. Preceded in death by her parents, Homer B. and Flora Staubach Noble; she is survived by her cousins, the Zalewski...
V Elizabeth " Libby" Monroe
Jan 4, 2014
V. Elizabeth "Libby" Monroe Elizabeth "Libby" died at the age of 93 on January 4, 2014 in comfort of her home -- as she wanted. She was born in West Medford, Mass., on December 30, 1920. She was the youngest of four children, and graduated from Medford High School in 1938. She later graduated from the Faulkner Hospital Nursing Program...
Ruth Silver
Jan 4, 2014
Ruth Noll Silver of Akron died Jan. 4, 2014. She was 92. Born in Canton on Sept. 20, 1921, she was a true leader of her family. Ruth was a clear thinker who remained calm in times of crisis. Her home was a place of warmth and great food. Wherever she lived was home base for her family. Her calm...
Randolph A Bass
Jan 1, 2014
Randolph A. Bass, age 68, of Coventry passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Born May 30, 1945 in Barberton, he was the son of Alfred and Gracie (Ziegler) Bass. Mr. Bass was a U.S. Navy Veteran and had retired from Preferred Rubber in Barberton. He enjoyed spending time with his family and would meet each...
Kevin A Csontos
Dec 30, 2013
Kevin Alan Csontos, age 43, passed away at his home following a short illness on Monday, December 30, 2013. Born January 10, 1970 in Cleveland, he was the son of Alan and Dolores (Novotny) Csontos. Kevin attended Case Western Reserve University where he was an active member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon; he graduated from Akron University with a degree in...
Helen Louise Cullison
Dec 29, 2013
Helen Louise Cullison (nee Hagen), formerly of Akron, died in Erlanger, KY December 29, 2013 at the age of 92. For many years, she was the president of the Akron Area League of Women Voters, where she arranged and moderated numerous candidates' forums, which were frequently televised in Akron. She taught American Government at Copley High School for 17 years....
Ruthann Correia
Dec 27, 2013
Ruthann Correia, age 91, was welcomed by the Lord Dec. 27, 2013 after a brief illness. She was born in Akron, Ohio, graduated from North High School and remained a lifelong resident of Akron. She was a member of the New Covenant Community Church where she was very active and on various committees. She was active in the local AARP...
Charlene Elizabeth Hamlet
Dec 26, 2013
Charlene Elizabeth Hamlet, age 91 of Cuyahoga Falls passed away Thursday, December 26, 2013. Born March 27, 1922 in Staunton, Virginia, she was the daughter of Earl and Goldie (Roadcap) Armentrout. Survivors include her sons: Ron (Carol) of Racine, WI., Richard and Tim (Joyce) both of Cuyahoga Falls; grandchildren Amy Hamlet of Racine, WI., Elly (Chris) Gaszak of Lakeside, CA.,...
Ann M. Mckinney
Dec 26, 2013
Ann McKinney, 94, passed away peacefully on December 26, three days after suffering a stroke. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luke and son, Jay. She is survived by daughters, Terry (Gary) Mercer, Linda (Ernie) Biermann; grandchildren, Laura, Lisa (Andy), Kristin, Eric (Michele); and great grandchildren, Luther, Rozalynd, and Mia. The family would like to express their sincere...
Harriet Peters
Dec 22, 2013
Harriet Lee Peters, 82, of Bath, went home to be with the Lord on December 22, 2013 at Akron City Hospital after a 20 year battle with Parkinson's. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, teacher, and friend who will be greatly missed and remembered always for her kind, compassionate, and loving nature. Harriet was born to Thomas and...
Warren Skidmore
Dec 21, 2013
Warren Skidmore, 87, died December 21, 2013. Born in Akron January 12, 1926 to Ernest Corydon and Inez M. Stormer Skidmore, he was a graduate of North High School. Warren went on to study at St. John's College in Annapolis, MD and obtained a Master's Degree in Library Science from Kent State University. An avid genealogist who authored several books...
Betty Christenson
Dec 20, 2013
Betty D. Christenson, 86, died December 20, 2013. Born in Akron August 17, 1927, she was a member of Anna Dean Chapter #595 O.E.S., Kadesh Court #19 and Social Order of the Beauceant, Akron Assembly #26. Betty volunteered in a variety of ways: as a candy striper at Summa Akron City, as an adult at Barberton Citizens and Community Hospital...
Bernice E. Rivers
Dec 20, 2013
Bernice Elaine Rivers (nee Rubright), March 31, 1927 - December 20, 2013. She was the daughter of Florence Bell Coryell (nee Kullman) and Russell Rubright (both deceased). Beloved wife of the late Irvin Lorraine Rivers. Beloved mother of Dr. Karen Swisshelm of Denver, Colorado and Karla Rivers (husband Michael Graska) of Brecksville, Ohio. Beloved Grandmother of Bryan Swisshelm (Partner Suzy...
Doris I. Rooney
Dec 19, 2013
Doris I. Rooney, 93, died December 19, 2013. Born in Akron, June 19, 1920 to Dudley and Lulu Moore Maxon, she was a graduate of the Ohio State University where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority. She had served on the Women's Board of Akron General Medical Center and was a former member of the Junior League...
Jean C. Hurteau
Dec 18, 2013
Jean C. Hurteau After a long, happy, active life, Jean Hurteau died at the age of 94. Jean was the first of 4 children. Her father, John Joseph Carduff, was a mining engineer in Clarksburg, W. Virginia where he married Jean's mother, Elsie Morris Carduff. Jean graduated from Clarksburg High School and continued her education at McGill University in Montreal,...
John Hoffman
Jan 6, 2014
John F. Hoffman III, age 54, our loved family member and friend made his glorious arrival in Heaven on Monday, January 6, 2014 after a courageous battle with a GBM-4 brain tumor, sporting a full head of hair and a smile on his face. He was surrounded by family and friends as he peacefully made his serene transition. Born July...
Grace R. Flemm
Jan 5, 2014
Grace R. Flemm, 90, of Copley, passed away on January 5, 2014, in the presence of her family. Born in Key West, Florida on July 9, 1923, Grace earned a degree in Nursing from Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida. Her family was always important to her and she leaves many loving memories. Her personal dream of educating her five...
Jo Ann O'Dell
Jan 5, 2014
Jo Ann O'Dell, 88, passed away Jan. 5, 2014 after a brief illness. A native of Indiana, Jo Ann earned a bachelor of science degree in chemistry and biology from Butler University. After additional education and training, she became a registered medical technologist. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority, earning an early honors initiation. Jo Ann moved...
Russell Collins
Jan 5, 2014
Russell L. Collins, age 75, of Cuyahoga Falls went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Sunday, January 5, 2014 at his home. Born February 19, 1938 in Bath, he was the son of Art and Isobel (Hunter) Collins. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired from Sacks Electric in 2001. His passion after his retirement was building...
Evelyn M Noble
Jan 4, 2014
Evelyn M. Noble, 84, passed away January 4, 2014. Born in Akron, she was a longtime resident of Fairlawn. A member of Guardian Angels Catholic Church and the Telephone Pioneers of America, Miss Noble retired from Ohio Bell in 1982. Preceded in death by her parents, Homer B. and Flora Staubach Noble; she is survived by her cousins, the Zalewski...
V Elizabeth " Libby" Monroe
Jan 4, 2014
V. Elizabeth "Libby" Monroe Elizabeth "Libby" died at the age of 93 on January 4, 2014 in comfort of her home -- as she wanted. She was born in West Medford, Mass., on December 30, 1920. She was the youngest of four children, and graduated from Medford High School in 1938. She later graduated from the Faulkner Hospital Nursing Program...
Ruth Silver
Jan 4, 2014
Ruth Noll Silver of Akron died Jan. 4, 2014. She was 92. Born in Canton on Sept. 20, 1921, she was a true leader of her family. Ruth was a clear thinker who remained calm in times of crisis. Her home was a place of warmth and great food. Wherever she lived was home base for her family. Her calm...
Randolph A Bass
Jan 1, 2014
Randolph A. Bass, age 68, of Coventry passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Born May 30, 1945 in Barberton, he was the son of Alfred and Gracie (Ziegler) Bass. Mr. Bass was a U.S. Navy Veteran and had retired from Preferred Rubber in Barberton. He enjoyed spending time with his family and would meet each...
Kevin A Csontos
Dec 30, 2013
Kevin Alan Csontos, age 43, passed away at his home following a short illness on Monday, December 30, 2013. Born January 10, 1970 in Cleveland, he was the son of Alan and Dolores (Novotny) Csontos. Kevin attended Case Western Reserve University where he was an active member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon; he graduated from Akron University with a degree in...
Helen Louise Cullison
Dec 29, 2013
Helen Louise Cullison (nee Hagen), formerly of Akron, died in Erlanger, KY December 29, 2013 at the age of 92. For many years, she was the president of the Akron Area League of Women Voters, where she arranged and moderated numerous candidates' forums, which were frequently televised in Akron. She taught American Government at Copley High School for 17 years....
Ruthann Correia
Dec 27, 2013
Ruthann Correia, age 91, was welcomed by the Lord Dec. 27, 2013 after a brief illness. She was born in Akron, Ohio, graduated from North High School and remained a lifelong resident of Akron. She was a member of the New Covenant Community Church where she was very active and on various committees. She was active in the local AARP...
Charlene Elizabeth Hamlet
Dec 26, 2013
Charlene Elizabeth Hamlet, age 91 of Cuyahoga Falls passed away Thursday, December 26, 2013. Born March 27, 1922 in Staunton, Virginia, she was the daughter of Earl and Goldie (Roadcap) Armentrout. Survivors include her sons: Ron (Carol) of Racine, WI., Richard and Tim (Joyce) both of Cuyahoga Falls; grandchildren Amy Hamlet of Racine, WI., Elly (Chris) Gaszak of Lakeside, CA.,...
Ann M. Mckinney
Dec 26, 2013
Ann McKinney, 94, passed away peacefully on December 26, three days after suffering a stroke. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luke and son, Jay. She is survived by daughters, Terry (Gary) Mercer, Linda (Ernie) Biermann; grandchildren, Laura, Lisa (Andy), Kristin, Eric (Michele); and great grandchildren, Luther, Rozalynd, and Mia. The family would like to express their sincere...
Harriet Peters
Dec 22, 2013
Harriet Lee Peters, 82, of Bath, went home to be with the Lord on December 22, 2013 at Akron City Hospital after a 20 year battle with Parkinson's. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, teacher, and friend who will be greatly missed and remembered always for her kind, compassionate, and loving nature. Harriet was born to Thomas and...
Warren Skidmore
Dec 21, 2013
Warren Skidmore, 87, died December 21, 2013. Born in Akron January 12, 1926 to Ernest Corydon and Inez M. Stormer Skidmore, he was a graduate of North High School. Warren went on to study at St. John's College in Annapolis, MD and obtained a Master's Degree in Library Science from Kent State University. An avid genealogist who authored several books...
Betty Christenson
Dec 20, 2013
Betty D. Christenson, 86, died December 20, 2013. Born in Akron August 17, 1927, she was a member of Anna Dean Chapter #595 O.E.S., Kadesh Court #19 and Social Order of the Beauceant, Akron Assembly #26. Betty volunteered in a variety of ways: as a candy striper at Summa Akron City, as an adult at Barberton Citizens and Community Hospital...
Bernice E. Rivers
Dec 20, 2013
Bernice Elaine Rivers (nee Rubright), March 31, 1927 - December 20, 2013. She was the daughter of Florence Bell Coryell (nee Kullman) and Russell Rubright (both deceased). Beloved wife of the late Irvin Lorraine Rivers. Beloved mother of Dr. Karen Swisshelm of Denver, Colorado and Karla Rivers (husband Michael Graska) of Brecksville, Ohio. Beloved Grandmother of Bryan Swisshelm (Partner Suzy...
Doris I. Rooney
Dec 19, 2013
Doris I. Rooney, 93, died December 19, 2013. Born in Akron, June 19, 1920 to Dudley and Lulu Moore Maxon, she was a graduate of the Ohio State University where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority. She had served on the Women's Board of Akron General Medical Center and was a former member of the Junior League...
Jean C. Hurteau
Dec 18, 2013
Jean C. Hurteau After a long, happy, active life, Jean Hurteau died at the age of 94. Jean was the first of 4 children. Her father, John Joseph Carduff, was a mining engineer in Clarksburg, W. Virginia where he married Jean's mother, Elsie Morris Carduff. Jean graduated from Clarksburg High School and continued her education at McGill University in Montreal,...
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