Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Laurie Muratori
Apr 19, 2014
Laurie A. Muratori, age 52, of Fairlawn passed away Saturday, April 19, 2014. Born November 17, 1961 in Chattanooga, TN., she was the daughter of Lester and Patricia (Geiger) Smith. Laurie grew up in Hudson and graduated from Youngstown State University. She was a Chemical Engineer and a Sales Manager at SGL Carbon for nearly 20 years. She married Mario...
Florence Mae Garbe
Apr 17, 2014
Florence Mae Garbe, age 89, of Norton passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2014. Born December 17, 1924, she was the daughter of William and Mary Ann (Helmetz) Caipen. Florence made her home with her daughter and family and she made it a priority to love and spend time with her family. She retired from Barberton Citizen's Hospital after 27...

Riley E. Anthony
Apr 15, 2014
Riley E. Anthony, age 96, of Medina passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2014. There will be no services at this time.
Carol Wisz
Apr 14, 2014
Carol Rose Wisz, 91, passed away at her home in Peninsula on April 14, 2014, on what would have been her late husband Edward's 99th birthday. After a fall in her home in July of 2013, that necessitated surgery to repair a fracture of her cervical spine, she valiantly persevered for the past year. In the end her heart of...
Steven Malcom "Mal" Ames
Apr 14, 2014
Steven M. Ames January 11, 1916-April 14, 2014 Steven M. Ames, better known as Mal to his family and friends, was born in Akron, Ohio to Steven P. Ames and Ruth (Mills) Ames and was a life time resident. He was a member of the first family to settle in the Akron area. He graduated from North High School and...
Katherine M. Kyriakides
Apr 13, 2014
Katherine Manolukas Kyriakides, 93, died April 13, 2014. Born in Youngstown, she was a graduate of South High School and Youngstown College. A member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, she had been past president of both the Summit County Medical Auxiliary and the Philoptochos Society Melissa and was a member of the Doctor's Belles Singing Group. Preceded in death by...
Robert L. Marlowe
Apr 12, 2014
Robert Marlowe (Bob), 83, went to be with our Lord April 12, 2014. Bob was born in Amherst, Ohio to the late Bert and Beatrice Marlow (Reynolds). After graduation from Amherst High School, he served in the US Navy until 1954, and graduated from Baldwin Wallace College in 1958. Bob retired as a Research Scientist from Goodrich-Uniroyal-Michelin Tire Co. where...
Betty Riffle
Apr 10, 2014
Obituary to run later. Cemetery Details Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery Rittman, OH,
Memorial Service
APR 15. 1:00 PM
Billow Falls Chapel
1907 23rd Street
Cuyahoga Falls, OH, 44223
[email protected]
http://www.billowfuneralhomes.com
Ernest H "Sonny" Stecker
Apr 10, 2014
Ernest H. "Sonny" Stecker, Jr., 85, passed away April 10, 2014. He was born February 11, 1929 in Akron and was a graduate of West High School, Class of 1948. A U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, he was a former Copley Kiwanian, meat manager at Emery's Copley Sparkle Market for 25 years, and retired from Apple's as meat...
Roger Moore Hite
Apr 10, 2014
Roger Moore Hite Born April 16, 1937 Died April 10, 2014 Roger Moore Hite was a corporate attorney for 55 years at Babcock and Wilcox and TLT Babcock. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and woodworking and, most of all, his family. When Roger did something, he did it well! He was 20 years a Master Gardener, 25 years a Fish Ohio...
George A Nankervis
Apr 8, 2014
George A. Nankervis, Ph.D., M.D., age 84, died April 8, 2014. Preceded in death by sister, Jane Sturdevant of Dayton, ME; he is survived by Janet, his beloved wife of 59 years; two children, Patricia Van Lengen (Charles) of Evanston, IL and Craig Nankervis (Mary Ann) of Dublin, OH; brother-in-law, Franklyn Sturdevant of Dayton, ME; nieces, Ruth Smith and Nancy...

Edwin J. "Jerry" Porter
Apr 2, 2014
Edwin J. "Jerry" Porter, age 90, of Akron passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at Akron General Medical Center. Born April 13, 1923 in Wadsworth, he was the son of Charlie and Hallie (Mohn) Porter. Jerry served as a Military Policeman with the U.S. Army during WW II. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service his entire life until he...
Josephine E. Renzi
Mar 30, 2014
Josephine Colopy Renzi Our Matriarch, Queen Mother, pillar of strength, greatest blessing, and treasure, Josephine Colopy Renzi, 89, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on March 30, 2014, to be with her Lord. We can only imagine the reunion that is taking place now that she has arrived in heaven. Born to Robert and Gertrude Colopy, February...
Thomas A. "Tom" Godard
Mar 29, 2014
Thomas A. Godard, 54, died March 29, 2014 at his home in Medina, Ohio. He was born July 25, 1959 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Fred M. Godard and Betty (Dancey) Godard. He spent his early years in Bath, Ohio, a graduate of Revere High School. Thomas loved Halloween so much that he became an entrepreneur in creating fun...
Harry S Mccormick
Mar 29, 2014
Harry S. McCormick, 85, passed away quietly on March 29, 2014. He was born on October 24. 1928 in Akron to the late Crystal and Frank McCormick. Harry was a lifetime resident of Akron. Ohio. He attended Akron Public Schools and graduated with a B.S. in Business from the University of Akron. He was married to Merle for forty-one years...

Clifford Philen
Mar 27, 2014
No obituary found for this tribute. Visitation
MAR 29. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Northlawn Memorial Gardens
4724 State Rd.
Peninsula, OH, 44264
Service
MAR 29. 1:00 PM
Northlawn Memorial Gardens
4724 State Rd.
Peninsula, OH, 44264

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...
Laurie Muratori
Apr 19, 2014
Laurie A. Muratori, age 52, of Fairlawn passed away Saturday, April 19, 2014. Born November 17, 1961 in Chattanooga, TN., she was the daughter of Lester and Patricia (Geiger) Smith. Laurie grew up in Hudson and graduated from Youngstown State University. She was a Chemical Engineer and a Sales Manager at SGL Carbon for nearly 20 years. She married Mario...
Florence Mae Garbe
Apr 17, 2014
Florence Mae Garbe, age 89, of Norton passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2014. Born December 17, 1924, she was the daughter of William and Mary Ann (Helmetz) Caipen. Florence made her home with her daughter and family and she made it a priority to love and spend time with her family. She retired from Barberton Citizen's Hospital after 27...

Riley E. Anthony
Apr 15, 2014
Riley E. Anthony, age 96, of Medina passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2014. There will be no services at this time.
Carol Wisz
Apr 14, 2014
Carol Rose Wisz, 91, passed away at her home in Peninsula on April 14, 2014, on what would have been her late husband Edward's 99th birthday. After a fall in her home in July of 2013, that necessitated surgery to repair a fracture of her cervical spine, she valiantly persevered for the past year. In the end her heart of...
Steven Malcom "Mal" Ames
Apr 14, 2014
Steven M. Ames January 11, 1916-April 14, 2014 Steven M. Ames, better known as Mal to his family and friends, was born in Akron, Ohio to Steven P. Ames and Ruth (Mills) Ames and was a life time resident. He was a member of the first family to settle in the Akron area. He graduated from North High School and...
Katherine M. Kyriakides
Apr 13, 2014
Katherine Manolukas Kyriakides, 93, died April 13, 2014. Born in Youngstown, she was a graduate of South High School and Youngstown College. A member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, she had been past president of both the Summit County Medical Auxiliary and the Philoptochos Society Melissa and was a member of the Doctor's Belles Singing Group. Preceded in death by...
Robert L. Marlowe
Apr 12, 2014
Robert Marlowe (Bob), 83, went to be with our Lord April 12, 2014. Bob was born in Amherst, Ohio to the late Bert and Beatrice Marlow (Reynolds). After graduation from Amherst High School, he served in the US Navy until 1954, and graduated from Baldwin Wallace College in 1958. Bob retired as a Research Scientist from Goodrich-Uniroyal-Michelin Tire Co. where...
Betty Riffle
Apr 10, 2014
Obituary to run later. Cemetery Details Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery Rittman, OH,
Memorial Service
APR 15. 1:00 PM
Billow Falls Chapel
1907 23rd Street
Cuyahoga Falls, OH, 44223
[email protected]
http://www.billowfuneralhomes.com
Ernest H "Sonny" Stecker
Apr 10, 2014
Ernest H. "Sonny" Stecker, Jr., 85, passed away April 10, 2014. He was born February 11, 1929 in Akron and was a graduate of West High School, Class of 1948. A U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, he was a former Copley Kiwanian, meat manager at Emery's Copley Sparkle Market for 25 years, and retired from Apple's as meat...
Roger Moore Hite
Apr 10, 2014
Roger Moore Hite Born April 16, 1937 Died April 10, 2014 Roger Moore Hite was a corporate attorney for 55 years at Babcock and Wilcox and TLT Babcock. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and woodworking and, most of all, his family. When Roger did something, he did it well! He was 20 years a Master Gardener, 25 years a Fish Ohio...
George A Nankervis
Apr 8, 2014
George A. Nankervis, Ph.D., M.D., age 84, died April 8, 2014. Preceded in death by sister, Jane Sturdevant of Dayton, ME; he is survived by Janet, his beloved wife of 59 years; two children, Patricia Van Lengen (Charles) of Evanston, IL and Craig Nankervis (Mary Ann) of Dublin, OH; brother-in-law, Franklyn Sturdevant of Dayton, ME; nieces, Ruth Smith and Nancy...

Edwin J. "Jerry" Porter
Apr 2, 2014
Edwin J. "Jerry" Porter, age 90, of Akron passed away Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at Akron General Medical Center. Born April 13, 1923 in Wadsworth, he was the son of Charlie and Hallie (Mohn) Porter. Jerry served as a Military Policeman with the U.S. Army during WW II. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service his entire life until he...
Josephine E. Renzi
Mar 30, 2014
Josephine Colopy Renzi Our Matriarch, Queen Mother, pillar of strength, greatest blessing, and treasure, Josephine Colopy Renzi, 89, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on March 30, 2014, to be with her Lord. We can only imagine the reunion that is taking place now that she has arrived in heaven. Born to Robert and Gertrude Colopy, February...
Thomas A. "Tom" Godard
Mar 29, 2014
Thomas A. Godard, 54, died March 29, 2014 at his home in Medina, Ohio. He was born July 25, 1959 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Fred M. Godard and Betty (Dancey) Godard. He spent his early years in Bath, Ohio, a graduate of Revere High School. Thomas loved Halloween so much that he became an entrepreneur in creating fun...
Harry S Mccormick
Mar 29, 2014
Harry S. McCormick, 85, passed away quietly on March 29, 2014. He was born on October 24. 1928 in Akron to the late Crystal and Frank McCormick. Harry was a lifetime resident of Akron. Ohio. He attended Akron Public Schools and graduated with a B.S. in Business from the University of Akron. He was married to Merle for forty-one years...

Clifford Philen
Mar 27, 2014
No obituary found for this tribute. Visitation
MAR 29. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Northlawn Memorial Gardens
4724 State Rd.
Peninsula, OH, 44264
Service
MAR 29. 1:00 PM
Northlawn Memorial Gardens
4724 State Rd.
Peninsula, OH, 44264

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...