Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Dorothy Zipay

Oct 16, 2013

Dorothy Ann Zipay, 84, passed away October 16, 2013. Born in Washington Co., PA, she had lived most of her life in Elyria. An active member involved in many aspects of St. John Lutheran Church in Elyria, she was a dedicated and loving homemaker who had owned Dorothy Ann's Catering. Preceded in death by her first husband, Glenn Chester; son,...

Jeanne Schiesswohl

Oct 13, 2013

Jeanne L. Schiesswohl, 83, died Oct. 13, 2013. Born in Cleveland, she attended Syracuse University and retired from Akron General Medical Center as a L.P.N. An active member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, she was a member of Bath Delta Garden Club and a talented and accomplished artist whose works were in local galleries. Jeanne was a lover of the...

James L. Troughton

Oct 11, 2013

James Troughton was born on December 13, 1947 in Akron, Ohio to the late Thelma and Louis Troughton. He passed away on October 11, 2013. He leaves two sisters, Pearl (Keith) Zaynor and Phyllis Stolnicki, as well as three nieces, Susan (Philip) Griesinger, Sharon Zaynor and Debra Tomlinson; and three nephews, Jeffrey (Teri) Zaynor, William Yensen, and Michael Yensen. He...

Theodore Steele

Oct 10, 2013

Theodore R. "Ted" Steele joined his wife of 47 years, Betty Jean, on October 10, 2013. A lifelong resident of Akron, he was a graduate of Garfield High School and the University of Akron, where he was a member of the Theta Chi Fraternity. He remained an active supporter of the Theta Chi Fraternity his entire life. As a youth,...

David R Slovski

Oct 10, 2013

David R. Slovski, 57, died of natural causes October 12, 2013. Preceded in death by his parents, Alexander and Helen Ann Slovski; he is survived by his siblings, Beverly (Pat) Cronin, Sandy (Bob) Kaenan, John Slovski, Marian (Roger) Shaffer, Carol (Tom) Mancini and Susan (Jim) Godfrey; eight nieces and nephews; four great nephews; and daughter of the heart, Correnthia Davis....

Russell J. Schneck

Oct 9, 2013

Russell J. Schneck, 57, passed away peacefully October 9, 2013 after his battle with leukemia. Survived by his eternal companion, Monica of 33 years; children, Jennifer (Kevin) Dalley, Joshua (Karalynn), Susan (Michael) Valentine, Daniel (Elizabeth), Eric, Deanna (Michael) Archer, David (Gina), and Amy; 10 grandchildren; parents, Dennis and Judy; sister, Tracy (John) Springer. Viewing from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, October...

George E Kettlewell

Oct 6, 2013

George Edward Kettlewell George Edward Kettlewell, 101, quietly passed away early on October 6th after a long and remarkable life, well lived and well loved. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, on December 4th, 1911, and had lived in the Los Angeles area, as well as the New York, Baltimore and Washington, D.C. areas before settling in Akron in 1946....

Mary A. Hunt

Oct 5, 2013

Mary Hunt, 89, passed away peacefully on October 5th, 2013. Mary was born in Philippi, West Virginia on October 7th, 1923. She is survived by her four children, Tim, Tom, Jr., Tina and Terry; as well as nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Tom, Sr. Mary was an English, Latin and Mythology teacher for 40...

Jacob P. Watson

Oct 2, 2013

Jacob P. Watson, 81, passed October 2, 2013. Born in Akron, Ohio, he married Alice on August 16, 1952 in Ft. Shafter, Hawaii and they traveled around the world during his 23 years of military service. Upon retiring from the U.S. Army, Jake continued his contribution to society by working in the Akron Public School System as an electronics teacher...

Shirley L. Naehring

Sep 29, 2013

Shirley L. Naehring, 88, passed away September 29, 2013. Born in Pennsylvania, she lived most of her life in Cuyahoga Falls. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and had been a dietician. Preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur; son-in-law, Mark Miller; brother, Robert and sister, Marion; she is survived by her son, John (Teri) Naehring; daughter, Susan...

B. Maxine Smith

Sep 28, 2013

B. Maxine Streams Summerville Smith Maxine, born March 16, 1930 was welcomed HOME on Saturday, September 28, 2013 by her parents J. Max and Bessie V. Streams; brothers, Robert and Richard Streams; and first husband, Theodore James Summerville. Maxine was a 44 year member of Yusef Khan Daughters of Mokanna where she served as M.C.O. in 1994. She worked as...

Robert S. Mankin

Sep 28, 2013

Robert "Bob" Steele Mankin, 94, of Naples, Florida, died unexpectedly Saturday, September 28, 2013. He moved to Naples in 1970 with his wife, Lucy, from his hometown of Akron, Ohio, where he was born September 22, 1919, to C.E. "Pete" Mankin and Helen Steele Mankin Bob graduated from The University of Akron with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration....

Edward D Hawkins

Sep 28, 2013

Edward Dale Hawkins passed away September, 28, 2013. He was born October 16, 1930 in Bloomingdale, Ohio to parents Clarence and Ella Mae Hawkins, and joined a large family. Ed served his country in the U.S. Air Force as a Staff Sergeant in the Korean War. He earned his Bachelor Degree from Miami University and his Masters Degree from Ohio...

Helen Hermann

Sep 25, 2013

No obituary found for this tribute. Cemetery Details Chestnut Hill Memorial Park Cuyahoga Falls, OH,

Visitation

OCT 2. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

St. John/St Paul Lutheran Church

282 Bowery St.

Akron, OH, 44307

Service

OCT 2. 12:00 PM

St. John/St. Paul Lutheran Church

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Hugh F Porter

Sep 25, 2013

Hugh F. Porter, Jr., 89, died September 25, 2013 in Akron, Ohio. Born October 16, 1923 in Titusville, Pa. to Hazel and Hugh Porter, Sr, he grew up in Oakmont, Pa. and attended Carnegie Tech (now Carnegie Mellon University) where he graduated summa cum laude with both a BS and MS in Electrical Engineering. Hugh interrupted his education to join...

Robert H Reynolds

Sep 24, 2013

Robert H. Reynolds, 91, passed away September 24, 2013 under the care of Summa Home Hospice in assisted living at the Village at St. Edward. Born in Mt. Clemens, Michigan, he was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, serving as a P-61 Black Widow pilot in the Pacific Theatre. He was awarded both the Bronze Star...

Paul J Armstrong

Sep 24, 2013

Paul Armstrong, Jr., 83, went home to be with the Lord on September 24, 2013. He was born in North Carolina. After serving in the Korean War, he returned to Akron and was employed as a lithographer for nearly 40 years. He will be missed by his beloved wife of 58 years, Madeline (nee Mooradian); daughter, Debbie (Joe) Fristik; son,...

David Roughley

Sep 23, 2013

David Roughley, 78, died September 23, 2013. A life resident of Akron, Mr. Roughley served as a Lieutenant in the US Army from 1956-1959 where he was a paratrooper and artillery officer. He was the founder of Roughley and Jones Insurance Agency and was a member of Montrose Zion United Methodist Church where he sang in the choir for many...

Jo A Nist

Sep 23, 2013

Jo A. Nist (Bachtel), 76, passed away suddenly September 23, 2013. Born in Akron on February 10,1937, she was a lifelong Ohio resident. Jo graduated from Kenmore High School & Hammel Actual Business College with a secretarial degree. She lived in Manchester for over 5O years where she raised her family. Jo was devoted to her family and all of...

John A Hanchulak

Sep 22, 2013

John Hanchulak, 65, passed away September 22, 2013, after a two-year confrontation with cancer. John is survived by Ann, his wife of 28 years; daughter, Dorothy (Dome) Cameron; son, John Alexander of Reston, VA.; granddaughters, Ashley and Alahna; sister, Elaine (Bob) Walters; and nephew, John. John was born in Warren, Ohio on July 12, 1948 to Agnes (Kazimer) and John...