Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Rodney B Stout
Jan 20, 2014
Rodney B. Stout, 83, died January 20, 2014. Born December 30, 1930 in Akron, he was a graduate of Garfield High School. Rodney started mowing lawns as a teenager and developed R.B. Stout, Inc. into a lifelong business. A member of the First United Methodist Church of Cuyahoga Falls and the Portage Country Club, he was an avid supporter of...
Genevieve M Knox
Jan 18, 2014
Genevieve M. Knox, 101, died January 18, 2014. Born in Akron, she was a life resident of the area and a homemaker. Genevieve was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Knox, and brother, Carl Wilhelm. She leaves behind nephew (care giver), Manuel Underdown; special friends, Kim Richards, Michael Mitchell and Jim Kutsko. Services will be held 2 p.m. THURSAY...
M. Elaine Biery
Jan 17, 2014
M. Elaine Biery, 91, died January 17, 2014. Born March 9, 1922, in Alliance, Ohio to Fred and Isla Lauener, she attended Mount Union College and graduated from Youngstown Northside Hospital School of Nursing. Elaine was a Registered Nurse for over 50 years, working at various hospitals, private duty, and nursing homes in the Akron area. She was preceded in...
Pauline Thornburg
Jan 17, 2014
Pauline "Polly" F. Thornburg, born October 2, 1921, died January 17, 2014. Pauline was a life resident of Akron, Ohio and a member of The Chapel. She graduated from East High School and was employed as secretary for Snyder Motor Freight, Akron Men's Club, Hamlin Construction and Fairlawn Police and Fire. She was a member of several travel groups and...
Wayne Allen Gleim
Jan 15, 2014
Wayne Allen Gleim (W8JCU) passed away January 15, 2014 after a long illness. He was born in Akron, Ohio on December 22, 1951. He attended the Anthony Wayne School for the Blind in Cleveland and graduated from the Ohio State School for the Blind in Columbus, Ohio, as well as Columbus Whetsone High School. He studied Electrical Engineering for two...
Mary Alice Boose
Jan 15, 2014
Mary Alice Boose, 90, passed away January 15, 2014 after a long illness. Born in Jelloway, Ohio on November 28, 1923 to William and Grace Mowery. She was graduated with honors from Loudonville High School. Preceding her in death were her parents; sister, Wilma; brother, Robert; and her husband, Clyde Boose who she met during WWII when Clyde was in...
Fredericka Lindquist
Jan 14, 2014
Fredericka (Fritzie) Mae Lindquist, 83, passed away January 14, 2014. Born in Versailles, Ohio and a graduate of The Ohio State University with a bachelor's in Home Economics and a Master of Arts in Home Economics from Kent State University, she lived most of her life in the Akron area, retiring from the Dairy and Nutrition Council. A member of...
Thomas Eugene Hopkins
Jan 13, 2014
Thomas Eugene Hopkins, 74, passed away peacefully January 13, 2014 at Summa Akron City Hospital. Thomas was born April 23, 1939 and was the son of Saul and Arlecy Hopkins. He graduated from Ellet High School in 1958. Tom served in the Coast Guard Reserve for six years. He then worked at Teledyne Monarch Rubber for over 20 years followed...
Robert Thomas
Jan 12, 2014
Robert W. Thomas passed into the arms of our Heavenly Father on Sunday January 12, 2014 after a short illness. He was 85. Bob was born in Hudson and was a life-long Summit County resident, until moving to Port Orange, Florida, six years ago, after losing his wife Patricia (McKeever) in October 2006. They were married 53 years. He is...
Charles L Jackson
Jan 12, 2014
Charles Lecil Jackson, age 89, of Montrose went home to be with The Lord on Sunday, January 12, 2014 at his home. Born October 15, 1924 in Kempton, WV, he was the son of James Arthur and Nina Irene (Cox) Jackson. He was a beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Mildred (Kisner); three children...
Robert M. Craft
Jan 10, 2014
Robert M. Craft, 55, died Jan. 10, 2014. He is survived by brother, James Craft and sister, Nancy Craft. Private services were held. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 330-867-41414)
Betty M. Wood
Jan 10, 2014
Betty M. Wood, 98, died Jan. 10, 2014. Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey on Nov. 19, 1915, she lived most of her life in Akron. Preceded in death by parents, Albert J. and Bessie Kuech; and husband of 52 years, Eugene W. Wood; she is survived by sons, Barry (Edna) and Brent (Patricia) Wood; grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services...
Glenda J Oneacre
Jan 9, 2014
Glenda J. Oneacre, age 82, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2014 at her home. Born August 2, 1931 in Akron, she was the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Burke) Hays. Glenda graduated from East High School and the University of Akron where she was an active member of Alpha Delta Pi and remained active in the alumni association. She loved...
Sue S Ames
Jan 9, 2014
Sue was born in Akron, Ohio to Hazel Emily Wilson and Clarence Emerson Snyder. She attended Akron schools and graduated from Buchtel High School. A graduate of the University of Akron, she was a member of Delta Gamma Sorority, Pierian (an Activities Honorary later known as Mortar Board), Phi Sigma Alpha (Academic Honorary), and Kappa Delta Pi (Education Honorary). She...
Mildred Zateslo
Jan 7, 2014
Mildred Zateslo, 92, passed away January 7, 2014 in Lake Forest, IL. Born May 19, 1921 in Temperance Hall, TN to John R. and Buena Mai Reynolds, she was an Akron area resident most of her life. Mildred was a loving wife and dedicated mother. She was preceded in death by Nick, her husband of 60 years; she is survived...
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...
Rodney B Stout
Jan 20, 2014
Rodney B. Stout, 83, died January 20, 2014. Born December 30, 1930 in Akron, he was a graduate of Garfield High School. Rodney started mowing lawns as a teenager and developed R.B. Stout, Inc. into a lifelong business. A member of the First United Methodist Church of Cuyahoga Falls and the Portage Country Club, he was an avid supporter of...
Genevieve M Knox
Jan 18, 2014
Genevieve M. Knox, 101, died January 18, 2014. Born in Akron, she was a life resident of the area and a homemaker. Genevieve was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford Knox, and brother, Carl Wilhelm. She leaves behind nephew (care giver), Manuel Underdown; special friends, Kim Richards, Michael Mitchell and Jim Kutsko. Services will be held 2 p.m. THURSAY...
M. Elaine Biery
Jan 17, 2014
M. Elaine Biery, 91, died January 17, 2014. Born March 9, 1922, in Alliance, Ohio to Fred and Isla Lauener, she attended Mount Union College and graduated from Youngstown Northside Hospital School of Nursing. Elaine was a Registered Nurse for over 50 years, working at various hospitals, private duty, and nursing homes in the Akron area. She was preceded in...
Pauline Thornburg
Jan 17, 2014
Pauline "Polly" F. Thornburg, born October 2, 1921, died January 17, 2014. Pauline was a life resident of Akron, Ohio and a member of The Chapel. She graduated from East High School and was employed as secretary for Snyder Motor Freight, Akron Men's Club, Hamlin Construction and Fairlawn Police and Fire. She was a member of several travel groups and...
Wayne Allen Gleim
Jan 15, 2014
Wayne Allen Gleim (W8JCU) passed away January 15, 2014 after a long illness. He was born in Akron, Ohio on December 22, 1951. He attended the Anthony Wayne School for the Blind in Cleveland and graduated from the Ohio State School for the Blind in Columbus, Ohio, as well as Columbus Whetsone High School. He studied Electrical Engineering for two...
Mary Alice Boose
Jan 15, 2014
Mary Alice Boose, 90, passed away January 15, 2014 after a long illness. Born in Jelloway, Ohio on November 28, 1923 to William and Grace Mowery. She was graduated with honors from Loudonville High School. Preceding her in death were her parents; sister, Wilma; brother, Robert; and her husband, Clyde Boose who she met during WWII when Clyde was in...
Fredericka Lindquist
Jan 14, 2014
Fredericka (Fritzie) Mae Lindquist, 83, passed away January 14, 2014. Born in Versailles, Ohio and a graduate of The Ohio State University with a bachelor's in Home Economics and a Master of Arts in Home Economics from Kent State University, she lived most of her life in the Akron area, retiring from the Dairy and Nutrition Council. A member of...
Thomas Eugene Hopkins
Jan 13, 2014
Thomas Eugene Hopkins, 74, passed away peacefully January 13, 2014 at Summa Akron City Hospital. Thomas was born April 23, 1939 and was the son of Saul and Arlecy Hopkins. He graduated from Ellet High School in 1958. Tom served in the Coast Guard Reserve for six years. He then worked at Teledyne Monarch Rubber for over 20 years followed...
Robert Thomas
Jan 12, 2014
Robert W. Thomas passed into the arms of our Heavenly Father on Sunday January 12, 2014 after a short illness. He was 85. Bob was born in Hudson and was a life-long Summit County resident, until moving to Port Orange, Florida, six years ago, after losing his wife Patricia (McKeever) in October 2006. They were married 53 years. He is...
Charles L Jackson
Jan 12, 2014
Charles Lecil Jackson, age 89, of Montrose went home to be with The Lord on Sunday, January 12, 2014 at his home. Born October 15, 1924 in Kempton, WV, he was the son of James Arthur and Nina Irene (Cox) Jackson. He was a beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Mildred (Kisner); three children...
Robert M. Craft
Jan 10, 2014
Robert M. Craft, 55, died Jan. 10, 2014. He is survived by brother, James Craft and sister, Nancy Craft. Private services were held. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 330-867-41414)
Betty M. Wood
Jan 10, 2014
Betty M. Wood, 98, died Jan. 10, 2014. Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey on Nov. 19, 1915, she lived most of her life in Akron. Preceded in death by parents, Albert J. and Bessie Kuech; and husband of 52 years, Eugene W. Wood; she is survived by sons, Barry (Edna) and Brent (Patricia) Wood; grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services...
Glenda J Oneacre
Jan 9, 2014
Glenda J. Oneacre, age 82, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2014 at her home. Born August 2, 1931 in Akron, she was the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Burke) Hays. Glenda graduated from East High School and the University of Akron where she was an active member of Alpha Delta Pi and remained active in the alumni association. She loved...
Sue S Ames
Jan 9, 2014
Sue was born in Akron, Ohio to Hazel Emily Wilson and Clarence Emerson Snyder. She attended Akron schools and graduated from Buchtel High School. A graduate of the University of Akron, she was a member of Delta Gamma Sorority, Pierian (an Activities Honorary later known as Mortar Board), Phi Sigma Alpha (Academic Honorary), and Kappa Delta Pi (Education Honorary). She...
Mildred Zateslo
Jan 7, 2014
Mildred Zateslo, 92, passed away January 7, 2014 in Lake Forest, IL. Born May 19, 1921 in Temperance Hall, TN to John R. and Buena Mai Reynolds, she was an Akron area resident most of her life. Mildred was a loving wife and dedicated mother. She was preceded in death by Nick, her husband of 60 years; she is survived...
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...
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