Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Barbara Sue Donnelly (Nee Schlegel)
Nov 12, 2012
Barbara Sue Donnelly (nee Schlegel), age 62, of Akron, took her final journey on November 12, 2012. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Schlegel and very recently her dear friend, Harry Brown. She is survived by her devoted husband, Daniel Donnelly; mother, Geraldine Schlegel; sister, Cathy Kunkel (Tom); two children, Amy Rizzo Marzich (John) and Michael Rizzo...
Valeria Laughlin
Nov 12, 2012
Valeria Laughlin, 88, died Nov. 12, 2012. She is survived by her husband, Orous; sons, William (Patricia), Dennis (Sarah), Gary (Karen), and Darrell (Lisa); 10 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and sister, Ann Hamby. Service will be held 1 p.m. Friday at the Billow FALLS Chapel, 1907 23rd St. (corner of 23rd St. and Falls Ave.), with Fr. Neil Crosby officiating. Friends...
Mark Allen Weber
Nov 5, 2012
Mark Allen Weber, 60, passed away November 5, 2012 after a long illness. Cremation has taken place and services are private for the family. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)
Dolores Hynde
Nov 4, 2012
Dolores Hynde (nee Roberts) Dolores Hynde (nee Roberts) passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 4th. Born in Akron - February 16th, 1923 - her mother Irene was a seamstress and her father Jack was an Akron policeman. She was a student at South High. She moved to NYC after graduation to pursue a modeling career but returned to...
Robert Wardell
Nov 3, 2012
Robert Wardell, 75, of Akron, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on November 3, 2012. Born in New York and raised in New Jersey, Bob was a graduate of Miami University in Ohio and received his Master's degree from Baldwin Wallace. After a long career with East and West Ohio Gas, Bob retired to travel and spend time...
Ronald D. Glosser
Nov 2, 2012
Ronald D. Glosser, 79, of Akron, joined the heavenly choir praising Christ on November 2, 2012. Born in Cones-ville, Ohio, he received his BA from Ohio Wesleyan University and later returned to his alma mater to serve many years as its Board Chairman. He received an MA from Rutgers School of Banking and an honorary Doctorate from Lindsay Wilson College....
Robert A Patterson
Nov 1, 2012
Robert A. Patterson, 71, died November 1, 2012. Born in Youngstown, he lived most of his life in Akron prior to retiring to Englewood, FL. A U.S. Army veteran, he was retired from Pepsi and a member of the Moose Club. He is survived by his wife, Gloria; children, Robert (Pam) Patterson, Lisa (Mark) Biondo, Mark (Lesley) and Kevin (Ann...
Paul Thomas St Charles
Oct 31, 2012
Paul Thomas St. Charles, 78, passed away on Wednesday October 31, 2012 after battling cancer. Always known for providing a good laugh and being the life of the party, Paul loved people and enjoyed the simple things in life. He was a successful well-known horseman for over 50 years. He started his career in Kentucky where he was originally from....
Marion Z Corl
Oct 30, 2012
Marion Z. Corl, 87, passed away October 30, 2012. She was born July 7, 1925 in Bronx, New York and was a substitute school teacher for the Akron Public Schools. Survived by sister-in-law, Harriet Stich; niece, Jodi Outley; nephew, Barry Stich and by special friend, Gail Hopkins. Cremation has taken place and there will be no services. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)
Donald Richards
Oct 25, 2012
Donald Richards, 89, passed away on October 25, 2012 at the Hospice Care Center. Don was a lifelong resident of Akron. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Don was a practicing attorney and member of the Akron Bar Assoc. for over 50 years. He was active in the Coventry-Akron Masonic Lodge #83 where he was Past...
John Phillip Elias
Oct 24, 2012
After 66 years of pouring oceans of love, care, and generosity on his legion of family and extended family members, John Phillip Elias was received in the loving hands of his Lord and Savior Jesus and is now making Heaven an even happier place. John died October 24, 2012, after a brief but courageous struggle with cancer. Born in Akron,...
Ronald R Giermann
Oct 23, 2012
Ronald R. Giermann, 55, died unexpectedly October 23, 2012. He was a graduate of Revere High School and The University of Akron. Ron will be greatly missed by everyone whose life he touched. Friends are invited to the Historic Chapel at Bath Church - United Church of Christ, 3980 W. Bath Rd., Akron, Ohio 44333, Thursday, November 1 from 10...
Mary Rebecca "Becky" Babcox
Oct 15, 2012
Born in Akron, Ohio on October 17, 1951, Mary Rebecca "Becky" Babcox passed peacefully in her own home, surrounded by family on October 15, 2012, after a long battle with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). Becky was a devoted and loving mother to her son, Robbie. Becky was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Mary Babcox. She is survived...
Andrew C Tafat
Oct 14, 2012
Andrew C. Tafat, 23, died suddenly as a result of an epileptic seizure on October 14, 2012. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls. Andrew loved music and was a gifted baritone player and also had a deep passion for animals as well. He is survived by his father, Robert Tafat; mother and stepfather, Kathy...
Eloise M Taylor
Oct 10, 2012
Eloise M. Taylor, 89, died October 10, 2012 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born in Lookout, W. Va, she lived in the Akron area since 1952. Mrs. Taylor retired from the B.F. Goodrich Research Center in 1980 with 25 years service. After retirement, she enjoyed volunteering and helping others at the Hospice Care Center on Ridgewood Rd., Fairlawn...
Thomas Edward "Eddie" Mcmellon
Oct 10, 2012
Thomas Edward "Eddie" McMellon entered into the nearer presence of God - far too soon - on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012 after a brief illness. Born in Huntington, W.Va., on Dec. 13, 1955, he moved to Akron, Ohio with his family in his teen years. He graduated from Firestone High School in 1974 and attended Kent State University and The...
Irvin H. Mcmaster
Oct 9, 2012
Irvin H. McMaster, 85, entered his eternal walk with the Lord Oct. 9, 2012. Irvin was a lifetime resident of the Akron area. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Grace Cathedral Akron. Early in his career, Irvin was employed at Malone Advertising, and then became a speech writer at Goodyear Tire and Rubber from where he...
Robert William Roberts
Oct 8, 2012
Dr. Robert William Roberts, Ph.D. F.A.I.Ch.E., 89, died October 8, 2012. He was born in Riverside, Ill. on July 24, 1923 as the eldest son of Orville W. and Lucy E. Roberts and is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marilyn Helen Roberts; and daughter, Lynn Ellyn Whisler (Bob) of Littlerock, Calif.; and sons, William Allyn Roberts, MD (Carol)...
Charlotte M. Hanten
Oct 7, 2012
Charlotte M. Hanten, 90, was reunited with her beloved husband Ed on October 7, 2012. Born and raised in Crofton, Nebraska, Akron had been her home for the last 54 years. An accomplished artist and art professor, Charlotte received her BA from William Penn University and her Master's degree in Art Education from Earlham College. After she and Ed moved...
Mary L D'Avello
Oct 6, 2012
Mary L. D'Avello, 91, went home to be with the Lord October 6, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Akron, she lived here all of her life. Mary was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Philoptochos Society, Orthodox Christian Women, and Fairlawn Women's Club. Preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Nick, Tom, and George; survived...
Barbara Sue Donnelly (Nee Schlegel)
Nov 12, 2012
Barbara Sue Donnelly (nee Schlegel), age 62, of Akron, took her final journey on November 12, 2012. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Schlegel and very recently her dear friend, Harry Brown. She is survived by her devoted husband, Daniel Donnelly; mother, Geraldine Schlegel; sister, Cathy Kunkel (Tom); two children, Amy Rizzo Marzich (John) and Michael Rizzo...
Valeria Laughlin
Nov 12, 2012
Valeria Laughlin, 88, died Nov. 12, 2012. She is survived by her husband, Orous; sons, William (Patricia), Dennis (Sarah), Gary (Karen), and Darrell (Lisa); 10 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and sister, Ann Hamby. Service will be held 1 p.m. Friday at the Billow FALLS Chapel, 1907 23rd St. (corner of 23rd St. and Falls Ave.), with Fr. Neil Crosby officiating. Friends...
Mark Allen Weber
Nov 5, 2012
Mark Allen Weber, 60, passed away November 5, 2012 after a long illness. Cremation has taken place and services are private for the family. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)
Dolores Hynde
Nov 4, 2012
Dolores Hynde (nee Roberts) Dolores Hynde (nee Roberts) passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 4th. Born in Akron - February 16th, 1923 - her mother Irene was a seamstress and her father Jack was an Akron policeman. She was a student at South High. She moved to NYC after graduation to pursue a modeling career but returned to...
Robert Wardell
Nov 3, 2012
Robert Wardell, 75, of Akron, passed away peacefully while surrounded by his family on November 3, 2012. Born in New York and raised in New Jersey, Bob was a graduate of Miami University in Ohio and received his Master's degree from Baldwin Wallace. After a long career with East and West Ohio Gas, Bob retired to travel and spend time...
Ronald D. Glosser
Nov 2, 2012
Ronald D. Glosser, 79, of Akron, joined the heavenly choir praising Christ on November 2, 2012. Born in Cones-ville, Ohio, he received his BA from Ohio Wesleyan University and later returned to his alma mater to serve many years as its Board Chairman. He received an MA from Rutgers School of Banking and an honorary Doctorate from Lindsay Wilson College....
Robert A Patterson
Nov 1, 2012
Robert A. Patterson, 71, died November 1, 2012. Born in Youngstown, he lived most of his life in Akron prior to retiring to Englewood, FL. A U.S. Army veteran, he was retired from Pepsi and a member of the Moose Club. He is survived by his wife, Gloria; children, Robert (Pam) Patterson, Lisa (Mark) Biondo, Mark (Lesley) and Kevin (Ann...
Paul Thomas St Charles
Oct 31, 2012
Paul Thomas St. Charles, 78, passed away on Wednesday October 31, 2012 after battling cancer. Always known for providing a good laugh and being the life of the party, Paul loved people and enjoyed the simple things in life. He was a successful well-known horseman for over 50 years. He started his career in Kentucky where he was originally from....
Marion Z Corl
Oct 30, 2012
Marion Z. Corl, 87, passed away October 30, 2012. She was born July 7, 1925 in Bronx, New York and was a substitute school teacher for the Akron Public Schools. Survived by sister-in-law, Harriet Stich; niece, Jodi Outley; nephew, Barry Stich and by special friend, Gail Hopkins. Cremation has taken place and there will be no services. (Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel)
Donald Richards
Oct 25, 2012
Donald Richards, 89, passed away on October 25, 2012 at the Hospice Care Center. Don was a lifelong resident of Akron. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Don was a practicing attorney and member of the Akron Bar Assoc. for over 50 years. He was active in the Coventry-Akron Masonic Lodge #83 where he was Past...
John Phillip Elias
Oct 24, 2012
After 66 years of pouring oceans of love, care, and generosity on his legion of family and extended family members, John Phillip Elias was received in the loving hands of his Lord and Savior Jesus and is now making Heaven an even happier place. John died October 24, 2012, after a brief but courageous struggle with cancer. Born in Akron,...
Ronald R Giermann
Oct 23, 2012
Ronald R. Giermann, 55, died unexpectedly October 23, 2012. He was a graduate of Revere High School and The University of Akron. Ron will be greatly missed by everyone whose life he touched. Friends are invited to the Historic Chapel at Bath Church - United Church of Christ, 3980 W. Bath Rd., Akron, Ohio 44333, Thursday, November 1 from 10...
Mary Rebecca "Becky" Babcox
Oct 15, 2012
Born in Akron, Ohio on October 17, 1951, Mary Rebecca "Becky" Babcox passed peacefully in her own home, surrounded by family on October 15, 2012, after a long battle with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). Becky was a devoted and loving mother to her son, Robbie. Becky was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Mary Babcox. She is survived...
Andrew C Tafat
Oct 14, 2012
Andrew C. Tafat, 23, died suddenly as a result of an epileptic seizure on October 14, 2012. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls. Andrew loved music and was a gifted baritone player and also had a deep passion for animals as well. He is survived by his father, Robert Tafat; mother and stepfather, Kathy...
Eloise M Taylor
Oct 10, 2012
Eloise M. Taylor, 89, died October 10, 2012 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Born in Lookout, W. Va, she lived in the Akron area since 1952. Mrs. Taylor retired from the B.F. Goodrich Research Center in 1980 with 25 years service. After retirement, she enjoyed volunteering and helping others at the Hospice Care Center on Ridgewood Rd., Fairlawn...
Thomas Edward "Eddie" Mcmellon
Oct 10, 2012
Thomas Edward "Eddie" McMellon entered into the nearer presence of God - far too soon - on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012 after a brief illness. Born in Huntington, W.Va., on Dec. 13, 1955, he moved to Akron, Ohio with his family in his teen years. He graduated from Firestone High School in 1974 and attended Kent State University and The...
Irvin H. Mcmaster
Oct 9, 2012
Irvin H. McMaster, 85, entered his eternal walk with the Lord Oct. 9, 2012. Irvin was a lifetime resident of the Akron area. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Grace Cathedral Akron. Early in his career, Irvin was employed at Malone Advertising, and then became a speech writer at Goodyear Tire and Rubber from where he...
Robert William Roberts
Oct 8, 2012
Dr. Robert William Roberts, Ph.D. F.A.I.Ch.E., 89, died October 8, 2012. He was born in Riverside, Ill. on July 24, 1923 as the eldest son of Orville W. and Lucy E. Roberts and is survived by his wife of 66 years, Marilyn Helen Roberts; and daughter, Lynn Ellyn Whisler (Bob) of Littlerock, Calif.; and sons, William Allyn Roberts, MD (Carol)...
Charlotte M. Hanten
Oct 7, 2012
Charlotte M. Hanten, 90, was reunited with her beloved husband Ed on October 7, 2012. Born and raised in Crofton, Nebraska, Akron had been her home for the last 54 years. An accomplished artist and art professor, Charlotte received her BA from William Penn University and her Master's degree in Art Education from Earlham College. After she and Ed moved...
Mary L D'Avello
Oct 6, 2012
Mary L. D'Avello, 91, went home to be with the Lord October 6, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Akron, she lived here all of her life. Mary was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Philoptochos Society, Orthodox Christian Women, and Fairlawn Women's Club. Preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Nick, Tom, and George; survived...
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