Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Dec 29, 2023

Peggy McKnight Burns September 15, 1937–December 29, 2023 Surrounded by her family, Peggy Burns died peacefully at age 86 after succumbing to pneumonia. Peggy was born at City Hospital in Akron, Ohio to Harriet Annabelle Akins and Laurence James McKnight and spent her childhood in Cuyahoga Falls. At the early age of 6, she contracted meningitis and...

Dec 27, 2023

Natalie Lucas Taylor , 93, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 27th, 2023.  Natalie was predeceased by her parents, James Winthrop Lucas and Nina Dorothy Lucas, her son Richard Winthrop Taylor, her cousin Norine Kreps, and her close friend Dorothy Rayner.  She is survived by her daughter-in-law Becky Taylor, her three grandsons, Matthew (Casey), Andrew...

Dec 26, 2023

Anna Mae Shepler, age 94, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on December 26th after bravely fighting a prolonged battle with Parkinson’s Disease. She was born in Akron, OH on May 22nd, 1929 to parents David and Lillian Nelson and was a resident of Bath, OH.

Anna attended the University of Akron, where she received a...

Dec 24, 2023

Eleanor Rebecca (Sirota) Beck , 91, went home to her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 24, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 1, 1932, to the late Carl and Lucy Sirota.

Eleanor was preceded in death by her loving husband of 69 years, Arthur, her brother, Andrew, and son-in-law, Dave...

Dec 23, 2023

Sandra J. Smith left this world peacefully to be with Jesus on December 23,2023 at the age of 82.  Sandra was born on November 23, 1941 in Akron, OH to Alexander (Sandy) and Helen Smith, both who preceded her in death.  She is survived by family Cindy and Denny Hiser, Cristy Belknap (daughter Mia), Tim and Brannyn Hiser (children...

Dec 22, 2023

Judith Lee Elliott , known to everyone as Judie, passed away on December 22, 2023, at the age of 81 in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. She was born on April 1, 1942, in Minot, North Dakota. Judie was an elegant, witty, charming, and adventurous woman who lived a life full of joy and excitement.

Judie met...

Dec 22, 2023

Joyce McIlvried Buckingham , 85, of Granger, Ohio, passed away on December 22, 2023 after bravely battling cancer. She was born to Edwin John McIlvried and Colette Clement McIlvried on June 1, 1938 in Lakewood, Ohio. Joyce was a spirited, adventurous woman who always loved a good joke. Her zest for life was truly inspiring.

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Dec 21, 2023

Sandra M. Hamilton passed away suddenly at home on December 21, 2023 and she is now at peace and free of pain. She was born March 15, 1942 in Minneapolis and lived in Staples, Minnesota for the first 32 years of her life. In 1974, she married John Hamilton and moved to Akron, Ohio where they lived...

Dec 21, 2023

In Loving Memory of Mary Louise Broggini

Mary Louise Broggini, born on November 1, 1932, peacefully departed from this world on December 21, 2023. She was the cherished daughter of Clarissa Louise (Proper) and John Ray Lang. Mary's beloved husband, James W. Broggini, preceded her in death, marking the end of a lifetime filled with shared joys...

Dec 19, 2023

Jon Carlos Mangles, 63, of Akron, OH, passed away on December 19, 2023. Jon was born on January 31, 1960, in Barcelona, Venezuela. He was a dedicated environmental scientist, having worked for various companies throughout his career, including CH2M Hill, Eli Lilly, the States of North Carolina and Indiana, and Akron Children's Hospital, where he planned to retire in...

Dec 19, 2023

Corrine Louise Russell was born on April 9, 1936, in East Liverpool, Ohio, the first daughter of John Louis Russell and Mildred Louise Shenton Russell Zeigler. During World War II, Corrine lived with her parents and attended first and second grades in Cleveland. She moved back to East Liverpool for third grade to live with grandparents and...

Dec 17, 2023

Kathleen Wallace Siddall , 75, of Bath Township, Ohio, passed away on December 17, 2023 from complications of a twenty-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease.  Her absence leaves an enormous hole in the hearts and minds of her family and friends.  She will be forever remembered for her love, patience, quiet strength, and devotion to family. Kathy was...

Dec 16, 2023

 Robert A. Liebelt, Ph.D., M.D., Hon. Dr. Med. Sci Robert Arthur Liebelt (February 3, 1927 – December 16, 2023) born in Chicago, Ill. Bob passed away peacefully on December 16th, 2023 at the Justin T. Rogers Hospice Center, in Copley, at the age of 96. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving as a combat aircrewman...

Dec 16, 2023

Akron, Ohio – Phyllis Cortese Hickle , beloved wife, mother, aunt and grandmother, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2023. She was 96 years old. Born to John and Pearl Cortese, Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Harold, her daughters, Phyllis Biery and Nancy Edwards; her sisters, Mary and Sara and brothers, Joseph,...

Dec 13, 2023

Albert J. “Sox” Brewster, III

Sox Brewster , beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and uncle, passed away at home surrounded by his family in Akron, Ohio at the age of 92 on December 13, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents Albert J. Brewster, Jr. and Ruth D. Brewster....

Dec 13, 2023

John “Jack” L. Landis Jr ., 92, of Fairlawn passed away on December 13, 2023. Jack was born in Akron, Ohio on March 16, 1931 to the late John and Verna Landis Sr.

He was a Captain in the US Air Force during Korea, a graduate of the University of Akron, where he was a...

Dec 13, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patty Wyman, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, who departed on December 13, 2023, at the age of 67.

Patty leaves behind her husband Tim; daughters Lauren (Josh), Annie, and Abby; her sister Julie and brother John. She is preceded in death by her sister...

Dec 13, 2023

Delores Joan Mundy of Cuyahoga Falls passed away on December 13, 2023 at the age of 86. Delores was born on December 31, 1936 in West Salem, OH to the late Forrest Bowersock and Ruth Lee. She grew up in Akron and graduated from North High School. She was a longtime resident of Cuyahoga Falls and worked in local...

Dec 10, 2023

BOCA GRANDE - Susan Bruggemeier Kruder of Akron, Ohio and Boca Grande, Florida passed away at her home in Florida on December 10th, 2023 at the age of 92 comforted by her loving family and caregivers. Susan was born November 1st., 1931 to the late Irene and George Bruggemeier. She was the beloved wife of the late...

Dec 9, 2023

Phil Lucco died on December 9th, surrounded by his loved ones. It was a peaceful end to a remarkable life.

Phil was born in Akron in 1925, son of Frank and Ethel Lucco. He attended Garfield High School and the University of Akron before fighting for his country in Germany in World War II. Days before leaving...