Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Dec 7, 2023

Everett Allen Peaslee, 92, passed away on December 7, 2023 after a brief illness.  Everett was an Army veteran serving in the Korean War.  He retired from the Akron Police Department ending his career of 30 years as a detective in the Warrant Detail.

He was preceded in death by his son, Keith; his parents, John and...

Dec 5, 2023

Jane C. Hatch , age 96, went home to be with the Lord on December 5th, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was a lifelong resident of Akron born on December 23, 1926 to parents William and Betty Campbell. She attended the University of Akron where she met the love of her life Don Hatch. They...

Nov 26, 2023

Patricia Rose (Wheeler) Denholm was born on January 23, 1931. She married Ralph Taylor Denholm on August 27, 1949 and celebrated 74 years of marriage together. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 26, 2023. Prior to retirement, Patricia worked as a teller for First National Bank for 20 years. She was...

Nov 26, 2023

Joanne Lorene O’Neill (nee Borge), age 88, of Strongsville, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 26, 2023.

She was born December 3, 1934, in Aberdeen, SD; daughter of the late Noel and Evelyn Borge.

Preceded in death by her parents, husband Jerry, and brother Donnie Borge.

She is survived by her cherished...

Nov 23, 2023

Heather E. Glisson , born August 18, 1958, went home to be with the Lord on November 23, 2023 surrounded by her family. She fought a courageous battle with cancer for 25 years.

Heather was preceded in death by her mother, Geraldine J Warner, father, David L Warner, and sister, Connie L Drake. She is...

Nov 21, 2023

On November 21, 2023, Becky S. Alexander went to be with the Lord, surrounded by Tony, her husband of 51 years, and their four sons. Becky was born in Akron and graduated from Garfield High School and the University of Akron. At age 15, Becky went for a walk where she spotted a handsome young man painting...

Nov 20, 2023

Beryl Fisk left this world on November 20th with the same grace and beauty with which she lived her life. Hers was a life of genuine elegance, selflessness, compassion, and inexhaustible service to others.

She was a glamorous yet gracious example of unconditional kindness, warmth, and God’s love to everyone and will be deeply missed....

Nov 20, 2023

William L. Fesler

A long-time denizen of Akron devoted to community and country, known equally well by his friends and family as a legendary teller of jokes and the life of every party he attended, William Louis Fesler died November 20th at the age of 95.

Born on June 29,1928 to Vivian Woodliff...

Nov 18, 2023

Rose Marie Allen , 86, of Akron passed away on November 18, 2023. Rose Marie was born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 10, 1937 to the late Thaddeus and Katherine Kaliszewski.

Preceded in death by her husband Melvin Allen; brother Theodore Kaliszewski; son in law Shannon Anderson and her parents. She is survived by her...

Nov 17, 2023

The world has lost one of its brightest stars and heaven has gained her. Jennifer Lynn Salem, age 39, passed away in a diabetic coma, after a courageous battle with Type 1 Diabetes. Jennifer truly made everyone feel like her best friend and if you knew her, you’d be able to hear her hundreds of feet away- her passionate...

Nov 11, 2023

Master Chief Gunner’s Mate, Joseph Anthony Cassista , beloved husband, father, and shipmate went home to be with our Lord on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2023, leaving a hole in our hearts forever. Joey was born on December 21, 1970 in Nashua, New Hampshire, where he lived until just before his senior year in high school, graduating...

Nov 6, 2023

Theodore "Ted" Georgakopoulos , 78, peacefully departed on November 6, 2023, after a courageous battle with a prolonged medical illness. Theodore's journey began in the picturesque village of Paraloggi, Arcadia, Greece, in 1945, where he was born to his loving parents, Panayiotis and Maria Georgakopoulos. After serving in the Greek Army, Theodore embarked on a life-changing adventure,...

Nov 5, 2023

Kathleen Marie White (nee Gwin), age 69, of Fairlawn, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 5, 2023. She was born September 17, 1954, in Alliance, OH to Joseph and Jean (nee Weaver) Gwin. Kathy graduated from Alliance High School and continued her education to become a Respiratory Therapist.  Her career began at Alliance City Hospital where she showed...

Nov 4, 2023

George Fathalla Jumbert , 84, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2023, surrounded by his wife, daughters, and son-in-law. His genuine smile and infectious laugh lit up every room he entered.

Georges, nicknamed Gigeot by his parents, was born on December 18, 1938, in Cairo, Egypt. His father was from Aleppo, Syria, and his mother...

Oct 28, 2023

Robert “Bob” Houk , 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 28, 2023. He was the husband of Barbara (Kawalek) Houk, 79. They shared 49 years of marriage. Born in Akron, OH, he was the son of Melvin and Myrtle Houk. A graduate of Norton High School, he went on to earn Master’s degrees from the University...

Oct 27, 2023

Nan Mack Bartlett left her earthly body to join her heavenly father on October 27, 2023. She left peacefully and with grace surrounded by Aaron, Sarah and Rob.

Nan was one of a kind. Her Facebook profile states: Can't do anything without God; Bleeds Scarlet and Gray; Loves Jesus' Mission; Works hard Plays harder. Her...

Oct 22, 2023

Eugene “Gene” Moncrief , 91, died peacefully on October 22, 2023. Gene had nearly fifty years of experience as a researcher, businessman and consultant. He spent five years at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory where he performed R&D on the nuclear fuel cycle. He was employed with the Babcock & Wilcox Co. for twenty-three years where he...

Oct 21, 2023

Pamela Sue Howes , age 68, of Akron, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 21, 2023.

She was born June 5, 1955 in Akron; daughter of the late Charles and Mable (nee Baird) Harris. Pamela enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and playing computer games. She loved to feed the birds in her yard and was a...

Oct 20, 2023

William H. Herold, M.D. January 17, 1943 - October 20, 2023 Remember: “You’re only dancin’ on this earth for a short while” - Cat Stevens. Born January 17 (Ben Franklin, Muhammad Ali, and me!), 1943, in St. Louis. He was adopted by a wonderful young doctor finishing his training, and his wife, (Mom!) Moving to Colorado Springs,...

Oct 20, 2023

On Friday, October 20, 2023, Janet M. DasVarma (nee Wassity) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. Janet was born on February 4, 1943 in Akron, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Edith Wassity; and her sister, Jacqueline Grosso. Janet is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Ranendra “Ron”...