Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
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Linda Trace Peloquin
Nov 21, 2010
Linda Trace Peloquin passed away November 21, surrounded by family, friends and her dear Yorkie, Bella, at her home on Marco Island, Florida. She was the daughter of Kenyon H. Barr, Jr. and Alma Fraley Barr Waybright who preceded her in death. She was born in Bradford, Pennsylvania and moved to Akron, Ohio, where she had a successful career in...
Jeffrey L Woods
Nov 20, 2010
Jeffrey L. Woods, DPM, 54, passed away among friends on November 20, 2010. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Terry; daughters, Katherine, Jessica, Allison, Elizabeth, Erica; father, Herschell; siblings, Jerry and Tom Woods, and Debbie Vitou. Jeff was preceded in death by his mother, Betty. Jeff completed his undergraduate degree at Denison University, and his DPM at The...
David E. Waddell
Nov 18, 2010
David E. ``Gene' Waddell, 82, died peacefully November 18 in La Quinta, California with his beloved wife at his side. Gene and Barbara recently celebrated 49 years of marriage, having two 2 children, Diane Bauer Andrew and David Waddell Charlotte; three precious granddaughters, Rachael Louise Bauer, Allyson Paige Waddell, and Reagan Grace Waddell. He is also survived by his sister,...
Margaret V Goumas
Nov 16, 2010
Margaret V. Goumas died Nov. 16, 2010. A life resident of Akron, she was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church where she taught Sunday school over 40 years and was a member of the Philoptochos Society Melissa. She is survived by husband, Andrew; son, Theodore; daughter, Yvonne Dave McLaughlin; and granddaughter, Alison McLaughlin. A special thank you to The...
John F Harvey
Nov 14, 2010
John F. Harvey, 97, died November 14, 2010. He was born in Washington D.C. on May 20, 1913 and spent his working career in the Akron, Ohio area. He received the degree of Civil Engineer in 1935 and the degree of Master of Civil Engineering in 1938 both from Cornell University. He was associated with the Babcock and Wilcox Company...
Donald E Winkelman
Nov 13, 2010
Donald E. Winkelman, 92, died after a courageous battle with old age. Mr. Winkelman retired from the Firestone Synthetic Division in 1982 and had served in the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theater in World War II. Preceded in death by his wife, Genevie; mother, Mary; father, Kenneth; siblings, Lois and Jack; stepson, Glenn; he is survived by his daughter,...
Elma Arlene Gsellman
Nov 13, 2010
Elma was called home by her Savior on November 13 at the age of 93. She was born on May 11, 1917 in Marshallville, Ohio to Noah and Anna Musser and raised on a farm with her seven sisters and one brother. Elma married Richard Andrew Gsellman in 1936 and raised three children in Akron, moving to Wadsworth in 1968....
Mildred Lucille Hensel
Nov 12, 2010
Mildred L. Hensel, 89, died November 12, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Ray Hensel. She is survived by daughter, Pam Gary Williams; son, Richard Melody Hensel; grandson, Robert Jill Hensel; and her dear friends at the Carlton House. Cremation has taken place and there will be no services, per her wishes. Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel
Elizabeth B Gleim
Nov 8, 2010
Elizabeth B. Gleim, 83, died Nov. 8, 2010. Born May 2, 1927 in McKees-port, Pennsylvania, she lived most of her life in the Akron area. She was a member of the U.S. Power Squadron, Bath Goodtime Club, and was past president of the Iradale Garden Club. Preceded in death by husband, Clyde E. and sisters, Elsie Warren and Margaret Juhasz,...
James Earl Carlson
Nov 7, 2010
James Earl ``Jimmy' Carlson, entered the gates of Heaven on Sunday, November 7, 2010 to be with the Lord and to be reunited with his loved ones. He was three days short of celebrating his 59th birthday. Despite a lifetime of physical struggles related to Cerebral Palsy and eleven years of compromised health, his positive attitude regarding life and the...
Rita A Sheehan
Nov 6, 2010
Rita Sheehan, 78, died Nov. 6, 2010 after a lengthy illness. Born in Cleveland, Rita grew up in Akron and attended Garfield High School. A graduate of Akron City Hospital Idabelle Firestone School of Nursing, Rita was a registered nurse. She raised her family in Hudson and moved to Sandusky eight years ago to be near her daughter. Rita loved...
Gary Michael Menhorn
Nov 5, 2010
Gary Michael Menhorn, 59, died November 5, 2010 after a courageous battle with ALS. Services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 129 S. Union St., Akron with Rev. Fr. Jerry F. Hall officiating. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N....
Howard W. Ryder
Nov 5, 2010
Howard W. Ryder, III, 81, died Nov. 5, 2010. A graduate of Kent State University, he was president of the Kent State University Foundation, a member of Christ United Methodist Church, Portage Country Club, Bluecoats and was a founding member of Firestone Country Club. Howard was a Korean war army veteran, was president of Coastal Tank Line, vice president of...
Angela L Kelly
Nov 4, 2010
Angela Arnone Kelly, born May 24, 1919, died November 4, 2010. Angie lived her entire life in Akron, attended Garfield High School and held 'Rosie the riveter' and other jobs until 1950 when she married Jim. Her life was her children, husband and the amazing family created by the marriage of an Italian woman with six siblings to a Lebanese...
Mary Knight Wetsel
Nov 2, 2010
Mary Knight Wetsel, 91, passed away November 2, 2010. Born in Cleveland, Ohio February 28, 1919 to Hal G. and Mary I. Knight. She was a graduate of Old Trail School in Fairlawn, Ohio and Skidmore College. Mary was a member of Junior League of Akron, on the Women's Board of City Hospital, on the Board of Sumner Home, Board...
Margery S Wright
Oct 31, 2010
Margery S. Wright Sturdevant passed away at home on Sunday, October 31, after a short illness. She was born January 1, 1931 in Couders-port, Pa. and resided in W. Akron for most of her life. She was a 1948 graduate of Buchtel High and The University of Akron Class of 1952. She was secretary to the Vice President of AC&Y...
Paul G Simmons
Oct 31, 2010
Paul G. Simmons, 85, died October 31, 2010. Born in Amsterdam, Ohio, May 24, 1925, he resided in Bath Township for 56 years. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he attended the University of Akron, Cincinnati College of Embalming and the National Foundation of Funeral Service Management School in Evanston, Ill. Paul was a member of The Bath...
Leola Hoover
Oct 30, 2010
Lee Hoover Mashburn passed away suddenly on October 30, 2010. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. TUESDAY, November 2nd at Rose Hill Burial Park, 3653 W. Market St., Akron 44333. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity. FAIRLAWN Chapel
Marianne Virginia Herman
Oct 30, 2010
Marianne Virginia Herman, 70, passed away October 30, 2010. Marianne Virginia Herman was born to Stanley and Agnes Martin. The family lived in Bath, on Yellow Creek Road, in the big redwood house her father built. Marianne graduated from Revere High School and from there became a stewardess for United Airlines. On a plane headed to New York, she met...
Ada M Dever
Oct 30, 2010
Ada Dever, of Akron, age 91, passed away October 30, 2010. Preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Dever and her brothers and sisters, she is survived by daughter, Pat Craig Duane and son, Douglas Dever Jacqueline; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. No calling hours. There is to be a small service for immediate family only. Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel
Linda Trace Peloquin
Nov 21, 2010
Linda Trace Peloquin passed away November 21, surrounded by family, friends and her dear Yorkie, Bella, at her home on Marco Island, Florida. She was the daughter of Kenyon H. Barr, Jr. and Alma Fraley Barr Waybright who preceded her in death. She was born in Bradford, Pennsylvania and moved to Akron, Ohio, where she had a successful career in...
Jeffrey L Woods
Nov 20, 2010
Jeffrey L. Woods, DPM, 54, passed away among friends on November 20, 2010. He will be deeply missed by his wife, Terry; daughters, Katherine, Jessica, Allison, Elizabeth, Erica; father, Herschell; siblings, Jerry and Tom Woods, and Debbie Vitou. Jeff was preceded in death by his mother, Betty. Jeff completed his undergraduate degree at Denison University, and his DPM at The...
David E. Waddell
Nov 18, 2010
David E. ``Gene' Waddell, 82, died peacefully November 18 in La Quinta, California with his beloved wife at his side. Gene and Barbara recently celebrated 49 years of marriage, having two 2 children, Diane Bauer Andrew and David Waddell Charlotte; three precious granddaughters, Rachael Louise Bauer, Allyson Paige Waddell, and Reagan Grace Waddell. He is also survived by his sister,...
Margaret V Goumas
Nov 16, 2010
Margaret V. Goumas died Nov. 16, 2010. A life resident of Akron, she was a member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church where she taught Sunday school over 40 years and was a member of the Philoptochos Society Melissa. She is survived by husband, Andrew; son, Theodore; daughter, Yvonne Dave McLaughlin; and granddaughter, Alison McLaughlin. A special thank you to The...
John F Harvey
Nov 14, 2010
John F. Harvey, 97, died November 14, 2010. He was born in Washington D.C. on May 20, 1913 and spent his working career in the Akron, Ohio area. He received the degree of Civil Engineer in 1935 and the degree of Master of Civil Engineering in 1938 both from Cornell University. He was associated with the Babcock and Wilcox Company...
Donald E Winkelman
Nov 13, 2010
Donald E. Winkelman, 92, died after a courageous battle with old age. Mr. Winkelman retired from the Firestone Synthetic Division in 1982 and had served in the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theater in World War II. Preceded in death by his wife, Genevie; mother, Mary; father, Kenneth; siblings, Lois and Jack; stepson, Glenn; he is survived by his daughter,...
Elma Arlene Gsellman
Nov 13, 2010
Elma was called home by her Savior on November 13 at the age of 93. She was born on May 11, 1917 in Marshallville, Ohio to Noah and Anna Musser and raised on a farm with her seven sisters and one brother. Elma married Richard Andrew Gsellman in 1936 and raised three children in Akron, moving to Wadsworth in 1968....
Mildred Lucille Hensel
Nov 12, 2010
Mildred L. Hensel, 89, died November 12, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Ray Hensel. She is survived by daughter, Pam Gary Williams; son, Richard Melody Hensel; grandson, Robert Jill Hensel; and her dear friends at the Carlton House. Cremation has taken place and there will be no services, per her wishes. Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel
Elizabeth B Gleim
Nov 8, 2010
Elizabeth B. Gleim, 83, died Nov. 8, 2010. Born May 2, 1927 in McKees-port, Pennsylvania, she lived most of her life in the Akron area. She was a member of the U.S. Power Squadron, Bath Goodtime Club, and was past president of the Iradale Garden Club. Preceded in death by husband, Clyde E. and sisters, Elsie Warren and Margaret Juhasz,...
James Earl Carlson
Nov 7, 2010
James Earl ``Jimmy' Carlson, entered the gates of Heaven on Sunday, November 7, 2010 to be with the Lord and to be reunited with his loved ones. He was three days short of celebrating his 59th birthday. Despite a lifetime of physical struggles related to Cerebral Palsy and eleven years of compromised health, his positive attitude regarding life and the...
Rita A Sheehan
Nov 6, 2010
Rita Sheehan, 78, died Nov. 6, 2010 after a lengthy illness. Born in Cleveland, Rita grew up in Akron and attended Garfield High School. A graduate of Akron City Hospital Idabelle Firestone School of Nursing, Rita was a registered nurse. She raised her family in Hudson and moved to Sandusky eight years ago to be near her daughter. Rita loved...
Gary Michael Menhorn
Nov 5, 2010
Gary Michael Menhorn, 59, died November 5, 2010 after a courageous battle with ALS. Services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 129 S. Union St., Akron with Rev. Fr. Jerry F. Hall officiating. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N....
Howard W. Ryder
Nov 5, 2010
Howard W. Ryder, III, 81, died Nov. 5, 2010. A graduate of Kent State University, he was president of the Kent State University Foundation, a member of Christ United Methodist Church, Portage Country Club, Bluecoats and was a founding member of Firestone Country Club. Howard was a Korean war army veteran, was president of Coastal Tank Line, vice president of...
Angela L Kelly
Nov 4, 2010
Angela Arnone Kelly, born May 24, 1919, died November 4, 2010. Angie lived her entire life in Akron, attended Garfield High School and held 'Rosie the riveter' and other jobs until 1950 when she married Jim. Her life was her children, husband and the amazing family created by the marriage of an Italian woman with six siblings to a Lebanese...
Mary Knight Wetsel
Nov 2, 2010
Mary Knight Wetsel, 91, passed away November 2, 2010. Born in Cleveland, Ohio February 28, 1919 to Hal G. and Mary I. Knight. She was a graduate of Old Trail School in Fairlawn, Ohio and Skidmore College. Mary was a member of Junior League of Akron, on the Women's Board of City Hospital, on the Board of Sumner Home, Board...
Margery S Wright
Oct 31, 2010
Margery S. Wright Sturdevant passed away at home on Sunday, October 31, after a short illness. She was born January 1, 1931 in Couders-port, Pa. and resided in W. Akron for most of her life. She was a 1948 graduate of Buchtel High and The University of Akron Class of 1952. She was secretary to the Vice President of AC&Y...
Paul G Simmons
Oct 31, 2010
Paul G. Simmons, 85, died October 31, 2010. Born in Amsterdam, Ohio, May 24, 1925, he resided in Bath Township for 56 years. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he attended the University of Akron, Cincinnati College of Embalming and the National Foundation of Funeral Service Management School in Evanston, Ill. Paul was a member of The Bath...
Leola Hoover
Oct 30, 2010
Lee Hoover Mashburn passed away suddenly on October 30, 2010. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. TUESDAY, November 2nd at Rose Hill Burial Park, 3653 W. Market St., Akron 44333. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity. FAIRLAWN Chapel
Marianne Virginia Herman
Oct 30, 2010
Marianne Virginia Herman, 70, passed away October 30, 2010. Marianne Virginia Herman was born to Stanley and Agnes Martin. The family lived in Bath, on Yellow Creek Road, in the big redwood house her father built. Marianne graduated from Revere High School and from there became a stewardess for United Airlines. On a plane headed to New York, she met...
Ada M Dever
Oct 30, 2010
Ada Dever, of Akron, age 91, passed away October 30, 2010. Preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Dever and her brothers and sisters, she is survived by daughter, Pat Craig Duane and son, Douglas Dever Jacqueline; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. No calling hours. There is to be a small service for immediate family only. Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel
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