Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
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Helen S Jaccaud
Sep 3, 2010
Helen Schmelzer Jaccaud, 90, left this earth September 3, 2010. Born in Akron, she was a lifetime area resident and member of Faith Lutheran Church. An avid golfer, Helen was an expert in parliamentary procedure and was past president of the American Federation of Women's Clubs. She was a volunteer at Stan Hywet, the League of Women Voters and had...
Viva Sarah Andrus
Sep 1, 2010
Viva Sarah Andrus, 97, died September 1, 2010 in Richardson, Texas. Born February 7, 1913 in Murray City, Ohio, she graduated from West High School and went to work for the Summit County Probate Court. She was a former member of Fairlawn West United Church of Christ, past president of Braewick Circle Garden Club, and had been an interviewer for...
Donald E Esker Jr
Aug 30, 2010
Donald E. Esker, Jr., 63, died August 30, 2010 following a long battle with multiple myeloma. He was born in Akron and was a lifetime area resident. A six year veteran of the U.S. Navy, he served a year in Vietnam. He graduated from the University of Akron and had been employed by Marsh & McLennan in Cleveland for 30...
Frank Willey
Aug 28, 2010
Frank Willey, 99, passed away Saturday morning at The Village at St. Edward in Fairlawn. Frank was born in Ghent Ohio on May 5th, 1911 and lived in the Akron area all of his life. He defended his country in the Pacific theater of World War II. Frank met his wife, Lucille on June 8th of 34, gave her a...
Barbara N Fihe
Aug 22, 2010
Barbara N. Fihe, 90, passed away August 22, 2010. Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Florence Loeffler; sisters, Joan Loeffler and Margaret DeWolf; brother, John Loeffler; and husband, John L. Fihe; she is survived by stepchildren, nephews and a niece. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, September 18 in the Chapel at Western Reserve Masonic Community,...
Sandra Lee Mcgee
Aug 21, 2010
Sandra L. McGee nee Vickory, daughter of the late Harry and Molly Vickory, born July 2, 1947 passed away Saturday August 21, 2010. She was the beloved partner of Joseph Butch Baranowski; former wife of Michael Westerfeld Tracy and David McGee; dearest mother of Jason Westerfeld Jackie and Brandon Westerfeld Jeri; step-mother of Douglas McGee Michelle and Julie Greene Trent;...
William Hrubik
Aug 20, 2010
William Hrubik, 82, of Akron, passed to the presence of his Lord and Savior on August 20, 2010, after an extended illness. A post-World War II Navy veteran and graduate of the University of Akron, he lived his entire life in Akron, concluding his professional career as Vice President, Midwest Rubber Manufacturing. He graciously served with joy for many years...
Rose T. Gehring
Aug 19, 2010
Rose T. Gehring Abfall, 52, passed away peacefully August 19, 2010 and went home to be with the Lord. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Monday at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, 1676 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., Copley 44321. Burial at Copley Cemetery. Friends may call 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., Akron. Should...
Dawn Lynn Klingensmith
Aug 18, 2010
Dawn Lynn Klingensmith, 42, passed away August 18, 2010. Born in Indiana, PA, she lived most of her life in the Akron area. Preceded in death by her father, William "Bill" Klingensmith; she is survived by her son, Kyle; mother, Ginger Len Kopka; brother, David Tiffini; sister, Diane Juan Romero; nephews, Jon Klingensmith, Consti Romero; niece, Sienna Romero; stepmother, Gail...
Bessie O Garrett
Aug 17, 2010
Bessie O. Garrett, 76, passed away peacefully August 17 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Byrdstown, Tenn., she lived most of her life in Akron. Bessie was a longtime member of the Cathedral of Tomorrow. For many years, she was a caretaker for her parents. She will be remembered as a loyal servant of God and a prayer...
Helen J Marcinko
Aug 16, 2010
Helen J. Marcinko, 92, passed away August 16, 2010. She was born in Barberton and lived most of her adult life in Akron. Helen worked as a beautician for over 60 years and was owner/ operator of Five Points Beauty Salon. She was past president of the National Hairdressers Association, a member of the National Slovak Society and St. Paul's...
Elaine R. Emerick
Aug 16, 2010
Elaine R. Emerick, 87, went to be with her Lord August 16, 2010. She was born in West Virginia and lived in Cuyahoga Falls most of her life. Elaine retired from O'Neil's Department Store in 1978, was a member of First Christian Church in Cuyahoga Falls and did volunteer work in the community over the years. Preceded in death by...
Robert H Robinson
Aug 15, 2010
Robert H. Robinson of Fairlawn, Ohio passed away August 15, 2010 in the company of his family. He was born on June 28, 1930 in York, Pa. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Laurel. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon G. and Ellen T. Robinson and his brother, Patrick. He is also survived...
Mark H Koltnow
Aug 13, 2010
Mark H. Koltnow, DPM died on August 13, 2010 in Akron of a short illness, surrounded by his family. Mark was born on May 15, 1947 in Akron and was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Helen Koltnow. He is survived by his children, Adam Carrie of Delaware, Ohio and Sara Nathan Barnhart of Columbus, Ohio; his grandchildren,...
Henry J Brecht
Aug 12, 2010
Henry J. ``Hank' Brecht, 92, passed away on August 12, 2010. He was born on August 5, 1918, in Pittsburgh, Pa., to Henry William and Anna Louise Trauger Brecht. He graduated from Ashtabula H.S., attended Ohio Wesleyan University where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity, and studied Business Administration. He retired from Firestone Tire & Rubber Company after...
Ruth Wright Clinefelter
Aug 12, 2010
Ruth Wright Clinefelter, 79, a lifetime resident of Fairlawn and retired professor with 43 years service at the University of Akron, passed away on August 12, 2010 after a brief but heroic effort to survive a severe illness in the aftermath of heart surgery. She was best known for her zealous participation in preserving local history. She freely donated her...
Patricia Lee Rockwood
Aug 9, 2010
Patty passed away Monday surrounded by family and friends, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Her courage, inspiration, and love will be missed, but held in the hearts of her best friend and soul mate, Jimmy Scroggy; her son, Matthew Rockwood; sisters, Diane, Christina, Susan, and Susie; many nieces, nephews, and loving friends. The family wishes to thank Dr. Esther...
Kathleen H Benvie
Aug 9, 2010
Kathleen Heimbuch Benvie, born March 22, 1930, died August 9, 2010. She was born in Akron and lived most of her adult life in California. Preceded in death by her son, Samuel and parents, John and Margaret Heimbuch, she is survived by her sisters, Katherine Blair and Margaret Engle; niece, Tookie Mullen; and nephews, Don Engle and Michael Blair. There...
Betty Bowdler Muirden
Aug 9, 2010
Betty Bowdler Muirden, age 84, passed away on Monday, August 9th at Copley, Ohio. Mrs. Muirden was born in Minnesota, but was raised in Argentina, the daughter of Baptist missionaries. She met her husband, Sydney James Muirden, who was just completing his term of service in the Argentine Army, on a train heading to Buenos Aires. The two settled in...
Kenneth C Jones
Aug 8, 2010
Kenneth C. Jones, 58, passed away August 8, 2010. He was born in Cleveland, lived many years in Peninsula, and had most recently lived in Akron. Ken was a member of Woodward Lodge # 508 F. & A. M. in Lyndhurst. He is survived by his wife, Joanne; daughter, Staci Jones; brother, Fred Jones; three nephews and one niece. Masonic...
Helen S Jaccaud
Sep 3, 2010
Helen Schmelzer Jaccaud, 90, left this earth September 3, 2010. Born in Akron, she was a lifetime area resident and member of Faith Lutheran Church. An avid golfer, Helen was an expert in parliamentary procedure and was past president of the American Federation of Women's Clubs. She was a volunteer at Stan Hywet, the League of Women Voters and had...
Viva Sarah Andrus
Sep 1, 2010
Viva Sarah Andrus, 97, died September 1, 2010 in Richardson, Texas. Born February 7, 1913 in Murray City, Ohio, she graduated from West High School and went to work for the Summit County Probate Court. She was a former member of Fairlawn West United Church of Christ, past president of Braewick Circle Garden Club, and had been an interviewer for...
Donald E Esker Jr
Aug 30, 2010
Donald E. Esker, Jr., 63, died August 30, 2010 following a long battle with multiple myeloma. He was born in Akron and was a lifetime area resident. A six year veteran of the U.S. Navy, he served a year in Vietnam. He graduated from the University of Akron and had been employed by Marsh & McLennan in Cleveland for 30...
Frank Willey
Aug 28, 2010
Frank Willey, 99, passed away Saturday morning at The Village at St. Edward in Fairlawn. Frank was born in Ghent Ohio on May 5th, 1911 and lived in the Akron area all of his life. He defended his country in the Pacific theater of World War II. Frank met his wife, Lucille on June 8th of 34, gave her a...
Barbara N Fihe
Aug 22, 2010
Barbara N. Fihe, 90, passed away August 22, 2010. Preceded in death by parents, Charles and Florence Loeffler; sisters, Joan Loeffler and Margaret DeWolf; brother, John Loeffler; and husband, John L. Fihe; she is survived by stepchildren, nephews and a niece. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, September 18 in the Chapel at Western Reserve Masonic Community,...
Sandra Lee Mcgee
Aug 21, 2010
Sandra L. McGee nee Vickory, daughter of the late Harry and Molly Vickory, born July 2, 1947 passed away Saturday August 21, 2010. She was the beloved partner of Joseph Butch Baranowski; former wife of Michael Westerfeld Tracy and David McGee; dearest mother of Jason Westerfeld Jackie and Brandon Westerfeld Jeri; step-mother of Douglas McGee Michelle and Julie Greene Trent;...
William Hrubik
Aug 20, 2010
William Hrubik, 82, of Akron, passed to the presence of his Lord and Savior on August 20, 2010, after an extended illness. A post-World War II Navy veteran and graduate of the University of Akron, he lived his entire life in Akron, concluding his professional career as Vice President, Midwest Rubber Manufacturing. He graciously served with joy for many years...
Rose T. Gehring
Aug 19, 2010
Rose T. Gehring Abfall, 52, passed away peacefully August 19, 2010 and went home to be with the Lord. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Monday at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, 1676 S. Cleveland-Massillon Rd., Copley 44321. Burial at Copley Cemetery. Friends may call 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., Akron. Should...
Dawn Lynn Klingensmith
Aug 18, 2010
Dawn Lynn Klingensmith, 42, passed away August 18, 2010. Born in Indiana, PA, she lived most of her life in the Akron area. Preceded in death by her father, William "Bill" Klingensmith; she is survived by her son, Kyle; mother, Ginger Len Kopka; brother, David Tiffini; sister, Diane Juan Romero; nephews, Jon Klingensmith, Consti Romero; niece, Sienna Romero; stepmother, Gail...
Bessie O Garrett
Aug 17, 2010
Bessie O. Garrett, 76, passed away peacefully August 17 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Byrdstown, Tenn., she lived most of her life in Akron. Bessie was a longtime member of the Cathedral of Tomorrow. For many years, she was a caretaker for her parents. She will be remembered as a loyal servant of God and a prayer...
Helen J Marcinko
Aug 16, 2010
Helen J. Marcinko, 92, passed away August 16, 2010. She was born in Barberton and lived most of her adult life in Akron. Helen worked as a beautician for over 60 years and was owner/ operator of Five Points Beauty Salon. She was past president of the National Hairdressers Association, a member of the National Slovak Society and St. Paul's...
Elaine R. Emerick
Aug 16, 2010
Elaine R. Emerick, 87, went to be with her Lord August 16, 2010. She was born in West Virginia and lived in Cuyahoga Falls most of her life. Elaine retired from O'Neil's Department Store in 1978, was a member of First Christian Church in Cuyahoga Falls and did volunteer work in the community over the years. Preceded in death by...
Robert H Robinson
Aug 15, 2010
Robert H. Robinson of Fairlawn, Ohio passed away August 15, 2010 in the company of his family. He was born on June 28, 1930 in York, Pa. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Laurel. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leon G. and Ellen T. Robinson and his brother, Patrick. He is also survived...
Mark H Koltnow
Aug 13, 2010
Mark H. Koltnow, DPM died on August 13, 2010 in Akron of a short illness, surrounded by his family. Mark was born on May 15, 1947 in Akron and was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Helen Koltnow. He is survived by his children, Adam Carrie of Delaware, Ohio and Sara Nathan Barnhart of Columbus, Ohio; his grandchildren,...
Henry J Brecht
Aug 12, 2010
Henry J. ``Hank' Brecht, 92, passed away on August 12, 2010. He was born on August 5, 1918, in Pittsburgh, Pa., to Henry William and Anna Louise Trauger Brecht. He graduated from Ashtabula H.S., attended Ohio Wesleyan University where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity, and studied Business Administration. He retired from Firestone Tire & Rubber Company after...
Ruth Wright Clinefelter
Aug 12, 2010
Ruth Wright Clinefelter, 79, a lifetime resident of Fairlawn and retired professor with 43 years service at the University of Akron, passed away on August 12, 2010 after a brief but heroic effort to survive a severe illness in the aftermath of heart surgery. She was best known for her zealous participation in preserving local history. She freely donated her...
Patricia Lee Rockwood
Aug 9, 2010
Patty passed away Monday surrounded by family and friends, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Her courage, inspiration, and love will be missed, but held in the hearts of her best friend and soul mate, Jimmy Scroggy; her son, Matthew Rockwood; sisters, Diane, Christina, Susan, and Susie; many nieces, nephews, and loving friends. The family wishes to thank Dr. Esther...
Kathleen H Benvie
Aug 9, 2010
Kathleen Heimbuch Benvie, born March 22, 1930, died August 9, 2010. She was born in Akron and lived most of her adult life in California. Preceded in death by her son, Samuel and parents, John and Margaret Heimbuch, she is survived by her sisters, Katherine Blair and Margaret Engle; niece, Tookie Mullen; and nephews, Don Engle and Michael Blair. There...
Betty Bowdler Muirden
Aug 9, 2010
Betty Bowdler Muirden, age 84, passed away on Monday, August 9th at Copley, Ohio. Mrs. Muirden was born in Minnesota, but was raised in Argentina, the daughter of Baptist missionaries. She met her husband, Sydney James Muirden, who was just completing his term of service in the Argentine Army, on a train heading to Buenos Aires. The two settled in...
Kenneth C Jones
Aug 8, 2010
Kenneth C. Jones, 58, passed away August 8, 2010. He was born in Cleveland, lived many years in Peninsula, and had most recently lived in Akron. Ken was a member of Woodward Lodge # 508 F. & A. M. in Lyndhurst. He is survived by his wife, Joanne; daughter, Staci Jones; brother, Fred Jones; three nephews and one niece. Masonic...
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