Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
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Marjorie M Laning
Feb 24, 2010
Marjorie M. Laning, 93, died February 24, 2010. A native of Wheeling, WV, she had resided in Akron since 1946. Marjorie obtained her B.A. from Vassar College and M.S. from the University of Louisville. She was an industrial analytical chemist and homemaker. Mrs. Laning's volunteer activities include: president of Ohio Council of Churches 1979 -82; First Presbyterian Church of Akron,...
Mary M Stallard
Feb 23, 2010
Mary M. Stallard, 78, passed away February 23, 2010. She leaves behind, six children. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, March 4th at the Billow FALLS Chapel, 1907 23rd St., Cuyahoga Falls, with Dr. Donard M. Engle officiating. Family and friends may call one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Billow FALLS Chapel
Roland H Swartzlander
Feb 22, 2010
Roland H. Swartzlander, 87, died February 22, 2010. Born in Akron, he was a lifetime area resident. Rollie was a licensed Certified Public Accountant and president of Swartzlander Audit Company. He was a member and past president, North Akron Board of Trade; member and past president, North Akron Chamber of Commerce; member and past president, Certified Public Accountants of Akron...
Mary Pace Townsley
Feb 21, 2010
Mary Pace Townsley, 103, went home to be the Lord Feb. 21, 2010. Preceded in death by husband, William W. and grandson, David Wroblewski; she is survived by daughter, Cameron Wroblewski; son, Bill Mary Townsley; grandchildren, Catherine Townsley, Bill Kelly Townsley, Lyn Ron Jones, Robert Rebecca Wroblewski, Janet Wroblewski, Bill Joanne Wroblewski and Cameron Mark Mosley; numerous great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren;...
Catherine B Kostewicz
Feb 18, 2010
Catherine Bronson Kostewicz, 63, died February 18, 2010. Born in Akron, she was a life resident of the area. Preceded in death by her husband, Stanley and father, Wright Bronson, Jr., she is survived by her mother, Catherine ``Sis' Bronson and sisters, Pat and Pam. Catherine's family wishes to thank Steve and Alissa as well as many others who helped...
John Nicolacakis
Feb 17, 2010
John Nicolacakis, 75, died peacefully, February 17, 2010. "Actions speak louder than words" is a fitting way to remember the life of this kind and humble man. John dutifully always did "the right thing" whether in business, or matters of the heart. And John's heart was big--he knew how to celebrate life. Entertaining family and friends often, John loved blaring...
Jane Houston
Feb 16, 2010
Jane Houston, 91, passed away February 16, 2010. Miss Houston was born in Winburne, Pa., and lived in the Akron area most of her life. She was a member of Summit Christian Church formerly West Akron Church of Christ where she sang in the choir. She is survived by several nieces and nephews, other relatives, and many friends. Memorial services...
Vance S White
Feb 15, 2010
Vance S. White, 44, went to the big card game in the sky February 15, 2010. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, he attended Shoreline Community Church, was an active member of American Turners, and had worked as a finisher at Sterling, Inc. He is survived by his wife, Christine Ann White; mother, Stephenie Steven Brandvold; brother, James T. Darlene White; niece...
Marjorie Ann Medvedeff
Feb 15, 2010
Marjorie Ann Medvedeff, 85, passed peacefully from sleep into the arms of the Lord on the morning of February 15, 2010. She is now reunited with her husband, Eugene; her parents, Roy and Ruth Underhill; and her sister, Jane. Her absence will be deeply felt by her five children, Mark, James, Eugene ``Dan', Rebecca Haynes and Christopher, as well as...
Erin Jean Wojcik
Feb 15, 2010
Erin J. Wojcik, 83, passed away February 15, 2010. Born in Austin, Minnesota, Erin grew up in San Diego and resided in Oklahoma for 18 years, the Netherlands for two years and the last 33 years in Akron. She was an accomplished equestrian and loved golf, bridge and her collection of "stuff". She was a member of St. Hilary Catholic...
Blanche Bim Shelker
Feb 14, 2010
Blanche ``Bim' Shelker, 82, died Feb. 14, 2010. Services will be held 11 a.m. FRIDAY at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., with Rev. Richard Gordon officiating. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home 4 to 7 p.m. THURSDAY. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to St. John St. Paul Lutheran...
Liselotte Maria Dockery
Feb 13, 2010
Liselotte Maria Dockery, 81, passed away Saturday, February 13th after a long protracted illness. She was born Liselotte Steeg, of Heidelburg, Germany on May 20, 1928. During her lifetime she experienced major pieces of history from watching the Hindenburg fly overhead to surviving World War II Germany. She met her husband, Frank R. Dockery, in Heidelburg, where he was working...
Nancy Mignon Steere
Feb 11, 2010
Mignon Steere Mignon Steere passed away on February 11, 2010. She had a zest for life and she spread positive energy to everyone she knew. Mignon always put others first and had a special way of radiating joy with her infectious smile. Born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, she graduated from Drexel University where she received the award as the Most Outstanding...
Joseph Tamas
Feb 10, 2010
Joseph Tamas, 86, died February 10, 2010 at Lorantffy Care Center. Born in Hungary, he had resided in the Akron area over 50 years. He had obtained a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, worked for Ohio Edison and was a member of Christ Reformed Church. Joseph was a very nice man, a friend to all and always there if needed....
Warren Davidson
Feb 8, 2010
Warren ``Bo' Davidson was born March 4, 1933 and died February 8, 2010 at Akron General Medical Center. Bo was born in Lakemore, Ohio and was a graduate of Springfield High School. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1956, spending most of his Navy career sailing around the world on the USS Wasp. After his discharge from...
Hellen Mitten
Feb 7, 2010
Hellen Mitten, described by many as a pillar of the community, and also as ``gracious', ``generous', ``elegant' and ``iconic', passed away peacefully on Sunday morning with close friends and family by her side. Born in Donora, Pa., in 1922, Hellen and her family soon moved to Akron, then a thriving boomtown. She was valedictorian at Immaculate Conception and Kenmore High...
Marilyn Ann Scheetz
Feb 7, 2010
Marilyn Ann Hart Scheetz, age 76, of Ohio and Florida, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, February 7, 2010. Marilyn was born in Galion, Ohio and graduated from Galion High. She was devoted to her home in Bath, both inside and out, and enjoyed traveling in the sunshine states with her companion of many years, Kenneth Mason. She belonged to Bethel...
Daniel J Black
Jan 30, 2010
Daniel J. Black, 41, died January 30, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. Dan is survived by wife, Sherry; daughter, Jennifer; son, Samuel; parents, David and Elaine Black; sister, Nikki Maffei; mother-in-law, Dorothy Burrows; sisters-in-law, Carla Otto Piskac, Debbie David Howard, and Leisha Burrows; nephews, Cameron Maffei, Joey Angela Piskac, Franklin and Zach Howard; niece, Madison Murphy; and many...
Dorothy Howland Morgan
Jan 29, 2010
Dorothy Howland Morgan, 96, went home to be with the Lord and the family that preceded her in death on January 29, 2010. Born in Rochester, N.Y., she grew up in West Hartford, Conn. She was a graduate of Mount Holyoke College and earned her MA in Social Service Administration at the University of Chicago. Married to Vincent G. Morgan,...
Joan C Lukich
Jan 27, 2010
Joan C. Lukich Joan C. Lukich, 70, passed away January 27, 2010 after a brave battle with Chronic Leukemia. she was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Lewis T. Lukich and parents, May and Claude McGlothlin. She is survived by sons, Russell Lukich and Andrew Jessica Lukich; grandsons, Caius and Aurelius Lukich; brothers, Paul D. and Larry...
Marjorie M Laning
Feb 24, 2010
Marjorie M. Laning, 93, died February 24, 2010. A native of Wheeling, WV, she had resided in Akron since 1946. Marjorie obtained her B.A. from Vassar College and M.S. from the University of Louisville. She was an industrial analytical chemist and homemaker. Mrs. Laning's volunteer activities include: president of Ohio Council of Churches 1979 -82; First Presbyterian Church of Akron,...
Mary M Stallard
Feb 23, 2010
Mary M. Stallard, 78, passed away February 23, 2010. She leaves behind, six children. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, March 4th at the Billow FALLS Chapel, 1907 23rd St., Cuyahoga Falls, with Dr. Donard M. Engle officiating. Family and friends may call one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Billow FALLS Chapel
Roland H Swartzlander
Feb 22, 2010
Roland H. Swartzlander, 87, died February 22, 2010. Born in Akron, he was a lifetime area resident. Rollie was a licensed Certified Public Accountant and president of Swartzlander Audit Company. He was a member and past president, North Akron Board of Trade; member and past president, North Akron Chamber of Commerce; member and past president, Certified Public Accountants of Akron...
Mary Pace Townsley
Feb 21, 2010
Mary Pace Townsley, 103, went home to be the Lord Feb. 21, 2010. Preceded in death by husband, William W. and grandson, David Wroblewski; she is survived by daughter, Cameron Wroblewski; son, Bill Mary Townsley; grandchildren, Catherine Townsley, Bill Kelly Townsley, Lyn Ron Jones, Robert Rebecca Wroblewski, Janet Wroblewski, Bill Joanne Wroblewski and Cameron Mark Mosley; numerous great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren;...
Catherine B Kostewicz
Feb 18, 2010
Catherine Bronson Kostewicz, 63, died February 18, 2010. Born in Akron, she was a life resident of the area. Preceded in death by her husband, Stanley and father, Wright Bronson, Jr., she is survived by her mother, Catherine ``Sis' Bronson and sisters, Pat and Pam. Catherine's family wishes to thank Steve and Alissa as well as many others who helped...
John Nicolacakis
Feb 17, 2010
John Nicolacakis, 75, died peacefully, February 17, 2010. "Actions speak louder than words" is a fitting way to remember the life of this kind and humble man. John dutifully always did "the right thing" whether in business, or matters of the heart. And John's heart was big--he knew how to celebrate life. Entertaining family and friends often, John loved blaring...
Jane Houston
Feb 16, 2010
Jane Houston, 91, passed away February 16, 2010. Miss Houston was born in Winburne, Pa., and lived in the Akron area most of her life. She was a member of Summit Christian Church formerly West Akron Church of Christ where she sang in the choir. She is survived by several nieces and nephews, other relatives, and many friends. Memorial services...
Vance S White
Feb 15, 2010
Vance S. White, 44, went to the big card game in the sky February 15, 2010. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, he attended Shoreline Community Church, was an active member of American Turners, and had worked as a finisher at Sterling, Inc. He is survived by his wife, Christine Ann White; mother, Stephenie Steven Brandvold; brother, James T. Darlene White; niece...
Marjorie Ann Medvedeff
Feb 15, 2010
Marjorie Ann Medvedeff, 85, passed peacefully from sleep into the arms of the Lord on the morning of February 15, 2010. She is now reunited with her husband, Eugene; her parents, Roy and Ruth Underhill; and her sister, Jane. Her absence will be deeply felt by her five children, Mark, James, Eugene ``Dan', Rebecca Haynes and Christopher, as well as...
Erin Jean Wojcik
Feb 15, 2010
Erin J. Wojcik, 83, passed away February 15, 2010. Born in Austin, Minnesota, Erin grew up in San Diego and resided in Oklahoma for 18 years, the Netherlands for two years and the last 33 years in Akron. She was an accomplished equestrian and loved golf, bridge and her collection of "stuff". She was a member of St. Hilary Catholic...
Blanche Bim Shelker
Feb 14, 2010
Blanche ``Bim' Shelker, 82, died Feb. 14, 2010. Services will be held 11 a.m. FRIDAY at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., with Rev. Richard Gordon officiating. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home 4 to 7 p.m. THURSDAY. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to St. John St. Paul Lutheran...
Liselotte Maria Dockery
Feb 13, 2010
Liselotte Maria Dockery, 81, passed away Saturday, February 13th after a long protracted illness. She was born Liselotte Steeg, of Heidelburg, Germany on May 20, 1928. During her lifetime she experienced major pieces of history from watching the Hindenburg fly overhead to surviving World War II Germany. She met her husband, Frank R. Dockery, in Heidelburg, where he was working...
Nancy Mignon Steere
Feb 11, 2010
Mignon Steere Mignon Steere passed away on February 11, 2010. She had a zest for life and she spread positive energy to everyone she knew. Mignon always put others first and had a special way of radiating joy with her infectious smile. Born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, she graduated from Drexel University where she received the award as the Most Outstanding...
Joseph Tamas
Feb 10, 2010
Joseph Tamas, 86, died February 10, 2010 at Lorantffy Care Center. Born in Hungary, he had resided in the Akron area over 50 years. He had obtained a Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, worked for Ohio Edison and was a member of Christ Reformed Church. Joseph was a very nice man, a friend to all and always there if needed....
Warren Davidson
Feb 8, 2010
Warren ``Bo' Davidson was born March 4, 1933 and died February 8, 2010 at Akron General Medical Center. Bo was born in Lakemore, Ohio and was a graduate of Springfield High School. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1956, spending most of his Navy career sailing around the world on the USS Wasp. After his discharge from...
Hellen Mitten
Feb 7, 2010
Hellen Mitten, described by many as a pillar of the community, and also as ``gracious', ``generous', ``elegant' and ``iconic', passed away peacefully on Sunday morning with close friends and family by her side. Born in Donora, Pa., in 1922, Hellen and her family soon moved to Akron, then a thriving boomtown. She was valedictorian at Immaculate Conception and Kenmore High...
Marilyn Ann Scheetz
Feb 7, 2010
Marilyn Ann Hart Scheetz, age 76, of Ohio and Florida, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, February 7, 2010. Marilyn was born in Galion, Ohio and graduated from Galion High. She was devoted to her home in Bath, both inside and out, and enjoyed traveling in the sunshine states with her companion of many years, Kenneth Mason. She belonged to Bethel...
Daniel J Black
Jan 30, 2010
Daniel J. Black, 41, died January 30, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. Dan is survived by wife, Sherry; daughter, Jennifer; son, Samuel; parents, David and Elaine Black; sister, Nikki Maffei; mother-in-law, Dorothy Burrows; sisters-in-law, Carla Otto Piskac, Debbie David Howard, and Leisha Burrows; nephews, Cameron Maffei, Joey Angela Piskac, Franklin and Zach Howard; niece, Madison Murphy; and many...
Dorothy Howland Morgan
Jan 29, 2010
Dorothy Howland Morgan, 96, went home to be with the Lord and the family that preceded her in death on January 29, 2010. Born in Rochester, N.Y., she grew up in West Hartford, Conn. She was a graduate of Mount Holyoke College and earned her MA in Social Service Administration at the University of Chicago. Married to Vincent G. Morgan,...
Joan C Lukich
Jan 27, 2010
Joan C. Lukich Joan C. Lukich, 70, passed away January 27, 2010 after a brave battle with Chronic Leukemia. she was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Lewis T. Lukich and parents, May and Claude McGlothlin. She is survived by sons, Russell Lukich and Andrew Jessica Lukich; grandsons, Caius and Aurelius Lukich; brothers, Paul D. and Larry...
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