Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
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Lorraine Fellenbaum
Jan 25, 2010
Lorraine Fellenbaum, 87, went to be with our Heavenly Father on January 25, 2010. Our beloved mother is survived by son, Ronald L. Fellenbaum of Dahlongea, Georgia and daughters, Violet Park Gary of Uniontown, Ohio and Laura Corbett Thomas of Copley, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Leroy Fellenbaum; sisters, Louise Myers, Charlene Bowen; and brother,...
Raymond S Crosier
Jan 25, 2010
Raymond S. Abe Crosier, 97, passed away Jan. 25, 2010. Born in Montrose, Ohio, he lived his whole life in the Copley-Fairlawn area. Raymond graduated from Copley High School and later served on the Copley Board of Education. In 2008 he was inducted into the Copley High School Sports Hall-of-Fame. Raymond was very active in the Montrose-Zion U.M. Church, holding...
Bernice S Huge
Jan 25, 2010
Bernice S. Huge, 100, died January 25, 2010. Born in Cleveland, she had resided in Akron since 1943. A graduate of Hathaway-Brown School and Case Western Reserve University, she was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Akron Woman's City Club and the Women's Board at Stan Hywet Hall. Preceded in death by husband, Ernest in 1983 and son, Ernest...
Fred Peel
Jan 21, 2010
Fred Peel, 68, of Bath, passed away Thursday, January 21 after a battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by parents, Sylvester and Delcabella Peel and brother, Alexander of Northern Cambria, Pa. Fred was born April 8, 1941 in Marstellar, Pa. He served in the army and army reserves from 1959 to 1965. He was employed by the Ford...
Carole Mae Snyder
Jan 20, 2010
As Carole took her last breath, the grey skies parted and a ray of sunshine shone through symbolizing in our hearts that Jesus had come to take her home. Never complaining, she courageously fought a long battle with myasthenia gravis, breast and gallbladder cancer. She was an inspiration to those who knew her and a true hero to those who...
Mary E Rhoades
Jan 19, 2010
Mary E. Rhoades, 94, passed away January 19, 2010. Born in Latrobe, Pa., she lived in Akron most of her life and was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Don; she is survived by daughter, Carolyn; sons, Russell and David; five grandchildren. Services will be held 1 p.m., Saturday at the Billow FAIRLAWN...
Richard F. Criss
Jan 19, 2010
Richard F. "Dick" Criss, 74, died January 19, 2010. Born in Oakland, Maryland, he lived in the Cuyahoga Falls area for the last 53 years. Dick retired as a 1st Lt. in the Army National Guard after 30 years and from Ferry Industries in 2000. He was the Corps Sgt. Major and an advisory board member of the Wadsworth Salvation...
Helen M Butler
Jan 17, 2010
Helen M. Butler, 84, passed away January 17, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Mae; sister, Ruth Butler; brother, Robert Butler. Services will be held 11 a.m., Thursday at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., with Rev. Robert Linsz officiating. Private interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. If desired, donations may be made...
Stylianos Steve C Manolis
Jan 16, 2010
Stylianos Steve C. Manolis passed away on January 16, 2010 at the age of 75, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a loving father and grandfather and a hard worker who fully lived both the difficult and joyful moments of his life. He was born in Ikaria, Greece in 1934 to a large, loving family. Although he grew...
Robert D Mathews
Jan 15, 2010
Robert D. Mathews, 87, died January 15, 2010. Services will be held 10:30 a.m. TUESDAY at the Billow FALLS Chapel, 1907 23rd St., with Pastor Bob Dreese officiating. Interment with military honors at Chestnut Hill Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home MONDAY 5 to 7 p.m. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Hospice Care...
Maximilien Menassa M.D.
Jan 14, 2010
Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Max Menassa passed away on Jan. 14, 2010. He was 79. Max practiced psychiatry in the Akron area for almost 40 years before retiring in 2006. Born in Alexandria, Egypt, Max emigrated first to Canada and then to the United States with his family and settled in Akron in 1969. In addition to being passionate...
Mary Babe Skibo
Jan 10, 2010
Mary "Babe" Skibo nee Wysocki went to be with the Lord early Sunday, January 10, 2010 while surrounded by loved ones at the age of 83. Mary, and as friends and family knew her "Babe," was born in Blawnox, Pennsylvania, May 2, 1926. She was preceded in death by her parents, Josephine and Leo Wysocki; husband, Elmer Scotty Skibo; and...
Eugenia Parabutsky
Jan 9, 2010
Eugenia Parabutsky, 77, went home to be with the Lord on January 9, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Barberton, Ohio and was a graduate of Hower High School in Akron. She moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1959 and attended Phoenix College, where she earned her R.N. degree. Soon after, Eugenia attended Arizona State University, earning...
James H Sloat
Jan 8, 2010
James H. Sloat April 10, 1932-January 8, 2010 passed away after suffering complications from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in October, 2009. He was a resident of Montgomery, Texas and formerly of Akron, Ohio. James was born on April 10, 1932 to the late Grace Nostwich and Elmer Sloat. He worked for 24 years for the Aluminum Company of...
M Suzanne Bond
Jan 7, 2010
M. Suzanne Coleman Bond, 78, died January 7, 2010. Born in Delaware, Ohio, Mrs. Bond was raised in Marysville and spent the last 43 years in Akron. A homemaker, she attended Capital University and was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Survived by her husband, Charles L.; daughters, Kimerly David Hinkelman of Philadelphia, Pa., Beverly Rick Boulton of Potomac,...
Robert A Wonder
Jan 6, 2010
Robert A. Wonder, 93, formerly of Fairlawn, died January 6, 2010 in Grand Island, Florida. Preceded in death by his wife, Gladys and son, Larry, he is survived by daughter-in-law, Kay Wonder; grandchildren, Robert Dianna Wonder, Diane Erik Planck; great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Ryan and Victoria. Robert has requested no services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity...
Muriel E Hendrick
Jan 3, 2010
Muriel E. Hendrick Muriel E. Hendrick, 89, died Jan. 3, 2010. Born in Portland, Maine, she retired from RSPCC where she was a bookkeeper. Preceded in death by husband, Joseph William Hendrick; she is survived by son, James Hendrick; daughter, Joelle Hendrick; grandchildren, Amy Hall, Joey Hendrick, Alex Hendrick, Erica Lyon and Diana Lyon; great grandchildren, Allanah, Alexander and Faith...
Nela Harper Carter
Jan 3, 2010
Nela Harper Carter, 102, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2010 at Western Reserve Masonic Community in Medina, Ohio. She was born June 13, 1907 in Harman, West Virginia to the late Minor and Clara Cooper Harper. After earning her teaching credentials at Shephard College, Nela taught two years in a one-room schoolhouse, then moved to Akron in 1928 and decided...
Mary Helen Thomas
Jan 3, 2010
Mary Helen Thomas, age 90½, passed away peacefully in Pineville, N.C. on Sunday, January 3, 2010. She was with her daughter, Patricia and her son-in-law, John Proctor. She was pre-deceased by her husband of 64 years, Ralph Thomas and daughter, Marilyn K. Ryan. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia and husband John; her four grandchildren, Shawn Proctor, Melinda Proctor,...
Joann Markle Watt
Jan 2, 2010
Our world paused on January 2, 2010 with the passing of our Mother. After a decade long wait our Dad, Donald H. Watt, was welcoming her with open arms. They are now together again! Mom's life ambition was to raise her children in a solid sturdy way. She loved life and the commitment to her family, friends, and faith. Her...
Lorraine Fellenbaum
Jan 25, 2010
Lorraine Fellenbaum, 87, went to be with our Heavenly Father on January 25, 2010. Our beloved mother is survived by son, Ronald L. Fellenbaum of Dahlongea, Georgia and daughters, Violet Park Gary of Uniontown, Ohio and Laura Corbett Thomas of Copley, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Leroy Fellenbaum; sisters, Louise Myers, Charlene Bowen; and brother,...
Raymond S Crosier
Jan 25, 2010
Raymond S. Abe Crosier, 97, passed away Jan. 25, 2010. Born in Montrose, Ohio, he lived his whole life in the Copley-Fairlawn area. Raymond graduated from Copley High School and later served on the Copley Board of Education. In 2008 he was inducted into the Copley High School Sports Hall-of-Fame. Raymond was very active in the Montrose-Zion U.M. Church, holding...
Bernice S Huge
Jan 25, 2010
Bernice S. Huge, 100, died January 25, 2010. Born in Cleveland, she had resided in Akron since 1943. A graduate of Hathaway-Brown School and Case Western Reserve University, she was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Akron Woman's City Club and the Women's Board at Stan Hywet Hall. Preceded in death by husband, Ernest in 1983 and son, Ernest...
Fred Peel
Jan 21, 2010
Fred Peel, 68, of Bath, passed away Thursday, January 21 after a battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by parents, Sylvester and Delcabella Peel and brother, Alexander of Northern Cambria, Pa. Fred was born April 8, 1941 in Marstellar, Pa. He served in the army and army reserves from 1959 to 1965. He was employed by the Ford...
Carole Mae Snyder
Jan 20, 2010
As Carole took her last breath, the grey skies parted and a ray of sunshine shone through symbolizing in our hearts that Jesus had come to take her home. Never complaining, she courageously fought a long battle with myasthenia gravis, breast and gallbladder cancer. She was an inspiration to those who knew her and a true hero to those who...
Mary E Rhoades
Jan 19, 2010
Mary E. Rhoades, 94, passed away January 19, 2010. Born in Latrobe, Pa., she lived in Akron most of her life and was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Don; she is survived by daughter, Carolyn; sons, Russell and David; five grandchildren. Services will be held 1 p.m., Saturday at the Billow FAIRLAWN...
Richard F. Criss
Jan 19, 2010
Richard F. "Dick" Criss, 74, died January 19, 2010. Born in Oakland, Maryland, he lived in the Cuyahoga Falls area for the last 53 years. Dick retired as a 1st Lt. in the Army National Guard after 30 years and from Ferry Industries in 2000. He was the Corps Sgt. Major and an advisory board member of the Wadsworth Salvation...
Helen M Butler
Jan 17, 2010
Helen M. Butler, 84, passed away January 17, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Mae; sister, Ruth Butler; brother, Robert Butler. Services will be held 11 a.m., Thursday at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., with Rev. Robert Linsz officiating. Private interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. If desired, donations may be made...
Stylianos Steve C Manolis
Jan 16, 2010
Stylianos Steve C. Manolis passed away on January 16, 2010 at the age of 75, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a loving father and grandfather and a hard worker who fully lived both the difficult and joyful moments of his life. He was born in Ikaria, Greece in 1934 to a large, loving family. Although he grew...
Robert D Mathews
Jan 15, 2010
Robert D. Mathews, 87, died January 15, 2010. Services will be held 10:30 a.m. TUESDAY at the Billow FALLS Chapel, 1907 23rd St., with Pastor Bob Dreese officiating. Interment with military honors at Chestnut Hill Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home MONDAY 5 to 7 p.m. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Hospice Care...
Maximilien Menassa M.D.
Jan 14, 2010
Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Max Menassa passed away on Jan. 14, 2010. He was 79. Max practiced psychiatry in the Akron area for almost 40 years before retiring in 2006. Born in Alexandria, Egypt, Max emigrated first to Canada and then to the United States with his family and settled in Akron in 1969. In addition to being passionate...
Mary Babe Skibo
Jan 10, 2010
Mary "Babe" Skibo nee Wysocki went to be with the Lord early Sunday, January 10, 2010 while surrounded by loved ones at the age of 83. Mary, and as friends and family knew her "Babe," was born in Blawnox, Pennsylvania, May 2, 1926. She was preceded in death by her parents, Josephine and Leo Wysocki; husband, Elmer Scotty Skibo; and...
Eugenia Parabutsky
Jan 9, 2010
Eugenia Parabutsky, 77, went home to be with the Lord on January 9, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Barberton, Ohio and was a graduate of Hower High School in Akron. She moved to Phoenix, Arizona in 1959 and attended Phoenix College, where she earned her R.N. degree. Soon after, Eugenia attended Arizona State University, earning...
James H Sloat
Jan 8, 2010
James H. Sloat April 10, 1932-January 8, 2010 passed away after suffering complications from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in October, 2009. He was a resident of Montgomery, Texas and formerly of Akron, Ohio. James was born on April 10, 1932 to the late Grace Nostwich and Elmer Sloat. He worked for 24 years for the Aluminum Company of...
M Suzanne Bond
Jan 7, 2010
M. Suzanne Coleman Bond, 78, died January 7, 2010. Born in Delaware, Ohio, Mrs. Bond was raised in Marysville and spent the last 43 years in Akron. A homemaker, she attended Capital University and was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Survived by her husband, Charles L.; daughters, Kimerly David Hinkelman of Philadelphia, Pa., Beverly Rick Boulton of Potomac,...
Robert A Wonder
Jan 6, 2010
Robert A. Wonder, 93, formerly of Fairlawn, died January 6, 2010 in Grand Island, Florida. Preceded in death by his wife, Gladys and son, Larry, he is survived by daughter-in-law, Kay Wonder; grandchildren, Robert Dianna Wonder, Diane Erik Planck; great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Ryan and Victoria. Robert has requested no services. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity...
Muriel E Hendrick
Jan 3, 2010
Muriel E. Hendrick Muriel E. Hendrick, 89, died Jan. 3, 2010. Born in Portland, Maine, she retired from RSPCC where she was a bookkeeper. Preceded in death by husband, Joseph William Hendrick; she is survived by son, James Hendrick; daughter, Joelle Hendrick; grandchildren, Amy Hall, Joey Hendrick, Alex Hendrick, Erica Lyon and Diana Lyon; great grandchildren, Allanah, Alexander and Faith...
Nela Harper Carter
Jan 3, 2010
Nela Harper Carter, 102, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2010 at Western Reserve Masonic Community in Medina, Ohio. She was born June 13, 1907 in Harman, West Virginia to the late Minor and Clara Cooper Harper. After earning her teaching credentials at Shephard College, Nela taught two years in a one-room schoolhouse, then moved to Akron in 1928 and decided...
Mary Helen Thomas
Jan 3, 2010
Mary Helen Thomas, age 90½, passed away peacefully in Pineville, N.C. on Sunday, January 3, 2010. She was with her daughter, Patricia and her son-in-law, John Proctor. She was pre-deceased by her husband of 64 years, Ralph Thomas and daughter, Marilyn K. Ryan. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia and husband John; her four grandchildren, Shawn Proctor, Melinda Proctor,...
Joann Markle Watt
Jan 2, 2010
Our world paused on January 2, 2010 with the passing of our Mother. After a decade long wait our Dad, Donald H. Watt, was welcoming her with open arms. They are now together again! Mom's life ambition was to raise her children in a solid sturdy way. She loved life and the commitment to her family, friends, and faith. Her...
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