Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones

Robert Pershing Webb
Dec 5, 2009
Robert Pershing Webb, 91, died December 5, 2009. Born in Akron, he was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II and member of American Legion Post # 0888. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber and had been the owner of Akron Appliance Service Company. Preceded in death in July by his wife, Wanda, and sister, Ruby Denious, he...
Mary A Moran
Nov 25, 2009
Mary A. Moran, 86, passed from this life on November 25, 2009. Dear mother of Teri Moran Tom, Bill Moran Patti, deceased, and Kathleen Harpley Tom. Loving grandmother to Danni Moran and Lyssa Moran. Mary cherished her five siblings who have been so supportive of her throughout the years, Ann Valeri Ramo, deceased, Joe Blike Irene, Mike Blike Ruth, John...
Richard T Roop Sr
Nov 24, 2009
Richard T. Roop, Sr., 63, passed away peacefully November 24, 2009 after a long illness. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and the U.S. Marines serving two tours in Vietnam. Preceded in death by his parents; his loving step-son, Cpl. Andrew Brownfield; survived by wife, Terry; sons, Richard "Tate" and Robert; daughter, Laura "Lolly" John Segriff; "Pops" son,...
Donald R Oneacre
Nov 24, 2009
Donald R. Oneacre, 81, passed away November 24, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Akron, he was a lifetime area resident. A graduate of South High School and the University of Akron where he was a basketball star, he was a member of Phi Delta Theta and had earned his master's degree at Kent State University. Don was...

Retta Mae Rosone
Nov 24, 2009
Retta M. Rosone, 76, passed away peacefully November 24, 2009. Born in Akron, she lived here all of her life. Retta enjoyed being home with her family and pursuing her hobby of quilting. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Robert; son, Robert II; daughter, Sara Lynn Rosone. Cremation has taken place. There will be no services....

Stephanie F Kuentz
Nov 24, 2009
Stephanie F. Kuentz Stephanie F. Kuentz, 88, passed away Nov. 24, 2009. Stephanie was the cherished wife of 60 years to Jack; the devoted mother to Duane Lee, Bruce and Scott; the loving grandmother of Eric John, Brian Charles and Allyson Leigh; and many other beloved relatives and friends. She was a member of Bath Church UCC. Services will be...
Walter R English
Nov 23, 2009
CUYAHOGA FALLS -- Walter R. English, 61, died November 23, 2009. Walt was best known for his love of family and music, especially the drums. As a U.S. Army Veteran in Vietnam, he was awarded the Purple Heart. He was owner of Summit Entertainment Consultants and a former longtime employee of Akron City Hospital's Hemotology lab. Originally born in Akron,...
Richard Winland
Nov 19, 2009
Richard Winland Richard Winland, 79, a native of Copley, Ohio, passed away Nov. 19, 2009. A memorial service will be held at Bath UCC Church, 3980 West Bath Rd., on Friday, Nov. 27, at 11 a.m. Memorials can be made to Haven of Rest, Salvation Army, and Bath UCC Church. Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel

William Randy Adams
Nov 18, 2009
William "Randy" Adams, 57, died unexpectedly November 18, 2009. Born in Akron, Randy lived here all of his life and was a member of The Chapel. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Elizabeth; he is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Heather; daughters, Megan and Melissa; mother and father-in-law, Patricia and Ralph Denholm. The family would...

Aloma Mae Anders
Nov 18, 2009
Aloma Mae Anders Aloma Mae Anders, 81, died November 18, 2009. Born in Akron, She was a life resident of the area. A member of Grace Brethren Church and the Rawiga Country Club. Mrs. Anders retired as head cashier with over 40 years service from the F. W. Albrecht Co. Preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Leroy;...
Dale W Hollis
Nov 17, 2009
Dale W. Hollis, Sr., 67, died Nov. 17, 2009. He was a member of the Teamsters Union with 43 years service, driving for PIE and retiring from USF Holland. Dale was a member of Mogadore Moose Club #1082; VFW Mogadore Post #8487; enjoyed golfing, horseshoes, working in the yard and having a good time with his family and friends. Preceded...
Gretchen Guy Pinder
Nov 17, 2009
Gretchen Guy Pinder, wife and best friend of Donovan F. Pinder, died Tuesday, November 17, 2009 of a sudden stroke at Mercy Medical Center in Canton, Ohio. Born and raised in Akron, Ohio, she is the cherished daughter of John and Donamari Guy. Gretchen attended Firestone High School and Walsh University. She married Donovan, her high school sweetheart on February...

Gary L Wilson
Nov 15, 2009
Gary L. Wilson, 65, died suddenly at home November 15, 2009. Services will be held 1 p.m. Friday at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., with Rev. Ron Marmaduke officiating. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the...
Clinton J.B. Millsaps
Nov 14, 2009
Clinton "J.B." Millsaps Clinton "J.B." Millsaps, 79 passed away peacefully November 14, 2009 from a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. He was born to the late Vista and Charlie Millsaps in Murphy, N.C. December 11, 1929. Preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Diane; his grandson, Aaron Michael; 7 brothers and 2 sisters; he is survived by his loving wife...
Marion Elizabeth Miller
Nov 14, 2009
She was born in Somerset, Pa., on October 5, 1911. Marion was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Myrtle Miller; husband, Paul and sisters, Mona Jaccaud and Lillian Anderson. She is survived by nieces, Mona Schaeffer of Akron, Paula Tony Cervellino and Eryn Cervellino of Stow and Ann and Martha Poole of Florida. We wish to thank the...

Dawn M Pickton
Nov 11, 2009
Dawn M. Pickton, 98, died November 11, 2009. Born in Akron, she was a life resident of the area. She was a lifetime member of Trinity Lutheran Church, where she taught Sunday School and Bible Class, and had belonged to the Order of the Eastern Star. She retired from the Adams Funeral Home. She is survived by her daughter, Kay...
Sally Ann Leib
Nov 7, 2009
Sally Ann Leib, 78, passed away Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 after a courageous battle with multiple illnesses. She was born June 16, 1931 in Hutchinson, Kansas and was active in Montrose Zion United Methodist Church playing in the bell choir. She was an active member of Fairlawn City Women's Club and was formerly employed by the Summit County Board of...
Zimri Christian Oseland Jr
Nov 6, 2009
Zim, 82, passed away suddenly November 6, 2009. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., in 1927, to the late Zimri and Erma Oseland. He and his parents moved to Akron, and he lived the rest of his life in the Akron area. He attended King School and the Western Reserve Academy in Hudson. He graduated from Bowdoin College in Brunswick,...

Belle Elizabeth Mettler
Nov 6, 2009
Belle Elizabeth Mettler died peacefully at her home from cancer on November 6, 2009 at age 81. Belle was born in Akron on December 25, 1927 and lived in Akron until her family moved to Bath Township in late 1940. She graduated from West High School in 1945. She attended the University of Southern California, Ohio State University and graduated...
Mary Kathryn Newton
Nov 5, 2009
Mary Kay Newton, 83, passed away November 5, 2009. Mary worked for the Akron Metropolitan Parks system and later as one of the first four rangers in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. In her retirement, she traveled across the U.S. and Canada and wintered in the Outer Banks. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Guy; her children,...

Robert Pershing Webb
Dec 5, 2009
Robert Pershing Webb, 91, died December 5, 2009. Born in Akron, he was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II and member of American Legion Post # 0888. He retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber and had been the owner of Akron Appliance Service Company. Preceded in death in July by his wife, Wanda, and sister, Ruby Denious, he...
Mary A Moran
Nov 25, 2009
Mary A. Moran, 86, passed from this life on November 25, 2009. Dear mother of Teri Moran Tom, Bill Moran Patti, deceased, and Kathleen Harpley Tom. Loving grandmother to Danni Moran and Lyssa Moran. Mary cherished her five siblings who have been so supportive of her throughout the years, Ann Valeri Ramo, deceased, Joe Blike Irene, Mike Blike Ruth, John...
Richard T Roop Sr
Nov 24, 2009
Richard T. Roop, Sr., 63, passed away peacefully November 24, 2009 after a long illness. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and the U.S. Marines serving two tours in Vietnam. Preceded in death by his parents; his loving step-son, Cpl. Andrew Brownfield; survived by wife, Terry; sons, Richard "Tate" and Robert; daughter, Laura "Lolly" John Segriff; "Pops" son,...
Donald R Oneacre
Nov 24, 2009
Donald R. Oneacre, 81, passed away November 24, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Akron, he was a lifetime area resident. A graduate of South High School and the University of Akron where he was a basketball star, he was a member of Phi Delta Theta and had earned his master's degree at Kent State University. Don was...

Retta Mae Rosone
Nov 24, 2009
Retta M. Rosone, 76, passed away peacefully November 24, 2009. Born in Akron, she lived here all of her life. Retta enjoyed being home with her family and pursuing her hobby of quilting. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Robert; son, Robert II; daughter, Sara Lynn Rosone. Cremation has taken place. There will be no services....

Stephanie F Kuentz
Nov 24, 2009
Stephanie F. Kuentz Stephanie F. Kuentz, 88, passed away Nov. 24, 2009. Stephanie was the cherished wife of 60 years to Jack; the devoted mother to Duane Lee, Bruce and Scott; the loving grandmother of Eric John, Brian Charles and Allyson Leigh; and many other beloved relatives and friends. She was a member of Bath Church UCC. Services will be...
Walter R English
Nov 23, 2009
CUYAHOGA FALLS -- Walter R. English, 61, died November 23, 2009. Walt was best known for his love of family and music, especially the drums. As a U.S. Army Veteran in Vietnam, he was awarded the Purple Heart. He was owner of Summit Entertainment Consultants and a former longtime employee of Akron City Hospital's Hemotology lab. Originally born in Akron,...
Richard Winland
Nov 19, 2009
Richard Winland Richard Winland, 79, a native of Copley, Ohio, passed away Nov. 19, 2009. A memorial service will be held at Bath UCC Church, 3980 West Bath Rd., on Friday, Nov. 27, at 11 a.m. Memorials can be made to Haven of Rest, Salvation Army, and Bath UCC Church. Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel

William Randy Adams
Nov 18, 2009
William "Randy" Adams, 57, died unexpectedly November 18, 2009. Born in Akron, Randy lived here all of his life and was a member of The Chapel. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Elizabeth; he is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Heather; daughters, Megan and Melissa; mother and father-in-law, Patricia and Ralph Denholm. The family would...

Aloma Mae Anders
Nov 18, 2009
Aloma Mae Anders Aloma Mae Anders, 81, died November 18, 2009. Born in Akron, She was a life resident of the area. A member of Grace Brethren Church and the Rawiga Country Club. Mrs. Anders retired as head cashier with over 40 years service from the F. W. Albrecht Co. Preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Leroy;...
Dale W Hollis
Nov 17, 2009
Dale W. Hollis, Sr., 67, died Nov. 17, 2009. He was a member of the Teamsters Union with 43 years service, driving for PIE and retiring from USF Holland. Dale was a member of Mogadore Moose Club #1082; VFW Mogadore Post #8487; enjoyed golfing, horseshoes, working in the yard and having a good time with his family and friends. Preceded...
Gretchen Guy Pinder
Nov 17, 2009
Gretchen Guy Pinder, wife and best friend of Donovan F. Pinder, died Tuesday, November 17, 2009 of a sudden stroke at Mercy Medical Center in Canton, Ohio. Born and raised in Akron, Ohio, she is the cherished daughter of John and Donamari Guy. Gretchen attended Firestone High School and Walsh University. She married Donovan, her high school sweetheart on February...

Gary L Wilson
Nov 15, 2009
Gary L. Wilson, 65, died suddenly at home November 15, 2009. Services will be held 1 p.m. Friday at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., with Rev. Ron Marmaduke officiating. Interment at Rose Hill Burial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the...
Clinton J.B. Millsaps
Nov 14, 2009
Clinton "J.B." Millsaps Clinton "J.B." Millsaps, 79 passed away peacefully November 14, 2009 from a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. He was born to the late Vista and Charlie Millsaps in Murphy, N.C. December 11, 1929. Preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Diane; his grandson, Aaron Michael; 7 brothers and 2 sisters; he is survived by his loving wife...
Marion Elizabeth Miller
Nov 14, 2009
She was born in Somerset, Pa., on October 5, 1911. Marion was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Myrtle Miller; husband, Paul and sisters, Mona Jaccaud and Lillian Anderson. She is survived by nieces, Mona Schaeffer of Akron, Paula Tony Cervellino and Eryn Cervellino of Stow and Ann and Martha Poole of Florida. We wish to thank the...

Dawn M Pickton
Nov 11, 2009
Dawn M. Pickton, 98, died November 11, 2009. Born in Akron, she was a life resident of the area. She was a lifetime member of Trinity Lutheran Church, where she taught Sunday School and Bible Class, and had belonged to the Order of the Eastern Star. She retired from the Adams Funeral Home. She is survived by her daughter, Kay...
Sally Ann Leib
Nov 7, 2009
Sally Ann Leib, 78, passed away Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009 after a courageous battle with multiple illnesses. She was born June 16, 1931 in Hutchinson, Kansas and was active in Montrose Zion United Methodist Church playing in the bell choir. She was an active member of Fairlawn City Women's Club and was formerly employed by the Summit County Board of...
Zimri Christian Oseland Jr
Nov 6, 2009
Zim, 82, passed away suddenly November 6, 2009. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., in 1927, to the late Zimri and Erma Oseland. He and his parents moved to Akron, and he lived the rest of his life in the Akron area. He attended King School and the Western Reserve Academy in Hudson. He graduated from Bowdoin College in Brunswick,...

Belle Elizabeth Mettler
Nov 6, 2009
Belle Elizabeth Mettler died peacefully at her home from cancer on November 6, 2009 at age 81. Belle was born in Akron on December 25, 1927 and lived in Akron until her family moved to Bath Township in late 1940. She graduated from West High School in 1945. She attended the University of Southern California, Ohio State University and graduated...
Mary Kathryn Newton
Nov 5, 2009
Mary Kay Newton, 83, passed away November 5, 2009. Mary worked for the Akron Metropolitan Parks system and later as one of the first four rangers in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. In her retirement, she traveled across the U.S. and Canada and wintered in the Outer Banks. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Guy; her children,...