Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Percy A Andrews
Aug 12, 2009
Percy A. Andrews Percy A. Andrews, 86, died August 12, 2009. Born in Akron, he was a life resident. A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, he was a member of the American Legion and had retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company with 38 years of service. He is survived by Mary, his loving wife of nearly 63...
Conrad William Renner
Aug 12, 2009
Conrad William Renner Conrad William Renner, 79, went home to be with the Lord August 12, 2009. Services will be held 11 a.m. MONDAY at Redeemer Lutheran Church, with Rev. Keith Johnson officiating. Interment with Military Rites by Charles Faust Post 281 American Legion at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the Billow FALLS Chapel, 1907 23rd St., SUNDAY...

Sue Butler Hoyt
Aug 12, 2009
Sue Butler Hoyt Sue Butler Hoyt died Wednesday, August 12, 2009. Her husband of 65 years, Dr. Walter A. Hoyt, Jr., preceded her in death in 2007. She is survived by three children, Walter Hoyt, III and wife Karen, Dr. Dave Hoyt and wife Beth, Molly Hoyt Springer and husband Dr. Jeff Springer; five grandchildren and a great- grandson. A...
Dorothy E Bussell
Aug 9, 2009
Dorothy E. Bussell, 90, passed away August 9, 2009. She was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and had lived in Cuyahoga Falls since 1947. She graduated from Milford High School in Milford, Connecticut and from Business Night School where she learned business accounting, short hand, typing and other secretarial skills. Dorothy worked in the business community until marrying her husband, William,...
Thomas K Staubus
Aug 8, 2009
Thomas K. Staubus, 70, died August 8, 2009. Born in Oberlin, Ohio, he moved to Akron in 1963 and resided in Seville since 2000. A U.S. Army Veteran, he was a member of Fairlawn Lutheran Church and had retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, International Business Division, with 35 years service. Preceded in death by parents, Kenneth and...
Zachary Henry Kokomoor
Aug 4, 2009
Zachary Henry Kokomoor Zachary Henry Kokomoor, 24, born January 23, 1985, died as a result of an accident on August 4, 2009 in Chicago, Ill. Zachary enjoyed and created art, films and music. He loved reading, cooking and being with animals. He will be remembered with love for his brilliant smile, infectious laugh, giant bear hugs and big heart. Preceded...
Sanja Mandic
Aug 2, 2009
Sanja Mandic It is with great sadness and sorrow that we announce the passing of Sanja Mandic, 52, on August 2nd, 2009. Sanja was a loving and caring mother, wife, and daughter who made a great impact on many people through her empathy and willingness to help others. She will be greatly missed. Calling hours will be held at the...

Virginia L Clark
Aug 2, 2009
Virginia Y. Clark Virginia Y. Clark, 72, went home to be with the Lord on August 2, 2009. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Friday at the First United Methodist of Cuyahoga Falls with Rev. Susan Lausch officiating. Private inurnment at Northampton Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to First United...

Loraine Maxine Wisberger
Aug 1, 2009
Loraine Maxine Fee Wisberger Loraine Maxine Fee Wisberger, 85, died August 1, 2009. A lifelong Lutheran born in Akron on December 17, 1923, she was very passionate about her Irish heritage. Maxine was a devoted wife and mother who enjoyed baking, reading and gardening. She was a graduate of East High School who remained proud of her time working at...
Thomas J Raymer
Jul 31, 2009
Thomas J. Raymer Thomas J. Raymer, 21, passed away Friday, July 31st at home. Born August 10, 1987 in Ash-burnham, Massachusetts, Thomas was a resident of Norton since second grade. He graduated with the Class of 2005. Since that time he had been a student of the University of Akron. He is the beloved son of Janet Lisle and the...
Robert Semuga
Jul 30, 2009
Robert Bob Semuga, 70, passed away July 30, 2009. As truck driver, Robert was a member of Teamsters Local 348 in Akron, the Eagles 555, the Croatian Club and the American Legion. He was an All City Basketball Player and played semi-pro basketball for the Goodyear Lightfoots and played in the RCA League. He loved golfing and playing softball, enjoyed...
Don A. Davis
Jul 29, 2009
Don A. Davis Don A. Davis, 79, died July 29, 2009. Born in Akron, he resided in Copley most of his life and was a member of St. Paul"s Evangelical Lutheran Church. He is survived by wife, Elizabeth Betty; sons, Steve Anna, Paul, Tom, and Mike Karla Davis; grandchildren, Orion, Evan, and Corey Davis, William Campbell and Tiffany Lohr; sister,...

Marsha J Priester
Jul 29, 2009
Marsha J. Priester Marsha J. Priester, age 60, our loving sister, daughter, mother, and friend, went home to be with the Lord July 29, 2009 after a long battle with cancer. Marsha was born March 16, 1949 in Lima, Ohio to parents, Mercedes and Jack Mechling. She was a 1967 graduate of Lima Senior High School and a 1969 graduate...
Delores A Parker
Jul 28, 2009
Delores Smith Parker Dee Dee Smith Parker, 80, passed away July 27, 2009 following a long illness. Dee was born February 15, 1929 to Mac and Corinne Matheny. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Thomas Parker, and W. Gene Smith, father of her children. She is survived by daughters, Pam Gary Corbett of Green and Susan Gary...
Katharine Emma Cohick
Jul 28, 2009
Katharine Emma Cohick Katharine Emma Cohick, 95, died July 28, 2009. A life resident of Akron, she was a member of High Street Christian Church. She was a graduate of Akron Central High School Class of 1932, attended Hammel Business College and retired from Polsky"s Department Store with 45 years service. She had a passion for music and loved playing...
Charles P Raney
Jul 25, 2009
Charles P. Raney, 87, died July 25, 2009. Born in Akron, he was a B-25 pilot trainer in the Army Air Corps during World War II. As a lifelong pilot, Chuck was a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association, the N.R.A., and Adoniram Joppa Lodge # 517 F&AM. Mr. Raney had been the owner of Raney Tire Company and had...
William Jasser
Jul 23, 2009
William Jasser William Jasser passed away July, 23, 2009. William was a generous and loving person who will be missed dearly by all those who knew and loved him. He was the owner of Michel"s Lounge in Kent for 31 years, an active member of Our Lady of the Cedars of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church, and the dedicated captain of...

Roy V Velie
Jul 23, 2009
Roy V. Velie Roy V. Velie, 89, died July 23, 2009. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., he was an Ohio resident since 1947. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II and the Korean War, and retired from The Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. He is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Dane and Isabella of Powder Springs, Ga.; daughter,...

James F. Cook
Jul 22, 2009
James F. Cook James F. Cook, 82, passed away on July 22, 2009. Friends may call from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. MONDAY at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., where Masonic Services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Cremation has taken place. He will be inurned at Rose Hill Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be...
Dayton D Ford
Jul 22, 2009
Dayton D. Ford, Jr. Dayton D. Ford, Jr., 81, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family from a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Preceded in death by wife of 42 years, Janet; daughter, Gina; son, Dayton Raymond; and three sisters; he was joined in death by his best friend of 16 years, Cricket. He is survived by daughter, Susie...
Percy A Andrews
Aug 12, 2009
Percy A. Andrews Percy A. Andrews, 86, died August 12, 2009. Born in Akron, he was a life resident. A U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, he was a member of the American Legion and had retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company with 38 years of service. He is survived by Mary, his loving wife of nearly 63...
Conrad William Renner
Aug 12, 2009
Conrad William Renner Conrad William Renner, 79, went home to be with the Lord August 12, 2009. Services will be held 11 a.m. MONDAY at Redeemer Lutheran Church, with Rev. Keith Johnson officiating. Interment with Military Rites by Charles Faust Post 281 American Legion at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the Billow FALLS Chapel, 1907 23rd St., SUNDAY...

Sue Butler Hoyt
Aug 12, 2009
Sue Butler Hoyt Sue Butler Hoyt died Wednesday, August 12, 2009. Her husband of 65 years, Dr. Walter A. Hoyt, Jr., preceded her in death in 2007. She is survived by three children, Walter Hoyt, III and wife Karen, Dr. Dave Hoyt and wife Beth, Molly Hoyt Springer and husband Dr. Jeff Springer; five grandchildren and a great- grandson. A...
Dorothy E Bussell
Aug 9, 2009
Dorothy E. Bussell, 90, passed away August 9, 2009. She was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and had lived in Cuyahoga Falls since 1947. She graduated from Milford High School in Milford, Connecticut and from Business Night School where she learned business accounting, short hand, typing and other secretarial skills. Dorothy worked in the business community until marrying her husband, William,...
Thomas K Staubus
Aug 8, 2009
Thomas K. Staubus, 70, died August 8, 2009. Born in Oberlin, Ohio, he moved to Akron in 1963 and resided in Seville since 2000. A U.S. Army Veteran, he was a member of Fairlawn Lutheran Church and had retired from the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, International Business Division, with 35 years service. Preceded in death by parents, Kenneth and...
Zachary Henry Kokomoor
Aug 4, 2009
Zachary Henry Kokomoor Zachary Henry Kokomoor, 24, born January 23, 1985, died as a result of an accident on August 4, 2009 in Chicago, Ill. Zachary enjoyed and created art, films and music. He loved reading, cooking and being with animals. He will be remembered with love for his brilliant smile, infectious laugh, giant bear hugs and big heart. Preceded...
Sanja Mandic
Aug 2, 2009
Sanja Mandic It is with great sadness and sorrow that we announce the passing of Sanja Mandic, 52, on August 2nd, 2009. Sanja was a loving and caring mother, wife, and daughter who made a great impact on many people through her empathy and willingness to help others. She will be greatly missed. Calling hours will be held at the...

Virginia L Clark
Aug 2, 2009
Virginia Y. Clark Virginia Y. Clark, 72, went home to be with the Lord on August 2, 2009. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Friday at the First United Methodist of Cuyahoga Falls with Rev. Susan Lausch officiating. Private inurnment at Northampton Cemetery. There are no calling hours. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to First United...

Loraine Maxine Wisberger
Aug 1, 2009
Loraine Maxine Fee Wisberger Loraine Maxine Fee Wisberger, 85, died August 1, 2009. A lifelong Lutheran born in Akron on December 17, 1923, she was very passionate about her Irish heritage. Maxine was a devoted wife and mother who enjoyed baking, reading and gardening. She was a graduate of East High School who remained proud of her time working at...
Thomas J Raymer
Jul 31, 2009
Thomas J. Raymer Thomas J. Raymer, 21, passed away Friday, July 31st at home. Born August 10, 1987 in Ash-burnham, Massachusetts, Thomas was a resident of Norton since second grade. He graduated with the Class of 2005. Since that time he had been a student of the University of Akron. He is the beloved son of Janet Lisle and the...
Robert Semuga
Jul 30, 2009
Robert Bob Semuga, 70, passed away July 30, 2009. As truck driver, Robert was a member of Teamsters Local 348 in Akron, the Eagles 555, the Croatian Club and the American Legion. He was an All City Basketball Player and played semi-pro basketball for the Goodyear Lightfoots and played in the RCA League. He loved golfing and playing softball, enjoyed...
Don A. Davis
Jul 29, 2009
Don A. Davis Don A. Davis, 79, died July 29, 2009. Born in Akron, he resided in Copley most of his life and was a member of St. Paul"s Evangelical Lutheran Church. He is survived by wife, Elizabeth Betty; sons, Steve Anna, Paul, Tom, and Mike Karla Davis; grandchildren, Orion, Evan, and Corey Davis, William Campbell and Tiffany Lohr; sister,...

Marsha J Priester
Jul 29, 2009
Marsha J. Priester Marsha J. Priester, age 60, our loving sister, daughter, mother, and friend, went home to be with the Lord July 29, 2009 after a long battle with cancer. Marsha was born March 16, 1949 in Lima, Ohio to parents, Mercedes and Jack Mechling. She was a 1967 graduate of Lima Senior High School and a 1969 graduate...
Delores A Parker
Jul 28, 2009
Delores Smith Parker Dee Dee Smith Parker, 80, passed away July 27, 2009 following a long illness. Dee was born February 15, 1929 to Mac and Corinne Matheny. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Thomas Parker, and W. Gene Smith, father of her children. She is survived by daughters, Pam Gary Corbett of Green and Susan Gary...
Katharine Emma Cohick
Jul 28, 2009
Katharine Emma Cohick Katharine Emma Cohick, 95, died July 28, 2009. A life resident of Akron, she was a member of High Street Christian Church. She was a graduate of Akron Central High School Class of 1932, attended Hammel Business College and retired from Polsky"s Department Store with 45 years service. She had a passion for music and loved playing...
Charles P Raney
Jul 25, 2009
Charles P. Raney, 87, died July 25, 2009. Born in Akron, he was a B-25 pilot trainer in the Army Air Corps during World War II. As a lifelong pilot, Chuck was a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association, the N.R.A., and Adoniram Joppa Lodge # 517 F&AM. Mr. Raney had been the owner of Raney Tire Company and had...
William Jasser
Jul 23, 2009
William Jasser William Jasser passed away July, 23, 2009. William was a generous and loving person who will be missed dearly by all those who knew and loved him. He was the owner of Michel"s Lounge in Kent for 31 years, an active member of Our Lady of the Cedars of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church, and the dedicated captain of...

Roy V Velie
Jul 23, 2009
Roy V. Velie Roy V. Velie, 89, died July 23, 2009. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., he was an Ohio resident since 1947. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II and the Korean War, and retired from The Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. He is survived by son and daughter-in-law, Dane and Isabella of Powder Springs, Ga.; daughter,...

James F. Cook
Jul 22, 2009
James F. Cook James F. Cook, 82, passed away on July 22, 2009. Friends may call from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. MONDAY at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., where Masonic Services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Cremation has taken place. He will be inurned at Rose Hill Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be...
Dayton D Ford
Jul 22, 2009
Dayton D. Ford, Jr. Dayton D. Ford, Jr., 81, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family from a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Preceded in death by wife of 42 years, Janet; daughter, Gina; son, Dayton Raymond; and three sisters; he was joined in death by his best friend of 16 years, Cricket. He is survived by daughter, Susie...