Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Oct 20, 2023

William H. Herold, M.D. January 17, 1943 - October 20, 2023 Remember: “You’re only dancin’ on this earth for a short while” - Cat Stevens. Born January 17 (Ben Franklin, Muhammad Ali, and me!), 1943, in St. Louis. He was adopted by a wonderful young doctor finishing his training, and his wife, (Mom!) Moving to Colorado Springs,...

Oct 20, 2023

On Friday, October 20, 2023, Janet M. DasVarma (nee Wassity) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. Janet was born on February 4, 1943 in Akron, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Edith Wassity; and her sister, Jacqueline Grosso. Janet is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Ranendra “Ron”...

Oct 18, 2023

Max Esler, 89, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2023. He was born in Akron (Sawyerwood), Ohio on August 1, 1934. Max served in the United States Marine Corp. from 1952-1960 and proudly considered himself a marine until death. As a Marine, Max had special duty in Washington DC . He guarded President Eisenhower on trips to Camp David,...

Oct 12, 2023

Patricia Anne Bradford Ockene , our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, trusted friend and a top-notch bridge player, passed on October 12, 2023. For so many of us, Pat was a fountain of love, support, friendship, and wise counsel; her loss is devasting, but we also celebrate her life and many contributions to the community of Akron...

Oct 11, 2023

Eric John Steiner was born July 10, 1957 in Akron, Ohio.  He passed away unexpectedly at home in Richfield, Ohio on October 11, 2023 from complications of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia.

He was a graduate of Buchtel High School, went to the College of Wooster where he met his future wife Laurie and Malone College where...

Oct 10, 2023

Nancy Lois Nierman-Baker of West Akron passed away peacefully on October 10, 2023. She was born in Lakewood on December 6, 1941, to Elmer H. and Lois C. Nierman. She attended both John Marshall (Cleveland) and North Olmsted high schools and enjoyed sharing memories with classmates from each at many class reunions. She was a devoted advocate...

Oct 6, 2023

Bernadette Ann Takacs , also known as Bernie, peacefully passed away on October 6, 2023, in Akron, Ohio, at the age of 75. She was born on August 11, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Eugene and Irene Timm. Bernie will be remembered as a selfless individual who always put others before herself. Bernie dedicated her career to...

Oct 4, 2023

Genevieve Idell (Crawford) Starcher died unexpectedly on October 4, 2023. She was born at home in Akron, Ohio on Halloween night in 1930 to Frank and Rose (Nestor) Crawford. According to a favorite family story, she was born at home because neighborhood kids deflated the tires and prevented them from getting to the hospital.

Genevieve...

Oct 4, 2023

Scott Michael Gossett, 42, passed away October 4, 2023, after a short but valiant battle with a rare brain disorder. Born and raised in Akron, he lived most of his life in the area. Scott worked at a variety of jobs including trucking, commercial lighting, maintenance and most recently as a glass installer at Schmidt Glass.

Some...

Oct 1, 2023

Mary Jane Subotin (nee Brown) passed away October 1, 2023.  Mary was born on February 26, 1932 to Arthur and Hazel Brown. She was the youngest of 8 children.  Mary graduated from Akron North High, Class of 1950.  Shortly after graduation, Mary met James Subotin and they married.  Mary and Jim raised their 4 children in West...

Oct 1, 2023

Helen Wendt , 95, of Fairlawn, formerly of Parma, Ohio passed away on October 1, 2023. Helen was born in Cleveland, Ohio on July 29,1928 to the late John and Anna Malik. She was a gracious and wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  She was a lover of animals and happily shared table food with her “granddogs”....

Oct 1, 2023

Theresa Frances Knauer passed away on October 1, 2023, at the age of 93. She was born on December 10, 1929, in Akron, Ohio, the ninth of eleven children born to Marie and Francis Clark. She graduated from Our Lady of the Elms School, attended The University of Akron, and worked at the Ohio Edison Company.

Sep 30, 2023

David Linn Montgomery, 73, of Akron, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on September 30th. Dave, more affectionately known by his daughter's as Dayba, and Dad by his son; lived a full life. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on October 23rd, 1949 to Samuel and Aileen Montgomery. He served active duty for the US Army from 1971-1978. During his lifetime,...

Sep 28, 2023

Sheila Kurth Svoboda (nee Kurth) was born on February 17, 1959, in Waukegan, IL, and passed peacefully, after a long illness, on September 28, 2023, in Akron, OH.

A Memorial Service is scheduled for October 29, 2023, 3:00 PM, at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1250 W Exchange St., Akron.

She was a lifelong childhood...

Sep 24, 2023

Anthony J Salem , a son, brother, father, husband, friend of many, a veteran, was not “kind of a big deal,” he was a big deal. If you knew Anthony, you knew his love for life was exorbitant, always bringing light to any room he was in.  Known for his jokes and humor, Anthony always made anyone...

Sep 24, 2023

Cheryl Sumner Fisher , 76, of Copley Twp. passed away peacefully at home on September 24, 2023. Cheryl was born in Akron, Ohio on January 3, 1947 to the late James Jr. and Maxine Fisher. She attended Colby Jr. College and graduated from Ohio University. She taught art for 30 years at Northeastern High School in Springfield,...

Sep 24, 2023

Dr. Douglas W. Sanders died peacefully in his sleep on September 24, 2023. He was 96. Born in Bowling Green, Kentucky in 1926, to Dr. R. Douglas and Flora Galloway Sanders, Douglas graduated from Sewanee Military Academy in Sewanee, Tennessee in 1944. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree with honors from Franklin and Marshall College in...

Sep 23, 2023

George Robert Kechkes , age 87, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 23, 2023.

George was born March 11, 1936, and grew up in Barberton, OH. He proudly worked at Ford Motor Company in Walton Hills for 46 and a half years before he retired in 2001. He was a faithful member of...

Sep 21, 2023

Jill Marie Harvey (Nee Bailey), 65, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away September 21, 2023. She was born on March 16, 1958 in Coshocton, OH to parents, Robert and Nancy Bailey. She graduated in 1976 from River View High School. She was a very loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by husband, Edward; children, Alison Harvey-Gale...

Sep 21, 2023

Dr. Andre M. Fritz , 84, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2023, with family by his side. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. Andre is survived by his beloved wife, Tilla Theus, as well as his former spouse Elsbeth O’Connor (Stuber) and their four children Jane Poteet (Ken), Simon Fritz, Patrick Fritz (Patricia) and...