Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Apr 24, 2024

Ann E. Starkey , age 91, of Ashland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

She was born February 28, 1933, in Akron, to Rudolph and Mary Stobbe. Ann worked as a Senior Research Lab Technician for B.F. Goodrich for 30 years. Once retired, she worked for American Analytical. She was a volunteer Firefighter...

Apr 24, 2024

Wayne H. Burge , age 84, of Copley, OH and Kingwood, TX, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 24, 2024.

Wayne was born September 2, 1939, in Cleveland, OH to Herschel and Jean Burge. He was an accomplished golfer, great hunter, and outdoorsman. Wayne always had a smile on his face, and everyone was his...

Apr 24, 2024

Kay Frances Price , age 81, of Richfield, OH, unexpectedly passed away in her sleep on April 24, 2024, to be with her Lord and Savior. Born in New Martinsville, WV, on September 17, 1942, she was the cherished daughter of the late Glenn and Beatrice (LeMasters) Winland.

Kay grew up in Toronto, OH, where...

Apr 20, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Nyla Lu. Though her time with us was brief, she left an everlasting impression of strength and love. From the moment she entered our world, she fought with all her might, touching our lives in ways we never thought possible. She brought joy to our days with her warm...

Apr 19, 2024

FAIRLAWN - Alan E. Ederer , 96, of Fairlawn, died peacefully at his home on Friday, April 19, 2024 with his wife, Lorin, and his daughter, Erin, at his side. Alan was born March 15, 1928, in Akron to William J. and Bessie Ederer. He graduated from Buchtel High School and attended the University of Akron.

Apr 16, 2024

David Jentzsch (Skipper) passed away peacefully at the age of 68 in his home with his wife and daughters present. He was born on October 19, 1955 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Barbara and David Paul Jentzsch. He married Lu Ann Meyers on September 15, 1978 in the St. George, UT temple and they had four...

Apr 15, 2024

Chester E. “Chet” Geary , 91, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024 with his daughters Patricia and Allison at his side.

Chet was born September 10, 1932, in Sycamore, Ohio to Glen and Evelyn (Riedel) Geary. He married Judith “Judy” (Adams) on June 16, 1956.

Chet is survived by daughters Patricia (James) Johnson...

Apr 13, 2024

AKRON – Arthur Thomas Schooley , age 91, passed away on April 13, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Jean; son Jay (Andrea) of Bethesda, MD, son David (Claudine) of Tucson, AZ, and daughter Linda Busack (Fred) of Safety Harbor, FL, plus grandchildren Christopher Schooley, Patrick Schooley, Rachelle Schooley, Jordane Schooley and Duncan...

Apr 11, 2024

Ralph Taylor Denholm , age 95, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 11, 2024. He was born on August 27, 1928. He married Patricia Rose Denholm on August 27, 1949, and they celebrated 74 years of marriage together. Ralph graduated from Kenmore High School in 1946. ln 1951, he joined the United...

Apr 11, 2024

Curtis James Hofer , age 64, of Brunswick, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Thursday, April 11, 2024.

Curt is survived by his wife of 36 years, Coleen Hofer; daughter, Kayla and Drew Stearns; daughter Kelsey Hofer and Johnny Rudin; treasured grandchildren, Grayson, Veyda, and Zander; father, Eugene Hofer; mother, Carol...

Apr 9, 2024

Howard A. Tolley , 96, passed away April 9, 2024. Howard was born on May 7, 1927, to James and May Tolley in Cleveland, Ohio. He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Sue (Calhoun). Also surviving Howard are his son Jim (Bernadette), daughter Jill Dugovics, and granddaughters Allison (Nick) Diemert, Emily (Christopher) Smith, and...

Apr 6, 2024

Two students at West Virginia University are introduced by their landladies because they thought they would be perfect for each other. We are thankful to them. Jim was a senior, a business major and athlete, football, basketball and track as well ROTC. Lou Ann was finishing her master’s degree in social work. An accomplishment for a woman in the...

Apr 5, 2024

Dr. Albert Francis Gilbert, age 86, of Akron, Ohio, died peacefully on April 5, 2024 in the loving care of Summa Health System Palliative Care and Hospice. He was born in Mansfield, Ohio on April 25, 1937.

Al was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Gilbert and Ann Gilbert Fitz; his sister, Judy Craze; and his...

Apr 3, 2024

Patricia D. Rasmussen (nee Wayland) 12/25/1952 - 4/3/2024 Patricia passed away peacefully on April 3, 2024 at Maplewood Assisted Living. She was a long time resident of Cuyahoga Falls, OH. Patricia enjoyed spending her free time with her husband at their winter home in Florida and visiting her most favorite and treasured place, Disney World....

Apr 2, 2024

Joseph Rusnak , 96, passed away April 2, 2024, in Akron, Ohio. He was born in Campbell, Ohio, on March 20, 1928, to the late George and Mary Rusnak. He and his wife Dorothy owned and operated Portage Path Cleaners from 1973 to 1990. She passed away January 25, 2015, approaching their 65th wedding anniversary....

Mar 31, 2024

Matthew Flynn , age 34, passed away suddenly on Sunday March 31st, 2024. He was born in Euclid, Ohio on August 4th, 1989, to John “Jack” and Maryann. He is survived by his loving Parents, Sister Colleen (Jeremiah) Zak, Nieces Addison & Emerson, many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, & Friends. Matt loved family, hiking, snowboarding, skiing, and jet...

Mar 29, 2024

John Waldsmith Considered one of America’s foremost authorities of the study and curation of antique photography, John S. Waldsmith of Medina died at the age of 79 on March 29. John was co-founder of the National Stereoscopic Association, creator of the organization’s Stereo World Magazine and the publication’s editor for its first seven years. He organized the...

Mar 29, 2024

Robert J. “Bob” McWhorter, age 91 of Akron, peacefully passed away on March 29, 2024. Born in Homestead, PA on June 6th, 1932 to the late Robert and Edith McWhorter. Bob graduated from the Illinois Institute of Technology under a U.S. Navy ROTC (USNRTOC) scholarship.

An avid learner and disciplined student, he was active in many fraternity...

Mar 29, 2024

Phyllis Henry, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on Friday, March 29, 2024 at the age of 90 following a lengthy illness. She leaves her sons, Mitchell Henry and his wife Mary and Gregory Henry and his wife Jeanne; and many close friends. Phyllis was born to parents John and Sarah (Calbono) Postell on June...

Mar 28, 2024

Susan K. Sawyer passed away March 28, 2024 following a long battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy and Anton (Tony) Sawyer, beloved sister, Jennifer Lynn, special cousins, Sharney and Mickey, and lifelong childhood friend, Linda (Lopeman) Waldrop. She is survived by sister and dearest friend, Rebecca A. Sawyer of Cuyahoga Falls,...