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

Wilbur J Naehring
Jun 28, 2009
Wilbur J. Naehring Wilbur J. Naehring, 94, passed away June 28, 2009. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls. He was a World War II Army veteran and a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Mr. Naehring is survived by his wife of 61 years, Shirley; son, John Teri Naehring; daughter, Suzan Miller husband, Mark deceased;...
Lorena P. Boyer
Jun 24, 2009
Lorena P. Boyer Heaven is a better place as of Wednesday, June 24th, when Lorena P. Boyer moved on to her new home there. She was born on January 29, 1928 in Russell Springs, Kentucky, lost her mother, Sara Garner in 1929, and was raised by her father, George and her sisters. She came to Akron as a young woman...
Bettie Lowther Riggs
Jun 23, 2009
Bettie Lowther Riggs 1925-2009 Bettie Riggs, beloved mother, grandmother, friend and teacher, passed away Tuesday, June 23. Bettie is survived by her two children, Jane Jonesco John and Dan Riggs Annette; six grandchildren, Amy Jane Jonesco, John Jonesco III Jennifer, Michael Jonesco, Katie Jonesco James Lower, Danny Riggs and Jeff Riggs; three and a half great-grandchildren, Alexa, Sarah, Jake and...
Nickolas P Andreeff
Jun 20, 2009
Nickolas P. Andreeff passed away peacefully on June 20, 2009, lovingly surrounded by his family and friends. Born in Akron, Ohio on October 17, 1931, Nick was the son of the late Pando and Catherine Naum Andreeff and was also preceded in death by his brothers, Andrew, Thomas, and Eugene; his half sister, Stella; his mother and father-in-law, Margaret Duncan...
Dolores Dee Kempel
Jun 19, 2009
Dolores Dee Kempel, 85, died June 19, 2009 after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Karl K. and Caroline M. DeVoe Kempel, and her sister, Kathryn Kempel Harris. Born and raised in Akron, Dee graduated from St. Vincent High School and attended The University of Akron before beginning a lifelong career of service to her...
Charles Wayne Jones
Jun 17, 2009
FAIRLAWN ChapelRev. Charles Wayne Jones 12-4-1925 to 6-17-2009 Rev. Charles Wayne Jones, 83, of Frankfort, Michigan reached his life goal as he ran into the arms of his Savior on June 17, 2009. Funeral service will be Sunday, June 21, 2009 at 4 p.m. at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N Miller Road in Akron, Ohio, where friends may call...

Betty L Rowe
Jun 15, 2009
Betty L. Hinds Rowe nee Smith Betty L. Hinds Rowe nee Smith, 80, went home to be with the Lord June 15, 2009. She is survived by sons, Keith Charlotte, Jeffrey Lori; sisters, Pauline, Donna Charles, Janet Mike, Linda Gene; brothers, Teddy, Sonny Maryann; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 12 noon on Saturday at the Billow...
David Samuel Woloch
Jun 15, 2009
David Samuel Woloch David Samuel Woloch, 75, passed peacefully to eternal life surrounded by his family on June 15, 2009. A beloved husband, father, brother and uncle, David was affectionately known as "Ditta" to his fifteen grandchildren. David will be remembered by all who knew and loved him for his integrity, generosity, and quick wit. He immensely enjoyed his family,...
Lydia K Wenhardt
Jun 14, 2009
Safe in the arms of Jesus, Lydia K. Wenhardt, 92, went home to be with her Savior on June 14, 2009. Born in Akron, Ohio to Wendel and Helen Kalman, she lived in this area all her life. After a brief time at Hammel Actual College, she was employed by the trust department of First National Bank in downtown Akron...
Charlene A Brock
Jun 13, 2009
Charlene A. Brock, 72, passed away at home surrounded by her family June 13, 2009. Born June 10, 1937 in Akron, she was a homemaker and long time Bath resident. She was a member of St. Victor Catholic Church, where she served as a Eucharistic Minister, the Bath Alpha Garden Club, North Coast Miata Club, the Bath Fire Department Ladies...

Robert Lee Walters
Jun 12, 2009
Robert Lee Walters, 58, died June 12, 2009. Born in Akron, he had been employed at Weaver Workshop. He is survived by his parents, Maxie R. and Paula N. Walters. Services will be held 2 p.m. MONDAY in the Mausoleum Chapel of Rose Hill Burial Park with Rev. Jim Edmundson officiating. There will be no calling hours.
Frank Bohnert Sr
Jun 10, 2009
Frank Bohnert, Sr. passed away June 10, 2009. Frank was born in Tshonpel, Yugoslavia on Dec. 23, 1930 and immigrated to the U.S. in May 1950. He lived in Cuyahoga Falls from 1950 until 2009. Frank spent 18 years working for Chestnut Ridge Dairy and 19 years for Woodridge Schools. He was a member of the German Family Society serving...
George A Cabaniss
Jun 10, 2009
George A. Cabaniss November 22, 1919 June 10, 2009 George A. Cabaniss was born in Birmingham, Alabama, the son of Edward Harman Cabaniss, Jr. and Marjorie Weatherly Cabaniss. He spent his boyhood years in Rosemary, Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama and Black Mountain, North Carolina. He entered Auburn University at the age of 16, graduating with a degree in chemical engineering at...
Richard Michael Montz Sr
Jun 9, 2009
Richard Michael Montz, Sr. Richard Michael Montz, Sr., loving father, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Tuesday, June 9, 2009. Preceded in death by his father, Richard August Montz; mother, Goldie Sylvia Montz; he is survived by his son, Richard Michael Montz, Jr.; as well as his special friend, Mark Richard Demich and mother of Richard, Jr., Deborah Lois...
Gerald Vance Wootton
Jun 9, 2009
Gerald Vance Wootton Gerald Vance Wootton died June 9, 2009 at the Hospice Care Center. Known to friends and associates as "Jerry," he was born in 1921 in New Orleans, La., and graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering from Ohio State University, 1943. In 1944 he volunteered for midshipman's training, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., was commissioned Ensign E...
Jerrold O Bond
Jun 9, 2009
``THEN AND NOW" Jerrold O. "Jerry" Bond Jerrold O. "Jerry" Bond, 62, passed away peacefully at home on June 9, 2009. Jerry retired from the City of Akron Water Department in 1996. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during Vietnam and was a member of the Civitan Club. Preceded in death by his parents, William and Vera, he is...

Jeanne C Carver
Jun 8, 2009
Jeanne C. Carver, 88, died June 8, 2009. Born in Richmond, Va., she was a homemaker and avid gardener. She is survived by her loving husband, Sidney S. Carver. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. WEDNESDAY at Copley Cemetery. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood...
Sonja Diane Connolly
Jun 7, 2009
Sonja Diane Spencer Connolly, passed away unexpectedly June 7, 2009. Sonja was born June 7, 1966 in Barberton to Danny and Chris Spencer. She was a respiratory therapist at Akron General Medical Center for ten years. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister and friend to many. Preceded in death by both grandparents; she leaves behind her great joy, daughter,...
Dorothy Ardis Davis
Jun 6, 2009
Dorothy A. Davis, 83, passed away June 6, 2009. Born in Akron, Dorothy was a lifetime resident of Richfield. She worked for the Revere Board of Education as a cashier. Preceded in death by her son, Richard D. Davis, Jr.; brothers, John and Robert Mitchell; survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Richard "Buzzy" Davis; sons, Daniel Morgan Davis,...
Susan H Barr
Jun 3, 2009
Susan H. Barr Susan H. Barr, 56, died June 3, 2009. She grew up in Brecksville and lived most of her life in the Akron area. She was employed in the rubber division at American Chemical Society, loved gardening, playing the guitar, and was loved by everyone. Preceded in death by parents, John and Lucy Hutchinson, she is survived by...

Wilbur J Naehring
Jun 28, 2009
Wilbur J. Naehring Wilbur J. Naehring, 94, passed away June 28, 2009. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls. He was a World War II Army veteran and a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Mr. Naehring is survived by his wife of 61 years, Shirley; son, John Teri Naehring; daughter, Suzan Miller husband, Mark deceased;...
Lorena P. Boyer
Jun 24, 2009
Lorena P. Boyer Heaven is a better place as of Wednesday, June 24th, when Lorena P. Boyer moved on to her new home there. She was born on January 29, 1928 in Russell Springs, Kentucky, lost her mother, Sara Garner in 1929, and was raised by her father, George and her sisters. She came to Akron as a young woman...
Bettie Lowther Riggs
Jun 23, 2009
Bettie Lowther Riggs 1925-2009 Bettie Riggs, beloved mother, grandmother, friend and teacher, passed away Tuesday, June 23. Bettie is survived by her two children, Jane Jonesco John and Dan Riggs Annette; six grandchildren, Amy Jane Jonesco, John Jonesco III Jennifer, Michael Jonesco, Katie Jonesco James Lower, Danny Riggs and Jeff Riggs; three and a half great-grandchildren, Alexa, Sarah, Jake and...
Nickolas P Andreeff
Jun 20, 2009
Nickolas P. Andreeff passed away peacefully on June 20, 2009, lovingly surrounded by his family and friends. Born in Akron, Ohio on October 17, 1931, Nick was the son of the late Pando and Catherine Naum Andreeff and was also preceded in death by his brothers, Andrew, Thomas, and Eugene; his half sister, Stella; his mother and father-in-law, Margaret Duncan...
Dolores Dee Kempel
Jun 19, 2009
Dolores Dee Kempel, 85, died June 19, 2009 after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Karl K. and Caroline M. DeVoe Kempel, and her sister, Kathryn Kempel Harris. Born and raised in Akron, Dee graduated from St. Vincent High School and attended The University of Akron before beginning a lifelong career of service to her...
Charles Wayne Jones
Jun 17, 2009
FAIRLAWN ChapelRev. Charles Wayne Jones 12-4-1925 to 6-17-2009 Rev. Charles Wayne Jones, 83, of Frankfort, Michigan reached his life goal as he ran into the arms of his Savior on June 17, 2009. Funeral service will be Sunday, June 21, 2009 at 4 p.m. at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N Miller Road in Akron, Ohio, where friends may call...

Betty L Rowe
Jun 15, 2009
Betty L. Hinds Rowe nee Smith Betty L. Hinds Rowe nee Smith, 80, went home to be with the Lord June 15, 2009. She is survived by sons, Keith Charlotte, Jeffrey Lori; sisters, Pauline, Donna Charles, Janet Mike, Linda Gene; brothers, Teddy, Sonny Maryann; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 12 noon on Saturday at the Billow...
David Samuel Woloch
Jun 15, 2009
David Samuel Woloch David Samuel Woloch, 75, passed peacefully to eternal life surrounded by his family on June 15, 2009. A beloved husband, father, brother and uncle, David was affectionately known as "Ditta" to his fifteen grandchildren. David will be remembered by all who knew and loved him for his integrity, generosity, and quick wit. He immensely enjoyed his family,...
Lydia K Wenhardt
Jun 14, 2009
Safe in the arms of Jesus, Lydia K. Wenhardt, 92, went home to be with her Savior on June 14, 2009. Born in Akron, Ohio to Wendel and Helen Kalman, she lived in this area all her life. After a brief time at Hammel Actual College, she was employed by the trust department of First National Bank in downtown Akron...
Charlene A Brock
Jun 13, 2009
Charlene A. Brock, 72, passed away at home surrounded by her family June 13, 2009. Born June 10, 1937 in Akron, she was a homemaker and long time Bath resident. She was a member of St. Victor Catholic Church, where she served as a Eucharistic Minister, the Bath Alpha Garden Club, North Coast Miata Club, the Bath Fire Department Ladies...

Robert Lee Walters
Jun 12, 2009
Robert Lee Walters, 58, died June 12, 2009. Born in Akron, he had been employed at Weaver Workshop. He is survived by his parents, Maxie R. and Paula N. Walters. Services will be held 2 p.m. MONDAY in the Mausoleum Chapel of Rose Hill Burial Park with Rev. Jim Edmundson officiating. There will be no calling hours.
Frank Bohnert Sr
Jun 10, 2009
Frank Bohnert, Sr. passed away June 10, 2009. Frank was born in Tshonpel, Yugoslavia on Dec. 23, 1930 and immigrated to the U.S. in May 1950. He lived in Cuyahoga Falls from 1950 until 2009. Frank spent 18 years working for Chestnut Ridge Dairy and 19 years for Woodridge Schools. He was a member of the German Family Society serving...
George A Cabaniss
Jun 10, 2009
George A. Cabaniss November 22, 1919 June 10, 2009 George A. Cabaniss was born in Birmingham, Alabama, the son of Edward Harman Cabaniss, Jr. and Marjorie Weatherly Cabaniss. He spent his boyhood years in Rosemary, Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama and Black Mountain, North Carolina. He entered Auburn University at the age of 16, graduating with a degree in chemical engineering at...
Richard Michael Montz Sr
Jun 9, 2009
Richard Michael Montz, Sr. Richard Michael Montz, Sr., loving father, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Tuesday, June 9, 2009. Preceded in death by his father, Richard August Montz; mother, Goldie Sylvia Montz; he is survived by his son, Richard Michael Montz, Jr.; as well as his special friend, Mark Richard Demich and mother of Richard, Jr., Deborah Lois...
Gerald Vance Wootton
Jun 9, 2009
Gerald Vance Wootton Gerald Vance Wootton died June 9, 2009 at the Hospice Care Center. Known to friends and associates as "Jerry," he was born in 1921 in New Orleans, La., and graduated with a degree in Chemical Engineering from Ohio State University, 1943. In 1944 he volunteered for midshipman's training, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, Md., was commissioned Ensign E...
Jerrold O Bond
Jun 9, 2009
``THEN AND NOW" Jerrold O. "Jerry" Bond Jerrold O. "Jerry" Bond, 62, passed away peacefully at home on June 9, 2009. Jerry retired from the City of Akron Water Department in 1996. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during Vietnam and was a member of the Civitan Club. Preceded in death by his parents, William and Vera, he is...

Jeanne C Carver
Jun 8, 2009
Jeanne C. Carver, 88, died June 8, 2009. Born in Richmond, Va., she was a homemaker and avid gardener. She is survived by her loving husband, Sidney S. Carver. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. WEDNESDAY at Copley Cemetery. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Hospice Care Center, 3358 Ridgewood...
Sonja Diane Connolly
Jun 7, 2009
Sonja Diane Spencer Connolly, passed away unexpectedly June 7, 2009. Sonja was born June 7, 1966 in Barberton to Danny and Chris Spencer. She was a respiratory therapist at Akron General Medical Center for ten years. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister and friend to many. Preceded in death by both grandparents; she leaves behind her great joy, daughter,...
Dorothy Ardis Davis
Jun 6, 2009
Dorothy A. Davis, 83, passed away June 6, 2009. Born in Akron, Dorothy was a lifetime resident of Richfield. She worked for the Revere Board of Education as a cashier. Preceded in death by her son, Richard D. Davis, Jr.; brothers, John and Robert Mitchell; survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Richard "Buzzy" Davis; sons, Daniel Morgan Davis,...
Susan H Barr
Jun 3, 2009
Susan H. Barr Susan H. Barr, 56, died June 3, 2009. She grew up in Brecksville and lived most of her life in the Akron area. She was employed in the rubber division at American Chemical Society, loved gardening, playing the guitar, and was loved by everyone. Preceded in death by parents, John and Lucy Hutchinson, she is survived by...