Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
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Paul R. Houser
May 9, 2009
Paul R. Houser, 82, passed away peacefully in his sleep Saturday, May 9, 2009. A life long resident of the Akron and Bath area, Paul was a graduate of North High School and the University of Akron School of Engineering. He served in the United States Navy and Marines and was a member of Bath Church since 1962. He is...
Opal Faye Smith Whitaker
May 9, 2009
"Faye", 95, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2009. Faye graduated from Akron Central High School and attended the University of Akron where she was a member of Delta Gamma Sorority. She was also a member of Coral Gables and First Methodist Church in Florida. Preceded in death by her husband, William Whitaker; parents, William and Mattie Smith; brother, E. Leland...
Michel Jasser
May 7, 2009
Michel Jasser, 79, passed away May 7, 2009. Michel was a very loving person who loved to be around his family. He was the former owner of the Boulevard Tavern in Cuyahoga Falls for over 40 years. Michel was also an active member and treasurer of the Saghbine Society. He was preceded in death by his parents, Youssef and Josephine...
Francis Michael Gardner
May 6, 2009
Francis Michael Gardner, 68, passed away surrounded by family on May 6, 2009, following a short illness. The Akron native worked as an accountant after receiving his schooling at St. Vincent High School and the University of Akron. He was an active member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church and a veteran of the Vietnam War. After retiring from Summit Grinding...
Joann F Peyton
May 2, 2009
JoAnn F. Peyton, 69, went to be with the Lord May 2, 2009 after a long illness. Born in Lancing, Tenn., on August 5, 1939, she enjoyed flower gardening and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She retired from the Revere Local School district. Preceded in death by her mother, Mary Popson and former husband, Lawrence Peyton, she is survived...
Charles J. Boltz
Apr 30, 2009
Charles J. Boltz, 88, passed away April 30, 2009 in Bradenton, Florida. Charles loved woodworking, farming and building houses, which included three. He was also a veteran of World War II and retired from B.F. Goodrich after 38 years of service. Charles was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ruth; parents, Harley and Nona Boltz; son, Douglas Winter and...
Rosemary O Kibble
Apr 30, 2009
Rosemary O. Kibble, born 1/13/1926 in Omaha, Neb., passed away on April 30, 2009 in Florida. She was preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Marie Pool; husband, Nat C. Kibble, Jr.; sister, Sallie McHugh and niece, Kathleen McHugh. She is survived by daughters, Kathleen O. Kibble of Philadelphia, Pa., Natalie C. Wagner David of Akron, Ohio; son, Nat C....
Martha A. Spencer
Apr 28, 2009
-Martha A. Spencer Swigart, 84, went home to be with the Lord April 28, 2009. Born in Akron, she was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church where she served on the Altar Guild. A volunteer at Akron City Hospital and Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, she worked in the Accounting Department at B&O Railroad and for Fred's Diner. Preceded...
Deborah Renee Skvarka
Apr 26, 2009
Deborah Renee Skvarka, 46, went to be with the Lord April 26, 2009. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, she graduated in 1981 from Revere High School and received her C.M.A. from Medina Career Center. She was formerly employed at Bank One and currently with Summa Health System at Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital. A member of the United Methodist Church, she loved...
Robert J. Clay
Apr 26, 2009
Robert J. Clay, 86, died April 26, 2009. Born in Akron, he was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, serving in the Tenth Mountain Division. Bob had been a math and science teacher at Norton High School. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Doris; children, Denise Ankudowich Stephen, David Clay Jan and Marilyn Stoney Paul;...
Alexandra K. Nikolaides
Apr 25, 2009
Alexandra Nikolaides, 82, passed away peacefully April 25, 2009. Raised in Greece, she moved to Akron in 1957. Alexandra was a longtime employee of Portage Country Club until the age of retirement and she was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. Preceded in death by her sister, Helen Turpin; she is survived by sister, Olga Samata; nephews, Sam...
Bill J Frye
Apr 24, 2009
Bill J. Frye, 68, of Copley passed away Friday, April 24, 2009 surrounded by his family. Born April 25, 1940 to Millard and Josephine Frye in Brazil, Ind. Bill married his love Bonnie in 1968 and recently celebrated his 40th wedding anniversary. Bill received his undergraduate and masters degrees from Indiana State University and his Ph.D from The Ohio State...
Elaine M Neil
Apr 22, 2009
Elaine M. Neil Our loving matriarch, Elaine M. Neil, 84, peacefully departed this world April 22, 2009 and joined her Lord in Heaven. Elaine was preceded in death by her adoring husband of 45 years, Matthew G. Neil and Candy DiFiore, her loving sister. She is survived by her loving family: daughters, Kathy Musser and Lynn Schwanauer Frazi; grandchildren, John...
Leah Kay Weissert
Apr 21, 2009
Leah Kay Weissert, 64, died suddenly April 21, 2009. She was born on December 28, 1944 in Geneva, Nebraska. While attending OSU in 1963, Leah met Jamie. They were instantly smitten and married one year later on September 19, 1964. Preceded in death by her father and brother; she is survived by her loving husband, Jamie; son, Jeff; daughter, Lisa;...
William E Bacon
Apr 19, 2009
William E. "Bill" Bacon, 89, passed away peacefully April 19, 2009. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he lived most of his life in North Canton and Akron. He received a Bachelor of Science in Commerce from Ohio University in 1943 where he was a member of Sigma Pi and Phi Beta Kappa. From 1943-1945 he served in the U.S. Navy as...
Larry Lee Ramsier
Apr 14, 2009
Larry Lee Ramsier Larry Lee Ramsier, age 61, our beloved father, husband, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2009 surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held at Fairlawn Lutheran Church, 3415 W. Market St., Fairlawn, Ohio 44333, Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 2 p.m., with Rev. Charles Lentner officiating, followed by a reception in the...
Calvin W. Winebrenner
Apr 14, 2009
Calvin W. Winebrenner Our long time and dear, sweet friend, Calvin Winebrenner left us on April 14, 2009. Friends and family may join to celebrate Cal's life from 1 to 2 p.m. on Monday, April 20, 2009 at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., followed by the funeral at 2 p.m., with Dr. Donard M. Engle officiating. Interment...
Johnnie Russo
Apr 14, 2009
Johnnie "Papa" Russo Johnnie "Papa" Russo, 71, went home to the Lord on April 14, 2009 after a long illness. He was born on June 18, 1937 to Frank and Gertrude Parish Russo in Akron, Ohio. He was very proud of his Italian heritage. John retired from Acme #1 in 2003. He served his country in the Air Force as...
Wanda G Harrison
Apr 13, 2009
Wanda G. Harrison, age 91, died peacefully Friday, April 10, 2009 at Pebble Creek Nursing Home; special thanks to the staff who took such good care of her. Wanda was born May 16, 1917 in East Liverpool, Ohio to Inez Flesher and Roy Hanna. She attended various schools as a child and young adult, but was mostly educated as the...
William R Hearty
Apr 11, 2009
William Riordan Hearty William Riordan Hearty, 57, died during Holy Week 2009. Born in Akron on June 20, 1951, Bill was educated in Akron and continued his interest in the Arts at The Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Preceded in death by brother, Hugh G. Hearty, he is survived by parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Betty Hearty; sisters and...
Paul R. Houser
May 9, 2009
Paul R. Houser, 82, passed away peacefully in his sleep Saturday, May 9, 2009. A life long resident of the Akron and Bath area, Paul was a graduate of North High School and the University of Akron School of Engineering. He served in the United States Navy and Marines and was a member of Bath Church since 1962. He is...
Opal Faye Smith Whitaker
May 9, 2009
"Faye", 95, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2009. Faye graduated from Akron Central High School and attended the University of Akron where she was a member of Delta Gamma Sorority. She was also a member of Coral Gables and First Methodist Church in Florida. Preceded in death by her husband, William Whitaker; parents, William and Mattie Smith; brother, E. Leland...
Michel Jasser
May 7, 2009
Michel Jasser, 79, passed away May 7, 2009. Michel was a very loving person who loved to be around his family. He was the former owner of the Boulevard Tavern in Cuyahoga Falls for over 40 years. Michel was also an active member and treasurer of the Saghbine Society. He was preceded in death by his parents, Youssef and Josephine...
Francis Michael Gardner
May 6, 2009
Francis Michael Gardner, 68, passed away surrounded by family on May 6, 2009, following a short illness. The Akron native worked as an accountant after receiving his schooling at St. Vincent High School and the University of Akron. He was an active member of St. Sebastian Catholic Church and a veteran of the Vietnam War. After retiring from Summit Grinding...
Joann F Peyton
May 2, 2009
JoAnn F. Peyton, 69, went to be with the Lord May 2, 2009 after a long illness. Born in Lancing, Tenn., on August 5, 1939, she enjoyed flower gardening and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She retired from the Revere Local School district. Preceded in death by her mother, Mary Popson and former husband, Lawrence Peyton, she is survived...
Charles J. Boltz
Apr 30, 2009
Charles J. Boltz, 88, passed away April 30, 2009 in Bradenton, Florida. Charles loved woodworking, farming and building houses, which included three. He was also a veteran of World War II and retired from B.F. Goodrich after 38 years of service. Charles was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ruth; parents, Harley and Nona Boltz; son, Douglas Winter and...
Rosemary O Kibble
Apr 30, 2009
Rosemary O. Kibble, born 1/13/1926 in Omaha, Neb., passed away on April 30, 2009 in Florida. She was preceded in death by parents, Clarence and Marie Pool; husband, Nat C. Kibble, Jr.; sister, Sallie McHugh and niece, Kathleen McHugh. She is survived by daughters, Kathleen O. Kibble of Philadelphia, Pa., Natalie C. Wagner David of Akron, Ohio; son, Nat C....
Martha A. Spencer
Apr 28, 2009
-Martha A. Spencer Swigart, 84, went home to be with the Lord April 28, 2009. Born in Akron, she was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church where she served on the Altar Guild. A volunteer at Akron City Hospital and Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, she worked in the Accounting Department at B&O Railroad and for Fred's Diner. Preceded...
Deborah Renee Skvarka
Apr 26, 2009
Deborah Renee Skvarka, 46, went to be with the Lord April 26, 2009. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, she graduated in 1981 from Revere High School and received her C.M.A. from Medina Career Center. She was formerly employed at Bank One and currently with Summa Health System at Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital. A member of the United Methodist Church, she loved...
Robert J. Clay
Apr 26, 2009
Robert J. Clay, 86, died April 26, 2009. Born in Akron, he was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, serving in the Tenth Mountain Division. Bob had been a math and science teacher at Norton High School. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Doris; children, Denise Ankudowich Stephen, David Clay Jan and Marilyn Stoney Paul;...
Alexandra K. Nikolaides
Apr 25, 2009
Alexandra Nikolaides, 82, passed away peacefully April 25, 2009. Raised in Greece, she moved to Akron in 1957. Alexandra was a longtime employee of Portage Country Club until the age of retirement and she was a member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church. Preceded in death by her sister, Helen Turpin; she is survived by sister, Olga Samata; nephews, Sam...
Bill J Frye
Apr 24, 2009
Bill J. Frye, 68, of Copley passed away Friday, April 24, 2009 surrounded by his family. Born April 25, 1940 to Millard and Josephine Frye in Brazil, Ind. Bill married his love Bonnie in 1968 and recently celebrated his 40th wedding anniversary. Bill received his undergraduate and masters degrees from Indiana State University and his Ph.D from The Ohio State...
Elaine M Neil
Apr 22, 2009
Elaine M. Neil Our loving matriarch, Elaine M. Neil, 84, peacefully departed this world April 22, 2009 and joined her Lord in Heaven. Elaine was preceded in death by her adoring husband of 45 years, Matthew G. Neil and Candy DiFiore, her loving sister. She is survived by her loving family: daughters, Kathy Musser and Lynn Schwanauer Frazi; grandchildren, John...
Leah Kay Weissert
Apr 21, 2009
Leah Kay Weissert, 64, died suddenly April 21, 2009. She was born on December 28, 1944 in Geneva, Nebraska. While attending OSU in 1963, Leah met Jamie. They were instantly smitten and married one year later on September 19, 1964. Preceded in death by her father and brother; she is survived by her loving husband, Jamie; son, Jeff; daughter, Lisa;...
William E Bacon
Apr 19, 2009
William E. "Bill" Bacon, 89, passed away peacefully April 19, 2009. Born in Chicago, Illinois, he lived most of his life in North Canton and Akron. He received a Bachelor of Science in Commerce from Ohio University in 1943 where he was a member of Sigma Pi and Phi Beta Kappa. From 1943-1945 he served in the U.S. Navy as...
Larry Lee Ramsier
Apr 14, 2009
Larry Lee Ramsier Larry Lee Ramsier, age 61, our beloved father, husband, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2009 surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held at Fairlawn Lutheran Church, 3415 W. Market St., Fairlawn, Ohio 44333, Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 2 p.m., with Rev. Charles Lentner officiating, followed by a reception in the...
Calvin W. Winebrenner
Apr 14, 2009
Calvin W. Winebrenner Our long time and dear, sweet friend, Calvin Winebrenner left us on April 14, 2009. Friends and family may join to celebrate Cal's life from 1 to 2 p.m. on Monday, April 20, 2009 at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., followed by the funeral at 2 p.m., with Dr. Donard M. Engle officiating. Interment...
Johnnie Russo
Apr 14, 2009
Johnnie "Papa" Russo Johnnie "Papa" Russo, 71, went home to the Lord on April 14, 2009 after a long illness. He was born on June 18, 1937 to Frank and Gertrude Parish Russo in Akron, Ohio. He was very proud of his Italian heritage. John retired from Acme #1 in 2003. He served his country in the Air Force as...
Wanda G Harrison
Apr 13, 2009
Wanda G. Harrison, age 91, died peacefully Friday, April 10, 2009 at Pebble Creek Nursing Home; special thanks to the staff who took such good care of her. Wanda was born May 16, 1917 in East Liverpool, Ohio to Inez Flesher and Roy Hanna. She attended various schools as a child and young adult, but was mostly educated as the...
William R Hearty
Apr 11, 2009
William Riordan Hearty William Riordan Hearty, 57, died during Holy Week 2009. Born in Akron on June 20, 1951, Bill was educated in Akron and continued his interest in the Arts at The Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Preceded in death by brother, Hugh G. Hearty, he is survived by parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Betty Hearty; sisters and...
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