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

Robert Lewis Hunker
Mar 23, 2009
Robert Lewis Hunker died March 23, 2009 at the age of 82. He was an Environmental, Architectural, and Interior Designer, responsible for the preservation and restoration of the Village of Peninsula and the grassroots founder of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, thus fondly referred to as ``Mr. Peninsula." Born to John Dudley and Bess E. Brown Hunker on March 2,...
Robert M Moore
Mar 23, 2009
Robert M. Moore CUYAHOGA FALLS -- Robert M. Moore, 78, passed away March 23, 2009 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Akron, he resided in Cuyahoga Falls most of his life and was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church. He was past president of the Cuyahoga Falls Chamber of Commerce, Summit County Machine Shop Group and the...
Glenn Ater Jr
Mar 21, 2009
Glenn Ater, Jr. Glenn Ater, Jr., 83, died March 21, 2009. Glenn was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and had been a senior officer specialist with the Federal Prison System. Preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn K. Bruck Ater; sister, Betty Madru and parents, Glenn, Sr. and Sara Ater; he is survived by his...
Dan Floasin
Mar 20, 2009
Dan Floasin Dan Floasin, 91, passed away March 20, 2009. Born and raised in Akron, he was a lifelong resident. Dan worked under Eisenhower at the Pentagon during World War II, was the first president of the Humane Society of Greater Akron, and had been in sales for Timken and Chemstress. A former member of the Romanian Orthodox Church, he...
Shirley E. Kaiser
Mar 17, 2009
Shirley E. Kaiser Shirley E. Kaiser, born March 26, 1923 in Marion, Ohio to Donald and Ila Staley, passed away in Port St. Lucie, Florida on March 17, 2009. Shirley was a former long time Akron resident before moving to Florida in 1996 to be close to her son. Shirley was a beloved mother and grandmother and will be greatly...

Phyllis E Bean
Mar 16, 2009
Phyllis E. Bean Phyllis E. Bean, 81, of Akron, Ohio, beloved daughter of the late Leonard C. and Marie H. Bean, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16 after a long illness. She was born in Akron, Ohio on July 14, 1927. She had been living in the Willoughby, Ohio area for the past five years. She is survived by...
Helen Louise Swartz
Mar 16, 2009
Helen Louise Moore Swartz Helen Swartz, 98, passed away in the peace and comfort of the Hospice Care Center on Ridgewood Road, March 16, 2009. Born in Akron on November 26, 1910, Helen was the only child of the late Charles and Louise Moore. She graduated from West High School, Hammel Actual Business School and went to work for The...

Robert J. Sevald
Mar 16, 2009
Robert J. Sevald Robert J. Sevald, 80, passed away March 16, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Donna nee Morneau and children, Anne Sekerak Michael, Robert W. Cheri, Janette Shields Matthew and Matthew Jennifer; granddaughters, Sara, Elisabeth, Rachel, Isabelle, Audrey and Evelyn. Born to parents, William and Lucille Sevald, he was raised in Royal Oak, Michigan...

Robert E Clark
Mar 15, 2009
Robert E. Clark Robert E. Clark died peacefully on March 15, 2009. Mr. Clark was born in Youngstown on November 1, 1916, and lived in the area since 1946. He owned and operated Clark Associates Artists for many years. A World War II veteran, Mr. Clark served in the African and Italian Theaters, and wrote and illustrated for several military...

Christine R Schwertfeger-Johnson
Mar 15, 2009
Christine R. Schwertfeger-Johnson Christine R. Schwertfeger-Johnson, 45 years old, unexpectedly passed away Sunday, March 15, 2009. Chris was born Aug. 31, 1963 in Barberton, Ohio. Christine was the "Rock of the Schwert-feger Family". Chris loved her family, her job and her five dogs. Christine was a graduate of Coventry High School, class of 1981 and a graduate of Kent Stark/Malone...
Leo A Merzweiler
Mar 14, 2009
Leo A. Merzweiler NAPLES, Fla. -- Leo A. Merzweiler, beloved husband, father and grandfather, died March 14, 2009. He was born in Akron, Ohio on June 20, 1923. Most recently he was a resident of Naples, Fla., and a summer resident of Hartville, Ohio. Prior to this, he was a resident of Bath, Ohio for over 20 years. Following service...
Mary Buehl Prinz
Mar 14, 2009
Mary Lois Buehl Prinz Mary Lois Buehl Prinz, 83, went home to her dear Lord Jesus Christ Saturday, March 14, 2009. Her great-great-grandfather, Pastor Peter Jacob Buehl, founded Zion Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul L.; father, Edward Russell Buehl; and mother, Ottilie Dallman Buehl. She is survived by her sons, Jeffrey and Timothy; grandchildren,...
Bonnie J Hummel
Mar 14, 2009
Bonnie Hummel Bonnie Hummel, 55, of Akron Ohio, passed away March 14, 2009. She was employed at Akron Porcelain for 29 years and she was a member of the American Legion Post 566. Bonnie is survived by her beloved husband of 9 years, Robert; son, Keith Candace Cramer; grandchildren, Brianna, T-Jay, Kail and Kaden; stepdaughter, Candy Tim Dukeman; step grandchildren,...
Donzil A. Hupp
Mar 14, 2009
Donzil A. Hupp Donzil A. Hupp passed away March 14, 2009. Born in Elizabeth, West Virginia he moved to Ohio where he was a truck driver for forty plus years with McKesson and Robbins. Donzil was a 32nd degree mason, a lifetime member of the Sportsman's Club, a member of Eagles 555, and he loved fishing in Rice Lake. Donzil...
William Ederer
Mar 13, 2009
William "Bill" Ederer Bill Ederer passed away March 13, 2009. Bill was a lifelong resident of Akron where he was born August 28, 1919. Bill was a machinist for Adamsons United and retired from Wean United after forty years of service. He was a charter member of Faith Lutheran Church where he served on Church Council for many years. He...
Barbara Louise Davidson
Mar 13, 2009
Barbara Louise Davidson Strange Barbara Louise Davidson, wife of Warren Bo Davidson passed away on March 13, 2009 after a short illness. Born in Phoenix, Ariz. on December 15, 1931, she was raised by her parents Lois Bond and Jack Strange in the warm, sunny weather that she never ceased to love. The family moved to the Akron area after...
Alan Roy Strobel
Mar 13, 2009
Alan R. Strobel, Sr. Alan R. Strobel, Sr., 63, passed away March 13, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Akron, he lived here all of his life, but his heart belonged to Canada too. Alan worked as a technician for Goodyear Tire and Rubber for 43 years. Preceded in death by his father, Elmer; survived by his loving...

Dan L. Miller
Mar 10, 2009
Dan L. Miller Dan L. Miller, born December 22, 1931 died March 10, 2009. Dan was born in Barrs Mill, Ohio, son to Levi I. Miller and Lovina Yoder Miller. He was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth Reusch Miller and sister, Sara Miller. He is survived by his son, Dennis Carl Miller; his sister, Mary Miller Raber of Apple Creek;...
Velma Christine "Pat" Clevenger
Mar 9, 2009
Velma "Pat" Clevenger Velma "Pat" Clevenger, 89, passed away in her sleep March 9, 2009. Pat was a member of the Church of the Brethren and she loved to make porcelain dolls. She is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Floyd, Jr.; son, Jim Clevenger; grandchildren, Jeff Sarah, Joel, Jeremy Alicia; great-grandchildren, Kyle, Hailey, Tate and Logan. Services...
Faye M Giangiacomi
Mar 8, 2009
Faye M. Gaglione Faye M. Gaglione Giangiacomi nee Tish passed away March 8, 2009 at the age of 93. Faye is survived by her children, Constance Robert Velotta of Akron, Sandra Marie of St. Augustine, Fla., and William Sara Gaglione of Montecito, Calif. Faye was preceded in death by her loving husbands, James Gaglione in 1967, Art Giangiacomi in 1983...

Robert Lewis Hunker
Mar 23, 2009
Robert Lewis Hunker died March 23, 2009 at the age of 82. He was an Environmental, Architectural, and Interior Designer, responsible for the preservation and restoration of the Village of Peninsula and the grassroots founder of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, thus fondly referred to as ``Mr. Peninsula." Born to John Dudley and Bess E. Brown Hunker on March 2,...
Robert M Moore
Mar 23, 2009
Robert M. Moore CUYAHOGA FALLS -- Robert M. Moore, 78, passed away March 23, 2009 at home surrounded by his family. Born in Akron, he resided in Cuyahoga Falls most of his life and was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church. He was past president of the Cuyahoga Falls Chamber of Commerce, Summit County Machine Shop Group and the...
Glenn Ater Jr
Mar 21, 2009
Glenn Ater, Jr. Glenn Ater, Jr., 83, died March 21, 2009. Glenn was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and had been a senior officer specialist with the Federal Prison System. Preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn K. Bruck Ater; sister, Betty Madru and parents, Glenn, Sr. and Sara Ater; he is survived by his...
Dan Floasin
Mar 20, 2009
Dan Floasin Dan Floasin, 91, passed away March 20, 2009. Born and raised in Akron, he was a lifelong resident. Dan worked under Eisenhower at the Pentagon during World War II, was the first president of the Humane Society of Greater Akron, and had been in sales for Timken and Chemstress. A former member of the Romanian Orthodox Church, he...
Shirley E. Kaiser
Mar 17, 2009
Shirley E. Kaiser Shirley E. Kaiser, born March 26, 1923 in Marion, Ohio to Donald and Ila Staley, passed away in Port St. Lucie, Florida on March 17, 2009. Shirley was a former long time Akron resident before moving to Florida in 1996 to be close to her son. Shirley was a beloved mother and grandmother and will be greatly...

Phyllis E Bean
Mar 16, 2009
Phyllis E. Bean Phyllis E. Bean, 81, of Akron, Ohio, beloved daughter of the late Leonard C. and Marie H. Bean, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16 after a long illness. She was born in Akron, Ohio on July 14, 1927. She had been living in the Willoughby, Ohio area for the past five years. She is survived by...
Helen Louise Swartz
Mar 16, 2009
Helen Louise Moore Swartz Helen Swartz, 98, passed away in the peace and comfort of the Hospice Care Center on Ridgewood Road, March 16, 2009. Born in Akron on November 26, 1910, Helen was the only child of the late Charles and Louise Moore. She graduated from West High School, Hammel Actual Business School and went to work for The...

Robert J. Sevald
Mar 16, 2009
Robert J. Sevald Robert J. Sevald, 80, passed away March 16, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Donna nee Morneau and children, Anne Sekerak Michael, Robert W. Cheri, Janette Shields Matthew and Matthew Jennifer; granddaughters, Sara, Elisabeth, Rachel, Isabelle, Audrey and Evelyn. Born to parents, William and Lucille Sevald, he was raised in Royal Oak, Michigan...

Robert E Clark
Mar 15, 2009
Robert E. Clark Robert E. Clark died peacefully on March 15, 2009. Mr. Clark was born in Youngstown on November 1, 1916, and lived in the area since 1946. He owned and operated Clark Associates Artists for many years. A World War II veteran, Mr. Clark served in the African and Italian Theaters, and wrote and illustrated for several military...

Christine R Schwertfeger-Johnson
Mar 15, 2009
Christine R. Schwertfeger-Johnson Christine R. Schwertfeger-Johnson, 45 years old, unexpectedly passed away Sunday, March 15, 2009. Chris was born Aug. 31, 1963 in Barberton, Ohio. Christine was the "Rock of the Schwert-feger Family". Chris loved her family, her job and her five dogs. Christine was a graduate of Coventry High School, class of 1981 and a graduate of Kent Stark/Malone...
Leo A Merzweiler
Mar 14, 2009
Leo A. Merzweiler NAPLES, Fla. -- Leo A. Merzweiler, beloved husband, father and grandfather, died March 14, 2009. He was born in Akron, Ohio on June 20, 1923. Most recently he was a resident of Naples, Fla., and a summer resident of Hartville, Ohio. Prior to this, he was a resident of Bath, Ohio for over 20 years. Following service...
Mary Buehl Prinz
Mar 14, 2009
Mary Lois Buehl Prinz Mary Lois Buehl Prinz, 83, went home to her dear Lord Jesus Christ Saturday, March 14, 2009. Her great-great-grandfather, Pastor Peter Jacob Buehl, founded Zion Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul L.; father, Edward Russell Buehl; and mother, Ottilie Dallman Buehl. She is survived by her sons, Jeffrey and Timothy; grandchildren,...
Bonnie J Hummel
Mar 14, 2009
Bonnie Hummel Bonnie Hummel, 55, of Akron Ohio, passed away March 14, 2009. She was employed at Akron Porcelain for 29 years and she was a member of the American Legion Post 566. Bonnie is survived by her beloved husband of 9 years, Robert; son, Keith Candace Cramer; grandchildren, Brianna, T-Jay, Kail and Kaden; stepdaughter, Candy Tim Dukeman; step grandchildren,...
Donzil A. Hupp
Mar 14, 2009
Donzil A. Hupp Donzil A. Hupp passed away March 14, 2009. Born in Elizabeth, West Virginia he moved to Ohio where he was a truck driver for forty plus years with McKesson and Robbins. Donzil was a 32nd degree mason, a lifetime member of the Sportsman's Club, a member of Eagles 555, and he loved fishing in Rice Lake. Donzil...
William Ederer
Mar 13, 2009
William "Bill" Ederer Bill Ederer passed away March 13, 2009. Bill was a lifelong resident of Akron where he was born August 28, 1919. Bill was a machinist for Adamsons United and retired from Wean United after forty years of service. He was a charter member of Faith Lutheran Church where he served on Church Council for many years. He...
Barbara Louise Davidson
Mar 13, 2009
Barbara Louise Davidson Strange Barbara Louise Davidson, wife of Warren Bo Davidson passed away on March 13, 2009 after a short illness. Born in Phoenix, Ariz. on December 15, 1931, she was raised by her parents Lois Bond and Jack Strange in the warm, sunny weather that she never ceased to love. The family moved to the Akron area after...
Alan Roy Strobel
Mar 13, 2009
Alan R. Strobel, Sr. Alan R. Strobel, Sr., 63, passed away March 13, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Akron, he lived here all of his life, but his heart belonged to Canada too. Alan worked as a technician for Goodyear Tire and Rubber for 43 years. Preceded in death by his father, Elmer; survived by his loving...

Dan L. Miller
Mar 10, 2009
Dan L. Miller Dan L. Miller, born December 22, 1931 died March 10, 2009. Dan was born in Barrs Mill, Ohio, son to Levi I. Miller and Lovina Yoder Miller. He was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth Reusch Miller and sister, Sara Miller. He is survived by his son, Dennis Carl Miller; his sister, Mary Miller Raber of Apple Creek;...
Velma Christine "Pat" Clevenger
Mar 9, 2009
Velma "Pat" Clevenger Velma "Pat" Clevenger, 89, passed away in her sleep March 9, 2009. Pat was a member of the Church of the Brethren and she loved to make porcelain dolls. She is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Floyd, Jr.; son, Jim Clevenger; grandchildren, Jeff Sarah, Joel, Jeremy Alicia; great-grandchildren, Kyle, Hailey, Tate and Logan. Services...
Faye M Giangiacomi
Mar 8, 2009
Faye M. Gaglione Faye M. Gaglione Giangiacomi nee Tish passed away March 8, 2009 at the age of 93. Faye is survived by her children, Constance Robert Velotta of Akron, Sandra Marie of St. Augustine, Fla., and William Sara Gaglione of Montecito, Calif. Faye was preceded in death by her loving husbands, James Gaglione in 1967, Art Giangiacomi in 1983...