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

Donald P Holloway
Mar 7, 2009
Donald P. Holloway Donald P. Holloway, 81, born Feb. 18, 1929, died March 7, 2009 in Hospice. A lifelong resident of Akron, he had master of library science and juris doctor degrees. He worked for several years in reference at the Akron Public Library. He had a keen interest in music, art and genealogy. He was a member of the...
Robert G. Schaub
Mar 1, 2009
Robert G. Schaub Robert G. Schaub, 76, died March 1, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Wheeling, W. Virginia, he was a U.S. Army Corporal serving in the Korean War. He was a pitching prospect with the Pittsburgh Pirates Farm Club and retired from Tru-Bore Machine in Barberton, Ohio. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he is survived...
Betty J. Hoffman
Feb 28, 2009
Betty Hofmann Betty Hofmann, 86, passed away peacefully February 28, 2009 surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born on December 8, 1922 in Akron, Ohio to Perl and Grace Carrier. Betty had one sister named Dorothy. She graduated from South High School in 1940 and then attended Akron U for one year before taking a job at Goodrich as...

Helen Sweetser Yocum
Feb 26, 2009
Helen Sweetser Yocum Helen Sweetser Yocum died February 26, 2009 at her home. Born Feb. 20, 1922 in Lakeview, Maine to Henry and Lillian Sweetser, she was a descendent of Seth Sweetser of Boston, Mass., from Tring, England in 1632. Helen graduated from Bucksport, Maine High School and attended Akron University Evening School. A long time member of St. Paul's...
Jeanne S. Ilse
Feb 25, 2009
Jeanne Samman Ilse Jeanne Elizabeth Samman Ilse died February 25, 2009 of pneumonia. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, September 4, 1918. She graduated from Cleveland Heights High School and Denison University. In 1941, she married Fritz Ilse and moved to Akron where she spent the remainder of a very full life. Jeanne was a very active and involved member...
Donald Charles Voth
Feb 25, 2009
Donald Charles Voth Donald Charles Voth passed at the age of 81 on February 25, 2009. He was born August 25, 1927 in Akron, Ohio. He was our champion - shooting marbles at King School, then golf anywhere, anytime!! In 1963 Don won a medal at the prestigious Western Amateur Championship. He attended Culver Military Academy and Valparaiso University. He...
Alice R. Miller
Feb 24, 2009
Alice R. Miller A most beautiful lady has passed away. Alice R. Miller, daughter of Lois and Howard Swartout, died 24 February 2009. Alice was the beloved wife of William J. Miller to whom she was married for 61 years. She is survived by their three children, Tim W. Miller Deborah of Copley, Ohio, Thomas M. Miller Kathleen of Strongsville,...
George C. Mansour
Feb 22, 2009
George C. Mansour George C. Mansour, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 22. George was born at 12:01 a.m. on January 1, 1920 in Akron, Ohio where he lived his life and raised his family. After retiring from Firestone Tire & Rubber Company, George volunteered with Akron General Medical Center where he...

Kathleen Marie Blackfan
Feb 21, 2009
Kathleen Marie Blackfan Kathleen Marie Blackfan, 39, died February 21, 2009. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was a longtime Akron resident. A homemaker, she was president of the Sand Run Point Home Owners Association and had formerly worked at Fairlawn Country Club. Preceded in death by her father, Donald Kelly, she is survived by her husband, John; son, Matthew; mother,...
Jean Ann Szilagyi
Feb 20, 2009
Jean Ann Szilagyi Jean Ann Szilagyi, 84, went home to be with the Lord on February 20, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Akron, she graduated from South High School in 1942. Jean worked during World War II at Goodyear Aircraft as a Rosie the Riveter. After the war, she devoted her life to raising her family. She...
Virginia Mae Musser
Feb 20, 2009
Virginia Mae Pullins Musser Virginia Mae Pullins Musser passed away on February 20, 2009. She was born in Pomeroy on May 23, 1916. Her parents were Lawrence and Nellie Pullins. She married H. Oliver Musser, M.D. on February 26, 1937. She spent almost her entire life in Akron but was recently residing in Florence, Oregon. She was a graduate of...
Jean D. Godard
Feb 17, 2009
Jean D. Godard Jean D. Godard, of Akron, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2009. She was born on June 17, 1932, in Canton, the daughter of Roy and Gladys Degenhard. Jean graduated from Canton McKinley High School and Wittenberg College. She enjoyed her years of teaching in the Akron Public School System. Active in volunteer work throughout her life,...
Hope Grunder Seese
Feb 12, 2009
Hope Grunder Seese Hope Grunder Seese, 90, of Fairlawn, Ohio died on February 12, 2009 at The Justin T. Rogers Care Center and Hospice, Akron, Ohio. She was born in Canton, Ohio on October 16, 1918 and was an Akron resident since 1957. A graduate of Margaret Morrison College, Hope enjoyed a challenging 40 year career with The May Department...
Shirley J. Mumaw
Feb 11, 2009
Shirley J. Mumaw Shirley J. Mumaw, 70, died February 11, 2009. Born in Dover, Ohio, she was a graduate of Dover High School. Shirley currently was employed at Sam's Club in Montrose having almost fifteen years service. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Mumaw, she is survived by her sons, Mark Teresa of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Michael...
Herbert O. Jacobsen
Feb 10, 2009
Herbert O. Jacobsen Herbert "Herb" Jacobsen, 77, passed away suddenly on February 10, 2009. A gregarious and generous man, Herb was a great friend, devoted husband, wonderful father, and a special delight to small children and animals. Born in Staten Island, N.Y. to Norwegian immigrants, Henry and Theodora Jacobsen, Herb was the youngest of four boys. He was educated in...

Edith Marie Gist
Feb 9, 2009
Edith Marie Gist nee Phillips Filippi, 97, born January 23, 1912 in Lutie, OK, died February 9, 2009 in Akron, Ohio. Preceded in death by her husband, Paul William Gist; her parents, Carlo and Caterina Filippi; brother, Lee Filippi and sister, Rita Anspaugh. She is survived by her sisters, Nelli Mickey Pianalto and Emma Harold Bujorian of Akron, OH. She...
Jae L Stafford
Feb 9, 2009
Dr. Jae L. Stafford Dr. Jae L. Stafford, 61, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on February 9, 2009 after a brief illness. Jae grew up in Dresden, Ohio and graduated from Mansfield School of Nursing, received his anesthesia training at the University of Pittsburgh, received his Bachelor's Degree in Anesthesia from Wayne State University, received...
Carolyn J. Price
Feb 9, 2009
Carolyn J. Price nee Shaffer Carolyn J. Price, 87, died Feb. 9, 2009. Carolyn will be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor, love of friends, family and her unwavering faith in God. She and Bud traveled to the four corners of the globe, always returning to their "heart's home" in Akron. Carolyn loved telling stories. She would read from...
Geraldine Ruth Wingard
Feb 7, 2009
Geraldine Ruth Wingard nee Jenkins Geraldine R. Wingard, 82, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2009 from complications due to Alzheimer's. A lifetime resident of the Akron area, "Jerry" was known as a warm, caring mother, a loving grandmother and friend to many, with clear blue eyes, a quick smile and an infectious laugh. She was often described as a woman...

Donald P Holloway
Mar 7, 2009
Donald P. Holloway Donald P. Holloway, 81, born Feb. 18, 1929, died March 7, 2009 in Hospice. A lifelong resident of Akron, he had master of library science and juris doctor degrees. He worked for several years in reference at the Akron Public Library. He had a keen interest in music, art and genealogy. He was a member of the...
Robert G. Schaub
Mar 1, 2009
Robert G. Schaub Robert G. Schaub, 76, died March 1, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Wheeling, W. Virginia, he was a U.S. Army Corporal serving in the Korean War. He was a pitching prospect with the Pittsburgh Pirates Farm Club and retired from Tru-Bore Machine in Barberton, Ohio. A loving husband, father and grandfather, he is survived...
Betty J. Hoffman
Feb 28, 2009
Betty Hofmann Betty Hofmann, 86, passed away peacefully February 28, 2009 surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born on December 8, 1922 in Akron, Ohio to Perl and Grace Carrier. Betty had one sister named Dorothy. She graduated from South High School in 1940 and then attended Akron U for one year before taking a job at Goodrich as...

Helen Sweetser Yocum
Feb 26, 2009
Helen Sweetser Yocum Helen Sweetser Yocum died February 26, 2009 at her home. Born Feb. 20, 1922 in Lakeview, Maine to Henry and Lillian Sweetser, she was a descendent of Seth Sweetser of Boston, Mass., from Tring, England in 1632. Helen graduated from Bucksport, Maine High School and attended Akron University Evening School. A long time member of St. Paul's...
Jeanne S. Ilse
Feb 25, 2009
Jeanne Samman Ilse Jeanne Elizabeth Samman Ilse died February 25, 2009 of pneumonia. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, September 4, 1918. She graduated from Cleveland Heights High School and Denison University. In 1941, she married Fritz Ilse and moved to Akron where she spent the remainder of a very full life. Jeanne was a very active and involved member...
Donald Charles Voth
Feb 25, 2009
Donald Charles Voth Donald Charles Voth passed at the age of 81 on February 25, 2009. He was born August 25, 1927 in Akron, Ohio. He was our champion - shooting marbles at King School, then golf anywhere, anytime!! In 1963 Don won a medal at the prestigious Western Amateur Championship. He attended Culver Military Academy and Valparaiso University. He...
Alice R. Miller
Feb 24, 2009
Alice R. Miller A most beautiful lady has passed away. Alice R. Miller, daughter of Lois and Howard Swartout, died 24 February 2009. Alice was the beloved wife of William J. Miller to whom she was married for 61 years. She is survived by their three children, Tim W. Miller Deborah of Copley, Ohio, Thomas M. Miller Kathleen of Strongsville,...
George C. Mansour
Feb 22, 2009
George C. Mansour George C. Mansour, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 22. George was born at 12:01 a.m. on January 1, 1920 in Akron, Ohio where he lived his life and raised his family. After retiring from Firestone Tire & Rubber Company, George volunteered with Akron General Medical Center where he...

Kathleen Marie Blackfan
Feb 21, 2009
Kathleen Marie Blackfan Kathleen Marie Blackfan, 39, died February 21, 2009. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, she was a longtime Akron resident. A homemaker, she was president of the Sand Run Point Home Owners Association and had formerly worked at Fairlawn Country Club. Preceded in death by her father, Donald Kelly, she is survived by her husband, John; son, Matthew; mother,...
Jean Ann Szilagyi
Feb 20, 2009
Jean Ann Szilagyi Jean Ann Szilagyi, 84, went home to be with the Lord on February 20, 2009, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Akron, she graduated from South High School in 1942. Jean worked during World War II at Goodyear Aircraft as a Rosie the Riveter. After the war, she devoted her life to raising her family. She...
Virginia Mae Musser
Feb 20, 2009
Virginia Mae Pullins Musser Virginia Mae Pullins Musser passed away on February 20, 2009. She was born in Pomeroy on May 23, 1916. Her parents were Lawrence and Nellie Pullins. She married H. Oliver Musser, M.D. on February 26, 1937. She spent almost her entire life in Akron but was recently residing in Florence, Oregon. She was a graduate of...
Jean D. Godard
Feb 17, 2009
Jean D. Godard Jean D. Godard, of Akron, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2009. She was born on June 17, 1932, in Canton, the daughter of Roy and Gladys Degenhard. Jean graduated from Canton McKinley High School and Wittenberg College. She enjoyed her years of teaching in the Akron Public School System. Active in volunteer work throughout her life,...
Hope Grunder Seese
Feb 12, 2009
Hope Grunder Seese Hope Grunder Seese, 90, of Fairlawn, Ohio died on February 12, 2009 at The Justin T. Rogers Care Center and Hospice, Akron, Ohio. She was born in Canton, Ohio on October 16, 1918 and was an Akron resident since 1957. A graduate of Margaret Morrison College, Hope enjoyed a challenging 40 year career with The May Department...
Shirley J. Mumaw
Feb 11, 2009
Shirley J. Mumaw Shirley J. Mumaw, 70, died February 11, 2009. Born in Dover, Ohio, she was a graduate of Dover High School. Shirley currently was employed at Sam's Club in Montrose having almost fifteen years service. Preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Mumaw, she is survived by her sons, Mark Teresa of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Michael...
Herbert O. Jacobsen
Feb 10, 2009
Herbert O. Jacobsen Herbert "Herb" Jacobsen, 77, passed away suddenly on February 10, 2009. A gregarious and generous man, Herb was a great friend, devoted husband, wonderful father, and a special delight to small children and animals. Born in Staten Island, N.Y. to Norwegian immigrants, Henry and Theodora Jacobsen, Herb was the youngest of four boys. He was educated in...

Edith Marie Gist
Feb 9, 2009
Edith Marie Gist nee Phillips Filippi, 97, born January 23, 1912 in Lutie, OK, died February 9, 2009 in Akron, Ohio. Preceded in death by her husband, Paul William Gist; her parents, Carlo and Caterina Filippi; brother, Lee Filippi and sister, Rita Anspaugh. She is survived by her sisters, Nelli Mickey Pianalto and Emma Harold Bujorian of Akron, OH. She...
Jae L Stafford
Feb 9, 2009
Dr. Jae L. Stafford Dr. Jae L. Stafford, 61, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on February 9, 2009 after a brief illness. Jae grew up in Dresden, Ohio and graduated from Mansfield School of Nursing, received his anesthesia training at the University of Pittsburgh, received his Bachelor's Degree in Anesthesia from Wayne State University, received...
Carolyn J. Price
Feb 9, 2009
Carolyn J. Price nee Shaffer Carolyn J. Price, 87, died Feb. 9, 2009. Carolyn will be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor, love of friends, family and her unwavering faith in God. She and Bud traveled to the four corners of the globe, always returning to their "heart's home" in Akron. Carolyn loved telling stories. She would read from...
Geraldine Ruth Wingard
Feb 7, 2009
Geraldine Ruth Wingard nee Jenkins Geraldine R. Wingard, 82, passed away Saturday, February 7, 2009 from complications due to Alzheimer's. A lifetime resident of the Akron area, "Jerry" was known as a warm, caring mother, a loving grandmother and friend to many, with clear blue eyes, a quick smile and an infectious laugh. She was often described as a woman...