Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
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Margaret Marie Leidel Volkwine
Oct 22, 2009
Margaret Marie Leidel Volkwine, 87, passed away quietly on 10/22/09. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mathias Leidel and Eva Bauer Leidel; her husband, James Michael Volkwine; her brothers, William, Fritz, Robert; and sister, Eva. She is survived by her son, Michael Carl Volkwine 'Wally'; sister-in-law, Shirley; nieces and nephews; as well as a great-niece, Lauren Leidel. She...
Betty Mae Sawyer
Oct 21, 2009
Betty Mae Sawyer, 87, loving wife and mother, died peacefully October 21, 2009 at the Ridgewood Road Hospice Care Center. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, they moved to Florida after Ed's retirement where they continued to enjoy their love of golf. They moved to Akron eight years ago, eventually settling in at Sumner on Ridgewood where they made many...
Bonnie B Frye
Oct 19, 2009
Bonnie B. Frye, a longtime Copley resident, passed peacefully Monday, Oct. 19 surrounded by her loving family. Bonnie is together again with her late husband Bill Frye, who passed away in April. Bonnie was a proud graduate of Purdue University and The University of Akron. She worked as a social worker and teacher. She helped countless children at St. Martha's...
Leona V Betts
Oct 18, 2009
Leona V. Betts, 97, died October 18, 2009. Born in Lewisville, Ohio, she was a longtime resident of Copley. She was a homemaker and member of the Copley Senior Citizens and the Montrose Zion United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Guy in 1973; she is survived by her daughters, Janice Jim Brock, Karen Dennis Richards and Debra...
Amy C. Gifford
Oct 18, 2009
Amy C. Gifford of Stow, died on Sunday, October 18, 2009. She was 49. Amy is survived by brother, David A. Gifford nephew Matthew of Southbury, Conn.; sister, Janet E. Lineberger nee Gifford nephew, Daniel and niece, Michelle of Ambler, Pa.; and brother-in-law, Robert N. Brey nephew, William and niece, Lauren of Grayslake, Ill. Amy was preceded in death by...
Elizabeth E. Peabody
Oct 17, 2009
Elizabeth E. 'Betty' Peabody, 93, died October 17, 2009. Born in Rutherford, N.J., she was an Akron area resident for over sixty years. Betty was very proud to have served as a WAC during World War II. An active community volunteer, she served with Stan Hywet Hall, Hale Farm and Village, the Akron Canton Food Bank and the Salvation Army....
Robert C Munro
Oct 14, 2009
Robert C. Munro, of Bath, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2009. Born in Wells, Maine on March 19, 1941, Bob was employed by Chrysler Corporation for thirty years and attended Hammell Business School. Preceded in death by his parents, Barbara and Mac Munro; sisters, Barbara Brinkman, Della Hooke and brother, Charlie Milinski; he is survived by his brothers, Frank...
R Todd Burns
Oct 13, 2009
R. Todd Burns, 48, died Oct. 13, 2009. Born in Albany, N.Y., he moved to Copley in 1966 and lived in Cuyahoga Falls since 1984. A graduate of Copley High School and the College of Wooster, he was employed for 18 years with Fuji Film. His life centered around family and church. He was a vital member of St. Paul's...
Irene H Danesis
Oct 12, 2009
Irene H. Danesis, 93, was received into the loving arms of her Lord on Monday, October 12, 2009. Irene was born in Akron, Ohio on June 27, 1916 and was an area resident for most of her life, except for a year when the family returned to Greece. She married George Danesis in 1934 and enjoyed their many trips back...
Frances M Crawford
Oct 12, 2009
Frances M. Crawford, 93, born October 14, 1915, died October 12, 2009. A lifelong resident of Akron, she was the daughter of G. R. and Verda Wise Ulmer. She held a bachelor's degree from The University of Akron and played bridge with her Kappa Kappa Gamma sisters for more than 40 years. Her first marriage, to Robert K. Stinaff, ended...
William H. Hooverman
Oct 11, 2009
William H. "Hank" Hooverman, 82, passed away peacefully October 11, 2009. Born in Akron, Hank lived most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls. He retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber in 1982 after 30+ years of service. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean Conflict. Hank is survived by his loving wife of 59...
Elizabeth Ann Hertle
Oct 11, 2009
Elizabeth Ann Hertle, 86, died October 11, 2009. Elizabeth Beth was born on May 26, 1923 in Akron and was a life-long resident. Her parents were Ruth Elizabeth Swope Kirk and Alexander Stewart Kirk. She attended Buchtel High School and graduated from University of Akron and was a member of Omega Chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority. Elizabeth had her...
Mont J Kiggins
Oct 10, 2009
Mont J. Kiggins "Jack", 93, passed away October 10, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. Jack retired from the U.S. Army in 1964 after 24 years of service during the Vietnam Era, the Korean Conflict and World War II. Preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Ann Gennity; son, Wm. Brian Kiggins; daughter, Christine; he is survived by...
Erma E Stich
Oct 9, 2009
Erma E. Stich, 97, passed away October 9, 2009. Erma retired as a primary school teacher from Sacred Heart School in Wadsworth. Preceded in death by her husband, John R. Stich; father, Charles Brooks; mother, Ileen Brooks; sister, Mildred Rankin; brother-in-law, Harold Rankin; brothers, Nace and George Brooks; she is survived by son, C. Thomas Stich; daughters, Janet Stich and...
Newton E Eisenhart
Oct 7, 2009
Newton E. Eisenhart "Bud" left peacefully to begin his new life on October 7, 2009. A native of Akron, he graduated from Bucthel High School and The University of Akron. He made history at The University of Akron by being the first Cadet Battle Group Commander ROTC graduate to receive a full commission as an officer into the U.S. Army....
Donald Joseph Merzweiler
Oct 6, 2009
Donald Merzweiler went into Gods arms tragically on October 6, 2009. Son of the late Robert and Harryette Merzweiler; he was preceded in death by brothers, Tom and Mark. He is survived by wife, Diana; son, Jemini and daughter, Jennifer of Sinclairville, N.Y.; son, Andrew Merzweiler and granddaughter, Leiya Merzweiler of Twinsburg, Ohio; brother, Robert Merzweiler and sister, Rosemary Grondquist,...
Joan Myers Neillie
Oct 6, 2009
Joan Myers Neillie, 75, died October 6, 2009 in Ft. Myers, Florida. Born in Akron, she had lived six months in Akron and six months in Florida for the past 16 years. She was a graduate of the University of Akron and retired with 28 years service from the Akron Public Schools having taught at Crosby and Mason Elementary Schools....
Michael Csontos Jr
Oct 4, 2009
Michael Csontos, Jr. 80, died October 4, 2009. Born in Cleveland, he lived 50 years in Richfield. Preceded in death by wife, Lil; he is survived by daughter, Mary Mark Lake; son, Michael III Chris; grandchildren, Abigail, Emily, and Hannah Lake; Michael IV Katie and their children, Lilly and Michael V #5; Melissa Josh Bales and their children, Chance and...
James N Leroy
Oct 2, 2009
James N. LeRoy, 86, died Oct. 2, 2009. Born in Ravenna, he was a retired truck driver. Preceded in death by wife, Catherine and brother, Clarence; he is survived by daughters, Catherine Marie Donald Bingman and Sandra Richard Little; grandchildren, Ann, Jason, Rebecca, and Ashley; great-granddaughter, Nicole; and brothers, Larry and Lee. A memorial service will be held at 11...
Paul Robert Starkey
Oct 1, 2009
He was born in Akron, Ohio on November 29, 1916 to Grover and Alberta Starkey. Paul grew up in Akron and then in Granger where he met his wife Betty Cooper. After 46 years of marriage, Betty passed away in 1986. Betty and Paul lived much of their married lives in Richfield and after his retirement they split time between...
Margaret Marie Leidel Volkwine
Oct 22, 2009
Margaret Marie Leidel Volkwine, 87, passed away quietly on 10/22/09. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mathias Leidel and Eva Bauer Leidel; her husband, James Michael Volkwine; her brothers, William, Fritz, Robert; and sister, Eva. She is survived by her son, Michael Carl Volkwine 'Wally'; sister-in-law, Shirley; nieces and nephews; as well as a great-niece, Lauren Leidel. She...
Betty Mae Sawyer
Oct 21, 2009
Betty Mae Sawyer, 87, loving wife and mother, died peacefully October 21, 2009 at the Ridgewood Road Hospice Care Center. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, they moved to Florida after Ed's retirement where they continued to enjoy their love of golf. They moved to Akron eight years ago, eventually settling in at Sumner on Ridgewood where they made many...
Bonnie B Frye
Oct 19, 2009
Bonnie B. Frye, a longtime Copley resident, passed peacefully Monday, Oct. 19 surrounded by her loving family. Bonnie is together again with her late husband Bill Frye, who passed away in April. Bonnie was a proud graduate of Purdue University and The University of Akron. She worked as a social worker and teacher. She helped countless children at St. Martha's...
Leona V Betts
Oct 18, 2009
Leona V. Betts, 97, died October 18, 2009. Born in Lewisville, Ohio, she was a longtime resident of Copley. She was a homemaker and member of the Copley Senior Citizens and the Montrose Zion United Methodist Church. Preceded in death by her husband, Guy in 1973; she is survived by her daughters, Janice Jim Brock, Karen Dennis Richards and Debra...
Amy C. Gifford
Oct 18, 2009
Amy C. Gifford of Stow, died on Sunday, October 18, 2009. She was 49. Amy is survived by brother, David A. Gifford nephew Matthew of Southbury, Conn.; sister, Janet E. Lineberger nee Gifford nephew, Daniel and niece, Michelle of Ambler, Pa.; and brother-in-law, Robert N. Brey nephew, William and niece, Lauren of Grayslake, Ill. Amy was preceded in death by...
Elizabeth E. Peabody
Oct 17, 2009
Elizabeth E. 'Betty' Peabody, 93, died October 17, 2009. Born in Rutherford, N.J., she was an Akron area resident for over sixty years. Betty was very proud to have served as a WAC during World War II. An active community volunteer, she served with Stan Hywet Hall, Hale Farm and Village, the Akron Canton Food Bank and the Salvation Army....
Robert C Munro
Oct 14, 2009
Robert C. Munro, of Bath, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2009. Born in Wells, Maine on March 19, 1941, Bob was employed by Chrysler Corporation for thirty years and attended Hammell Business School. Preceded in death by his parents, Barbara and Mac Munro; sisters, Barbara Brinkman, Della Hooke and brother, Charlie Milinski; he is survived by his brothers, Frank...
R Todd Burns
Oct 13, 2009
R. Todd Burns, 48, died Oct. 13, 2009. Born in Albany, N.Y., he moved to Copley in 1966 and lived in Cuyahoga Falls since 1984. A graduate of Copley High School and the College of Wooster, he was employed for 18 years with Fuji Film. His life centered around family and church. He was a vital member of St. Paul's...
Irene H Danesis
Oct 12, 2009
Irene H. Danesis, 93, was received into the loving arms of her Lord on Monday, October 12, 2009. Irene was born in Akron, Ohio on June 27, 1916 and was an area resident for most of her life, except for a year when the family returned to Greece. She married George Danesis in 1934 and enjoyed their many trips back...
Frances M Crawford
Oct 12, 2009
Frances M. Crawford, 93, born October 14, 1915, died October 12, 2009. A lifelong resident of Akron, she was the daughter of G. R. and Verda Wise Ulmer. She held a bachelor's degree from The University of Akron and played bridge with her Kappa Kappa Gamma sisters for more than 40 years. Her first marriage, to Robert K. Stinaff, ended...
William H. Hooverman
Oct 11, 2009
William H. "Hank" Hooverman, 82, passed away peacefully October 11, 2009. Born in Akron, Hank lived most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls. He retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber in 1982 after 30+ years of service. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean Conflict. Hank is survived by his loving wife of 59...
Elizabeth Ann Hertle
Oct 11, 2009
Elizabeth Ann Hertle, 86, died October 11, 2009. Elizabeth Beth was born on May 26, 1923 in Akron and was a life-long resident. Her parents were Ruth Elizabeth Swope Kirk and Alexander Stewart Kirk. She attended Buchtel High School and graduated from University of Akron and was a member of Omega Chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority. Elizabeth had her...
Mont J Kiggins
Oct 10, 2009
Mont J. Kiggins "Jack", 93, passed away October 10, 2009 surrounded by his loving family. Jack retired from the U.S. Army in 1964 after 24 years of service during the Vietnam Era, the Korean Conflict and World War II. Preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Ann Gennity; son, Wm. Brian Kiggins; daughter, Christine; he is survived by...
Erma E Stich
Oct 9, 2009
Erma E. Stich, 97, passed away October 9, 2009. Erma retired as a primary school teacher from Sacred Heart School in Wadsworth. Preceded in death by her husband, John R. Stich; father, Charles Brooks; mother, Ileen Brooks; sister, Mildred Rankin; brother-in-law, Harold Rankin; brothers, Nace and George Brooks; she is survived by son, C. Thomas Stich; daughters, Janet Stich and...
Newton E Eisenhart
Oct 7, 2009
Newton E. Eisenhart "Bud" left peacefully to begin his new life on October 7, 2009. A native of Akron, he graduated from Bucthel High School and The University of Akron. He made history at The University of Akron by being the first Cadet Battle Group Commander ROTC graduate to receive a full commission as an officer into the U.S. Army....
Donald Joseph Merzweiler
Oct 6, 2009
Donald Merzweiler went into Gods arms tragically on October 6, 2009. Son of the late Robert and Harryette Merzweiler; he was preceded in death by brothers, Tom and Mark. He is survived by wife, Diana; son, Jemini and daughter, Jennifer of Sinclairville, N.Y.; son, Andrew Merzweiler and granddaughter, Leiya Merzweiler of Twinsburg, Ohio; brother, Robert Merzweiler and sister, Rosemary Grondquist,...
Joan Myers Neillie
Oct 6, 2009
Joan Myers Neillie, 75, died October 6, 2009 in Ft. Myers, Florida. Born in Akron, she had lived six months in Akron and six months in Florida for the past 16 years. She was a graduate of the University of Akron and retired with 28 years service from the Akron Public Schools having taught at Crosby and Mason Elementary Schools....
Michael Csontos Jr
Oct 4, 2009
Michael Csontos, Jr. 80, died October 4, 2009. Born in Cleveland, he lived 50 years in Richfield. Preceded in death by wife, Lil; he is survived by daughter, Mary Mark Lake; son, Michael III Chris; grandchildren, Abigail, Emily, and Hannah Lake; Michael IV Katie and their children, Lilly and Michael V #5; Melissa Josh Bales and their children, Chance and...
James N Leroy
Oct 2, 2009
James N. LeRoy, 86, died Oct. 2, 2009. Born in Ravenna, he was a retired truck driver. Preceded in death by wife, Catherine and brother, Clarence; he is survived by daughters, Catherine Marie Donald Bingman and Sandra Richard Little; grandchildren, Ann, Jason, Rebecca, and Ashley; great-granddaughter, Nicole; and brothers, Larry and Lee. A memorial service will be held at 11...
Paul Robert Starkey
Oct 1, 2009
He was born in Akron, Ohio on November 29, 1916 to Grover and Alberta Starkey. Paul grew up in Akron and then in Granger where he met his wife Betty Cooper. After 46 years of marriage, Betty passed away in 1986. Betty and Paul lived much of their married lives in Richfield and after his retirement they split time between...
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