Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
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Janice K. Lynch Kraft
Dec 30, 2008
Janice K. Lynch Kraft Janice K. Kraft nee Lynch, age 61, was the beloved mother of Shelley Mellinger Bill; cherished grandmother of Will; devoted partner of Ron Whitson of Florida; dear daughter of Alice H. nee Rasmussen and Robert W. deceased Lynch; dearest sister of Judy Dave Strong, Bob Mary Lynch, and Jeanne Stephen Michaelides; loving aunt of seven nieces...
Laurie S. Horner
Dec 29, 2008
Laurie S. Horner Laurie S. Horner, 84, died Dec. 29, 2008. Born in Deemston, Pa., he was a member and trustee of Christ United Methodist Church, Air Force Escape and Evasion Society, V.F.W., 487th B.G. 8th Air Force Historical Society and also the Ohio Chapter. He was an active member of the Soap Box Derby organization and retired from B.F....
Catherine Mares
Dec 27, 2008
Catherine "Kitty" Mares CUYAHOGA FALLS -- Catherine "Kitty" Mares, 83, died December 27, 2008. Services will be held 11 a.m. TUESDAY at the Billow FALLS Chapel, 1907 23rd St., with Rev. Mark Steiner officiating. Interment at Mt. Peace Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home MONDAY 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to...
Fred Potter
Dec 26, 2008
Fred Potter Fred Potter, 58, passed away in Florida on December 26, 2008. Services will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2141 Fifth St., Cuyahoga Falls with Pastor Ryan Honeycutt officiating. Burial at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Billow FALLS Chapel, 1907 23rd St., Cuyahoga Falls. A full obituary...
Donald Sell Nelson M.D.
Dec 25, 2008
Donald Sell Nelson, M.D. Donald Sell Nelson, M.D., who was always "supa!", passed away on Christmas day of pancreatic cancer. He was born on April 21, 1925 in Madison, Wis. to Elmer Martin and Mariana Sell Nelson. His family moved to Washington D.C. where his father, a biochemist, worked with the Food and Drug Administration to establish minimum daily requirements...
Donald Sell Nelson M.D.
Dec 25, 2008
Donald Sell Nelson, M.D. Donald Sell Nelson, M.D., who was always "supa!", passed away on Christmas day, 2008, of pancreatic cancer. He was born on April 21, 1925 in Madison, Wis., to Elmer Martin and Mariana Sell Nelson. His family moved to Washington, D.C. where his father, a biochemist, worked with the Food and Drug Administration to establish minimum daily...
Margaret H. Davis
Dec 23, 2008
Margaret H. Davis Margaret H. Davis, 92, died December 23, 2008. Born in Winburne, Pa., she was a longtime member of Elva Chapter O.E.S. and had enjoyed being a soloist and member of the Akron Symphony Chorus. Mrs. Davis retired as Human Resources manager for the M. O'Neil Company in Fairlawn. Preceded in death by her husband, John in 2005,...
Lois M. Puett
Dec 22, 2008
Lois M. Puett Lois M. Puett, age 71, of Portage Lakes died December 22, 2008. Born March 30, 1937 in Huritt , West Virginia, her hobbies were cooking for her family and yard sales. She is survived by her sons, Roger Hicks Sandra of Akron, Rick Hicks Fay of Camden, Tennessee, Kenny Hicks of Akron; sister, Faye of North Carolina;...
Terry M. Dickerson
Dec 22, 2008
Terry M. Dickerson Terry M. Dickerson, 89, died Dec. 22, 2008. Born in Danville, Illinois, he lived in Akron since 1957. He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Coventry Lodge #9083, and American Legion Post #19. Preceded in death by daughter, Teryl Gregor and sisters, Gwen Hutchison, Mary Campbell and Dorothy Baldwin, he is survived by wife, Irene; son,...
Bette T. Putvin
Dec 22, 2008
Bette T. Putvin Bette T. Putvin was born on May 4, 1916 and went home to be with her Lord on December 22, 2008. Bette was preceded in death by her parents, Douglas Whitesides Trowsdale and Elizabeth Phillips Trowsdale; brother, Robert Phillips Trowsdale; and her beloved husband, Robert Putvin. She is survived by niece, Sandra Mayhew and great-nephew, Jeffrey Eiben....
Arthur L. Tait Jr
Dec 20, 2008
Arthur L. Tait, Jr. Arthur L. Tait, Jr., of Akron died December 20, 2008 after a long illness. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. on November 13, 1958. Arthur graduated from Copley High School and served in the Marine Reserve. He was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Arthur is survived by his mother, Frances Fisher Tait of Akron;...
Julia K. Richards
Dec 19, 2008
Julia K. Richards Julia K. Richards, 90, died Dec. 19, 2008. A life resident of Akron, she was a member of Billow Chapter #483 where she was a past matron, Akron Woman's City Club, Social Order of the Beauceant #26, Ladies Oriental Shrine, Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, AARP Georgetown Chapter #2248 and the Fairlawn Friendly Folks. Mrs. Richards was...
Michael L Connell
Dec 19, 2008
Michael L. Connell Michael L. Connell, 45, died suddenly December 19, 2008. Mike was the CEO of New Media Communications Inc. He was a member of St. Hilary Catholic Church and was the Grand Knight of the newly formed St. Hilary Knights of Columbus Council #14551. He also was a founding member of Serving Christ Through His Poor, a short...
William Edward Lambert
Dec 18, 2008
William Edward Lambert William Edward Lambert, 60, died December 18, 2008. Born on March 23, 1948 in Akron, Ohio, he was the first born child of Donald and Jean Lambert. After attending public school in Akron, he went to his father's alma mater, Middlesex School in Concord, Massachusetts, where he excelled in sports and academics. Following graduation, he attended Hiram...
Holly Jane Serge
Dec 18, 2008
Holly Jane Serge Holly Jane Serge, 43, died Dec. 18, 2008. A life resident of Akron, she was a graduate of Heidelberg College and retired from Summa Health System where she was a Senior Accountant. Holly's favorite pastimes and hobbies include shopping, the beach and ocean, and she loved to attend local music and cultural events. Preceded in death by...
Vicki L. Sobieraj
Dec 17, 2008
Vicki L Sobieraj Vicki L. Sobieraj passed away December 17, 2008. Memorial services will be held 10 A.M. MONDAY at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., with Rev. Father Joseph Warner officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on SUNDAY from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel
Vivian D. Franklin
Dec 15, 2008
Vivian D. Franklin Vivian D. Franklin, 72, passed away peacefully December 15, 2008. Born in Canton, she lived all of her life in Akron. She was a member of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church. Preceded in death by her brother, Dr. DeLorre Haddad and sister, Diana Archer, she is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Paul; sons, Rick...
Barbara Jean Traeger
Dec 15, 2008
Barbara Jean Traeger Barbara Jean Traeger, 54, died at home with her family Dec. 15, 2008 after a brief illness. Born in Massillon, Ohio, she was a 1973 graduate of Massillon Washington High School where she was a head majorette and a 1976 graduate of Idabelle Firestone School of Nursing. Barbara was the founder of the Broken Nine Iron Memorial...
Alex Louis
Dec 13, 2008
Alex Louis The Louis family lost their patriarch Dec.13, after a long and arduous struggle to recover from a stroke. Services will be held 11 a.m. SATURDAY at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, with Rev. Fr. Jerry F. Hall officiating. Interment at Glendale Cemetery with military rites by Copley VFW Post 7971 and American Legion Post 473. Friends may call at...
Robert Sigel
Dec 13, 2008
Robert Sigel Robert Sigel went home to be with his Lord Saturday, December 13, 2008. Robert was born in Akron, Ohio October 11, 1922. A lifelong resident of Akron, he graduated from Buchtel High School and spent his career as a tax agent for the Ohio Department of Taxation. He will remain in the memory of his daughters, Laura Sigel...
Janice K. Lynch Kraft
Dec 30, 2008
Janice K. Lynch Kraft Janice K. Kraft nee Lynch, age 61, was the beloved mother of Shelley Mellinger Bill; cherished grandmother of Will; devoted partner of Ron Whitson of Florida; dear daughter of Alice H. nee Rasmussen and Robert W. deceased Lynch; dearest sister of Judy Dave Strong, Bob Mary Lynch, and Jeanne Stephen Michaelides; loving aunt of seven nieces...
Laurie S. Horner
Dec 29, 2008
Laurie S. Horner Laurie S. Horner, 84, died Dec. 29, 2008. Born in Deemston, Pa., he was a member and trustee of Christ United Methodist Church, Air Force Escape and Evasion Society, V.F.W., 487th B.G. 8th Air Force Historical Society and also the Ohio Chapter. He was an active member of the Soap Box Derby organization and retired from B.F....
Catherine Mares
Dec 27, 2008
Catherine "Kitty" Mares CUYAHOGA FALLS -- Catherine "Kitty" Mares, 83, died December 27, 2008. Services will be held 11 a.m. TUESDAY at the Billow FALLS Chapel, 1907 23rd St., with Rev. Mark Steiner officiating. Interment at Mt. Peace Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home MONDAY 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to...
Fred Potter
Dec 26, 2008
Fred Potter Fred Potter, 58, passed away in Florida on December 26, 2008. Services will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2141 Fifth St., Cuyahoga Falls with Pastor Ryan Honeycutt officiating. Burial at Northlawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Billow FALLS Chapel, 1907 23rd St., Cuyahoga Falls. A full obituary...
Donald Sell Nelson M.D.
Dec 25, 2008
Donald Sell Nelson, M.D. Donald Sell Nelson, M.D., who was always "supa!", passed away on Christmas day of pancreatic cancer. He was born on April 21, 1925 in Madison, Wis. to Elmer Martin and Mariana Sell Nelson. His family moved to Washington D.C. where his father, a biochemist, worked with the Food and Drug Administration to establish minimum daily requirements...
Donald Sell Nelson M.D.
Dec 25, 2008
Donald Sell Nelson, M.D. Donald Sell Nelson, M.D., who was always "supa!", passed away on Christmas day, 2008, of pancreatic cancer. He was born on April 21, 1925 in Madison, Wis., to Elmer Martin and Mariana Sell Nelson. His family moved to Washington, D.C. where his father, a biochemist, worked with the Food and Drug Administration to establish minimum daily...
Margaret H. Davis
Dec 23, 2008
Margaret H. Davis Margaret H. Davis, 92, died December 23, 2008. Born in Winburne, Pa., she was a longtime member of Elva Chapter O.E.S. and had enjoyed being a soloist and member of the Akron Symphony Chorus. Mrs. Davis retired as Human Resources manager for the M. O'Neil Company in Fairlawn. Preceded in death by her husband, John in 2005,...
Lois M. Puett
Dec 22, 2008
Lois M. Puett Lois M. Puett, age 71, of Portage Lakes died December 22, 2008. Born March 30, 1937 in Huritt , West Virginia, her hobbies were cooking for her family and yard sales. She is survived by her sons, Roger Hicks Sandra of Akron, Rick Hicks Fay of Camden, Tennessee, Kenny Hicks of Akron; sister, Faye of North Carolina;...
Terry M. Dickerson
Dec 22, 2008
Terry M. Dickerson Terry M. Dickerson, 89, died Dec. 22, 2008. Born in Danville, Illinois, he lived in Akron since 1957. He was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church, Coventry Lodge #9083, and American Legion Post #19. Preceded in death by daughter, Teryl Gregor and sisters, Gwen Hutchison, Mary Campbell and Dorothy Baldwin, he is survived by wife, Irene; son,...
Bette T. Putvin
Dec 22, 2008
Bette T. Putvin Bette T. Putvin was born on May 4, 1916 and went home to be with her Lord on December 22, 2008. Bette was preceded in death by her parents, Douglas Whitesides Trowsdale and Elizabeth Phillips Trowsdale; brother, Robert Phillips Trowsdale; and her beloved husband, Robert Putvin. She is survived by niece, Sandra Mayhew and great-nephew, Jeffrey Eiben....
Arthur L. Tait Jr
Dec 20, 2008
Arthur L. Tait, Jr. Arthur L. Tait, Jr., of Akron died December 20, 2008 after a long illness. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. on November 13, 1958. Arthur graduated from Copley High School and served in the Marine Reserve. He was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. Arthur is survived by his mother, Frances Fisher Tait of Akron;...
Julia K. Richards
Dec 19, 2008
Julia K. Richards Julia K. Richards, 90, died Dec. 19, 2008. A life resident of Akron, she was a member of Billow Chapter #483 where she was a past matron, Akron Woman's City Club, Social Order of the Beauceant #26, Ladies Oriental Shrine, Stan Hywet Hall and Gardens, AARP Georgetown Chapter #2248 and the Fairlawn Friendly Folks. Mrs. Richards was...
Michael L Connell
Dec 19, 2008
Michael L. Connell Michael L. Connell, 45, died suddenly December 19, 2008. Mike was the CEO of New Media Communications Inc. He was a member of St. Hilary Catholic Church and was the Grand Knight of the newly formed St. Hilary Knights of Columbus Council #14551. He also was a founding member of Serving Christ Through His Poor, a short...
William Edward Lambert
Dec 18, 2008
William Edward Lambert William Edward Lambert, 60, died December 18, 2008. Born on March 23, 1948 in Akron, Ohio, he was the first born child of Donald and Jean Lambert. After attending public school in Akron, he went to his father's alma mater, Middlesex School in Concord, Massachusetts, where he excelled in sports and academics. Following graduation, he attended Hiram...
Holly Jane Serge
Dec 18, 2008
Holly Jane Serge Holly Jane Serge, 43, died Dec. 18, 2008. A life resident of Akron, she was a graduate of Heidelberg College and retired from Summa Health System where she was a Senior Accountant. Holly's favorite pastimes and hobbies include shopping, the beach and ocean, and she loved to attend local music and cultural events. Preceded in death by...
Vicki L. Sobieraj
Dec 17, 2008
Vicki L Sobieraj Vicki L. Sobieraj passed away December 17, 2008. Memorial services will be held 10 A.M. MONDAY at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd., with Rev. Father Joseph Warner officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on SUNDAY from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel
Vivian D. Franklin
Dec 15, 2008
Vivian D. Franklin Vivian D. Franklin, 72, passed away peacefully December 15, 2008. Born in Canton, she lived all of her life in Akron. She was a member of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church. Preceded in death by her brother, Dr. DeLorre Haddad and sister, Diana Archer, she is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Paul; sons, Rick...
Barbara Jean Traeger
Dec 15, 2008
Barbara Jean Traeger Barbara Jean Traeger, 54, died at home with her family Dec. 15, 2008 after a brief illness. Born in Massillon, Ohio, she was a 1973 graduate of Massillon Washington High School where she was a head majorette and a 1976 graduate of Idabelle Firestone School of Nursing. Barbara was the founder of the Broken Nine Iron Memorial...
Alex Louis
Dec 13, 2008
Alex Louis The Louis family lost their patriarch Dec.13, after a long and arduous struggle to recover from a stroke. Services will be held 11 a.m. SATURDAY at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, with Rev. Fr. Jerry F. Hall officiating. Interment at Glendale Cemetery with military rites by Copley VFW Post 7971 and American Legion Post 473. Friends may call at...
Robert Sigel
Dec 13, 2008
Robert Sigel Robert Sigel went home to be with his Lord Saturday, December 13, 2008. Robert was born in Akron, Ohio October 11, 1922. A lifelong resident of Akron, he graduated from Buchtel High School and spent his career as a tax agent for the Ohio Department of Taxation. He will remain in the memory of his daughters, Laura Sigel...
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