Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Linda B Kersker
Jul 2, 2009
Linda B. Kersker, 61, died suddenly Thursday, July 2, 2009 from an acute dissection of the ascending aorta. She was born in Akron, Ohio on October 21, 1947 and has lived in Akron most of her life where she leaves a legacy of passion, verve and whimsy in everything she did. Linda graduated from Denison University and the University of...
Lucille Beane
Jul 1, 2009
Lucille Beane Robinson Lucille Beane Robinson passed away July 1, 2009 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Glen G. Beane; daughter, Cassandra Sandy Deskovich John; and son, Frank Beane. She is survived by her sons, Jeffrey Sharon of Tallmadge, Gerry of Lancaster, Pa.; step son, Larry of Cuyahoga Falls; sister, Irene...
Pauline H Thornton
Jul 1, 2009
Pauline H. Thornton, 86, died July 1, 2009. Born in Charleston, W.Va., she lived in the Akron area most of her life. Pauline was a homemaker and talented seamstress having made all of her own clothing. Preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Goldie Skeen and brother, Paul Skeen; she is survived by her husband, Tom of New Franklin;...
Robert G Manning
Jun 30, 2009
Robert G. Bob Manning Robert Bob G. Manning, 86, of Orange City, Fla., passed away June 30 at the Halifax Health Hospice of the West Volusia Care Center in Orange City following a recent illness. Bob was a wonderful son, husband, brother, father and grandfather. He was born November 15, 1922 to William and Pansie Manning. He graduated from North...
Angela Christine Duplaga
Jun 29, 2009
Angela Christine DuPlaga nee Dent Angela Christine DuPlaga, 39, went home to be with Jesus on June 29th, 2009. She was a graduate of Buchtel High School class of 1989, and was a devoted wife and loving mother. Preceded in death by father, Thomas Lee Dent Jr.; grandparents, Mary and Julian Cummins; uncle, Jerry Cummins; aunt and uncle, Josephine and...
Glen O Njus
Jun 29, 2009
Glen O. Njus Glen O. Njus, 56, passed away suddenly on June 29, 2009. Glen was a professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Akron for 23 years. He is survived by his wife, Nina; daughters, Emily Mike and Kelsey; sister, Lois Ingles; nephew, Michael; nieces, Porsha and Wendy; and his faithful dog, Bella. Friends may call 5 to...
Royal Manville Douglass
Jun 28, 2009
Royal Manville Douglass, Jr. Royal Manville Douglass, Jr., 83, son of Royal and Ruby Artman Douglass, died June 28, 2009 at Otterbein-Lebanon Retirement Community, Lebanon, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Ingrid Douglass of the home; three daughters, Carolyn Andrew Shuirr of Springfield, Ohio, Susan Dan Rouster of Cincinnati, Ohio and Martha Daryl Schulz of Elk City, Kan.; seven...
Mary H Siess
Jun 28, 2009
Mary H. Siess Mary H. Siess, 90, died June 28, 2009. A life resident of Akron, she was a member of St. Hilary Catholic Church and the Junior League of Akron. Preceded in death by husband, Edmund G. Siess, Jr., she is survived by children, Ned Siess, Debbie Puglisi, Diane Siess, Wendy Spencer, Richard Siess, and Kim Barth; grandchildren, Geoff...
Wilbur J Naehring
Jun 28, 2009
Wilbur J. Naehring Wilbur J. Naehring, 94, passed away June 28, 2009. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls. He was a World War II Army veteran and a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Mr. Naehring is survived by his wife of 61 years, Shirley; son, John Teri Naehring; daughter, Suzan Miller husband, Mark deceased;...
Lorena P. Boyer
Jun 24, 2009
Lorena P. Boyer Heaven is a better place as of Wednesday, June 24th, when Lorena P. Boyer moved on to her new home there. She was born on January 29, 1928 in Russell Springs, Kentucky, lost her mother, Sara Garner in 1929, and was raised by her father, George and her sisters. She came to Akron as a young woman...
Bettie Lowther Riggs
Jun 23, 2009
Bettie Lowther Riggs 1925-2009 Bettie Riggs, beloved mother, grandmother, friend and teacher, passed away Tuesday, June 23. Bettie is survived by her two children, Jane Jonesco John and Dan Riggs Annette; six grandchildren, Amy Jane Jonesco, John Jonesco III Jennifer, Michael Jonesco, Katie Jonesco James Lower, Danny Riggs and Jeff Riggs; three and a half great-grandchildren, Alexa, Sarah, Jake and...
Nickolas P Andreeff
Jun 20, 2009
Nickolas P. Andreeff passed away peacefully on June 20, 2009, lovingly surrounded by his family and friends. Born in Akron, Ohio on October 17, 1931, Nick was the son of the late Pando and Catherine Naum Andreeff and was also preceded in death by his brothers, Andrew, Thomas, and Eugene; his half sister, Stella; his mother and father-in-law, Margaret Duncan...
Dolores Dee Kempel
Jun 19, 2009
Dolores Dee Kempel, 85, died June 19, 2009 after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Karl K. and Caroline M. DeVoe Kempel, and her sister, Kathryn Kempel Harris. Born and raised in Akron, Dee graduated from St. Vincent High School and attended The University of Akron before beginning a lifelong career of service to her...
Charles Wayne Jones
Jun 17, 2009
FAIRLAWN ChapelRev. Charles Wayne Jones 12-4-1925 to 6-17-2009 Rev. Charles Wayne Jones, 83, of Frankfort, Michigan reached his life goal as he ran into the arms of his Savior on June 17, 2009. Funeral service will be Sunday, June 21, 2009 at 4 p.m. at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N Miller Road in Akron, Ohio, where friends may call...
Betty L Rowe
Jun 15, 2009
Betty L. Hinds Rowe nee Smith Betty L. Hinds Rowe nee Smith, 80, went home to be with the Lord June 15, 2009. She is survived by sons, Keith Charlotte, Jeffrey Lori; sisters, Pauline, Donna Charles, Janet Mike, Linda Gene; brothers, Teddy, Sonny Maryann; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 12 noon on Saturday at the Billow...
David Samuel Woloch
Jun 15, 2009
David Samuel Woloch David Samuel Woloch, 75, passed peacefully to eternal life surrounded by his family on June 15, 2009. A beloved husband, father, brother and uncle, David was affectionately known as "Ditta" to his fifteen grandchildren. David will be remembered by all who knew and loved him for his integrity, generosity, and quick wit. He immensely enjoyed his family,...
Lydia K Wenhardt
Jun 14, 2009
Safe in the arms of Jesus, Lydia K. Wenhardt, 92, went home to be with her Savior on June 14, 2009. Born in Akron, Ohio to Wendel and Helen Kalman, she lived in this area all her life. After a brief time at Hammel Actual College, she was employed by the trust department of First National Bank in downtown Akron...
Charlene A Brock
Jun 13, 2009
Charlene A. Brock, 72, passed away at home surrounded by her family June 13, 2009. Born June 10, 1937 in Akron, she was a homemaker and long time Bath resident. She was a member of St. Victor Catholic Church, where she served as a Eucharistic Minister, the Bath Alpha Garden Club, North Coast Miata Club, the Bath Fire Department Ladies...
Robert Lee Walters
Jun 12, 2009
Robert Lee Walters, 58, died June 12, 2009. Born in Akron, he had been employed at Weaver Workshop. He is survived by his parents, Maxie R. and Paula N. Walters. Services will be held 2 p.m. MONDAY in the Mausoleum Chapel of Rose Hill Burial Park with Rev. Jim Edmundson officiating. There will be no calling hours.
Frank Bohnert Sr
Jun 10, 2009
Frank Bohnert, Sr. passed away June 10, 2009. Frank was born in Tshonpel, Yugoslavia on Dec. 23, 1930 and immigrated to the U.S. in May 1950. He lived in Cuyahoga Falls from 1950 until 2009. Frank spent 18 years working for Chestnut Ridge Dairy and 19 years for Woodridge Schools. He was a member of the German Family Society serving...
Linda B Kersker
Jul 2, 2009
Linda B. Kersker, 61, died suddenly Thursday, July 2, 2009 from an acute dissection of the ascending aorta. She was born in Akron, Ohio on October 21, 1947 and has lived in Akron most of her life where she leaves a legacy of passion, verve and whimsy in everything she did. Linda graduated from Denison University and the University of...
Lucille Beane
Jul 1, 2009
Lucille Beane Robinson Lucille Beane Robinson passed away July 1, 2009 surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Glen G. Beane; daughter, Cassandra Sandy Deskovich John; and son, Frank Beane. She is survived by her sons, Jeffrey Sharon of Tallmadge, Gerry of Lancaster, Pa.; step son, Larry of Cuyahoga Falls; sister, Irene...
Pauline H Thornton
Jul 1, 2009
Pauline H. Thornton, 86, died July 1, 2009. Born in Charleston, W.Va., she lived in the Akron area most of her life. Pauline was a homemaker and talented seamstress having made all of her own clothing. Preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Goldie Skeen and brother, Paul Skeen; she is survived by her husband, Tom of New Franklin;...
Robert G Manning
Jun 30, 2009
Robert G. Bob Manning Robert Bob G. Manning, 86, of Orange City, Fla., passed away June 30 at the Halifax Health Hospice of the West Volusia Care Center in Orange City following a recent illness. Bob was a wonderful son, husband, brother, father and grandfather. He was born November 15, 1922 to William and Pansie Manning. He graduated from North...
Angela Christine Duplaga
Jun 29, 2009
Angela Christine DuPlaga nee Dent Angela Christine DuPlaga, 39, went home to be with Jesus on June 29th, 2009. She was a graduate of Buchtel High School class of 1989, and was a devoted wife and loving mother. Preceded in death by father, Thomas Lee Dent Jr.; grandparents, Mary and Julian Cummins; uncle, Jerry Cummins; aunt and uncle, Josephine and...
Glen O Njus
Jun 29, 2009
Glen O. Njus Glen O. Njus, 56, passed away suddenly on June 29, 2009. Glen was a professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Akron for 23 years. He is survived by his wife, Nina; daughters, Emily Mike and Kelsey; sister, Lois Ingles; nephew, Michael; nieces, Porsha and Wendy; and his faithful dog, Bella. Friends may call 5 to...
Royal Manville Douglass
Jun 28, 2009
Royal Manville Douglass, Jr. Royal Manville Douglass, Jr., 83, son of Royal and Ruby Artman Douglass, died June 28, 2009 at Otterbein-Lebanon Retirement Community, Lebanon, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Ingrid Douglass of the home; three daughters, Carolyn Andrew Shuirr of Springfield, Ohio, Susan Dan Rouster of Cincinnati, Ohio and Martha Daryl Schulz of Elk City, Kan.; seven...
Mary H Siess
Jun 28, 2009
Mary H. Siess Mary H. Siess, 90, died June 28, 2009. A life resident of Akron, she was a member of St. Hilary Catholic Church and the Junior League of Akron. Preceded in death by husband, Edmund G. Siess, Jr., she is survived by children, Ned Siess, Debbie Puglisi, Diane Siess, Wendy Spencer, Richard Siess, and Kim Barth; grandchildren, Geoff...
Wilbur J Naehring
Jun 28, 2009
Wilbur J. Naehring Wilbur J. Naehring, 94, passed away June 28, 2009. Born in Akron, he lived most of his life in Cuyahoga Falls. He was a World War II Army veteran and a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Mr. Naehring is survived by his wife of 61 years, Shirley; son, John Teri Naehring; daughter, Suzan Miller husband, Mark deceased;...
Lorena P. Boyer
Jun 24, 2009
Lorena P. Boyer Heaven is a better place as of Wednesday, June 24th, when Lorena P. Boyer moved on to her new home there. She was born on January 29, 1928 in Russell Springs, Kentucky, lost her mother, Sara Garner in 1929, and was raised by her father, George and her sisters. She came to Akron as a young woman...
Bettie Lowther Riggs
Jun 23, 2009
Bettie Lowther Riggs 1925-2009 Bettie Riggs, beloved mother, grandmother, friend and teacher, passed away Tuesday, June 23. Bettie is survived by her two children, Jane Jonesco John and Dan Riggs Annette; six grandchildren, Amy Jane Jonesco, John Jonesco III Jennifer, Michael Jonesco, Katie Jonesco James Lower, Danny Riggs and Jeff Riggs; three and a half great-grandchildren, Alexa, Sarah, Jake and...
Nickolas P Andreeff
Jun 20, 2009
Nickolas P. Andreeff passed away peacefully on June 20, 2009, lovingly surrounded by his family and friends. Born in Akron, Ohio on October 17, 1931, Nick was the son of the late Pando and Catherine Naum Andreeff and was also preceded in death by his brothers, Andrew, Thomas, and Eugene; his half sister, Stella; his mother and father-in-law, Margaret Duncan...
Dolores Dee Kempel
Jun 19, 2009
Dolores Dee Kempel, 85, died June 19, 2009 after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Karl K. and Caroline M. DeVoe Kempel, and her sister, Kathryn Kempel Harris. Born and raised in Akron, Dee graduated from St. Vincent High School and attended The University of Akron before beginning a lifelong career of service to her...
Charles Wayne Jones
Jun 17, 2009
FAIRLAWN ChapelRev. Charles Wayne Jones 12-4-1925 to 6-17-2009 Rev. Charles Wayne Jones, 83, of Frankfort, Michigan reached his life goal as he ran into the arms of his Savior on June 17, 2009. Funeral service will be Sunday, June 21, 2009 at 4 p.m. at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N Miller Road in Akron, Ohio, where friends may call...
Betty L Rowe
Jun 15, 2009
Betty L. Hinds Rowe nee Smith Betty L. Hinds Rowe nee Smith, 80, went home to be with the Lord June 15, 2009. She is survived by sons, Keith Charlotte, Jeffrey Lori; sisters, Pauline, Donna Charles, Janet Mike, Linda Gene; brothers, Teddy, Sonny Maryann; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Services will be held at 12 noon on Saturday at the Billow...
David Samuel Woloch
Jun 15, 2009
David Samuel Woloch David Samuel Woloch, 75, passed peacefully to eternal life surrounded by his family on June 15, 2009. A beloved husband, father, brother and uncle, David was affectionately known as "Ditta" to his fifteen grandchildren. David will be remembered by all who knew and loved him for his integrity, generosity, and quick wit. He immensely enjoyed his family,...
Lydia K Wenhardt
Jun 14, 2009
Safe in the arms of Jesus, Lydia K. Wenhardt, 92, went home to be with her Savior on June 14, 2009. Born in Akron, Ohio to Wendel and Helen Kalman, she lived in this area all her life. After a brief time at Hammel Actual College, she was employed by the trust department of First National Bank in downtown Akron...
Charlene A Brock
Jun 13, 2009
Charlene A. Brock, 72, passed away at home surrounded by her family June 13, 2009. Born June 10, 1937 in Akron, she was a homemaker and long time Bath resident. She was a member of St. Victor Catholic Church, where she served as a Eucharistic Minister, the Bath Alpha Garden Club, North Coast Miata Club, the Bath Fire Department Ladies...
Robert Lee Walters
Jun 12, 2009
Robert Lee Walters, 58, died June 12, 2009. Born in Akron, he had been employed at Weaver Workshop. He is survived by his parents, Maxie R. and Paula N. Walters. Services will be held 2 p.m. MONDAY in the Mausoleum Chapel of Rose Hill Burial Park with Rev. Jim Edmundson officiating. There will be no calling hours.
Frank Bohnert Sr
Jun 10, 2009
Frank Bohnert, Sr. passed away June 10, 2009. Frank was born in Tshonpel, Yugoslavia on Dec. 23, 1930 and immigrated to the U.S. in May 1950. He lived in Cuyahoga Falls from 1950 until 2009. Frank spent 18 years working for Chestnut Ridge Dairy and 19 years for Woodridge Schools. He was a member of the German Family Society serving...








