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

Margaret A Schreiner
Jul 31, 2008
Margaret A. Schreiner Margaret A. Schreiner "Peggy" left us to be with her beloved husband, Charles on July 31st, 2008. Our world has lost a remarkable woman. Peggy was born December 16th, 1925 in Akron to John and Buela Novatny. She graduated as valedictorian of Buchtel High School in 1943, where she was president of Glee and also known as...

Nick S. Stamas
Jul 28, 2008
Nick S. Stamas, 82, passed away suddenly July 28, 2008. Born in Detroit, he was a former resident of Dayton and Naples, Florida and most recently resided in Akron. He was the former owner of Sta-Lite Inc. and served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Nick was a member of the Greek Orthodox Churches in Dayton, Naples, Florida and Akron,...

James A. Tainer
Jul 28, 2008
James A. Tainer James A. Tainer, 83, passed away July 28, 2008. He was born and grew up in Cleveland and received a B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Iowa. He served in the U.S. Navy Air Corps during World War II. Jim worked at B.F. Goodrich later Uniroyal, then Michelin from 1949 until his retirement in...

Ofelia Halasa
Jul 27, 2008
Dr. Ofelia Halasa 1932-2008 Dr. Ofelia Halasa, an administrator in the Cleveland Public School System for thirty-five years, died on Sunday. Born in Masbate, Philippines, on April 2, 1932, she graduated with a BA in communica-tions from the University of the Philippines before coming to the United States in 1952. She was one of a handful of selected foreign students...

Miriam Williams
Jul 26, 2008
Miriam H. Williams Miriam H. Williams nee Hubbard, 93, passed away in Scottsdale, Arizona. Preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Robert E. Williams in 2006; she leaves her son, Bob; daughters, Susan Auten and Kim Parnello. She also has eight grandchildren and eight great-grandsons. Born in Cleveland, she resided in Akron for over 50 years. She was a former...
David Biagiotti Jr
Jul 23, 2008
David Biagiotti, Jr. David Biagiotti, Jr., age 35, fell asleep in death on July 23, 2008. David, devoted and loving husband of Marissa; beloved son of David Sr. and Teresa Biagiotti; dear brother of Tony Biagiotti, Philip Biagiotti Kristin, Angelica Biagiotti; cherished uncle of Basia and Isabella Biagiotti. He is also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. A talented carpenter...

Daniel F Fieldman
Jul 21, 2008
Daniel Fieldman Daniel Fieldman, 87, passed away July 21, 2008. Born in Peninsula, he lived most of his life in Northampton Township. He owned Main TV Supply Company of North Hill in Akron and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Preceded in death by his first wife, Pauline in 1986; son, Daniel in 2004; survived by his...

Russell H Sargent
Jul 19, 2008
Russell H. Sargent Russell H. Sargent, 86, died July 19, 2008. Born in Washington, Pa., he was a retired carpenter. Preceded in death by daughter, Betsy Ann; he is survived by son, Bob Maria Sargent; daughters, Candy John Limburg and Brenda David Dowling; nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Billow FALLS Chapel,...

Helen Mae Philen
Jul 17, 2008
Helen M. Philen Helen Philen, 80, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on July 17, 2008 surrounded by her family. Helen retired after 30 years of owning and operating the family business of State 8 Rollerdrome skating rink in Cuyahoga Falls. Helen is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, Clifford; her devoted daughters, Penny Tony Durastanti, Karen Gerry Smith;...

Charles L Lucas
Jul 16, 2008
Charles L. Lucas, Jr. Charles L. Lucas, Jr., 83, died peacefully July 16, 2008. Born in Akron, he was a U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran of World War II and member of St. Hilary Catholic Church. Charles had worked in quality control for much of his career and retired from the U.S. Department of Defense. Preceded in death by his...

Samuel Dobbins
Jul 15, 2008
Samuel Dobbins Samuel E. Dobbins Jr., 52, passed away July 15, 2008. He was born in Akron and was a life resident of Copley where he attended Copley High School. Samuel loved his home and being able to sit back by the pond. He was a cement finisher by trade. Samuel was preceded in death by his father, Samuel E....

George W Ball
Jul 15, 2008
George W. Ball George W. Ball, 86, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 15, 2008. A resident of Akron since 1958, he was born November 9, 1921 in Lisbon, Ohio to the late Clarence and Ursilla. George graduated from Mount Union College in 1943 and completed his academic requirements at the Syracuse University Graduate School, School of Journalism in...

Ronald E Davenport
Jul 15, 2008
Ronald E. Davenport Ronald E. Davenport, 56, died July 15, 2008. Cremation has taken place. Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 330-867-4141.

Clara M Bonifay
Jul 14, 2008
Clara M. Bonifay Clara M. Bonifay, 90, passed away July 14, 2008. She retired from Goodyear Tire in 1987 and was a member of Richfield United Church of Christ, ABWA, Wingfoot, V.F.W. Post 349 and Eastern Star. Preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey F; she is survived by daughters, Brenda J. Gary W. Lindsey of Akron, Virginia Croasman of...

William Dorner Jr
Jul 14, 2008
William Dorner, Jr M.D. William Dorner, Jr M.D., 82, died July 14, 2008. Preceded by daughter, Gail Benninger; he is survived by wife, Lillian; daughter, Beth Minger; sons, William R. and Mark D. Dorner; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. There will be a private memorial service for family only. They request no flowers. Friends may wish to donate to the...

Russell W Mccracken
Jul 13, 2008
Russell W. McCracken Russell W. McCracken, 89, died July 13, 2008. Born in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, he was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. A member of Fairlawn Lutheran Church and N.A.R.F.E., he was past commander of Amvets Post 176. He is survived by his wife, Anna; sons, William and David; daughter, Joan McCracken; grandchildren, Amy Eric Weldele, Rachael...

Lawrence James Weller
Jun 28, 2008
Lawrence J. Weller Lawrence J. Weller, 61, died July 28, 2008. Preceded in death by father, Tom G. Weller; he is survived by his mother, Violet M. Weller. Private services will be held at a later date.

James Stormer
Jun 20, 2008
Jim passed away on June 20, 2008 at Hospice. He was 84 living in Akron and Norton all his life. A 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, he served as an armorer on P-47's in WWII with the 512th Fighter Squadron. Jim was a WWII buff who wrote a book of memoirs and spoke about his experiences with Norton school children....
William P Bray
Feb 28, 1910
William P. Bray, Jr., 92, died Feb. 28, 2010. Born Oct. 29, 1917, he was a lifelong resident of Akron where he graduated from East High School and the University of Akron. During his senior year at the University he served as Student Administrator of the National Youth Administration office. He was employed 41 years at Firestone Tire and Rubber...

Robert Winer
An obituary is not available at this time for Robert Winer. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Margaret A Schreiner
Jul 31, 2008
Margaret A. Schreiner Margaret A. Schreiner "Peggy" left us to be with her beloved husband, Charles on July 31st, 2008. Our world has lost a remarkable woman. Peggy was born December 16th, 1925 in Akron to John and Buela Novatny. She graduated as valedictorian of Buchtel High School in 1943, where she was president of Glee and also known as...

Nick S. Stamas
Jul 28, 2008
Nick S. Stamas, 82, passed away suddenly July 28, 2008. Born in Detroit, he was a former resident of Dayton and Naples, Florida and most recently resided in Akron. He was the former owner of Sta-Lite Inc. and served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Nick was a member of the Greek Orthodox Churches in Dayton, Naples, Florida and Akron,...

James A. Tainer
Jul 28, 2008
James A. Tainer James A. Tainer, 83, passed away July 28, 2008. He was born and grew up in Cleveland and received a B.S. Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Iowa. He served in the U.S. Navy Air Corps during World War II. Jim worked at B.F. Goodrich later Uniroyal, then Michelin from 1949 until his retirement in...

Ofelia Halasa
Jul 27, 2008
Dr. Ofelia Halasa 1932-2008 Dr. Ofelia Halasa, an administrator in the Cleveland Public School System for thirty-five years, died on Sunday. Born in Masbate, Philippines, on April 2, 1932, she graduated with a BA in communica-tions from the University of the Philippines before coming to the United States in 1952. She was one of a handful of selected foreign students...

Miriam Williams
Jul 26, 2008
Miriam H. Williams Miriam H. Williams nee Hubbard, 93, passed away in Scottsdale, Arizona. Preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Robert E. Williams in 2006; she leaves her son, Bob; daughters, Susan Auten and Kim Parnello. She also has eight grandchildren and eight great-grandsons. Born in Cleveland, she resided in Akron for over 50 years. She was a former...
David Biagiotti Jr
Jul 23, 2008
David Biagiotti, Jr. David Biagiotti, Jr., age 35, fell asleep in death on July 23, 2008. David, devoted and loving husband of Marissa; beloved son of David Sr. and Teresa Biagiotti; dear brother of Tony Biagiotti, Philip Biagiotti Kristin, Angelica Biagiotti; cherished uncle of Basia and Isabella Biagiotti. He is also survived by aunts, uncles and cousins. A talented carpenter...

Daniel F Fieldman
Jul 21, 2008
Daniel Fieldman Daniel Fieldman, 87, passed away July 21, 2008. Born in Peninsula, he lived most of his life in Northampton Township. He owned Main TV Supply Company of North Hill in Akron and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Preceded in death by his first wife, Pauline in 1986; son, Daniel in 2004; survived by his...

Russell H Sargent
Jul 19, 2008
Russell H. Sargent Russell H. Sargent, 86, died July 19, 2008. Born in Washington, Pa., he was a retired carpenter. Preceded in death by daughter, Betsy Ann; he is survived by son, Bob Maria Sargent; daughters, Candy John Limburg and Brenda David Dowling; nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Billow FALLS Chapel,...

Helen Mae Philen
Jul 17, 2008
Helen M. Philen Helen Philen, 80, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on July 17, 2008 surrounded by her family. Helen retired after 30 years of owning and operating the family business of State 8 Rollerdrome skating rink in Cuyahoga Falls. Helen is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, Clifford; her devoted daughters, Penny Tony Durastanti, Karen Gerry Smith;...

Charles L Lucas
Jul 16, 2008
Charles L. Lucas, Jr. Charles L. Lucas, Jr., 83, died peacefully July 16, 2008. Born in Akron, he was a U.S. Army Air Corps Veteran of World War II and member of St. Hilary Catholic Church. Charles had worked in quality control for much of his career and retired from the U.S. Department of Defense. Preceded in death by his...

Samuel Dobbins
Jul 15, 2008
Samuel Dobbins Samuel E. Dobbins Jr., 52, passed away July 15, 2008. He was born in Akron and was a life resident of Copley where he attended Copley High School. Samuel loved his home and being able to sit back by the pond. He was a cement finisher by trade. Samuel was preceded in death by his father, Samuel E....

George W Ball
Jul 15, 2008
George W. Ball George W. Ball, 86, passed away at home on Tuesday, July 15, 2008. A resident of Akron since 1958, he was born November 9, 1921 in Lisbon, Ohio to the late Clarence and Ursilla. George graduated from Mount Union College in 1943 and completed his academic requirements at the Syracuse University Graduate School, School of Journalism in...

Ronald E Davenport
Jul 15, 2008
Ronald E. Davenport Ronald E. Davenport, 56, died July 15, 2008. Cremation has taken place. Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 330-867-4141.

Clara M Bonifay
Jul 14, 2008
Clara M. Bonifay Clara M. Bonifay, 90, passed away July 14, 2008. She retired from Goodyear Tire in 1987 and was a member of Richfield United Church of Christ, ABWA, Wingfoot, V.F.W. Post 349 and Eastern Star. Preceded in death by her husband, Aubrey F; she is survived by daughters, Brenda J. Gary W. Lindsey of Akron, Virginia Croasman of...

William Dorner Jr
Jul 14, 2008
William Dorner, Jr M.D. William Dorner, Jr M.D., 82, died July 14, 2008. Preceded by daughter, Gail Benninger; he is survived by wife, Lillian; daughter, Beth Minger; sons, William R. and Mark D. Dorner; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. There will be a private memorial service for family only. They request no flowers. Friends may wish to donate to the...

Russell W Mccracken
Jul 13, 2008
Russell W. McCracken Russell W. McCracken, 89, died July 13, 2008. Born in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, he was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. A member of Fairlawn Lutheran Church and N.A.R.F.E., he was past commander of Amvets Post 176. He is survived by his wife, Anna; sons, William and David; daughter, Joan McCracken; grandchildren, Amy Eric Weldele, Rachael...

Lawrence James Weller
Jun 28, 2008
Lawrence J. Weller Lawrence J. Weller, 61, died July 28, 2008. Preceded in death by father, Tom G. Weller; he is survived by his mother, Violet M. Weller. Private services will be held at a later date.

James Stormer
Jun 20, 2008
Jim passed away on June 20, 2008 at Hospice. He was 84 living in Akron and Norton all his life. A 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, he served as an armorer on P-47's in WWII with the 512th Fighter Squadron. Jim was a WWII buff who wrote a book of memoirs and spoke about his experiences with Norton school children....
William P Bray
Feb 28, 1910
William P. Bray, Jr., 92, died Feb. 28, 2010. Born Oct. 29, 1917, he was a lifelong resident of Akron where he graduated from East High School and the University of Akron. During his senior year at the University he served as Student Administrator of the National Youth Administration office. He was employed 41 years at Firestone Tire and Rubber...

Robert Winer
An obituary is not available at this time for Robert Winer. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.