Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Mar 31, 2024

Matthew Flynn , age 34, passed away suddenly on Sunday March 31st, 2024. He was born in Euclid, Ohio on August 4th, 1989, to John “Jack” and Maryann. He is survived by his loving Parents, Sister Colleen (Jeremiah) Zak, Nieces Addison & Emerson, many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, & Friends. Matt loved family, hiking, snowboarding, skiing, and jet...

Mar 29, 2024

John Waldsmith Considered one of America’s foremost authorities of the study and curation of antique photography, John S. Waldsmith of Medina died at the age of 79 on March 29. John was co-founder of the National Stereoscopic Association, creator of the organization’s Stereo World Magazine and the publication’s editor for its first seven years. He organized the...

Mar 29, 2024

Robert J. “Bob” McWhorter, age 91 of Akron, peacefully passed away on March 29, 2024. Born in Homestead, PA on June 6th, 1932 to the late Robert and Edith McWhorter. Bob graduated from the Illinois Institute of Technology under a U.S. Navy ROTC (USNRTOC) scholarship.

An avid learner and disciplined student, he was active in many fraternity...

Mar 29, 2024

Phyllis Henry, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on Friday, March 29, 2024 at the age of 90 following a lengthy illness. She leaves her sons, Mitchell Henry and his wife Mary and Gregory Henry and his wife Jeanne; and many close friends. Phyllis was born to parents John and Sarah (Calbono) Postell on June...

Mar 28, 2024

Susan K. Sawyer passed away March 28, 2024 following a long battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy and Anton (Tony) Sawyer, beloved sister, Jennifer Lynn, special cousins, Sharney and Mickey, and lifelong childhood friend, Linda (Lopeman) Waldrop. She is survived by sister and dearest friend, Rebecca A. Sawyer of Cuyahoga Falls,...

Mar 27, 2024

Jack Edward Holforty , 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on March 27, 2024. Jack was born in Detroit, MI to Theodore and Sebern Holforty as the younger brother to his sister, Patsy.  During childhood, he spent time in IN, IL, and Bexley, OH before moving to Silver Lake where he met Margaret, his loving...

Mar 25, 2024

Gary Andrew Herrington , 73, of Copley TWP. went home to be with the Lord on March 25, 2024, in Akron, Ohio.  Gary was born in Atlanta, GA on October 12, 1950 to the late Andrew Jinks and Minnie Opal (Prine) Herrington, Jr.

Gary moved to Kathleen, FL at the age of 12, where he...

Mar 21, 2024

Pat Williams , age 87, passed away on March 21, 2024. She was born May 7, 1936 in Akron, Ohio, where she lived most of her life. She was a North Hill girl at heart.

Pat was preceded in death by her husband Robert (Bob) Williams in 2015, her sister Sandy Gallagher, and her parents...

Mar 20, 2024

Allan Frank Doelling passed away March 20, 2024. He was born in Cincinnati to Fred and Stella Thomas Doelling on November 29, 1932.

He was a proud graduate of Walnut Hills High School and received a full scholarship to Washington and Jefferson College where he was president of the sophomore class, president of Beta Theta...

Mar 19, 2024

Edward Dinuoscio passed away peacefully on March 19, 2024 at the age of 93.

He served his country as a member of the US Air Force. After his discharge from the service, he operated several small businesses, including but not limited to juke box and pinball machine rentals and several bars in Akron, Cuyahoga Falls and Barberton....

Mar 16, 2024

Polly Ann Stokes , age 59, passed away unexpectedly on March 16, 2024. She was born on March 21, 1964, to Jack and Lois (nee: Whitcomb) Stokes in Des Moines, Iowa. Polly attended The University of Akron from 1987 to 1993 when she graduated with her master’s degree in English. Polly spent many years supervising young adults...

Mar 16, 2024

Dorothy June VanHoosier , age 86, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 16, 2024.

She was born December 30, 1937, daughter of Amos and May Matter. Dorothy was an avid reader and loved crossword puzzles, sudoku, and needlepoint. She enjoyed gardening and beautiful flowers. Dorothy made many trips to Canada and loved...

Mar 14, 2024

Steve Subichin , age 98, passed away on March 14th, 2024, at home, after a long and fruitful life.

Steve was born on November 28th, 1925 to parents Mike (Milan) Subichin and Dusanka (Tatalovich) in Akron, Ohio. He grew up during the Great Depression and spent a brief period living in Yugoslavia with his grandparents....

Mar 14, 2024

 Allen V. Emmendorfer  , 65, entered his eternal life March 14, 2024. Born in Streator, IL, Allen worked as a Title Examiner for nearly 50 years, loved coaching baseball, was a Chicago Cubs fan, and cherished his beloved dog Wrigley.

Preceded in death by his wife Lisa and his father Weldon, he is survived by his mother JoAnn, son Kevin (Kelly),...

Mar 12, 2024

Kellie Margaret Wallerstein , 53, Devoted Wife, Mother, Daughter, Sister, and Friend. With deepest sorrow, we announce the unexpected passing of Kellie Margaret Wallerstein on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. She was the beloved wife of Jason R. King for 30 cherished years. Kellie brightened the world with her gentle spirit, radiant smile, and boundless compassion for others....

Mar 12, 2024

James Braden Hilliard Sr ., a pillar of strength, joy and love to his family and friends, peacefully passed away on March 12, 2024 at the age of 90, following a long battle with dementia.  He leaves behind his loving wife of 68 years, Janet LaRue (Hankey); daughter, Cindy Oberlander and her husband Patrick; son, James Jr....

Mar 11, 2024

L. Jean Lamont , 92, passed away March 11, 2024. She was born in Lorain, Ohio to the late David and Margaret Manwell. Jean was married to her husband of 41 years, Chester Lamont, “the Love of my Life”, until his death in 2014.

Jean left a legacy of love to those around her and...

Mar 11, 2024

James “Jim” Magrini , 96, a beloved and dedicated husband, son, brother and uncle passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024. He was born to William and Pia Magrini on August 9, 1927, in New Kensington, Pa. The family later moved to Akron, Ohio where Jim’s father worked at the Firestone Rubber Factory. Jim joined the U.S....

Mar 6, 2024

Donna Gabbert passed away peacefully on March 6th with family by her side and is together again with her Husband Jim.

Donna was born on March 24, 1935, to David and Audrey Allen (Walton) in Akron, Ohio. After graduation from high school, she remained in Akron and met her future husband Jim after a few...

Mar 5, 2024

Margaret Fulmor Wagner passed peacefully, March 5, 2024, just a week shy of her 95th birthday.  Living on in the hearts of her three children, Mark Wagner (Dee), Bruce Wagner (Kathi) and Gwendolyn Wagner Perrotto (Gene), her legacy of family love, steadfast determination and quiet kindness resides with her nine grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, cousins, special nieces,...