Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Sep 23, 2023

George Robert Kechkes , age 87, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 23, 2023.

George was born March 11, 1936, and grew up in Barberton, OH. He proudly worked at Ford Motor Company in Walton Hills for 46 and a half years before he retired in 2001. He was a faithful member of...

Sep 21, 2023

Jill Marie Harvey (Nee Bailey), 65, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away September 21, 2023. She was born on March 16, 1958 in Coshocton, OH to parents, Robert and Nancy Bailey. She graduated in 1976 from River View High School. She was a very loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by husband, Edward; children, Alison Harvey-Gale...

Sep 21, 2023

Dr. Andre M. Fritz , 84, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2023, with family by his side. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. Andre is survived by his beloved wife, Tilla Theus, as well as his former spouse Elsbeth O’Connor (Stuber) and their four children Jane Poteet (Ken), Simon Fritz, Patrick Fritz (Patricia) and...

Sep 18, 2023

Vickie L. Williams Cherished and beloved Wife, Mother, Sister, Aunt, and Friend was born June 2, 1943, to the late Wilfred and Opal Sanders in St Louis, MO.

Moving to Akron at the age of two. She graduated East High school in the class of 1961. After graduation, Vickie began working at the...

Sep 18, 2023

Michael F. McNulty , 82, of Akron, OH, passed away on September 18, 2023, after a short battle with cancer. He was born in Cleveland, OH, on June 30, 1941, to the late Joseph and Brigid (Sweeney) McNulty. Michael was preceded in death by three of his eight siblings. Known for his quick wit and dry sense...

Sep 15, 2023

Craig James Culler , 66, of Akron, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, September 15, 2023.

Born in Akron, Craig spent eight of his childhood years in Jackson, Michigan. He was a proud, long-time resident of Akron and a graduate of Firestone High School and the University of Akron.

He worked...

Sep 14, 2023

James Robert “Rob” Kehres III , of Stow, Ohio, passed into the arms of his loving Lord and Savior, surrounded by family, on September 14, 2023, at the age of 50. Rob was born in Akron, Ohio, on March 4, 1973, the fourth of six children, to Joy and James “Jim” Kehres. He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls...

Sep 13, 2023

Gerald "Jerry" Phillip Dunn peacefully left this earth on September 13, 2023 after a year long illness.  Jerry was born March 20, 1945, in Pittsburgh, PA and lived in Beaver County, PA until 2017 when he moved to Stow, Ohio to be closer to his daughter and her family.  Jerry leaves behind his daughter, Carrie Dunn-Lucco, a...

Sep 12, 2023

Robert John Jursich , 99, passed away peacefully at home on September 12, 2023. Bob was born March 18, 1924, in Chicago, Illinois spending a good number of his years during the depression on a farm his Dad bought in Woodstock, Illinois. This ignited a passion for land and conservation he would enjoy later in life, on...

Sep 11, 2023

Carol Ann Holm , 91, passed away September 11, 2023 at Doylestown Healthcare Center after a brief illness.

She was born on May 30,1932 in Akron, the daughter of the late John and Susan Bakos. She graduated from Garfield High School then attended Hammel Business School, followed by a brief time at Akron University. Her...

Sep 11, 2023

Teresa Ann Mallo went home to be with the Lord Monday September 11, 2023, at the age of 69 years old. Teresa was a kind and faithful servant to her family as she always loved to do things for others. She was born and raised in Akron, Ohio where she very much loved. Teresa attended Copley High...

Sep 6, 2023

Barbara Joann , 77, of Akron, passed away September 6, 2023 after a long illness. Barb was born on September 3, 1946 in Akron, OH to parents Joseph and Matilda Orosz. Barb graduated from Norton High School, Class of 1964. She then went on to graduate from the University of Akron with a degree in Education and...

Sep 5, 2023

Delores “Jeannine” Lizak (nee Grimes), 80, of Medina County passed away peacefully on September 5, 2023. Jeannine was born on November 17, 1942, in Zanesville, Ohio to the late Paul B. Grimes and Thelma Standley Grimes. Jeannine was a longtime resident of the Akron area and attended Garfield High School until 1960.  In 1970 she began a...

Aug 25, 2023

John Huntington Mell , age 58, of Akron, passed away Friday, August 25, 2023. Preceded in death by his parents, Marvin Mell II and Ann (Dr. C. William) Loughry. John is survived by his sister, Annie Mell; brother, Mike Mell; step-siblings, Mike and Laurie Loughry; beloved dog, Melby; many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. A graveside service...

Aug 25, 2023

Henry A. Christman , 92, of Akron, died on August 25, 2023. He was born on October 3, 1930 to Carl and Sylvia (nee Grove) Christman. Henry graduated from South High School, joined the US Air Force and retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber. In his free time, he enjoyed golf, bowling, photography, racing, woodworking, Cleveland Sports...

Aug 15, 2023

Patricia L. Hawk , 98, died August 15, 2023. She was born on October 26, 1924 in Hamilton, Ohio to Percy Ray and Ruth Isabelle (Galloway) Stout and lived in Akron for most of her adult life. She was a graduate of Miami University, and an active member of Christ United Methodist Church of Akron. She retired...

Aug 8, 2023

Teruko (Terry) Davis passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 8th to join her beloved husband, Bob.

She was born in 1933 to Kikuji and Giin Ishizuki in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. Terry had an adventurous heart. She left her home in the Japanese countryside to work at a US Military base several...

Aug 7, 2023

After a long and incredible life, and very short illness, Jim Boyazis was called home to the Lord surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, August 7, 2023, at 86 years young.  With his loving wife Jean of 60 years, his daughter Kathy Daetwyler and her children Ryan, Stephanie, Nicholas, and Gabrielle and his son Steve Boyazis,...

Aug 4, 2023

Khamtanh Rassavong , 85, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on August 4, 2023. Born in Sam Neu, Laos, his life was a testament to compassion and service. A former second lieutenant in the Royal Lao Army, he exhibited courage and integrity. Mastering five languages, he worked at the Akron Health Department, bridging understanding for...

Aug 1, 2023

Josephine Ann Switzer (Joann) passed from this life on August 1, 2023, at age 96. She was born on June 19, 1927, the daughter of loving parents Joseph Roy and Wilhemina Marie (Redmond) Halladay. Joann had three siblings: Margaret, Dorothy, and Robert Halladay. The family lived in Ashland, Ohio, where Joann attended school.

In 1947...