Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Apr 21, 2023

Dr. Charles Benko , 82, of Medina, Ohio fell asleep in the Lord peacefully and surrounded by his family on Friday, April 21, 2023.

He was a faithful man who loved God and his family. He leaves behind his wife of 45 years, Denise (Azar) and his sons, Justin (Leslie), Ryan (Laura Zemanek), and grandsons,...

Apr 20, 2023

Madeline L. Baughman (Albright) died peacefully at the Village of St Edward on April 20, 2023 in Fairlawn, OH at the age of 89.

Madeline was born on March 28, 1934 in Philadelphia, PA to Howard and Lucetta (Hornberger) Albright. As an only child, Madeline grew up happily surrounded by family and friends. She graduated...

Apr 19, 2023

Jeffrey Roger Lee passed away peacefully April 19, 2023 in Akron Ohio. Born 5-14-42 in Detroit Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank (of England) & Theresa (of Italy) & his brother Ron (Karen). Jeff was the beloved husband of Vicki Lee (Metzel). They had been married nearly 22 years. Together with his first...

Apr 18, 2023

John D. Bee (Tenor) , retired college professor, college dean, university administration agitator, wine importer, and general bon vivant & raconteur died on April 18, 2023.

John was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia on November 30, 1943, to Raymond and Helen Bee.  With his older brother Robert, the family moved several times in West Virginia...

Apr 18, 2023

Dr. Patrick J. Tchou, M.D., age 73, of Pepper Pike, OH, died at his home on April 18, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Shanghai, China to parents Peter and Elizabeth Tchou (nee Frey), they immigrated to the US in 1962. Pat graduated from Harvard University (B.A., 1974) and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (M.D.,...

Apr 18, 2023

Gary Allen Elton , 78 years old, born on May 5, 1944 in Akron, Ohio passed away on April 18, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife Debbie Elton, son Kevin Elton, grandchildren Kasey and Makenzie Elton, and his loving companion dog Dozer. Gary worked as a hairdresser for many years in the Akron area and...

Apr 17, 2023

Patricia A. Rossoll, 87, of Akron, passed away April 17, 2023. She was born on November 5, 1935 in Cleveland to parents, Edward and Mary Donovan.

Patricia was preceded in death by Husband, Robert E., siblings, Doris and Kathleen. She is survived by Children, Robert (Wendy), Richard (Hildegard), Geri Horvath, Joseph (Anne), Mary Rossoll (Nicholas), Catherine Piscsalko...

Apr 16, 2023

In Loving Memory of Lucrecia Paredes Arizaga , beloved sister, mother, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother, on the event of her passing on April 16, 2023 at the age of 95.

She leaves behind a proud family and a dignified life which she willingly shared and attended to without fail. Always a beacon of light and...

Apr 15, 2023

Doris Elizabeth Leonello passed away peacefully April 15, 2023, in Bath, OH. Born September 18, 1937, in Willoughby, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents William and Elizabeth Freeman and her twin brother Donald (Donnie) Freeman. Doris was the beloved wife of James Leonello.  They had been married 65 years. Together they raised four children,...

Apr 12, 2023

Our beautiful mother Joanne Lu Holland entered Heaven’s glory on April 12, 2023. She was born in Akron, Ohio on December 13, 1930 to the late Lawrence and Luie Durkee.

Her love for her family was surpassed only by her love for Jesus. She was active in the Church of the Nazarene and is famous for knowing...

Apr 11, 2023

John R. Daily , long time Akron area resident, passed away April 11, 2023.

He was born to Earl and Mabelle (Hitzemann) Daily in Cleveland, Ohio on December 3, 1927. His family then moved to Detroit. The Great Depression followed, and, to survive, the family moved to Colorado Springs, CO, to Richmond, CA, back to...

Apr 10, 2023

Milora Beachy VanAntwerp, “Lori,” born October 2, 1929, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023.

Milora was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. Growing up, her family frequently visited her grandparents, James and Emma Perry, in Indiana and grandparents, Oliver and Arletta Beachy, in Maryland, where she enjoyed spending time on their maple syrup farm.

Apr 9, 2023

Charlotte E Staiger died peacefully in her sleep on April 9, 2023 at the age of 94. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa on February 14, 1929 and lived in Akron from an early age. She attended Old Trail School in Akron and graduated from Connecticut College, after which she returned to Akron to begin an...

Apr 7, 2023

Michael Wilson Stack , 70, of Cuyahoga Falls, OH went to Our King and Savior Lord Jesus Christ on Good Friday, April 7, 2023. Born at St. Thomas Hospital in Akron, OH on June 7, 1952, with his twin Brother, William Clark Stack, Michael lived in Northeast Ohio his whole life. Michael used his God-given talents helping...

Apr 6, 2023

Robert Lee Edeburn of Copley, Ohio (formerly of Hermitage, PA) passed away April 6, 2023. He was 89.

Bob was born in Mercer to Joseph and Hazel Edeburn. After the death of his mother when he was three, he was raised by his uncle and aunt, James and Mabel Campbell.

Bob graduated from...

Apr 6, 2023

Paul Clayton Miller

April 25, 1933 – April 6, 2023

Paul Miller, loving father and friend to many, died peacefully at Arbors Memory Care Unit in Stow, Ohio on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Paul was born in Mankato, Minnesota to Katherine H. Hawley (b. 1909 / d. 2010) and Donald E. Miller (b....

Apr 5, 2023

Robert D. Mathews II , age 73, a longtime resident of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away unexpectedly on April 5th.

He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls in 1967, attended The University of Akron and was a graduate of Malone University. Bob held numerous positions in security, financial lending with ITT and spent years serving individuals with disabilities...

Apr 3, 2023

Thomas Edward Stull , 85, of Hudson and Fort Myers Beach, FL, passed away on April 3, 2023.

Thomas was born in Cleveland, Ohio on July 28, 1937 to the late Fred and Dorothy Stull. He is survived by his loving wife Audrey Stull (nee Hrabak); daughters Tammy (Kerry) Cunnion, Tari (Jeffrey) Stull, Traci (James)...

Apr 2, 2023

Ted Davis Dies at 101

Ted Davis, a centurion with an insatiable love of people and life, died on Palm Sunday at his home. Physically and socially active, Davis spent most of his life in Akron, Ohio. In later years, he wintered in La Canada, CA moving there permanently at age 98 to be closer...

Apr 1, 2023

Edward Miller, 96, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away on April 1, 2023. Edward was born in Cleveland, Ohio on April 30, 1926 to the late Stanley and Constance (Celuski) Miller.

He served in the US Army and worked in the Chevrolet Plant in Parma for 31 years.

Edward is survived by his loving wife of...