Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Mar 29, 2023

Jack Spencer Bader , age 79, of Copley, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

He was born January 6, 1944, in Bridgeport, CT; son of the late Jack S. and Virginia (nee Shannon) Bader. Jack graduated from South Williamsport High School, received his bachelor's degree in social work at Kent State and completed his...

Mar 25, 2023

George Andrew Kormos , age 88, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Southwest General Hospital, Middleburg Heights.

He was born February 19, 1935, in Cleveland.  He lived for many years in Middleburg Heights. On December 11, 1965, he married his loving and faithful wife, Karen Kormos (Blandino), who...

Mar 23, 2023

Margaret Jackson , 91, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on March 23, 2023. She was born in Buffalo, New York to the late Nell and George McBain on June 13, 1931.

In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by her wonderful husband, Robert, her brother and sister-in-law Gordon and Shirley McBain, and...

Mar 23, 2023

Virginia May (Schwartz) Wepfer , 87, Akron, OH, passed away March 12, 2023, in Akron, Ohio.

Virginia is survived by her husband of 67 years, Gordon Wepfer, and their five children, Gretchen Sandridge (Steve), William (Fran), Robert, Mary Ann Watts (Allen Loew), and Brenda Pongracz (Andrew), and grandchildren Colleen and Beryl Sandridge, Alexander and Christopher...

Mar 22, 2023

David F. Banks , Sr., 82, of Akron, OH, and Naples, FL, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on March 22, 2023. He was born in Springfield, MO.

David was a successful entrepreneur and businessman, and was passionate about charitable involvement. In David’s words, “Those who know me know my accomplishments.”

Mar 22, 2023

Ronald N. Towne , passed away peacefully on March 22 in his home surrounded by his family.

He was born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio where he attended Youngstown State University.

He cherished his time in college with the Youngstown Speech Team which gave him the opportunity to compete and travel throughout the...

Mar 21, 2023

Richard (Dick) David Patterson, MD., age 86, passed away on March 21, 2023. Born in Akron, Ohio on March 25, 1936, he was a lifelong “Akronite.”

He graduated from Buchtel High School in the class of 1953. His college days were spent at the University of Akron where he joined Phi Delta Theta fraternity, actively supporting his...

Mar 18, 2023

Kathryn Zbinden, 92, died peacefully, attended by her family, on March 18, 2023. Kathy was born August 1, 1930, third of three children, to Edward and Florence (Mennen) Mallett in Evansville, Indiana. Her father was Production Manager at the Ideal Pure Milk Company.

Kathy graduated from Evansville’s Bosse High School in 1948 and went on to study...

Mar 6, 2023

Shelvia J. Zuschak, age 85, passed away on March 6, 2023. She was born in St. Mary’s, WV to parents Charles and Garnet Sauers. She moved to the Akron area as a small child, and later graduated from  Garfield High School. She was an avid golfer and bowler, and enjoyed playing cards.

Preceded in death by her...

Mar 4, 2023

Gregory Michael Dugan , 59, entered into eternal rest on March 4th, 2023.

Greg is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Dugan, and grandparents Genevieve & Walter Dugan and Eloise & William Taylor.

He is survived by his children Brittany Dugan and Brandon Dugan (Theresa Janok), mother Brenda Dugan, Uncle Rusty Taylor,...

Mar 3, 2023

Steve Triantafyllou was born in Stromi-Fokida Greece on March 4th, 1931. He died peacefully in his Florida home one day before his 92nd birthday on March 3, 2023. Steve was preceded in death by his parents George Triantafyllou and Eleni Mastorokostopoulos and siblings Gus Triantafyllou 2017 and Fotini Triantafyllou 2005. He is survived by his daughters Helen...

Feb 28, 2023

Clyde Eric Kunce, 96, passed away peacefully at home on February 28, 2023 with his family by his side. A Cuyahoga Falls resident, Clyde was born on May 8, 1926. He served in both the U.S. Army, 7th Cavalry Regiment (“Garryowen”) in the land Battle of Luzon as part of the Pacific Theater of Operations during World...

Feb 27, 2023

Russell Wade Fesler, born in Copley, Ohio to Seward and Harriet Fesler, on February 11th, 1927.

He graduated from Copley High School 1945. Russ was drafted into the army serving in Salzburg and Linz, Austria as occupational force where he was assigned to the 63rd Signal Operational Detachment. He was discharged in 1948, called back...

Feb 26, 2023

Thomas Todaro , 69, climbed the ‘Stairway to Heaven’ February 26, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by the ones closest to his heart.

Tom was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 29, 1953. He later moved to Akron in 1959 with his family, where he worked for the family business, Todaro’s Imported...

Feb 24, 2023

Howard F. Wellock , 87, passed away after a lengthy illness on February 24, 2023.

Howard was born in Akron, Ohio September 16, 1935 to the late Howard and Orpha Wellock. He was a graduate of Buchtel High School, Kent State University, served in the US Army during Korea and was owner of Wellock Auto...

Feb 22, 2023

Mildred (Polen) Halamay

Millie Halamay, 95, entered into God’s rest peacefully on February 22, 2023. “The most precious gifts I have received in my life: my faith and my family. I have been blessed.” Born September 24, 1927 in Akron, Ohio to parents, Mary and Michael Polen. Her spiritual home with St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox...

Feb 20, 2023

Theresa G. Romeo (nee Licitri), 95, passed away peacefully at home on February 20th, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 1, 1927 in Akron, OH to parents, Joseph and Catena (Paterna) Licitri.

Theresa was the proud owner of D-A Specialty Co., which her parents founded in 1935, and after the loss...

Feb 20, 2023

Patricia Mioduszeski, loving wife and mother, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023, at the age of 84 with her daughters by her side. Patricia was born December 8, 1938, at St. Ann's Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. She was a proud graduate of St. Alexis Hospital School of Nursing and worked as an RN.

Her...

Feb 20, 2023

Gary Glenn Carr , age 80, of Richfield, passed away peacefully at home, Monday, February 20, 2023.

He was born June 26, 1942 in Akron, OH to Charles Nolan and Minnie Myrl Bennett Carr.

Gary was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He retired from LTV Steel in Cleveland, OH after...

Feb 16, 2023

Mary Panzner, 91, of Copley, Ohio passed peacefully while surrounded by her family on 16 February 2023. She was born in Akron, Ohio on 27 November 1931 to parents Vasil Tepus and Endokia "Katie" Tepus (née Mandoaca).  She was a faithful servant of the Lord, devoted mother and grandmother, and plant whisperer.  She was married to her loving husband,...