Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Nov 20, 2023

William L. Fesler

A long-time denizen of Akron devoted to community and country, known equally well by his friends and family as a legendary teller of jokes and the life of every party he attended, William Louis Fesler died November 20th at the age of 95.

Born on June 29,1928 to Vivian Woodliff...

Nov 18, 2023

Rose Marie Allen , 86, of Akron passed away on November 18, 2023. Rose Marie was born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 10, 1937 to the late Thaddeus and Katherine Kaliszewski.

Preceded in death by her husband Melvin Allen; brother Theodore Kaliszewski; son in law Shannon Anderson and her parents. She is survived by her...

Nov 17, 2023

The world has lost one of its brightest stars and heaven has gained her. Jennifer Lynn Salem, age 39, passed away in a diabetic coma, after a courageous battle with Type 1 Diabetes. Jennifer truly made everyone feel like her best friend and if you knew her, you’d be able to hear her hundreds of feet away- her passionate...

Nov 11, 2023

Master Chief Gunner’s Mate, Joseph Anthony Cassista , beloved husband, father, and shipmate went home to be with our Lord on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 2023, leaving a hole in our hearts forever. Joey was born on December 21, 1970 in Nashua, New Hampshire, where he lived until just before his senior year in high school, graduating...

Nov 6, 2023

Theodore "Ted" Georgakopoulos , 78, peacefully departed on November 6, 2023, after a courageous battle with a prolonged medical illness. Theodore's journey began in the picturesque village of Paraloggi, Arcadia, Greece, in 1945, where he was born to his loving parents, Panayiotis and Maria Georgakopoulos. After serving in the Greek Army, Theodore embarked on a life-changing adventure,...

Nov 5, 2023

Kathleen Marie White (nee Gwin), age 69, of Fairlawn, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 5, 2023. She was born September 17, 1954, in Alliance, OH to Joseph and Jean (nee Weaver) Gwin. Kathy graduated from Alliance High School and continued her education to become a Respiratory Therapist.  Her career began at Alliance City Hospital where she showed...

Nov 4, 2023

George Fathalla Jumbert , 84, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2023, surrounded by his wife, daughters, and son-in-law. His genuine smile and infectious laugh lit up every room he entered.

Georges, nicknamed Gigeot by his parents, was born on December 18, 1938, in Cairo, Egypt. His father was from Aleppo, Syria, and his mother...

Oct 28, 2023

Robert “Bob” Houk , 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 28, 2023. He was the husband of Barbara (Kawalek) Houk, 79. They shared 49 years of marriage. Born in Akron, OH, he was the son of Melvin and Myrtle Houk. A graduate of Norton High School, he went on to earn Master’s degrees from the University...

Oct 27, 2023

Nan Mack Bartlett left her earthly body to join her heavenly father on October 27, 2023. She left peacefully and with grace surrounded by Aaron, Sarah and Rob.

Nan was one of a kind. Her Facebook profile states: Can't do anything without God; Bleeds Scarlet and Gray; Loves Jesus' Mission; Works hard Plays harder. Her...

Oct 22, 2023

Eugene “Gene” Moncrief , 91, died peacefully on October 22, 2023. Gene had nearly fifty years of experience as a researcher, businessman and consultant. He spent five years at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory where he performed R&D on the nuclear fuel cycle. He was employed with the Babcock & Wilcox Co. for twenty-three years where he...

Oct 21, 2023

Pamela Sue Howes , age 68, of Akron, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 21, 2023.

She was born June 5, 1955 in Akron; daughter of the late Charles and Mable (nee Baird) Harris. Pamela enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and playing computer games. She loved to feed the birds in her yard and was a...

Oct 20, 2023

William H. Herold, M.D. January 17, 1943 - October 20, 2023 Remember: “You’re only dancin’ on this earth for a short while” - Cat Stevens. Born January 17 (Ben Franklin, Muhammad Ali, and me!), 1943, in St. Louis. He was adopted by a wonderful young doctor finishing his training, and his wife, (Mom!) Moving to Colorado Springs,...

Oct 20, 2023

On Friday, October 20, 2023, Janet M. DasVarma (nee Wassity) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. Janet was born on February 4, 1943 in Akron, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Edith Wassity; and her sister, Jacqueline Grosso. Janet is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Ranendra “Ron”...

Oct 18, 2023

Max Esler, 89, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2023. He was born in Akron (Sawyerwood), Ohio on August 1, 1934. Max served in the United States Marine Corp. from 1952-1960 and proudly considered himself a marine until death. As a Marine, Max had special duty in Washington DC . He guarded President Eisenhower on trips to Camp David,...

Oct 12, 2023

Patricia Anne Bradford Ockene , our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, trusted friend and a top-notch bridge player, passed on October 12, 2023. For so many of us, Pat was a fountain of love, support, friendship, and wise counsel; her loss is devasting, but we also celebrate her life and many contributions to the community of Akron...

Oct 11, 2023

Eric John Steiner was born July 10, 1957 in Akron, Ohio.  He passed away unexpectedly at home in Richfield, Ohio on October 11, 2023 from complications of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia.

He was a graduate of Buchtel High School, went to the College of Wooster where he met his future wife Laurie and Malone College where...

Oct 10, 2023

Nancy Lois Nierman-Baker of West Akron passed away peacefully on October 10, 2023. She was born in Lakewood on December 6, 1941, to Elmer H. and Lois C. Nierman. She attended both John Marshall (Cleveland) and North Olmsted high schools and enjoyed sharing memories with classmates from each at many class reunions. She was a devoted advocate...

Oct 6, 2023

Bernadette Ann Takacs , also known as Bernie, peacefully passed away on October 6, 2023, in Akron, Ohio, at the age of 75. She was born on August 11, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Eugene and Irene Timm. Bernie will be remembered as a selfless individual who always put others before herself. Bernie dedicated her career to...

Oct 4, 2023

Genevieve Idell (Crawford) Starcher died unexpectedly on October 4, 2023. She was born at home in Akron, Ohio on Halloween night in 1930 to Frank and Rose (Nestor) Crawford. According to a favorite family story, she was born at home because neighborhood kids deflated the tires and prevented them from getting to the hospital.

Genevieve...

Oct 4, 2023

Scott Michael Gossett, 42, passed away October 4, 2023, after a short but valiant battle with a rare brain disorder. Born and raised in Akron, he lived most of his life in the area. Scott worked at a variety of jobs including trucking, commercial lighting, maintenance and most recently as a glass installer at Schmidt Glass.

Some...