Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Feb 17, 2024

Following a brief illness, John Gregory Shellabarger passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 17th 2024.  He was 81 years old.

Greg was an iconic gentlemen.  His greatest passion in life was his work advancing more sophisticated coding for patient care software and hiking.  Lots of hiking!  His library reflected his love of exploring...

Feb 17, 2024

Lawrence E. Ball , 88, passed away peacefully February 17, 2024.

Born in Akron, OH, he was a polymer chemist for British Petroleum and enjoyed gardening and traveling.

Preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Dorothy Ball; wife Mary Jo Ball; and sister Charlene Bowman.

He is survived by his...

Feb 17, 2024

Franklin Wesley Kokomoor M.D. died on February 17, 2024 of Esophageal Cancer. He was born on July 29, 1951 in Gainesville, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mabel and Marvin Kokomoor M.D., his brother and sister Henry and Mary and his son Zachary Henry Kokomoor. Frank attended the University of Florida for his undergraduate...

Feb 15, 2024

Alyce Ruth Tillson (nee: Hastings), age 86, passed away on February 15, 2024. She was born on August 18, 1937, in Ravenna, OH to John and Alyce Hastings (nee: Warner). Alyce had a long career with Firestone Tire and Rubber spanning over years. In the 1960s she met her first husband, John C. West. She was very family oriented...

Feb 13, 2024

Martha Jo Carey , 98, died in her sleep Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at Brookdale Camelot in Medina, Ohio.  A stroke in 2013 had left her mostly wheelchair-bound but still enjoying life.

Born Martha Jo Davis in Connersville, Indiana on November 18, 1925, she graduated from Western College for Women (now incorporated into Miami University)...

Feb 11, 2024

David A. Wash passed away peacefully from natural causes on February 11, 2014 at Summa Akron City Hospital. He was 75 years old.

David was born in Fremont, OH, graduated from Fremont Ross High School and then earned a B.S. in computer science at Ohio State University in 1970. He was a veteran serving 6...

Feb 9, 2024

David E. Klein Jr. , 72, born November 21,1951 of Canton, OH passed away on February 9th, 2024.

David was born in Canton, OH to the late David and Norma Klein. He attended Edgefield Elementary, Taft Junior High, and Glenwood High School. He obtained his B.A. from Kent State University and his M.S. from University...

Feb 5, 2024

Jean R. Andrus , age 71 of Akron, passed away on Feb 5, 2024. She was loved greatly and will be sorely missed by her family and friends. Jean was born in Akron, OH on February 14th, 1952 and graduated from Firestone High School in the class of 1969, and later attended Ohio University.

Jean...

Feb 3, 2024

Jeffrey Alan Wilson , age 77, of Akron, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on Saturday, February 3, 2024. Jeff was born in Akron to James R. and Helen I. Wilson and attended Akron Public Schools, graduating from Buchtel in 1964. He attended Wittenberg University and the University of Akron where he was affiliated with Phi...

Jan 27, 2024

Gwynn R. Ennis, 97, of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, died January 27, 2024.

Gwynn was born July 30, 1926 to Owen M. Roderick and Clara L. Roderick (nee Carter).

Gwynn was preceded in death by her husband, Robert D. Ennis, her son, Jeffrey T. Ennis, and her sister Jean Wilson.

She is...

Jan 26, 2024

Kathleen Anne Voorhees Mueller died on January 26, 2024. She was the daughter of Edwin and Jean Voorhees, born in Akron on May 22, 1940, and grew up there. The family moved to Copley in her teen years, where she enjoyed the freedom of the countryside. She attended nursing school, moving back to Akron to pursue her...

Jan 26, 2024

Paula Vehlow (Evans) , 80, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on January 26, 2024.

Paula was born on August 2, 1943, in Creston, Iowa. Throughout much of her early years Paula’s family moved throughout Iowa and later settled in St. Joseph, Missouri where she graduated from Central High School. She then went to complete her...

Jan 25, 2024

Luke Richard Oldfield , 31, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 25th, 2024.

Luke grew up in the West Akron area and attended grade school at St. Sebastian.  He then studied at Archbishop Hoban for two years before transferring to his neighborhood school, Firestone High.  He graduated from Firestone in 2011, going...

Jan 23, 2024

Ruth Eileen (nee Heft) Bartilson , born May 30, 1940, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2024.  Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bill and her parents, Francis and Vivian Heft and brother Karl Heft, brothers-in-law Kenneth Grigsby and Edwin Jr.  Ruth is survived by her children Dianna (Bob) Kane, Susan (Jim) Heiser, Samantha (Kelly) and...

Jan 20, 2024

Patricia Ann Corbett, 81, of Copley, OH passed away at her home unexpectedly, January 20, 2024. She was loved very deeply and will be missed by both her family and her friends. Pat is survived by her sisters: Marolyn Smith (Gary) of Richfield, OH and Norma Bates of Akron, OH, and her brother Thomas Corbett (Laura) of...

Jan 19, 2024

Janet Lee Vanselow Waldsmith , 78, of Medina, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2024. Janet was born to Kenneth and Lydia (Mengerink) Vanselow on September 13th, 1945. She graduated from Highland High School and the Ohio State University, majoring in art education (K-12). She also pursued graduate studies in art therapy at Wright State University. She...

Jan 18, 2024

Frances Fisher Tait died January 18, 2024. Frances was the daughter of Homer A. and Margaret Wallover Fisher. Born in Akron on March 24, 1930, she was preceded in death by her father and mother, her son, Arthur L. Tait, Jr., her sister, Margaret Fisher Seeley and brother-in-law, Dr. George A. Seeley. She is survived by daughters,...

Jan 18, 2024

Margaret J. Dodge (nee Keefer) , age 80, of Cuyahoga Falls, OH, went home to be with the Lord on January 18, 2024. ​She was born August 22, 1943, in Akron, Ohio to parents, Edwin and Ferne Keefer. She is a 1961 graduate of North High School and graduated from The University of Akron with a Bachelor...

Jan 18, 2024

Barry W. Brockenbrough , age 89, passed away on Thursday January 18th, 2024. He was born on December 11th, 1934 in Akron, OH to parents Wilson M. and Ethel M. Brockenbrough. Barry graduated from the University of Akron in 1956, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.  He went on to serve in the...

Jan 17, 2024

Eric T.  Tyson passed away Wednesday January 17, 2024 after a sudden and severe illness.

Eric was a life-long resident of the Akron area, born April 20 1963 to David & Sandra Tyson. He grew up in nearby Bath, OH, graduating from Revere High School. He attended the University of Dayton and the University of...