Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Madelynn Nicole Liu
Dec 23, 2022
Madelynn Nicole Liu gained her angel wings on December 23, 2022. In the time Madelynn spent with her family before she made her grand appearance, she went on various road trips and ate a variety of delicious food. Madelynn was showered with love from every single person she was around. Every picture she was a part of made her...
Barbara Ann Casamento
Dec 23, 2022
Barbara Ann Casamento , age 84, passed away on December 23, 2022. She was born on January 7, 1938 in Uhrichsville, OH to the late Jay and Emma McClintick.
Barbara grew up in New Philadelphia, OH. She moved to Canton after high school and lived most of her adult life in the Akron area. She...
Mary Tihanyi
Dec 22, 2022
Mary Tihanyi, 92 years old, passed peacefully December 22, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Tihanyi. Mary is survived by a nephew and two nieces in the United States and extended family in Vamoshifalu, Hungary. Mary emigrated with Louis to the United States from Hungary in 1956. In 1963, she and her husband built their...
Josephine E. Long
Dec 22, 2022
Josephine E. Long, 89, of Akron, OH is now reunited with her loving husband, Duane Long. She passed away December 22, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Sagamore, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Mildred Kobak. Josephine was a faithful member of the Saint Vincent de Paul Church of Akron, OH. She was a devoted...
Sandra Louise Ewing
Dec 22, 2022
"TOGETHER AGAIN" - Sandra Louise Ewing went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Dec. 22, 2022 at the age of 84. She was born on November 9, 1938, in Mount Pleasant, PA, the 3rd child of the late Ethel Laverne (Taylor) Zimmerman and John Ralph Zimmerman of Scottdale, PA. She was united...
Jerry E. Berry
Dec 21, 2022
Jerry E. Berry, 68, of Bath Township, Ohio, passed away on December 21, 2022. He was born September 16, 1954 in Cleveland, Ohio to Edgar Berry and Bessie Sue (Prince) Berry. Jerry was preceded in death by both his parents and his brother, Ronny Berry. He is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Nancy Berry; two step-children,...
George I. Koundourakis
Dec 16, 2022
George I. Koundourakis , 78 years old, passed away December 16, 2022. George was loved by his 2 children, 4 grandchildren, siblings, friends and family. He brought a smile to everyone he met. Born in the village of Patima on the island of Crete, Greece. George served in the Greek National Army, Calvalry Division. As a young...
Chris Eastwood
Dec 16, 2022
On Friday, December 16, 2022, Chris Eastwood passed away at the age of 74. Chris was born on June 4,1948 in Richfield, OH to Allyn and Lois Eastwood.
Chris was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting and fishing with friends and family. He retired as a longtime employee of Richfield Village.
He was preceded in death...
James R. Pickard
Dec 12, 2022
James R. Pickard, 84, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away on December 12, 2022. James was born in Flint, Michigan on May 10, 1938 to the late Fred and Mary Louise Pickard.
He is survived by his wife Debra Pickard; children Todd (Laura) Pickard, Tim (Valerie) Pickard, Kristen (Rodney) Huff, Kali, Kim (John) Albertson, and Jill (Chris); grandchildren...
Brita Maria Marrero (Nee Ammann)
Dec 9, 2022
Brita Maria Marrero (Nee Ammann)
Brita was born May 5, 1927, in Stuttgart Germany to the late Rolf and Margarete (Werle) Ammann. Brita passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022; she was 95.
Brita came to the U.S. in 1947, and a year later met her future husband, Luis G. Marrero at the...
Deborah (Debbie) Lynn Hermann
Dec 7, 2022
Deborah Lynn Hermann, (Debbie) 55, of Bath, passed away surrounded by her loving family and friends on Wednesday December 7, 2022 following a courageous fight with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Debbie was born March 4, 1967, in Willoughby, Ohio. She graduated from Mentor High School in 1985 and The University of Akron with a bachelor’s degree Elementary Education and...
Gilbert Sears, Jr.
Dec 6, 2022
September 8, 1930 – December 6, 2022 Gilbert Sears, Jr. , 92, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on December 6, 2022. He was born in Big Otter, West Virginia. His family relocated to Akron, Ohio, when he was a teenager. He attended East High School, and after graduation was employed by Goodyear Tire and...
Marilyn "Mickey/Mick" Jean Clayton-Harpley
Dec 5, 2022
Our Loving Earthly Angel Marilyn (“Mickey/Mick”) Jean Clayton-Harpley, Born July 26, 1930, received God’s Mercy, her Heavenly Wings, and Eternal Peace on December 5th, 2022. She was preceded in death by her Parents William and Minnie Clayton, older Brother and Sister Bill Clayton Jr. and Joyce Jordan, and devoted Husband of 53 years Robert “Bob” Harpley. She...
Robert John Ross Watt
Dec 2, 2022
Robert John Ross Watt , age 86, passed with God’s grace on December 2, 2022. Bob was born in Toronto, Canada to Alexander and Genevieve Watt. He attended St. Michaels’s College School in Toronto and the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, playing hockey as a defenseman and earning a Master of Business Administration. A two-time Wolverine...

Barbara Ann Venesy
Dec 1, 2022
An obituary is not available at this time for Barbara Ann Venesy. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Lee John "Buzz" Kleinbeck, Iii
Nov 29, 2022
Lee John “Buzz” Kleinbeck, III peacefully passed away at home on November 29, 2022, with his beloved wife Jeanne by his side. Buzz was born in Akron on February 5, 1945, to Lee and Ruth Kleinbeck, Jr. He graduated from Revere High School in 1963 and proceeded to obtain an associate degree in mechanical drafting from Stark...
Janet Oursler Pappas
Nov 29, 2022
Janet Oursler Pappas , 86, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Nov. 29, 2022 after a brief battle with lung cancer. Just a girl from Pikesville, Maryland, Janet met the love of her life, John, while working as his secretary at Rosewood State Hospital just outside of Baltimore. John...
Geraldine 'Gerry' Allen (Larsen)
Nov 27, 2022
Geraldine “Gerry” Allen (Larsen) , 101, passed away peacefully of natural causes at Concordia at Sumner; her little body just wore out.
Born in Akron, Ohio, she lived the majority of her life there raising 5 children with her husband, Charles.
She was a Buchtel High School graduate and attended Akron U. She...
Jo Anne Barnes
Nov 27, 2022
Jo Anne Barnes passed away November 27, 2022 at the Rockynol Memory Care facility. Jo Anne was born October 23, 1927 in Columbus, Ohio to Chester and Dorothy Myers. She graduated from Buchtel High School and The Ohio State University, where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. She married her college sweetheart, Bill Barnes, on...
Thomas C Watters, Jr.
Nov 24, 2022
Thomas C. Watters, Jr. , passed away on November 24, 2022 at the age of 74. Tom was born and raised in Akron, Ohio where he graduated from Firestone High School. He went on to receive his Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree from Ohio University.
Tom will be greatly missed by his friends and family....
Madelynn Nicole Liu
Dec 23, 2022
Madelynn Nicole Liu gained her angel wings on December 23, 2022. In the time Madelynn spent with her family before she made her grand appearance, she went on various road trips and ate a variety of delicious food. Madelynn was showered with love from every single person she was around. Every picture she was a part of made her...
Barbara Ann Casamento
Dec 23, 2022
Barbara Ann Casamento , age 84, passed away on December 23, 2022. She was born on January 7, 1938 in Uhrichsville, OH to the late Jay and Emma McClintick.
Barbara grew up in New Philadelphia, OH. She moved to Canton after high school and lived most of her adult life in the Akron area. She...
Mary Tihanyi
Dec 22, 2022
Mary Tihanyi, 92 years old, passed peacefully December 22, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Tihanyi. Mary is survived by a nephew and two nieces in the United States and extended family in Vamoshifalu, Hungary. Mary emigrated with Louis to the United States from Hungary in 1956. In 1963, she and her husband built their...
Josephine E. Long
Dec 22, 2022
Josephine E. Long, 89, of Akron, OH is now reunited with her loving husband, Duane Long. She passed away December 22, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Sagamore, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Mildred Kobak. Josephine was a faithful member of the Saint Vincent de Paul Church of Akron, OH. She was a devoted...
Sandra Louise Ewing
Dec 22, 2022
"TOGETHER AGAIN" - Sandra Louise Ewing went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Dec. 22, 2022 at the age of 84. She was born on November 9, 1938, in Mount Pleasant, PA, the 3rd child of the late Ethel Laverne (Taylor) Zimmerman and John Ralph Zimmerman of Scottdale, PA. She was united...
Jerry E. Berry
Dec 21, 2022
Jerry E. Berry, 68, of Bath Township, Ohio, passed away on December 21, 2022. He was born September 16, 1954 in Cleveland, Ohio to Edgar Berry and Bessie Sue (Prince) Berry. Jerry was preceded in death by both his parents and his brother, Ronny Berry. He is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Nancy Berry; two step-children,...
George I. Koundourakis
Dec 16, 2022
George I. Koundourakis , 78 years old, passed away December 16, 2022. George was loved by his 2 children, 4 grandchildren, siblings, friends and family. He brought a smile to everyone he met. Born in the village of Patima on the island of Crete, Greece. George served in the Greek National Army, Calvalry Division. As a young...
Chris Eastwood
Dec 16, 2022
On Friday, December 16, 2022, Chris Eastwood passed away at the age of 74. Chris was born on June 4,1948 in Richfield, OH to Allyn and Lois Eastwood.
Chris was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting and fishing with friends and family. He retired as a longtime employee of Richfield Village.
He was preceded in death...
James R. Pickard
Dec 12, 2022
James R. Pickard, 84, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away on December 12, 2022. James was born in Flint, Michigan on May 10, 1938 to the late Fred and Mary Louise Pickard.
He is survived by his wife Debra Pickard; children Todd (Laura) Pickard, Tim (Valerie) Pickard, Kristen (Rodney) Huff, Kali, Kim (John) Albertson, and Jill (Chris); grandchildren...
Brita Maria Marrero (Nee Ammann)
Dec 9, 2022
Brita Maria Marrero (Nee Ammann)
Brita was born May 5, 1927, in Stuttgart Germany to the late Rolf and Margarete (Werle) Ammann. Brita passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022; she was 95.
Brita came to the U.S. in 1947, and a year later met her future husband, Luis G. Marrero at the...
Deborah (Debbie) Lynn Hermann
Dec 7, 2022
Deborah Lynn Hermann, (Debbie) 55, of Bath, passed away surrounded by her loving family and friends on Wednesday December 7, 2022 following a courageous fight with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Debbie was born March 4, 1967, in Willoughby, Ohio. She graduated from Mentor High School in 1985 and The University of Akron with a bachelor’s degree Elementary Education and...
Gilbert Sears, Jr.
Dec 6, 2022
September 8, 1930 – December 6, 2022 Gilbert Sears, Jr. , 92, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on December 6, 2022. He was born in Big Otter, West Virginia. His family relocated to Akron, Ohio, when he was a teenager. He attended East High School, and after graduation was employed by Goodyear Tire and...
Marilyn "Mickey/Mick" Jean Clayton-Harpley
Dec 5, 2022
Our Loving Earthly Angel Marilyn (“Mickey/Mick”) Jean Clayton-Harpley, Born July 26, 1930, received God’s Mercy, her Heavenly Wings, and Eternal Peace on December 5th, 2022. She was preceded in death by her Parents William and Minnie Clayton, older Brother and Sister Bill Clayton Jr. and Joyce Jordan, and devoted Husband of 53 years Robert “Bob” Harpley. She...
Robert John Ross Watt
Dec 2, 2022
Robert John Ross Watt , age 86, passed with God’s grace on December 2, 2022. Bob was born in Toronto, Canada to Alexander and Genevieve Watt. He attended St. Michaels’s College School in Toronto and the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, playing hockey as a defenseman and earning a Master of Business Administration. A two-time Wolverine...

Barbara Ann Venesy
Dec 1, 2022
An obituary is not available at this time for Barbara Ann Venesy. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Lee John "Buzz" Kleinbeck, Iii
Nov 29, 2022
Lee John “Buzz” Kleinbeck, III peacefully passed away at home on November 29, 2022, with his beloved wife Jeanne by his side. Buzz was born in Akron on February 5, 1945, to Lee and Ruth Kleinbeck, Jr. He graduated from Revere High School in 1963 and proceeded to obtain an associate degree in mechanical drafting from Stark...
Janet Oursler Pappas
Nov 29, 2022
Janet Oursler Pappas , 86, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Nov. 29, 2022 after a brief battle with lung cancer. Just a girl from Pikesville, Maryland, Janet met the love of her life, John, while working as his secretary at Rosewood State Hospital just outside of Baltimore. John...
Geraldine 'Gerry' Allen (Larsen)
Nov 27, 2022
Geraldine “Gerry” Allen (Larsen) , 101, passed away peacefully of natural causes at Concordia at Sumner; her little body just wore out.
Born in Akron, Ohio, she lived the majority of her life there raising 5 children with her husband, Charles.
She was a Buchtel High School graduate and attended Akron U. She...
Jo Anne Barnes
Nov 27, 2022
Jo Anne Barnes passed away November 27, 2022 at the Rockynol Memory Care facility. Jo Anne was born October 23, 1927 in Columbus, Ohio to Chester and Dorothy Myers. She graduated from Buchtel High School and The Ohio State University, where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. She married her college sweetheart, Bill Barnes, on...
Thomas C Watters, Jr.
Nov 24, 2022
Thomas C. Watters, Jr. , passed away on November 24, 2022 at the age of 74. Tom was born and raised in Akron, Ohio where he graduated from Firestone High School. He went on to receive his Bachelor’s degree and Master’s degree from Ohio University.
Tom will be greatly missed by his friends and family....