Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Janet "Kaye" Ketcham
Jul 19, 2025
In Loving Memory of Janet "Kaye" (Hutchison) Ketcham
Janet "Kaye" Ketcham (nee Hutchison), born December 8, 1948, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025, surrounded by family and love. Kaye was the embodiment of kindness, faith, and grace.
She was a deeply devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. To know Kaye was to be heard, supported, and loved. Her gentle nature,...
Jon Lyle McKinnon
Jul 14, 2025
Jon Lyle McKinnon, age 83, of Akron, passed away peacefully Monday, July 14, 2025.
He was born October 20, 1941, in Akron, son of the late Robert and Edith McKinnon. Jon graduated from Hower Vocational High School. He was a retired School Bus Driver for Akron Public Schools. He was a big fan of all things Civil War. Jon will be...
Donald L. Oros
Jul 14, 2025
Donald Oros, 67, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, after a lengthy illness.
Beloved husband of Susan and proud father of Benjamin; Don is also survived by his dear mother, Phyllis; and brother, Mark (Debbie). He was preceded in death by his father, Benjamin.
An engineer by profession, Don spent his personal time applying his ingenuity and craftsmanship to a remarkable...
Catherine Georgene Bayer
Jul 13, 2025
Catherine Georgene Bayer passed away on July 13th, 2025.
Georgene, as she preferred to be called, was born on June 12th, 1926 to parents S.R. Everett and Sue J. Everett (nee Roberts). She was married for over 58 years to her late beloved husband, Edward A. Bayer, who died on December 31st, 2014.
Georgene was employed for many years at Goodyear Aerospace.
She...
Jennifer Kelly Larkin
Jul 12, 2025
Jennifer Kelly Larkin of Stow, OH, passed away unexpectedly on July 12, 2025 at the age of 41. Born in Roanoke, VA on June 30, 1984 to Kevin & Jackie Larkin, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, John & Eleanor Kelly and Frank & Pauline Larkin. Jen is survived by her adopted daughter, Penelope; parents, Kevin and Jackie;...
Karen L Price
Jul 11, 2025
Karen Lyn Pidcock Price, 76, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025, at 6:01 p.m. at Summa Health System – Akron Campus, due to complications from an aggressive infection.
Karen was born on June 26, 1949, in Akron, Ohio, to Jeanne (née Starn) and George Pidcock. She grew up in the Dayton and Barberton areas, and began...
Robert M. Quade
Jul 11, 2025
Robert Milton Quade, 95, died of natural causes on July 11, 2025, in Akron, Ohio, after a very brief hospitalization. He was comfortable, content, and with family at his passing. Robert was born May 14, 1930, in Mountain View, California to Lester and Elna Quade. Robert married his wife, Doris Anne Quade, in 1955.
Mr. Quade committed his life to celebrating...
Jean Fisher Gadd
Jul 10, 2025
Jean Fisher Gadd died on July 10, 2025 at Arden Courts of Bath, OH. Born in Akron, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her father, John S. Fisher, 1976 and mother, Etha Kamp Fisher, 1988 Ohio. She attended grade schools of Windemere, one semester at Old Trail School and then Rankin. She graduated in the class of 1950 at Buchtel...
Margaret "Peggy" Anne Vernon
Jul 10, 2025
Margaret Anne "Peggy" Vernon, 87, Passed away peacefully after a long illness on July 10th, 2025. In Akron, Ohio. She was born on April 26,1938, in Akron, Ohio. Daughter of the late Ted and Anne Saxman.
She was preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law Bruce and Judy Saxman. Peggy's life was marked by warmth, humor and devotion to those...
Jacqueline Margaretta Reilly
Jul 10, 2025
Jacqueline Margaretta Reilly, 74, from Akron, Ohio went home to be with the Lord after a long battle with cancer on July 10, 2025.
She was born on October 31, 1950 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late Dr. Joseph Bernard Reilly and mother Dorothy Roll Reilly. She is survived by her sister, Dorothy Reilly McDonald (Frank), nieces,...
Judith Barnes
Jul 10, 2025
In Loving Memory of Judith McDonald Barnes
April 15, 1941 – July 10, 2025
Judith McDonald Barnes, born in Nashville, Tennessee, peacefully passed away on July 10, 2025, leaving behind a legacy marked by elegance, intellect, and unwavering compassion. The beloved daughter of Ray Paul McDonald and Aubrey McDonald Brenneman, Judith’s early years were shaped by curiosity and kindness—qualities that guided her...
Myra Lindstrom
Jul 7, 2025
Myra J. Lindstrom, 83, of Bath, Ohio passed away Monday, July 7, 2025. She was born June 9, 1942 in Pennsylvania to Martha Kay (Bice). She was raised by Allen and Helen Westover in Westover, PA and grew up with Benjamin and Martha Kay in Cleveland, OH. After graduating from John Adams High School, Myra spent some time at Ohio...
Lisa Hunt Dietrich
Jul 5, 2025
Lisa Hunt Dietrich, 61, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Lisa was born on January 6, 1964, to James and Judith Hunt in Sandusky, Ohio. She earned her DDS degree from The Ohio State University. There, she met her beloved husband of 35 years, Dr. Todd Dietrich. Lisa and Todd were married in...
Daniel Thomas Torowski
Jul 2, 2025
Daniel Thomas Torowski, aged 73, passed away on July 2nd, 2025. Dan was a man who cared little for worldly goods; what was most valuable to him, he carried in his heart, followed by a buck knife in his pocket. He was completely of the earth to which he has returned. Whether foraging for morels, ambling along deer paths scouting...
Ruben "Rex" Miller
Jul 2, 2025
Rex Miller, age 102, passed away peacefully July 2, 2025, in Akron, OH. He is survived by loving daughters Debbie (Tim) Prinz (Akron), Mitzi (Howard) Rothman (Solon), his two grandchildren Matthew Rothman (Cleveland) and Jacqueline Rothman (Pankaj) Vashisth (Las Vegas, NV), great grandchildren Jasmine, Indigo and Nitai Vashisth, nephews Gary Haverkamp and Mel Doerr (Chicago) as well as many other...
Andy George Kariotis
Jul 2, 2025
Andy George Kariotis, age 98, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, peacefully passed away on July 2, 2025, reuniting with his beloved wife of 58 years, Barbara. Born on February 9, 1927, in Akron, Ohio, Andy was the cherished son of George Kariotis and Sophia Manoussadakis, who preceded him in death, along with his three brothers, Nick, John, and Paul.
At the age...
William Wert Wilcox
Jun 30, 2025
William W. Wilcox, age 93, departed this life on Monday, June 30, 2025.
He lived most of his life in the Akron area. He retired from the Akron Police Department in January 1993 with 33 years of service in the Uniform Patrol Division.
William’s affiliations include the Fraternal Order of Police, Akron Lodge #7, Akron Area Police and Fire Retirees and Widows...
Stavros Catsoulakis
Jun 29, 2025
Stavros “Steve” Catsoulakis, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and uncle, passed away June 29th, 2025 after a short illness. Steve lived a blessed and long life of 91 years. Born Stavros Catsoulakis in the village of Alikianos, on his beloved island of Crete, Greece,
Steve lost his father at a very young age and became the man of the house during the...
John Achilles Pappas
Jun 26, 2025
John Achilles Pappas, beloved father, grandfather and uncle, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, after a long and truly amazing life. That he made it to 99 years and 4 months was just one of his many impressive accomplishments.
Born Ioannis Achilleas Papathanasiou in Trikala, Greece, John was the first-born son of a Greek Army general who instilled a strong...
Michael Shaw Baker
Jun 25, 2025
Michael Baker, 69, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on June 25, 2025. Born on October 22, 1955, Michael was a poet and a teacher. He Lived in New Jersey and the New York City area for many years. He recently returned to Akron to be with his friends of many years until his passing.
Michael attended, Rankin, Perkins, Buchtel, the University...
Janet "Kaye" Ketcham
Jul 19, 2025
In Loving Memory of Janet "Kaye" (Hutchison) Ketcham
Janet "Kaye" Ketcham (nee Hutchison), born December 8, 1948, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025, surrounded by family and love. Kaye was the embodiment of kindness, faith, and grace.
She was a deeply devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. To know Kaye was to be heard, supported, and loved. Her gentle nature,...
Jon Lyle McKinnon
Jul 14, 2025
Jon Lyle McKinnon, age 83, of Akron, passed away peacefully Monday, July 14, 2025.
He was born October 20, 1941, in Akron, son of the late Robert and Edith McKinnon. Jon graduated from Hower Vocational High School. He was a retired School Bus Driver for Akron Public Schools. He was a big fan of all things Civil War. Jon will be...
Donald L. Oros
Jul 14, 2025
Donald Oros, 67, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025, after a lengthy illness.
Beloved husband of Susan and proud father of Benjamin; Don is also survived by his dear mother, Phyllis; and brother, Mark (Debbie). He was preceded in death by his father, Benjamin.
An engineer by profession, Don spent his personal time applying his ingenuity and craftsmanship to a remarkable...
Catherine Georgene Bayer
Jul 13, 2025
Catherine Georgene Bayer passed away on July 13th, 2025.
Georgene, as she preferred to be called, was born on June 12th, 1926 to parents S.R. Everett and Sue J. Everett (nee Roberts). She was married for over 58 years to her late beloved husband, Edward A. Bayer, who died on December 31st, 2014.
Georgene was employed for many years at Goodyear Aerospace.
She...
Jennifer Kelly Larkin
Jul 12, 2025
Jennifer Kelly Larkin of Stow, OH, passed away unexpectedly on July 12, 2025 at the age of 41. Born in Roanoke, VA on June 30, 1984 to Kevin & Jackie Larkin, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, John & Eleanor Kelly and Frank & Pauline Larkin. Jen is survived by her adopted daughter, Penelope; parents, Kevin and Jackie;...
Karen L Price
Jul 11, 2025
Karen Lyn Pidcock Price, 76, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025, at 6:01 p.m. at Summa Health System – Akron Campus, due to complications from an aggressive infection.
Karen was born on June 26, 1949, in Akron, Ohio, to Jeanne (née Starn) and George Pidcock. She grew up in the Dayton and Barberton areas, and began...
Robert M. Quade
Jul 11, 2025
Robert Milton Quade, 95, died of natural causes on July 11, 2025, in Akron, Ohio, after a very brief hospitalization. He was comfortable, content, and with family at his passing. Robert was born May 14, 1930, in Mountain View, California to Lester and Elna Quade. Robert married his wife, Doris Anne Quade, in 1955.
Mr. Quade committed his life to celebrating...
Jean Fisher Gadd
Jul 10, 2025
Jean Fisher Gadd died on July 10, 2025 at Arden Courts of Bath, OH. Born in Akron, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her father, John S. Fisher, 1976 and mother, Etha Kamp Fisher, 1988 Ohio. She attended grade schools of Windemere, one semester at Old Trail School and then Rankin. She graduated in the class of 1950 at Buchtel...
Margaret "Peggy" Anne Vernon
Jul 10, 2025
Margaret Anne "Peggy" Vernon, 87, Passed away peacefully after a long illness on July 10th, 2025. In Akron, Ohio. She was born on April 26,1938, in Akron, Ohio. Daughter of the late Ted and Anne Saxman.
She was preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law Bruce and Judy Saxman. Peggy's life was marked by warmth, humor and devotion to those...
Jacqueline Margaretta Reilly
Jul 10, 2025
Jacqueline Margaretta Reilly, 74, from Akron, Ohio went home to be with the Lord after a long battle with cancer on July 10, 2025.
She was born on October 31, 1950 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late Dr. Joseph Bernard Reilly and mother Dorothy Roll Reilly. She is survived by her sister, Dorothy Reilly McDonald (Frank), nieces,...
Judith Barnes
Jul 10, 2025
In Loving Memory of Judith McDonald Barnes
April 15, 1941 – July 10, 2025
Judith McDonald Barnes, born in Nashville, Tennessee, peacefully passed away on July 10, 2025, leaving behind a legacy marked by elegance, intellect, and unwavering compassion. The beloved daughter of Ray Paul McDonald and Aubrey McDonald Brenneman, Judith’s early years were shaped by curiosity and kindness—qualities that guided her...
Myra Lindstrom
Jul 7, 2025
Myra J. Lindstrom, 83, of Bath, Ohio passed away Monday, July 7, 2025. She was born June 9, 1942 in Pennsylvania to Martha Kay (Bice). She was raised by Allen and Helen Westover in Westover, PA and grew up with Benjamin and Martha Kay in Cleveland, OH. After graduating from John Adams High School, Myra spent some time at Ohio...
Lisa Hunt Dietrich
Jul 5, 2025
Lisa Hunt Dietrich, 61, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Lisa was born on January 6, 1964, to James and Judith Hunt in Sandusky, Ohio. She earned her DDS degree from The Ohio State University. There, she met her beloved husband of 35 years, Dr. Todd Dietrich. Lisa and Todd were married in...
Daniel Thomas Torowski
Jul 2, 2025
Daniel Thomas Torowski, aged 73, passed away on July 2nd, 2025. Dan was a man who cared little for worldly goods; what was most valuable to him, he carried in his heart, followed by a buck knife in his pocket. He was completely of the earth to which he has returned. Whether foraging for morels, ambling along deer paths scouting...
Ruben "Rex" Miller
Jul 2, 2025
Rex Miller, age 102, passed away peacefully July 2, 2025, in Akron, OH. He is survived by loving daughters Debbie (Tim) Prinz (Akron), Mitzi (Howard) Rothman (Solon), his two grandchildren Matthew Rothman (Cleveland) and Jacqueline Rothman (Pankaj) Vashisth (Las Vegas, NV), great grandchildren Jasmine, Indigo and Nitai Vashisth, nephews Gary Haverkamp and Mel Doerr (Chicago) as well as many other...
Andy George Kariotis
Jul 2, 2025
Andy George Kariotis, age 98, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, peacefully passed away on July 2, 2025, reuniting with his beloved wife of 58 years, Barbara. Born on February 9, 1927, in Akron, Ohio, Andy was the cherished son of George Kariotis and Sophia Manoussadakis, who preceded him in death, along with his three brothers, Nick, John, and Paul.
At the age...
William Wert Wilcox
Jun 30, 2025
William W. Wilcox, age 93, departed this life on Monday, June 30, 2025.
He lived most of his life in the Akron area. He retired from the Akron Police Department in January 1993 with 33 years of service in the Uniform Patrol Division.
William’s affiliations include the Fraternal Order of Police, Akron Lodge #7, Akron Area Police and Fire Retirees and Widows...
Stavros Catsoulakis
Jun 29, 2025
Stavros “Steve” Catsoulakis, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and uncle, passed away June 29th, 2025 after a short illness. Steve lived a blessed and long life of 91 years. Born Stavros Catsoulakis in the village of Alikianos, on his beloved island of Crete, Greece,
Steve lost his father at a very young age and became the man of the house during the...
John Achilles Pappas
Jun 26, 2025
John Achilles Pappas, beloved father, grandfather and uncle, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 26, after a long and truly amazing life. That he made it to 99 years and 4 months was just one of his many impressive accomplishments.
Born Ioannis Achilleas Papathanasiou in Trikala, Greece, John was the first-born son of a Greek Army general who instilled a strong...
Michael Shaw Baker
Jun 25, 2025
Michael Baker, 69, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on June 25, 2025. Born on October 22, 1955, Michael was a poet and a teacher. He Lived in New Jersey and the New York City area for many years. He recently returned to Akron to be with his friends of many years until his passing.
Michael attended, Rankin, Perkins, Buchtel, the University...
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