Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Mildred (Polen) Halamay
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...
Theresa G. (Licitri) Romeo
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...
Patricia Mioduszeski
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...
Gary Glenn Carr
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...
Mary Panzner
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,...
Richard Joseph Poulin, Sr.
Feb 13, 2023
Richard Joseph Poulin, Sr, 81, of Akron, Ohio passed away on February 13, 2023, after a sudden illness. Richard was born the oldest of two children to Lucien and Pearl (Ouellette) Poulin in Lewiston, Maine on June 6, 1941.
As a young child Richard’s family moved to Pomeroy, OH. He attended Pomeroy High School, where...
John F. Falconbery
Feb 13, 2023
John F. Falconbery , 82, of Akron, passed away suddenly on February 13, 2023. John was born on December 19, 1940 in Akron to parents, Ivan and Iona Falconbery.
Calling Hours will be held Saturday, February 18 from 11 AM- 1PM at the Billow FALLS Chapel, 1907 23Rd St. Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223, with a...
Herbert E. Croft, Md
Feb 10, 2023
Herbert E. Croft MD passed on February 10, 2023. Born January 30, 1931 in East Pittsburgh, PA to parents, Raymond and Florence (Loerch) Croft (deceased). He is survived by Wife, love of his life, Lana Jill Chipps Croft; Son, Jeffrey (Nancy), Florida, Daughter, Lynn, MA; Brother, Vernon (Lisa), VA; Aunt, Dolores Croft, Valencia, PA; Sister and Brother...
Mark Alan Totten
Feb 9, 2023
A bright, shining light was extinguished on February 9, 2023 with the passing of Mark Alan Totten (67). Born in Bay Village, Ohio, he lived for the last 15 years on his beloved farm in Richfield, Ohio. Missing him are his wife of 32 years, Stacy, sons Jake (Whitney) and Mack. Surviving him are brothers Jeff (Jeanette),...
Donald L. Holub
Feb 8, 2023
Donald L. Holub was born to Raymond and Katherine Holub in Mason City, Iowa on February 24, 1941. He passed away peacefully on February 8, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Judy, and their daughter, Victoria, and son, Andrew. Another daughter, Signe passed in 2013. Donald had a long and successful career in data processing and...
Leandrea K Cesarow
Feb 7, 2023
Leandrea K. Cesarow , devoted Mother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Friend and Life-time Partner passed away peacefully surrounded by loved-ones on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at the young age of 56 after a courageous battle with cancer. She fought the fight with utmost strength and dignity.
Leanne was born in Pittsburgh, PA on November 4, 1966...
Barbara Eden
Feb 7, 2023
Barbara Eden , 66, passed away peacefully on February 7th, 2023, after a long and far from peaceful struggle with esophageal cancer.
Born in Painesville, Ohio, Barb grew up in the West Akron area, following her father’s transfer for B.F. Goodrich to Akron. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frederick Fore, and...
Barbara Elizabeth Bock
Feb 7, 2023
Barbara Elizabeth Bock (née Hanover) passed away peacefully on February 7th after a short illness, surrounded by friends and family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, A. William “Bill” Bock; and her son, James Bock. She is survived by her children, Jack Wright (Valerie), David Wright, Mary Lohr and Daniel Bock (Kate);...
Christopher Rigby
Feb 4, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Christopher Rigby a.k.a Topher-Jo on February 4. Chris was born in Beeville, Texas on February 16, 1976.
Chris served six years in the Army, stationed in Korea and later Fort Belvoir, specializing in satellite communications. He then worked in SAT-COM for a private...
Kathryn Ann Spector
Feb 4, 2023
Kathryn Ann Spector passed away peacefully on Saturday February 4, 2023. Kathy was born to Helen and John Melgun and raised in the Cleveland area along with her siblings, John and Paula. After completing nursing studies at St. Alexis School of Nursing, she focused the majority of her career on cardiac surgery, working at Cleveland Clinic, Hillcrest...
William Joseph Clymire
Feb 4, 2023
William Joseph Clymire, age 86, passed away peacefully at home on February 4, 2023.
Born December 26, 1936, to the late Joseph and Pauline of Revloc, PA.
Beloved husband of the late Dorreen (Faulk) Clymire; loving father of Joseph (Deanna), Robert (Keri), and Scott (Nicole); cherished grandfather of Mackenzie, Amy Sue, William, Andrew, Madeline, Jack, ...
Dann A. Miller
Feb 3, 2023
Dann A. Miller , born on December 24, 1940 in Akron, Ohio, passed away on February 3, 2023 in Akron, Ohio with his loving family by his side.
He was preceded in death by his wife Donna, who passed away in 2019 after 51 years of marriage. He was also preceded by parents Milton Miller...
Eleanor Bartoo
Feb 2, 2023
Akron – Eleanor Bartoo passed away peacefully on February 2, 2023 with her children at her side. She is preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, James D. Bartoo, her sister Louise Turner, brother Jerry Forte, nephew Thomas Turner and great-grandson Michael Rhinehart.
She is survived by her daughter Janice (Floyd) Styer,...
Michael William Walton
Jan 30, 2023
Michael William Walton was born on August 17th, 1951 in Mansfield, Ohio to Claire and Michael Walton. He passed away after a long fight with cancer on January 30th, 2023.
A Marine veteran who served in Vietnam. He is survived by his wife, Diane; daughters, Melissa and Theresa; step-children, Greg, Keith, and Sheila.
...
Andre Hakim
Jan 27, 2023
“TOGETHER AGAIN”
Andre Hakim was one of four sons born to Josephine and Edmond Hakim in Cairo, Egypt in 1932. He attended the University of Cairo and followed his lifelong passion at the School of Architecture. Andre would often tell his story of driving his most prized Vespa through the busy streets of Cairo on...
Mildred (Polen) Halamay
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...
Theresa G. (Licitri) Romeo
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...
Patricia Mioduszeski
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...
Gary Glenn Carr
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...
Mary Panzner
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,...
Richard Joseph Poulin, Sr.
Feb 13, 2023
Richard Joseph Poulin, Sr, 81, of Akron, Ohio passed away on February 13, 2023, after a sudden illness. Richard was born the oldest of two children to Lucien and Pearl (Ouellette) Poulin in Lewiston, Maine on June 6, 1941.
As a young child Richard’s family moved to Pomeroy, OH. He attended Pomeroy High School, where...
John F. Falconbery
Feb 13, 2023
John F. Falconbery , 82, of Akron, passed away suddenly on February 13, 2023. John was born on December 19, 1940 in Akron to parents, Ivan and Iona Falconbery.
Calling Hours will be held Saturday, February 18 from 11 AM- 1PM at the Billow FALLS Chapel, 1907 23Rd St. Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223, with a...
Herbert E. Croft, Md
Feb 10, 2023
Herbert E. Croft MD passed on February 10, 2023. Born January 30, 1931 in East Pittsburgh, PA to parents, Raymond and Florence (Loerch) Croft (deceased). He is survived by Wife, love of his life, Lana Jill Chipps Croft; Son, Jeffrey (Nancy), Florida, Daughter, Lynn, MA; Brother, Vernon (Lisa), VA; Aunt, Dolores Croft, Valencia, PA; Sister and Brother...
Mark Alan Totten
Feb 9, 2023
A bright, shining light was extinguished on February 9, 2023 with the passing of Mark Alan Totten (67). Born in Bay Village, Ohio, he lived for the last 15 years on his beloved farm in Richfield, Ohio. Missing him are his wife of 32 years, Stacy, sons Jake (Whitney) and Mack. Surviving him are brothers Jeff (Jeanette),...
Donald L. Holub
Feb 8, 2023
Donald L. Holub was born to Raymond and Katherine Holub in Mason City, Iowa on February 24, 1941. He passed away peacefully on February 8, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Judy, and their daughter, Victoria, and son, Andrew. Another daughter, Signe passed in 2013. Donald had a long and successful career in data processing and...
Leandrea K Cesarow
Feb 7, 2023
Leandrea K. Cesarow , devoted Mother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Friend and Life-time Partner passed away peacefully surrounded by loved-ones on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at the young age of 56 after a courageous battle with cancer. She fought the fight with utmost strength and dignity.
Leanne was born in Pittsburgh, PA on November 4, 1966...
Barbara Eden
Feb 7, 2023
Barbara Eden , 66, passed away peacefully on February 7th, 2023, after a long and far from peaceful struggle with esophageal cancer.
Born in Painesville, Ohio, Barb grew up in the West Akron area, following her father’s transfer for B.F. Goodrich to Akron. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frederick Fore, and...
Barbara Elizabeth Bock
Feb 7, 2023
Barbara Elizabeth Bock (née Hanover) passed away peacefully on February 7th after a short illness, surrounded by friends and family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, A. William “Bill” Bock; and her son, James Bock. She is survived by her children, Jack Wright (Valerie), David Wright, Mary Lohr and Daniel Bock (Kate);...
Christopher Rigby
Feb 4, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Christopher Rigby a.k.a Topher-Jo on February 4. Chris was born in Beeville, Texas on February 16, 1976.
Chris served six years in the Army, stationed in Korea and later Fort Belvoir, specializing in satellite communications. He then worked in SAT-COM for a private...
Kathryn Ann Spector
Feb 4, 2023
Kathryn Ann Spector passed away peacefully on Saturday February 4, 2023. Kathy was born to Helen and John Melgun and raised in the Cleveland area along with her siblings, John and Paula. After completing nursing studies at St. Alexis School of Nursing, she focused the majority of her career on cardiac surgery, working at Cleveland Clinic, Hillcrest...
William Joseph Clymire
Feb 4, 2023
William Joseph Clymire, age 86, passed away peacefully at home on February 4, 2023.
Born December 26, 1936, to the late Joseph and Pauline of Revloc, PA.
Beloved husband of the late Dorreen (Faulk) Clymire; loving father of Joseph (Deanna), Robert (Keri), and Scott (Nicole); cherished grandfather of Mackenzie, Amy Sue, William, Andrew, Madeline, Jack, ...
Dann A. Miller
Feb 3, 2023
Dann A. Miller , born on December 24, 1940 in Akron, Ohio, passed away on February 3, 2023 in Akron, Ohio with his loving family by his side.
He was preceded in death by his wife Donna, who passed away in 2019 after 51 years of marriage. He was also preceded by parents Milton Miller...
Eleanor Bartoo
Feb 2, 2023
Akron – Eleanor Bartoo passed away peacefully on February 2, 2023 with her children at her side. She is preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, James D. Bartoo, her sister Louise Turner, brother Jerry Forte, nephew Thomas Turner and great-grandson Michael Rhinehart.
She is survived by her daughter Janice (Floyd) Styer,...
Michael William Walton
Jan 30, 2023
Michael William Walton was born on August 17th, 1951 in Mansfield, Ohio to Claire and Michael Walton. He passed away after a long fight with cancer on January 30th, 2023.
A Marine veteran who served in Vietnam. He is survived by his wife, Diane; daughters, Melissa and Theresa; step-children, Greg, Keith, and Sheila.
...
Andre Hakim
Jan 27, 2023
“TOGETHER AGAIN”
Andre Hakim was one of four sons born to Josephine and Edmond Hakim in Cairo, Egypt in 1932. He attended the University of Cairo and followed his lifelong passion at the School of Architecture. Andre would often tell his story of driving his most prized Vespa through the busy streets of Cairo on...