Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Kerry Echard Cavett
Apr 28, 2023
Kerry Echard Cavett, 78, of Akron, passed away on April 28, 2023. Kerry was born in Ambridge, PA on June 6, 1944, to the late Charles and Martha Cavett. Hailing from the Pittsburgh area, Kerry graduated from Ambridge High School in 1962. He attended music schools, first at Morehead State University in Kentucky, then at Kent State...
Wayne Rice
Apr 26, 2023
His family, his church, the law, and good food shared among friends, formed the center of Wayne Rice’s world. He died on April 26th, 2023, from complications related to bladder cancer.
Wayne Rice was born on March 6th, 1951, to Michel and Ruth Rice, two Army service members who met and married while stationed in the Philippines...
Laurie Ann Moses
Apr 23, 2023
Laurie Ann Moses February 23, 1964 - April 23, 2023 Raleigh, North Carolina - Laurie Ann Moses February 23, 1964 - April 23, 2023 Laurie Ann Moses, 59, deeply loved daughter of Russell and Louise; beloved sister of Shari, Brett (Wendy), and Christopher; adored aunt of Alexander (Marissa), Adam (Britnee), Andrew (Diohna), Aidan (Morgan), Emery, Paizley, India...
Scott "Skip" Jones
Apr 21, 2023
Scott “Skip” Jones , 59, passed away on April 21, 2023, in Akron, Ohio. Scott was born on April 11, 1964, and raised in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, later moving to Northampton, Ohio. During his years at Woodridge High School, he became “Skip” to everyone who knew him, gained respect and accolades for his wrestling skills, and acquired...
Marie G. Elmer
Apr 21, 2023
Marie G. Elmer passed away April 21, 2023, with family by her side.
Marie was born in Yonkers, New York, the only child of George and Loretta Foster. Her childhood was spent in New York and Georgia, where her father volunteered to help with the war effort utilizing his engine building skills as the owner...
William Henry Zufall, Ii
Apr 21, 2023
William Henry Zufall II , 84, of Bath, Ohio peacefully passed to be with the Lord surrounded by family on Friday, April 21, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Patricia (Eaton) and his sons Jeff and William III (Jessie), daughters Kara (Danny) and Kathy (Mike), and grandkids; Carter and Colin Hall; Vanessa, Billy...
Dr. Charles Benko
Apr 21, 2023
Dr. Charles Benko , 82, of Medina, Ohio fell asleep in the Lord peacefully and surrounded by his family on Friday, April 21, 2023.
He was a faithful man who loved God and his family. He leaves behind his wife of 45 years, Denise (Azar) and his sons, Justin (Leslie), Ryan (Laura Zemanek), and grandsons,...
Madeline L. Baughman
Apr 20, 2023
Madeline L. Baughman (Albright) died peacefully at the Village of St Edward on April 20, 2023 in Fairlawn, OH at the age of 89.
Madeline was born on March 28, 1934 in Philadelphia, PA to Howard and Lucetta (Hornberger) Albright. As an only child, Madeline grew up happily surrounded by family and friends. She graduated...
Jeffrey Roger Lee
Apr 19, 2023
Jeffrey Roger Lee passed away peacefully April 19, 2023 in Akron Ohio. Born 5-14-42 in Detroit Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank (of England) & Theresa (of Italy) & his brother Ron (Karen). Jeff was the beloved husband of Vicki Lee (Metzel). They had been married nearly 22 years. Together with his first...
John D. Bee
Apr 18, 2023
John D. Bee (Tenor) , retired college professor, college dean, university administration agitator, wine importer, and general bon vivant & raconteur died on April 18, 2023.
John was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia on November 30, 1943, to Raymond and Helen Bee. With his older brother Robert, the family moved several times in West Virginia...
Patrick "Pat" Joseph Tchou M.D.
Apr 18, 2023
Dr. Patrick J. Tchou, M.D., age 73, of Pepper Pike, OH, died at his home on April 18, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Shanghai, China to parents Peter and Elizabeth Tchou (nee Frey), they immigrated to the US in 1962. Pat graduated from Harvard University (B.A., 1974) and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (M.D.,...
Gary Allen Elton
Apr 18, 2023
Gary Allen Elton , 78 years old, born on May 5, 1944 in Akron, Ohio passed away on April 18, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife Debbie Elton, son Kevin Elton, grandchildren Kasey and Makenzie Elton, and his loving companion dog Dozer. Gary worked as a hairdresser for many years in the Akron area and...
Patricia A. (Donovan) Rossoll
Apr 17, 2023
Patricia A. Rossoll, 87, of Akron, passed away April 17, 2023. She was born on November 5, 1935 in Cleveland to parents, Edward and Mary Donovan.
Patricia was preceded in death by Husband, Robert E., siblings, Doris and Kathleen. She is survived by Children, Robert (Wendy), Richard (Hildegard), Geri Horvath, Joseph (Anne), Mary Rossoll (Nicholas), Catherine Piscsalko...
Lucrecia Paredes Arizaga
Apr 16, 2023
In Loving Memory of Lucrecia Paredes Arizaga , beloved sister, mother, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother, on the event of her passing on April 16, 2023 at the age of 95.
She leaves behind a proud family and a dignified life which she willingly shared and attended to without fail. Always a beacon of light and...
Doris Elizabeth Leonello
Apr 15, 2023
Doris Elizabeth Leonello passed away peacefully April 15, 2023, in Bath, OH. Born September 18, 1937, in Willoughby, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents William and Elizabeth Freeman and her twin brother Donald (Donnie) Freeman. Doris was the beloved wife of James Leonello. They had been married 65 years. Together they raised four children,...
Joanne Lu Holland
Apr 12, 2023
Our beautiful mother Joanne Lu Holland entered Heaven’s glory on April 12, 2023. She was born in Akron, Ohio on December 13, 1930 to the late Lawrence and Luie Durkee.
Her love for her family was surpassed only by her love for Jesus. She was active in the Church of the Nazarene and is famous for knowing...
John R. Daily
Apr 11, 2023
John R. Daily , long time Akron area resident, passed away April 11, 2023.
He was born to Earl and Mabelle (Hitzemann) Daily in Cleveland, Ohio on December 3, 1927. His family then moved to Detroit. The Great Depression followed, and, to survive, the family moved to Colorado Springs, CO, to Richmond, CA, back to...
Milora "Lori" Beachy Vanantwerp
Apr 10, 2023
Milora Beachy VanAntwerp, “Lori,” born October 2, 1929, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023.
Milora was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. Growing up, her family frequently visited her grandparents, James and Emma Perry, in Indiana and grandparents, Oliver and Arletta Beachy, in Maryland, where she enjoyed spending time on their maple syrup farm.
...Charlotte E. Staiger
Apr 9, 2023
Charlotte E Staiger died peacefully in her sleep on April 9, 2023 at the age of 94. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa on February 14, 1929 and lived in Akron from an early age. She attended Old Trail School in Akron and graduated from Connecticut College, after which she returned to Akron to begin an...
Michael Wilson Stack
Apr 7, 2023
Michael Wilson Stack , 70, of Cuyahoga Falls, OH went to Our King and Savior Lord Jesus Christ on Good Friday, April 7, 2023. Born at St. Thomas Hospital in Akron, OH on June 7, 1952, with his twin Brother, William Clark Stack, Michael lived in Northeast Ohio his whole life. Michael used his God-given talents helping...
Kerry Echard Cavett
Apr 28, 2023
Kerry Echard Cavett, 78, of Akron, passed away on April 28, 2023. Kerry was born in Ambridge, PA on June 6, 1944, to the late Charles and Martha Cavett. Hailing from the Pittsburgh area, Kerry graduated from Ambridge High School in 1962. He attended music schools, first at Morehead State University in Kentucky, then at Kent State...
Wayne Rice
Apr 26, 2023
His family, his church, the law, and good food shared among friends, formed the center of Wayne Rice’s world. He died on April 26th, 2023, from complications related to bladder cancer.
Wayne Rice was born on March 6th, 1951, to Michel and Ruth Rice, two Army service members who met and married while stationed in the Philippines...
Laurie Ann Moses
Apr 23, 2023
Laurie Ann Moses February 23, 1964 - April 23, 2023 Raleigh, North Carolina - Laurie Ann Moses February 23, 1964 - April 23, 2023 Laurie Ann Moses, 59, deeply loved daughter of Russell and Louise; beloved sister of Shari, Brett (Wendy), and Christopher; adored aunt of Alexander (Marissa), Adam (Britnee), Andrew (Diohna), Aidan (Morgan), Emery, Paizley, India...
Scott "Skip" Jones
Apr 21, 2023
Scott “Skip” Jones , 59, passed away on April 21, 2023, in Akron, Ohio. Scott was born on April 11, 1964, and raised in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, later moving to Northampton, Ohio. During his years at Woodridge High School, he became “Skip” to everyone who knew him, gained respect and accolades for his wrestling skills, and acquired...
Marie G. Elmer
Apr 21, 2023
Marie G. Elmer passed away April 21, 2023, with family by her side.
Marie was born in Yonkers, New York, the only child of George and Loretta Foster. Her childhood was spent in New York and Georgia, where her father volunteered to help with the war effort utilizing his engine building skills as the owner...
William Henry Zufall, Ii
Apr 21, 2023
William Henry Zufall II , 84, of Bath, Ohio peacefully passed to be with the Lord surrounded by family on Friday, April 21, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Patricia (Eaton) and his sons Jeff and William III (Jessie), daughters Kara (Danny) and Kathy (Mike), and grandkids; Carter and Colin Hall; Vanessa, Billy...
Dr. Charles Benko
Apr 21, 2023
Dr. Charles Benko , 82, of Medina, Ohio fell asleep in the Lord peacefully and surrounded by his family on Friday, April 21, 2023.
He was a faithful man who loved God and his family. He leaves behind his wife of 45 years, Denise (Azar) and his sons, Justin (Leslie), Ryan (Laura Zemanek), and grandsons,...
Madeline L. Baughman
Apr 20, 2023
Madeline L. Baughman (Albright) died peacefully at the Village of St Edward on April 20, 2023 in Fairlawn, OH at the age of 89.
Madeline was born on March 28, 1934 in Philadelphia, PA to Howard and Lucetta (Hornberger) Albright. As an only child, Madeline grew up happily surrounded by family and friends. She graduated...
Jeffrey Roger Lee
Apr 19, 2023
Jeffrey Roger Lee passed away peacefully April 19, 2023 in Akron Ohio. Born 5-14-42 in Detroit Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents Frank (of England) & Theresa (of Italy) & his brother Ron (Karen). Jeff was the beloved husband of Vicki Lee (Metzel). They had been married nearly 22 years. Together with his first...
John D. Bee
Apr 18, 2023
John D. Bee (Tenor) , retired college professor, college dean, university administration agitator, wine importer, and general bon vivant & raconteur died on April 18, 2023.
John was born in Clarksburg, West Virginia on November 30, 1943, to Raymond and Helen Bee. With his older brother Robert, the family moved several times in West Virginia...
Patrick "Pat" Joseph Tchou M.D.
Apr 18, 2023
Dr. Patrick J. Tchou, M.D., age 73, of Pepper Pike, OH, died at his home on April 18, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Shanghai, China to parents Peter and Elizabeth Tchou (nee Frey), they immigrated to the US in 1962. Pat graduated from Harvard University (B.A., 1974) and Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (M.D.,...
Gary Allen Elton
Apr 18, 2023
Gary Allen Elton , 78 years old, born on May 5, 1944 in Akron, Ohio passed away on April 18, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife Debbie Elton, son Kevin Elton, grandchildren Kasey and Makenzie Elton, and his loving companion dog Dozer. Gary worked as a hairdresser for many years in the Akron area and...
Patricia A. (Donovan) Rossoll
Apr 17, 2023
Patricia A. Rossoll, 87, of Akron, passed away April 17, 2023. She was born on November 5, 1935 in Cleveland to parents, Edward and Mary Donovan.
Patricia was preceded in death by Husband, Robert E., siblings, Doris and Kathleen. She is survived by Children, Robert (Wendy), Richard (Hildegard), Geri Horvath, Joseph (Anne), Mary Rossoll (Nicholas), Catherine Piscsalko...
Lucrecia Paredes Arizaga
Apr 16, 2023
In Loving Memory of Lucrecia Paredes Arizaga , beloved sister, mother, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother, on the event of her passing on April 16, 2023 at the age of 95.
She leaves behind a proud family and a dignified life which she willingly shared and attended to without fail. Always a beacon of light and...
Doris Elizabeth Leonello
Apr 15, 2023
Doris Elizabeth Leonello passed away peacefully April 15, 2023, in Bath, OH. Born September 18, 1937, in Willoughby, OH. She was preceded in death by her parents William and Elizabeth Freeman and her twin brother Donald (Donnie) Freeman. Doris was the beloved wife of James Leonello. They had been married 65 years. Together they raised four children,...
Joanne Lu Holland
Apr 12, 2023
Our beautiful mother Joanne Lu Holland entered Heaven’s glory on April 12, 2023. She was born in Akron, Ohio on December 13, 1930 to the late Lawrence and Luie Durkee.
Her love for her family was surpassed only by her love for Jesus. She was active in the Church of the Nazarene and is famous for knowing...
John R. Daily
Apr 11, 2023
John R. Daily , long time Akron area resident, passed away April 11, 2023.
He was born to Earl and Mabelle (Hitzemann) Daily in Cleveland, Ohio on December 3, 1927. His family then moved to Detroit. The Great Depression followed, and, to survive, the family moved to Colorado Springs, CO, to Richmond, CA, back to...
Milora "Lori" Beachy Vanantwerp
Apr 10, 2023
Milora Beachy VanAntwerp, “Lori,” born October 2, 1929, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023.
Milora was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. Growing up, her family frequently visited her grandparents, James and Emma Perry, in Indiana and grandparents, Oliver and Arletta Beachy, in Maryland, where she enjoyed spending time on their maple syrup farm.
...Charlotte E. Staiger
Apr 9, 2023
Charlotte E Staiger died peacefully in her sleep on April 9, 2023 at the age of 94. She was born in Des Moines, Iowa on February 14, 1929 and lived in Akron from an early age. She attended Old Trail School in Akron and graduated from Connecticut College, after which she returned to Akron to begin an...
Michael Wilson Stack
Apr 7, 2023
Michael Wilson Stack , 70, of Cuyahoga Falls, OH went to Our King and Savior Lord Jesus Christ on Good Friday, April 7, 2023. Born at St. Thomas Hospital in Akron, OH on June 7, 1952, with his twin Brother, William Clark Stack, Michael lived in Northeast Ohio his whole life. Michael used his God-given talents helping...








