Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

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,...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

Apr 6, 2023

Robert Lee Edeburn of Copley, Ohio (formerly of Hermitage, PA) passed away April 6, 2023. He was 89.

Bob was born in Mercer to Joseph and Hazel Edeburn. After the death of his mother when he was three, he was raised by his uncle and aunt, James and Mabel Campbell.

Bob graduated from...

Apr 6, 2023

Paul Clayton Miller

April 25, 1933 – April 6, 2023

Paul Miller, loving father and friend to many, died peacefully at Arbors Memory Care Unit in Stow, Ohio on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Paul was born in Mankato, Minnesota to Katherine H. Hawley (b. 1909 / d. 2010) and Donald E. Miller (b....

Apr 5, 2023

Robert D. Mathews II , age 73, a longtime resident of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away unexpectedly on April 5th.

He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls in 1967, attended The University of Akron and was a graduate of Malone University. Bob held numerous positions in security, financial lending with ITT and spent years serving individuals with disabilities...

Apr 3, 2023

Thomas Edward Stull , 85, of Hudson and Fort Myers Beach, FL, passed away on April 3, 2023.

Thomas was born in Cleveland, Ohio on July 28, 1937 to the late Fred and Dorothy Stull. He is survived by his loving wife Audrey Stull (nee Hrabak); daughters Tammy (Kerry) Cunnion, Tari (Jeffrey) Stull, Traci (James)...

Apr 2, 2023

Ted Davis Dies at 101

Ted Davis, a centurion with an insatiable love of people and life, died on Palm Sunday at his home. Physically and socially active, Davis spent most of his life in Akron, Ohio. In later years, he wintered in La Canada, CA moving there permanently at age 98 to be closer...

Apr 1, 2023

Edward Miller, 96, of Cuyahoga Falls passed away on April 1, 2023. Edward was born in Cleveland, Ohio on April 30, 1926 to the late Stanley and Constance (Celuski) Miller.

He served in the US Army and worked in the Chevrolet Plant in Parma for 31 years.

Edward is survived by his loving wife of...

Mar 31, 2023

Patricia L. Graves “Patty” departed this life for her heavenly home on March 31, 2023.  She passed away peacefully at home with loved ones nearby every step of the way. She was a faithful woman who loved the Lord, her family, church, and community.

Patty was born February 16, 1931 in Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania, and...

Mar 29, 2023

Jack Spencer Bader , age 79, of Copley, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

He was born January 6, 1944, in Bridgeport, CT; son of the late Jack S. and Virginia (nee Shannon) Bader. Jack graduated from South Williamsport High School, received his bachelor's degree in social work at Kent State and completed his...

Mar 25, 2023

George Andrew Kormos , age 88, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Southwest General Hospital, Middleburg Heights.

He was born February 19, 1935, in Cleveland.  He lived for many years in Middleburg Heights. On December 11, 1965, he married his loving and faithful wife, Karen Kormos (Blandino), who...

Mar 23, 2023

Margaret Jackson , 91, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on March 23, 2023. She was born in Buffalo, New York to the late Nell and George McBain on June 13, 1931.

In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by her wonderful husband, Robert, her brother and sister-in-law Gordon and Shirley McBain, and...

Mar 23, 2023

Virginia May (Schwartz) Wepfer , 87, Akron, OH, passed away March 12, 2023, in Akron, Ohio.

Virginia is survived by her husband of 67 years, Gordon Wepfer, and their five children, Gretchen Sandridge (Steve), William (Fran), Robert, Mary Ann Watts (Allen Loew), and Brenda Pongracz (Andrew), and grandchildren Colleen and Beryl Sandridge, Alexander and Christopher...

Mar 22, 2023

David F. Banks , Sr., 82, of Akron, OH, and Naples, FL, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on March 22, 2023. He was born in Springfield, MO.

David was a successful entrepreneur and businessman, and was passionate about charitable involvement. In David’s words, “Those who know me know my accomplishments.”

Mar 22, 2023

Ronald N. Towne , passed away peacefully on March 22 in his home surrounded by his family.

He was born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio where he attended Youngstown State University.

He cherished his time in college with the Youngstown Speech Team which gave him the opportunity to compete and travel throughout the...

Mar 21, 2023

Richard (Dick) David Patterson, MD., age 86, passed away on March 21, 2023. Born in Akron, Ohio on March 25, 1936, he was a lifelong “Akronite.”

He graduated from Buchtel High School in the class of 1953. His college days were spent at the University of Akron where he joined Phi Delta Theta fraternity, actively supporting his...