Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

May 3, 2022

Joan Ellen Marsh (Newmarker) of Bath passed away on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Joan was 68 years old.

The daughter of the late Howard and Mary Ann Newmarker, Joan was born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 3rd, 1953. After graduating from Brush High School in 1971, Joan went on to...

May 1, 2022

Dorothy Gilliam Zellers

On Sunday, May 1, 2022, Dorothy Gilliam Zellers, loving mother of two sons, passed away at the age of 97.

Dorothy was born on April 19, 1925, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Paul H. (Sr.) and Clara Stewart. She received a double major BA degree in French and English from Agnes...

Apr 29, 2022

Pamela Connolly , 79, of Granger Township, Medina County passed away unexpectedly April 29, 2022, at her home.

Pam was born in Akron, Ohio on Christmas Day in 1942 to the late Irvin and Mae Eastin. Pam was an avid reader, even of textbooks and had degrees in Education and Respiratory Therapy. She...

Apr 29, 2022

Loving husband, father, and grandfather, Fai Champasouk passed away on April 29, 2022 at the age of 77 at his home surrounded by his family.

Fai was born on January 12, 1945 in Chomchang, Laos. He was one of eight children and learned the importance of family and country early on. At the age of 21, Fai...

Apr 27, 2022

Kevin Allen Wester, age 59, of Strongsville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 27, 2022.

He was born February 8, 1963, in Akron, OH; son of Florence (nee Bodnar) and the late Harold Wester.

Kevin was a huge OSU sports fan, always cheering for the Buckeyes. He enjoyed all sports, especially golf, and rooting for...

Apr 27, 2022

Carole Ann Christman, 85, of Canal Fulton passed away on April 27, 2022 at Brookdale of Barberton.

Carole Ann was born in Akron, Ohio on May 28, 1936 to the late William and Edna (Fender) Naehring. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, retired from Sears Dept. Store, was an avid bowler, gardener, seamstress and loved...

Apr 22, 2022

Raymond D. Gates , 96, of Stow, passed away April 22, 2022. Ray was born on October 10, 1925 in Akron to David A. and Florence Gates.

He married Betty and they were married for 60 years and together they had a son David and daughter Barbara. Ray was an Army veteran of WWII, serving...

Apr 22, 2022

Theodore Barry Hyatt of Akron, Ohio, was originally from Sophia, West Virginia, born December 10, 1939.

He went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on April 22, 2022. Ted moved to Ohio in 1953 and graduated from North High School in 1957. He then worked at Ekerts meats in Tallmadge, both...

Apr 21, 2022

Stanley David Garthoff ‘Dave’ passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 89 years old April 21, 2022. Although he became ill in recent months, Dave never lost his cheerful spirit that so many loved him for. Dave was born January 19, 1933, in Davenport, Iowa and grew up in Alexandria, Virginia. He obtained his BS in...

Apr 19, 2022

MARJORIE E. BROWN (KLINE)

Marge Brown, age 99 years, passed away peacefully on April 19th at her home in Akron, Ohio.  Born in Chicago, Illinois, Marge was the daughter of the late Albert and Lillian (Haacher) Kline.  Preceded in death by her brothers Arthur (Nan), Robert (Dot), John (Fern) and sister Marilyn (Ira) McCans.

Apr 18, 2022

Paul Janaq Mellion , age 75 of Akron, Ohio, passed away Monday, April 18, 2022, after a courageous fight with cancer.

Paul was a beloved husband for 53 years (and best friend for 72 years) of Susan (nee Stump), devoted father of Heather Mellion and Marc (Maja) Mellion, cherished grandfather of Mason, and proud step-...

Apr 16, 2022

Myrna L. Rea, of Akron, Ohio, was born on January 29, 1937.  She was the daughter of Judge and Mrs. (Fern) William H. Victor.

Myrna is survived by Dick Rea (Richard B. Rea DDS) – her loving husband of 64 years.  Myrna and Dick met at Buchtel High School and graduated in the class of 1954.  Myrna...

Apr 15, 2022

Audrey Marilyn (Barnes) Hinks , 91, of Bath Township, passed away on Good Friday, April 15, 2022, surrounded by her family. The daughter of the late Duane and Julia (Armstrong) Barnes, Audrey was born on August 12, 1930, in Akron, Ohio. She married William L. Hinks on June 29, 1951, in Akron.

Audrey is survived...

Apr 15, 2022

James Howard Swinehart, 65, passed away April 15, 2022.

Born May 12, 1956 to Edgar and Gladys Swinehart, he lived his entire life in Akron. Jim graduated from Firestone High School in 1974, and had a 32-year career with Bridgestone Firestone in their Tire Test Lab. Jim cared deeply about his family and his community. He supported...

Apr 14, 2022

Frank “Opa” Gjurkovitsch, age 89, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at Bath Creek Estates Nursing Home.

He was born August 11, 1932, in Ruma, Yugoslavia; son of the late Frank and Katharina (nee Reinprecht) Jurcovich. During WWII, Frank’s family migrated to Linz Austria where Frank met his wife,...

Apr 14, 2022

Wallace D. Techau 93, passed on to his eternal rest on April 14, 2022.

Wally was born November 20, 1928 in Glenwood, Iowa. His father was a farmer, and Wally spent his youth helping out on the farm. Upon graduating from high school, he joined the Army and served two years in Korea between the wars. After...

Apr 10, 2022

Megumi "Katie" Mizner died April 10, 2022 peacefully at home in Richfield, Ohio at the age of 90.  She will forever be in our hearts.  Megumi "Katie" is survived by her five children, Jeff, Mike, Louis, Cheryl and Patti along with her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Services in care of The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory, Fairlawn...

Apr 9, 2022

Judith E. Alekna (nee Preiksa) , age 78, of Uniontown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 9, 2022.

Judy enjoyed reading and taking exciting trips to the casino. She loved to travel with her husband. Family was the most important thing to Judy, especially spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be...

Apr 8, 2022

Wanda E. Pilcher (Nee Tatko) was born February 28, 1932 and passed on April 8, 2022, at the age of 90. A lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio.

Preceded in death by husband, C. Richard Pilcher, parents, Stanley and Helen Tatko, siblings, Phyllis, Stanley and Henry. Wanda is survived by sister, Jane Tatko; sons, Richard (Pam), Kenneth (Joanne)...

Apr 4, 2022

On Monday, April 4, Marilyn Murray Douglas died at age 95. Born in Tacoma, Washington, she was the daughter of Mary Louisa Donald and Ernest Kenneth Murray.

She was the third of their four children, all now deceased. Marilyn graduated from the University of Washington in Seattle. She was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority....