Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Jan 14, 2022

Gregory Ray Akers, 61, of Akron, passed away on January 14, 2022. He was born on May 5, 1960 in Akron to Larry R. Akers and Nancy D. (nee Hayslip) Pappas.

He graduated from Firestone High School and attended Dawson Community College in Glendive, Montana.  Gregory worked primarily as a car salesman in the greater Akron area....

Jan 14, 2022

Elizabeth (Riley) Kehn, 62, passed away in her home on January 14, 2022. She was born November 19, 1959, in Akron, Ohio to Dorothy and Carl Riley. Elizabeth graduated from Hudson High School in 1978 and was a resident of Hudson for the majority of her life.

In addition to a long career in Human Resources and...

Jan 14, 2022

Marion McLean Spannbauer was born October 23,1926 in Harbor Creek, PA (near Erie) where she spent her childhood.  She later received a scholarship to study English and Sociology at Mercyhurst College in Erie from 1943-1947, which was unusual for women of that era.  Her best college friend, Marge introduced her to her future husband, Robert Spannbauer, who had just...

Jan 13, 2022

Anthony C. Economou, 94, passed away on January 13, 2022.

Anthony was blessed with a long and productive life. Devoted to family, friends, and community, his intellect and energy found expression through tireless service to his church, educational projects, and to causes close to Greece.

Anthony was born in Akron, Ohio...

Jan 12, 2022

Eleanor Humphrey died January 12, three days after her 101st birthday, at Ohio Living Rockynol. She was born in Pittsburgh PA, the daughter of Jessie and Elmer Jackson. In 1933 the family moved to Akron, where she lived most of her life. She graduated from Buchtel High School and attended the University of Akron before working as a secretary...

Jan 11, 2022

Walter Joseph Meyer (Walt, Joe, Pop-pop) was born in New Ulm, MN on April, 16, 1937 to Walter Sr. and Esther (Tappe) Meyer. He leaves many beloved and cherished family members and friends with countless memories.  Walter ‘Joe’ was the eldest of 3 boys (Walt, Jim, John) and a girl (Mary) and was very close with them.  He...

Jan 11, 2022

Patricia McNeill Henshaw, 91, passed away peacefully January 11, 2022. She was born in Clarksburg, W. Va. to Paul and Elizabeth McNeill. She graduated from Washington Irving High School and received a bachelor’s degree from West Virginia University. While at West Virginia University, she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. While raising her two children she returned...

Jan 10, 2022

UPDATE:  A Memorial Service will be held FRIDAY, April 22 at 6:00 P.M. at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd. Akron, OH 44333.

Marilyn Grace Whittington Henke, 88, of Bath, Ohio passed away on January 10, 2022 quietly in her sleep surrounded by her sons and daughter-in laws.

Marilyn was born...

Jan 10, 2022

On January 10, 2022, Jack L. Grunder passed away at age 87. The meaning of a life well lived can be gauged by the time one spends engaged in their passions. In addition to playing golf and cards with his friends, traveling and partying with members of the Rogues Investment Group, and watching every cowboy movie ever produced, Jack’s...

Jan 8, 2022

Timothy Fred Godard (Tim) passed away on January 8, 2022 at the age of 70 after a short illness.

Born in Akron, Ohio in 1951, Tim was a lifelong resident of Bath. He spent his life in the car business. Tim worked with his father at Fred Godard Ford Inc. for over 25 years and operated the...

Jan 8, 2022

Barbara Ann Gates Gehring, 77, passed away January 8, 2022. Born in Anniston, Alabama on July 24, 1944 to Mary and Jack Gates, she lived most of her life in Akron, Ohio. She graduated from Buchtel High School in 1962 and Miami University in 1966. She was an Art teacher with the Akron Public Schools until 2005, most recently...

Jan 6, 2022

Phillip D. Pashley, born September 21, 1951, died January 6, 2022.

Phil's kindness and love extended to everyone he met. Having known him, we are the lucky ones. He left us knowing we were truly loved by him. Phil was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by spouse Maureen, children Amy & Darius, Bill...

Jan 5, 2022

Joyce Raynes, 88

Went to dwell in the house of the Lord on January 5, 2022.

Survived by nieces Anne Harnish and Lynn Raynes, nephew-in-law, Wesley Harnish, and great-nephews Matthew and Paul Harnish.

Preceded in death by mother and father, Iva Opal Raynes and Jesse F. Raynes, for whom she lovingly cared in...

Jan 5, 2022

Evelyn A. Darulis, 99, passed away January 5, 2022. She was born August 4, 1922, to Ida and Elton B. Metlin in Todelo, Ohio, but spent almost all of her life in Akron. As a little girl, she would often take the train and spend summers with her mother in Chicago on the shores of Lake Michigan. She loved...

Jan 3, 2022

Christopher Scott Yoakam born August 24,1974 went home to be with the Lord, January 3, 2022 at age 47.

He was a welder and pipefitter by trade and member of Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 219. He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School class of ‘93. He continued his education at Lincoln Electric obtaining certification for welding and...

Jan 3, 2022

Lois Yarborough Battles passed away on January 3, 2022, at the age of 91, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

She was born in Canton, Ohio, on October 13, 1930, to James M. and Gladys E. Reed.   Lois was a long-time resident of Cuyahoga Falls and a member of Northminster Presbyterian Church where she served as...

Jan 2, 2022

Cornelia (Neal) Chima passed away peacefully at Akron General Medical Center on January 2, 2022 after a brief illness at age 93.

Neal was born on June 3,1928 in Highland Park Michigan, the oldest of two daughters of Peter and Paraschiva Stefia. Her parents were first generation immigrants from Romania who had settled in the...

2022

Thomas Walter Cooper Jr

Thomas Walter Cooper Jr., age 95, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 15th, 2022. He was born April 8th, 1926, in Jacksonville, IL, son of the late Thomas Sr. and Bessie Cooper.

All that knew Tom, knew him as having quick wit and a caring outgoing personality. Tom was...

Jan 1, 2022

John Carl Zuckett of Cuyahoga Falls, OH died peacefully on January 1, 2022, with his wife Christine by his side.

John was born to Charles and Agnes Mae (Flick) Zuckett on December 10, 1937 in Wilkinsburg, PA. He graduated from Turtle Creek High School in Turtle Creek, PA and entered the Army shortly thereafter. Following his honorable...

Dec 31, 2021

Gene Richard Taylor, age 90, of Akron, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 31, 2021.

He was born April 20, 1931 in Akron, son of the late George and Esther (nee Stephens) Taylor.

Gene was a proud man of faith and a member of First Grace United Church of Christ. He was the President of...