Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Nov 20, 2021

Edith Patricia Vargo, nee Nicol, died on November 20, 2021, shortly after celebrating her 90th birthday with family and friends. She was born on September 17, 1931, to William Howard and Hilda Cummings Nicol of Cuyahoga Falls.

Pat graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1949, and St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing in 1952. She obtained...

Nov 20, 2021

Rosetta Evelyn Sholar Blanton was received by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ into His presence on Saturday, November 20, 2021 after prolonged illness. She was born on February 10, 1925 in the family’s home on a small farm outside the town of Cadiz, in Trigg County, Kentucky. Her parents, Robert Euel and Emma Goebel Cox Sholar had seven...

Nov 20, 2021

James C. “Jim” Hrubik, a local Real Estate Appraiser, passed away early November 20, 2021. Born in Akron, December 7, 1947, Jim graduated from Copley High School and received his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Akron. After teaching in public and private schools in Ohio, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, Jim went into real estate sales and eventually...

Nov 19, 2021

Ruth Ann Limpert Leach had a long life of 101 years and passed away peacefully at home on November 19, 2021. She was born on October 19, 1920 to Herbert and Josephine Limpert in North Olmstead Ohio, the middle of five children.  Ruth graduated from Dover High School and worked in a variety of occupations before her marriage to...

Nov 19, 2021

David Gough Gehring, Jr., 77, died November 19, 2021. He had recently retired from MassMutual after 45 years in sales.

Born in Louisiana on July 14, 1944 to Clara and David Gehring, he lived most of his life in Akron, Ohio graduating from Buchtel High School and Lincoln Memorial University, as well as attending OSU. His second...

Nov 18, 2021

David Henry Johnson II, 8, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 18, 2021.

David was born on January 13, 2013 to Rhiannon Crim and Paul Johnson joining siblings, Allan and Nicholas.

Despite his short time on earth David brought an infectious smile, hugs and joyful chaos to all who knew him. David enjoyed anything to...

Nov 15, 2021

Donnalee Roughley, of Akron, OH, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2021. She was born on February 22, 1938. She graduated with an English and Speech degree from Akron University. She taught in the Akron Public School System. She taught children with learning disabilities and taught English as a second language. Donnalee and her husband helped start the Akron...

Nov 14, 2021

Patricia Ann Taylor, 81, of Copley Twp. passed away on November 14, 2021. Patricia was born in Akron, Ohio on February 24, 1940 to the late Robert and Nettie Boyd.

Pat was a graduate of Kenmore High School and the University of Akron. She was Executive Vice President/Owner of Wright Tool Co. and founder of Patricia Ann...

Nov 14, 2021

Husband, father, and artist Richard V. Monasterio III passed away on November 14, 2021, at age 78. Richard grew up in Canton, Ohio with his sister Christine, who regularly challenged him to every imaginable contest, eager to bond with her older brother. Richard attended college at the Akron Art Institute, part of its last class of students before the...

Nov 12, 2021

Marvin “Mickey” L. Dragash, age 86, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2021. He was born in Suffield, Ohio on February 14, 1935. He graduated from Mogadore High School in 1954 where he was a four-year letterman in football, team captain and class President. He attended the University of Akron where he majored in Business Administration and enlisted in...

Nov 8, 2021

Janice 'Jan' Vaccarino, of Akron, went to her heavenly home on November 8, 2021.

Jan was born in Akron, Ohio on May 27, 1953 to the late Annetta 'Anne' McGaffney (Grandma PTL) and was raised in Northampton Twp. She had a heart of service for others and was an encourager to all. Jan excelled at propping up...

Nov 8, 2021

Kevin Frank Casteel, 57, passed away November 8th, 2021. He was born in Akron, Ohio to Jackson and Janet Casteel. He graduated from Woodridge High School and attended Kent State University. He worked in retail management for many years, and he also did site acquisition for cell phone towers and installed TV dishes for Direct TV.

He...

Nov 6, 2021

Harry N. Papas, M.D., age 94, passed away peacefully at home on November 6, 2021, surrounded by his family. Never forgetting his Greek roots, his life story epitomizes the American Dream. He was born the 12th of 15 children and emigrated to the U.S. after graduating from medical school in Athens, completing his training in Akron. Dr. Papas practiced...

Nov 2, 2021

Rebecca (Becky) Curtis-Weinberg born August 24, 1988, passed away unexpectedly November 2, 2021. She was a loving wife, friend, runner, volunteer, and U.S. Navy Veteran. Becky is survived by her husband Michael Weinberg, fur children Suzie, Howard, and Pepper, her mother Cynthia Boyle, sister Julie (David) Tanner, mother-in-law Suzanne Weinberg, father-in-law Roger Weinberg (Renae Osherow), sisters-in-law Sarah (Justin) Slaby...

Nov 2, 2021

Sally Ann Weiner (nee Gould) born August 3 1940, passed away peacefully November 2, 2021.

Sally was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Rueben and Christine Gould and had by all accounts a spirited and engaging childhood. She graduated from Shaker Heights High School and after her children were older, returned to the University of Akron to obtain...

Nov 2, 2021

Trennis “Trent” L.  Garber, 52, of Norton, passed away unexpectedly on November 2, 2021. Trent was born on December 22, 1968 in Elkhart, IN. Trent was a US Navy Veteran.

Trent was preceded in death by his Mother, Nancy, Father, Terry, Grandfather, Robert, Grandparents, Ernie(Elsie) Chupp, Brother, Sheldon and Daughter, Tiffany. Trent is survived by Fiancée, Lisa...

Nov 1, 2021

Stephanie Jeanne Weddle (Smith), born October 1, 1946 in Rockaway, NY to Stephen and Eileen Smith. She passed away peacefully at home, November 1, 2021 at the age of 75 after a 17-month battle with Pancreatic Cancer.  Stephanie spent her younger years in Wantagh, NY on Long Island.  She graduated from Wantagh High School in 1964. Following high school,...

Oct 30, 2021

Betty Jane Dancey Godard “Bet” passed away on October 30, 2021 at the age of 96 in Bath, Ohio.Born in Detroit, Michigan in 1925, Bet moved to Ohio to attend Denison University. Denison was where she met the love of her life, Fred Godard.

Bet graduated from Denison University with a B.A. Degree in history. She later...

Oct 27, 2021

Katherine Girves Stiliaras passed away peacefully October 27, 2021, at the age of 102.

Katherine was born in Akron on January 20, 1919, the second of four children of Greek immigrants Panteles Girves and Kaliope Mehalarou, and she spent her entire life in the Akron community.

A member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church since her...

Oct 26, 2021

Thomas Paul McMullen, DDS (born 8/30/1924 in Akron) went peacefully to be with the Lord on October 26, 2021, in Grand Junction CO., at age 97. He is reunited with his beautiful wife of 75 years, Bernice McMullen and is survived by daughters, Kathi (Jeff) Petty & Gini (Cliff) Thompson and son, Thomas McMullen, Jr.; 6 grandchildren and 5...