Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Anthony Prosperi
Oct 25, 2021
Anthony Prosperi passed from this life on October 25, 2021 at the age of 93, at Concordia at Sumner. He was born in Namur, Belgium on December 30, 1927 to the late Melitone and Maria (Roussou) Prosperi. He came to America in the early 1950’s to live the American dream and started his first job in New York City...
Edward Chapman Shoman
Oct 24, 2021
Edward Chapman Shoman, age 74 of Akron, OH passed away peacefully October 24, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Harriet Shoman; and one sister, Ada Mae Evans. He is survived by his niece, Melissa Evans of Greensboro, NC and her son, as well as cousins locally and in California.
Ed was a...
Alice F. Richards
Oct 24, 2021
Alice F. Richards, 87, went to her Lord on October 24, 2021.
She was born on February 6, 1934 in Adena, Ohio.
Alice was a member of Fairlawn Lutheran Church and was active in the Braille ministry, the Altar Guild, the card ministry, and the prayer shawl ministry. She was also an avid gardener.
...Paul Douglas Chicatelli, Md
Oct 23, 2021
Paul Douglas Chicatelli MD, 79 passed away October 23, 2021 in Akron, Ohio.
Paul was born in Conneaut, OH on November 5, 1941, the only son to Nick and Angeline (DeMarco) Chicatelli.  Paul graduated from Conneaut High School in 1959. After obtaining an undergraduate degree from Gannon University in Erie Pennsylvania, Paul attended medical school at Loyola...
Tarus "Terry" Lawrence Latacki
Oct 21, 2021
Tarus “Terry” Lawrence Latacki, 77, passed away October 21, 2021, at Greenfield Estates, Copley Ohio.
Terry was born on December 2, 1943, in Warren, OH to his parents, Tarus and Violet Latacki.
Terry attended Buchtel High School and graduated from the University of Akron with a Bachelor’s Degree then achieved a Master’s Degree in Quality...
Libby (Wilma Jane) Zaychek
Oct 19, 2021
Libby (Wilma Jane) Zaychek, age 90, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 following a short illness. She was born on April 1, 1931, in Dover, Ohio to Joseph and Philamina Incarnato. Libby was a graduate of St. Joseph High School in Dover, Ohio. She met and married her husband Richard Alan Zaychek and moved to...
Darrell Reneker
Oct 17, 2021
Darrell H. Reneker, Emeritus Professor of Polymer Science at the University of Akron, died October 17, 2021, aged 91. Darrell is known for his work in polymers, electrospinning, and electron microscopy.
Dr. Reneker’s 60-year career previously included positions at the DuPont Company and the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Darrell was born in a...
Sally Carol (Mccomas) Mueller
Oct 16, 2021
Sally Carol (McComas) Mueller sloughed off the earthly bonds of pain and infirmity that had held her so cruelly for these last several years and slipped into the realm of the stars at 11:10 pm on October 16, 2021 at The Arbors of Fairlawn. As much as she wanted to have died at home surrounded by her family, in...
Diana L. Conn
Oct 14, 2021
Diana Lee “Cookie” Conn, nee McIntire, 92, died October 14, 2021, joining our Dad, Harold Matthew “Budd” Conn, who died in 1967, for a long-awaited dance among the stars. Dad whispered in her ear, and she took his hand once again. Diana lived in the same house in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, for more than 60 years, where she worked...
Ethan Michael Mabee
Oct 13, 2021
May 29, 1997 - October 13, 2021
Ethan Michael Mabee (24) lost his battle with addiction on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Ethan had struggled for years to conquer this disease, but losses in his life proved too much for him to overcome. We have lost a beautiful, kind-hearted person in all of our lives. Ethan was born...
John Tom Kalogeras
Oct 12, 2021
John Tom Kalogeras, age 53, of Brecksville, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 12, 2021.
John was born August 22, 1968 in Canton, OH; beloved son of Rena (nee Liakaris) and the late Tom J. Kalogeras.
John loved his family dearly and enjoyed spending time with them. He loved running, grilling, and all...
Kathleen E. (Kirke) Cardina
Oct 8, 2021
Kathleen E. Cardina (nee Kirke), died peacefully on Friday, October 8, 2021, at the age of 98, from complications of Alzheimer’s.
She was preceded in death by her husband Frank D. Cardina, parents William J. and Kathryn Kirke, sister Mary Sturgeon, and niece Wilma Hagan.
Kathleen was born and raised in Akron. She graduated from...
Vivienne R. Moffat (Addicott)
Oct 6, 2021
Vivienne R Moffat (Addicott) passed away peacefully on October 6, 2021.
Throughout Vivienne’s life she loved photography and art.  Viv was also drawn to all creatures great and small.  Viv was always saving an animal, taking in a stray or advocating for animal rights. Vivienne had a kind heart, helping others when given the opportunity.
...
John Richard Mccormick
Oct 5, 2021
John Richard McCormick, age 74, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on Tuesday October 5, 2021. He was born on July 23, 1947 and grew up in Cuyahoga Falls graduating from CFHS with the class of 1965.
John joined the Navy in 1967Â and proudly served 2 tours of duty on the USS Iwo Jima (LPH-2) during the...
Cheryl A. Taylor
Oct 5, 2021
On October 5, 2021, Cheryl A. Taylor passed away unexpectedly at the age of 61 but is now in the loving embrace of our Father in Heaven.
Cheryl was the mother of two sons, 4 grandchildren and many others that considered her a “second mother”. Cheryl’s greatest love was her family and always fiercely protected them. Despite...
Constantine A. Antonas
Oct 4, 2021
Constantine A. Antonas, age 28, beloved son, brother, uncle, grandson and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 4, 2021. Constantine was born in Akron, Ohio on December 29, 1992, to Adamantios and Rita Antonas.
Constantine graduated from Revere High School in 2010 (one year early) and graduated from the University of Akron with a Bachelor’s degree...
Linda Willard Hokes
Oct 4, 2021
Linda Willard Hokes, 76, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021, at Summa Akron City Hospital.
Linda was born on March 8, 1945 and resided in Cuyahoga Falls her entire life. She was a lifelong member of St. Luke’s Church in Cuyahoga Falls. She retired from Roadway Express/FedEx with 35 years experience.
Linda was preceded in...
Linda Marie Radomski
Oct 2, 2021
Linda Marie Radomski of Richfield, Ohio, passed away on October 2nd after a brave battle with cancer. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 6th from 4-7 PM at Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel (85 Miller Road Akron, Ohio 44333) with funeral service to follow at 7:00 PM.
Linda was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 29, 1954 to...
Roger Ramsey
Sep 29, 2021
Roger Ramsey was born February 26, 1940 in Mogadore, Ohio. He died September 29, 2021 in Akron, Ohio at the age of 81 as the result of injuries sustained from a car accident.
Roger graduated with a degree in Fine Arts from the Akron Art Institute. He had a very successful career in industrial design at Louis...
Betty Ann Millsaps
Sep 28, 2021
Betty Ann Millsaps (Hahn) of Tallmadge OH, steward of our Lord, member of Grace Baptist Church (Akron), Mother (Mama), Grandmother (Grams), Great Grandmother (Beep Beep), master of the kitchen and a dear friend to many, went to Heaven September 28, 2021 at the age of 86. A private graveside service was held October 1st, 2021 at the Rose Hill...
Anthony Prosperi
Oct 25, 2021
Anthony Prosperi passed from this life on October 25, 2021 at the age of 93, at Concordia at Sumner. He was born in Namur, Belgium on December 30, 1927 to the late Melitone and Maria (Roussou) Prosperi. He came to America in the early 1950’s to live the American dream and started his first job in New York City...
Edward Chapman Shoman
Oct 24, 2021
Edward Chapman Shoman, age 74 of Akron, OH passed away peacefully October 24, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Harriet Shoman; and one sister, Ada Mae Evans. He is survived by his niece, Melissa Evans of Greensboro, NC and her son, as well as cousins locally and in California.
Ed was a...
Alice F. Richards
Oct 24, 2021
Alice F. Richards, 87, went to her Lord on October 24, 2021.
She was born on February 6, 1934 in Adena, Ohio.
Alice was a member of Fairlawn Lutheran Church and was active in the Braille ministry, the Altar Guild, the card ministry, and the prayer shawl ministry. She was also an avid gardener.
...Paul Douglas Chicatelli, Md
Oct 23, 2021
Paul Douglas Chicatelli MD, 79 passed away October 23, 2021 in Akron, Ohio.
Paul was born in Conneaut, OH on November 5, 1941, the only son to Nick and Angeline (DeMarco) Chicatelli.  Paul graduated from Conneaut High School in 1959. After obtaining an undergraduate degree from Gannon University in Erie Pennsylvania, Paul attended medical school at Loyola...
Tarus "Terry" Lawrence Latacki
Oct 21, 2021
Tarus “Terry” Lawrence Latacki, 77, passed away October 21, 2021, at Greenfield Estates, Copley Ohio.
Terry was born on December 2, 1943, in Warren, OH to his parents, Tarus and Violet Latacki.
Terry attended Buchtel High School and graduated from the University of Akron with a Bachelor’s Degree then achieved a Master’s Degree in Quality...
Libby (Wilma Jane) Zaychek
Oct 19, 2021
Libby (Wilma Jane) Zaychek, age 90, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 following a short illness. She was born on April 1, 1931, in Dover, Ohio to Joseph and Philamina Incarnato. Libby was a graduate of St. Joseph High School in Dover, Ohio. She met and married her husband Richard Alan Zaychek and moved to...
Darrell Reneker
Oct 17, 2021
Darrell H. Reneker, Emeritus Professor of Polymer Science at the University of Akron, died October 17, 2021, aged 91. Darrell is known for his work in polymers, electrospinning, and electron microscopy.
Dr. Reneker’s 60-year career previously included positions at the DuPont Company and the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Darrell was born in a...
Sally Carol (Mccomas) Mueller
Oct 16, 2021
Sally Carol (McComas) Mueller sloughed off the earthly bonds of pain and infirmity that had held her so cruelly for these last several years and slipped into the realm of the stars at 11:10 pm on October 16, 2021 at The Arbors of Fairlawn. As much as she wanted to have died at home surrounded by her family, in...
Diana L. Conn
Oct 14, 2021
Diana Lee “Cookie” Conn, nee McIntire, 92, died October 14, 2021, joining our Dad, Harold Matthew “Budd” Conn, who died in 1967, for a long-awaited dance among the stars. Dad whispered in her ear, and she took his hand once again. Diana lived in the same house in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, for more than 60 years, where she worked...
Ethan Michael Mabee
Oct 13, 2021
May 29, 1997 - October 13, 2021
Ethan Michael Mabee (24) lost his battle with addiction on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Ethan had struggled for years to conquer this disease, but losses in his life proved too much for him to overcome. We have lost a beautiful, kind-hearted person in all of our lives. Ethan was born...
John Tom Kalogeras
Oct 12, 2021
John Tom Kalogeras, age 53, of Brecksville, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 12, 2021.
John was born August 22, 1968 in Canton, OH; beloved son of Rena (nee Liakaris) and the late Tom J. Kalogeras.
John loved his family dearly and enjoyed spending time with them. He loved running, grilling, and all...
Kathleen E. (Kirke) Cardina
Oct 8, 2021
Kathleen E. Cardina (nee Kirke), died peacefully on Friday, October 8, 2021, at the age of 98, from complications of Alzheimer’s.
She was preceded in death by her husband Frank D. Cardina, parents William J. and Kathryn Kirke, sister Mary Sturgeon, and niece Wilma Hagan.
Kathleen was born and raised in Akron. She graduated from...
Vivienne R. Moffat (Addicott)
Oct 6, 2021
Vivienne R Moffat (Addicott) passed away peacefully on October 6, 2021.
Throughout Vivienne’s life she loved photography and art.  Viv was also drawn to all creatures great and small.  Viv was always saving an animal, taking in a stray or advocating for animal rights. Vivienne had a kind heart, helping others when given the opportunity.
...
John Richard Mccormick
Oct 5, 2021
John Richard McCormick, age 74, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on Tuesday October 5, 2021. He was born on July 23, 1947 and grew up in Cuyahoga Falls graduating from CFHS with the class of 1965.
John joined the Navy in 1967Â and proudly served 2 tours of duty on the USS Iwo Jima (LPH-2) during the...
Cheryl A. Taylor
Oct 5, 2021
On October 5, 2021, Cheryl A. Taylor passed away unexpectedly at the age of 61 but is now in the loving embrace of our Father in Heaven.
Cheryl was the mother of two sons, 4 grandchildren and many others that considered her a “second mother”. Cheryl’s greatest love was her family and always fiercely protected them. Despite...
Constantine A. Antonas
Oct 4, 2021
Constantine A. Antonas, age 28, beloved son, brother, uncle, grandson and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 4, 2021. Constantine was born in Akron, Ohio on December 29, 1992, to Adamantios and Rita Antonas.
Constantine graduated from Revere High School in 2010 (one year early) and graduated from the University of Akron with a Bachelor’s degree...
Linda Willard Hokes
Oct 4, 2021
Linda Willard Hokes, 76, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021, at Summa Akron City Hospital.
Linda was born on March 8, 1945 and resided in Cuyahoga Falls her entire life. She was a lifelong member of St. Luke’s Church in Cuyahoga Falls. She retired from Roadway Express/FedEx with 35 years experience.
Linda was preceded in...
Linda Marie Radomski
Oct 2, 2021
Linda Marie Radomski of Richfield, Ohio, passed away on October 2nd after a brave battle with cancer. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 6th from 4-7 PM at Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel (85 Miller Road Akron, Ohio 44333) with funeral service to follow at 7:00 PM.
Linda was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 29, 1954 to...
Roger Ramsey
Sep 29, 2021
Roger Ramsey was born February 26, 1940 in Mogadore, Ohio. He died September 29, 2021 in Akron, Ohio at the age of 81 as the result of injuries sustained from a car accident.
Roger graduated with a degree in Fine Arts from the Akron Art Institute. He had a very successful career in industrial design at Louis...
Betty Ann Millsaps
Sep 28, 2021
Betty Ann Millsaps (Hahn) of Tallmadge OH, steward of our Lord, member of Grace Baptist Church (Akron), Mother (Mama), Grandmother (Grams), Great Grandmother (Beep Beep), master of the kitchen and a dear friend to many, went to Heaven September 28, 2021 at the age of 86. A private graveside service was held October 1st, 2021 at the Rose Hill...