Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Feb 9, 2022

Helen Pachares Goumas passed away peacefully on February 9, 2022 at the age of 100. She was a faithful servant to family, church, and community: Philoptochos president, Good Samaritans, Daughters of Penelope, Children’s Services Advisory Board, Interfaith Caregivers and many more. Known for her Greek hospitality and cooking, none who came left without a treat or beverage.

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Feb 8, 2022

Marie M. Ginter, 75, died Tuesday, Feb 8. She succumbed, somewhat suddenly, to the accumulated ravages of Polycystic Kidney Disease and Parkinson Disease. Her patience, fortitude, and courage as she battled both of these progressive diseases was admirable.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Sam and Theresa (Rudolpho) Posateri (both deceased) and the devoted...

Feb 6, 2022

James Lee Gentner, 67, passed away February 6, 2022.

Jim was a supervisor foreman at Roger’s Industrial Product for over 30 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wanda and Louis Gentner. He leaves two children, Blake and Natalie Gentner and granddaughter, Korra. Jim also is survived by brothers, Jerry(Jean), Ronald(Betsy) and sister,...

Feb 5, 2022

Paul Walasek was born on May 15, 1953 in Cleveland, Ohio.

He grew up in Brooklyn, Ohio, spending time with his father and brother at the local airport, where he obtained his solo pilot’s license before he had his driver’s license. He was an enthusiastic classical music lover and collector, and an active member of his church. ...

Feb 4, 2022

Frances Ryan was born on 2/15/1936 and left this life on 2/4/2022. (She wants you to figure out her age.)

Fran is predeceased by her parents, Frank and Era Novella (Huddleston) Ryan.

She attended Margaret Park School and graduated from South High School and The University of Akron. Fran was a teacher until she chose...

Feb 4, 2022

Brian Robert Frangos passed away on February 4, 2022 at the age of 58.  He was born on June 14, 1963, grew up in Rittman and was a longtime resident of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.  Brian was married to Denise and had two children, Melissa and Jacob, who were the center of his world.  After a 33 year career as...

Feb 2, 2022

Roger Hilding Nelson passed from this world on February 2, 2022.

He is survived by sister, Marcia Nelson Fix; son, Mark H. (Ruth) Nelson of Chicago and daughter, Jane Nelson (Anthony) Hutchison of Oklahoma City as well as granddaughters, Hannah Mae Hutchison of New York City and Emma Jane Hutchison of Washington D.C.;  niece, Anne Fix Bowdler...

Feb 2, 2022

Richey Smith , age 88, died unexpectedly on February 1, 2022, from complications sustained in a fall in his home in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Born and raised in Akron, Ohio, he was the only child of Martha Richey Smith and Thomas William Smith, Jr. and nephew of Helen Richey, a pioneering female pilot who was the...

Jan 29, 2022

It is with great sadness to announce that Judith A. Harris passed away on January 29th, 2022.

She has gone on to be with those that passed before her. Judith will be missed, never forgotten, and forever in our hearts.

She is survived by her son, Timothy Harris; her sister, Dorothy VonGunten; her grandchildren, Bree...

Jan 28, 2022

In Loving Memory of

Delores J. Vittorella, 79, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2022 with her husband by her side. Loving mother, wife, grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend will be dearly missed and always remembered for her beautiful smile, and kind heart.

Dee is survived by her husband, Paul Vittorella of...

Jan 28, 2022

William J. Krill, age 71, of Akron, Ohio, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 28, 2022, after courageously battling a long illness.

Bill grew up in Akron and graduated from Copley High School in 1970. He worked for his father’s business, the Diamond Foundry, in downtown Akron and spent time as a...

Jan 27, 2022

Jessica Lee Crumrine, 36 of Bath passed away on January 27, 2022.

Jessica was born in Akron, Ohio on June 19, 1985. Jessie was a Firestone High School graduate and was also on the bowling team. Jessica loved local stock car racing cheering on her favorite driver (other than her dad #44) Jeff Kuykendall among so many...

Jan 27, 2022

Katherine Schmid age 79 of Bath, Ohio passed away on January 27, 2022 after a long illness.

Kathy grew up in Bay Village Ohio and then received a degree from Heidelberg University. She enjoyed life and was particularly fond of animals, riding her horses, and being a part of the West Country Beagles. Her other loves were...

Jan 26, 2022

Eleanor (Ellie) Frantz passed away peacefully on January 26, 2022 at her residence at Laurel Lake in Hudson, OH. She was 97 years old.

Born Eleanor Marguerite Godard on April 27, 1924, in Akron OH, Ellie was the eldest child of Clara and Jewell (J.W.) Godard. Ellie graduated from Buchtel High School in Akron, OH and earned...

Jan 25, 2022

Vincent “Vince” Tisci passed away on January 24th, 2022 at the age of 78, in his hometown of Akron, Ohio. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life’s challenges with a determined attitude. Despite the pain, Vince continued to work at Action Contracting until the bitter end, just how he wanted it....

Jan 25, 2022

Elizabeth (Betty) Hoover, age 96, passed away on January 25, 2022 of natural causes. Born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on August 23, 1925, she was the only child of Clyde and Pauline (Cooper) Lowery. She was married to the late E. Ray Hoover for 55 years.

Betty lived in Leola, Pennsylvania for most of her life, moving to...

Jan 23, 2022

John Crumrine, age 66, of Akron, Ohio, went to Heaven in the early morning hours on January 23, 2022 due to Covid.

He was born on September 6, 1955 in Akron, Ohio, the son of the late Charles and Leona (Scheatzle) Crumrine. John owned and operated Automotive Electric in Akron. He treated everyone the same; whether you...

Jan 22, 2022

Sally Bowman, 97, passed away January 22, 2022. Born and raised in Cuyahoga Falls, she lived most of her life in Akron. Sally was a past volunteer and member of the Akron City Hospital Women’s Board and the Sumner Home on Merriman. After her husband’s death in 1972, she became a managing partner in the family business, The Burch...

Jan 21, 2022

The Rev. Elizabeth (Beth) Frank of Uniontown, passed away on January 21.

She was a professional interim Episcopal minister. In a sermon to a new parish she talked about her life as follows.

A Yiddish proverb says, “Man plans. God laughs.” Beth believed her path to the priesthood provided plenty of material for God and...

Jan 19, 2022

Robert Michael “Bob” Valcanoff of Akron, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at the age of 92.

Bob was born in Akron on February 1, 1929 to father, Mike Valcanoff, and mother, Julia Valcanoff (nee Balser). As a young man, the oldest of three sons, Bob attended Garfield

High School and worked at...