Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Aug 27, 2021

On August 27, 2021 our precious Katie Bird, age 36, went home to be with the Lord and loved ones. After a year long struggle with autoimmune health issues, she is now at peace and pain free.

A 2004 graduate of Woodridge High School, Katie earned her associate degree as a Veterinary Assistant.

She is...

Aug 25, 2021

Grover Oliver Nelson, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Englewood Community Hospital, Englewood, FL.  Born February 1, 1930 in Polk Township, Galion, Ohio, he was the son of Raymond and Mildred (Chilcote) Nelson.  Grover served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict.  He married his beloved wife of 64 years M. Alene (Fury) Nelson...

Aug 24, 2021

This is the first time he ever left a party early. Dennis Campana died unexpectedly August 24, 2021. He was born in Massachusetts on April 25, 1947 to Joseph and Marisa Campana. He lived there until he joined the US Air Force in 1965. After the military he pursued a career in sales, which brought him to Akron in...

Aug 19, 2021

On Thursday, August 19, 2021, Gary Allen Ernest, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away at the age of 85.

Gary, son of Walter and Fern Ernest, was born on August 22, 1935, in Lamar, CO. He spent his early years in Leadville, CO and Stockton, KS. After receiving his Business degree from Washburn University in...

Aug 19, 2021

After 94 years of a good life, Juanita died on August 19, 2021. She was the third daughter born to Daniel and Minnie O’Brien. Her education included David Hill Elementary School, Garfield High School where she was a majorette, and The University of Akron where she was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority. She taught at Green and...

Aug 18, 2021

Joseph Paul Barren Jr. 83 of Richfield Twp. passed away on August 18, 2021.

Joe was born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 10, 1937 to the late Joseph Paul and Mary Barren Sr. He served in the US Army as a proud member of the 101st Airborne stationed in Fort Campbell, Kentucky where after his honorable discharge...

Aug 17, 2021

J. Frederick Doering, Sr., 93, of Bath Township, passed away August 17, 2021.

He was born August 3, 1928, in Marion, Ohio. His family moved to Youngstown, Ohio in 1935, where he attended schools, graduating from South High School in 1946.

Fred was preceded in death by parents, George H. and L. Glen (Irey) Doering;...

Aug 16, 2021

Marge Orth, 87, peacefully passed away on August 16, 2021 after a brief illness. A very talented lady with numerous friends, she is survived by her husband of 64 years, Bob; daughter Lorraina Daker (Tom); son Kevin Orth; five grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place, and a private service is being planned, followed by a...

Aug 14, 2021

Richard Alan Peters of Bath went to be with the Lord on August 14, 2021, at the age of 90. Dick was a lifelong resident of the Akron area, having attended Forest Hill School across the street from his boyhood home on North Hill in Akron. He graduated from North High School in 1949 and The Ohio State University...

Aug 13, 2021

Hubert Guy Cole, 92 years of Akron, Ohio passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021.

He was the youngest child of Connie Hobert and Harriett Lucille Cole, born on April 9, 1929 in Spruce Pine, NC. It was during the Great Depression that his parents moved to Akron with his two siblings and his four half-siblings. He...

Aug 13, 2021

Jackie L. Smith, 73, died August 13, 2021.

Jackie was a longtime resident of Uniontown. Before retiring, she was an X Ray Technician specializing in Mammography. She was a member of Grace United Church of Christ.

The family extends a special thank you to everyone at Shepherd’s Gate for their patience, care and kindness.

Aug 12, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Patrick (Pat) David Sullivan on August 12th, 2021, at his home in Canal Fulton, Ohio. Pat was born in Akron, Ohio on January 24, 1962, to Suzanne and James Sullivan. His entire working career was dedicated to helping those in need. Pat loved to fish, especially in...

Aug 12, 2021

Theodore J. Callas, age 88, of Akron, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 12, 2021.

He was born February 20, 1933 in Akron, son of the late John and Vasilia (nee Bennett) Callas.

Theodore was preceded in death by his wife, Theodora Callas, and grandson Teddy Hay.

He is survived by his wife,...

Aug 9, 2021

Jennifer May Ling Chin, born Dec 23, 1977 in Chicago, IL, died of accidental drowning (possibly following a seizure) on Aug 9, 2021 while visiting family in Akron, Ohio.

Irreverent, sardonic, crass, and kitsch, Jenny was also, loyal, strong, passionate, and fierce. When Jenny loved you, you knew you were loved and loved hard, and she, in...

Aug 8, 2021

Jennie Geraldine (Gerry) Abbott, 96, of Akron, went home to be with her Lord on August 8, 2021. She was born on October 29, 1924 in Jelloway, Ohio to Thomas Buford and Zelma Frasher. Orphaned at 12, Gerry relocated to Akron where she and her sister Lois joined the family of Dick and Helen Hall and their daughter Faye....

Aug 7, 2021

Grace Evelyn Antczak (nee Loeding) age 94, went to be with the Lord on August 7, 2021. Beloved mother of Ginny Blount (Vic), Jim Antczak (Ava), Tracy Antczak (Sue) and Roy Antczak (Shelia); grandmother to Jeremy, Jessica (Mark), George (Kristin), Brian, Justin (Arianna), Jordon, and Ryan; great grandmother to Keylee, Colton, Asher and Henry. She is also survived by...

Aug 3, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Prayas S Patel. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 31, 2021

Daniel “Danny” R.  Kohler II, 58, of Akron, Ohio passed away on July 31, 2021.

Daniel was born on March 25, 1963 to Daniel and Donna Kohler in Cleveland, Ohio. He attended Mayfield High School and was graduated from Revere High School in Bath in 1981. Danny attended Ohio University.

Danny is survived by his...

Jul 25, 2021

Virginia Valora Vandegrift Black, 95, formerly from Akron Ohio passed away Sunday July 25, 2021 in Columbus Ohio. She was born in Casper, Wyoming on June 17, 1926 the daughter of William C and Athol Valora Stevenson Vandegrift.  She is preceded in death by her husband Donald Leo Black, her brothers Donald, William, Robert and her sister Elizabeth Tinch....

Jul 25, 2021

On July 25, 2021, Kathleen M. Stout, 64, passed away peacefully at home.

Kathy was born on November 18, 1956 in Akron, OH to Marilyn and Dr. Howard W. Bangs.  Her ready smile, amiable nature, generous spirit and capacity for fun were hallmarks her entire life.

Her creative talents ran deep, especially in gardening and...