Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

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...

Jul 24, 2021

Larry K. Swimm “Keith”, 76 of Richfield passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Larry was born March 27, 1945 in Logan, West Virginia to William Earl and Mary Princess Swimm. He was a longtime resident of Richfield, Ohio after serving in the Army during the Vietnam War. Along with his mother and father, he...

Jul 22, 2021

Robert Bensinger, 87, of Akron died on July 22, 2021.  He was preceded by his parents Lucien (Ben) and Ruth Bensinger, his brother Rodger (Bud) and infant son Charles.  He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Valerie, their daughter Valerie Klein (Tyler) and granddaughters Kate and Sophia. He is also survived by his children Kathryn, Carolyn Redinger...

Jul 18, 2021

Peter Ward Friez went to be with our Lord on July 18th, 2021.  He passed peacefully surrounded by family.  He loved and was loved deeply and leaves an indelible mark on those who knew him. Born October 3rd, 1946, in Waterbury, Connecticut, he was a resident of the Village of Richfield for more than 25 years.

Peter,...

Jul 18, 2021

Mona Nemer joined her beloved husband, Joseph, in their eternal home, Sunday July 18, 2021. Born January 8, 1941 in Saghbine, Lebanon, Mona was raised much of her life in Zahle, Lebanon. She emigrated here at the age of 18 because her late husband, Joseph, went overseas and chose her to be his bride.

At the time...

Jul 15, 2021

Jim Staudt, a world traveler, outstanding athlete, artist, peace-maker and most importantly a friend to all, died unexpectedly of asthma-related complications at the age of 65 on Thursday, July 15.

Jim was born January 26, 1956 to Jean and Robert Staudt and lived the first 28 years of his life in and around West Akron. He attended...

Jul 12, 2021

Beloved husband, father, and grandfather died at home on July 12 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, Gilman Stanley Hooper, and his mother, Virginia Keys Hooper. George is survived by his wife, Terri of Akron, Ohio, and their son, Gilman Hooper of Los Angeles, and two daughters, Cynthia Hooper...

Jul 9, 2021

Sarah Diane Davis, 29, of Copley, Ohio passed away peacefully at home with her parents on July 9, 2021 after enduring—always smiling—through four years with brain tumors.

Sarah was born in Houston, Texas. She moved to the Akron area when she was 2. She graduated from Copley High School in 2010, where she played percussion in the...

Jul 8, 2021

Carlene J Steurer, born June 4, 1935 and passed away July 8, 2021.

There will be a memorial service at the Billow Funeral Home Falls Chapel 1907 23rd St. Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44223 at 10:30 AM on Friday July 16, 2021.  Family and friends may visit from 10:00-10:30 AM prior to the service.  A lunch will be...

Jul 8, 2021

Keki Vania, 77, of Fairlawn, Ohio, died peacefully surrounded by his family on July 8, 2021 from complications of Hydrocephalus. He was born in Lahore, Pakistan, on July 23, 1943 to Tehmuras and Pheroza Vania.

Keki met Anne Marie Cahoon (his wife of 51 years) at the Wooster Institute of Business and they married in Seville, Ohio...

Jul 5, 2021

Myrna Meyers Openshaw, 80, of Salt Lake City, Utah, formerly of Akron, Ohio passed away at her home after a courageous battle with Metastatic Breast Cancer on July 5, 2021. Myrna was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on September 22, 1940 to the late Francis and Sadie (Petersen) Brems. She was the District Manager at Taco Bell in...

Jul 4, 2021

Lois Ellen Stokes, age 91, died July 4, 2021.

She was born October 28, 1929 in Davenport, Iowa and lived most of her life in Cuyahoga Falls. Lois had been a secretary at various insurance companies, had worked as the office manager at Carlton House condos and retired from AAA of Cuyahoga Falls. She attended Christ Community...

Jul 2, 2021

Raymond “Ray” D Shelker Jr., 69, died July 2, 2021.

Born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, on January 10th, 1952, to parents, Raymond and Blanche Shelker. He graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1969. He pursued a bachelor’s degree at The Ohio State University. He retired from Rice Oil Company as VP Administrator after thirty-three years of...

Jun 27, 2021

Harold Ethan Allan was born on July 22, 1925 near Waupun, Wisconsin to Harold H. Allan and his wife Gertrude (Peters) Allan. He died on June 27, 2021 in Copley, Ohio. He grew up on a dairy and produce farm outside of Waupun along with 4 older brothers and 4 sisters all of whom are now deceased. In 1949,...