Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Alexis Colleen Crouse
May 19, 2025
Alexis Colleen Crouse, 28, Devoted Mother and Free Spirit
Alexis Colleen Crouse, known affectionately as “Sessa” or “Lexi” to family and friends, passed away on May 19, 2025, at the age of 28.
Born on January 8, 1997, in Youngstown, Alexis carried a soul that was both tender and strong, drawn deeply to the quiet strength of trees, the stories held in...
Pauline Vasilopoulos
May 16, 2025
Pauline Vasilopoulos, age 101, passed away peacefully on May 16th, 2025.
She was a lifelong accountant for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. She was a very active member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, the Good Samaritans and the Philoptochos Society.
Preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Stella Vasilopoulos; sisters, Margaret Goumas and Coletta Vasilopoulos; brother, James; brother-in-law, Andrew...
Edward L. Dunlap
May 15, 2025
Edward L. Dunlap
1942 – 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Edward Dunlap, 83, on Thursday, May 15, 2025. He was a devoted husband to Mary and a loving father to Dara (Dan), Marti, and Greg (Jamie).
Dad was hardworking and dedicated. He spent 39 years working as a tire engineer where he was project manager...
Zorica Dilber
May 14, 2025
Zorica Dilber (nee Shiposh) 88, of Akron, passed away May 13, 2025. Zorica was born on March 26, 1937 in Serbia.
Zorica loved to cook for her family and was very passionate about watching professional tennis. She also loved to spend time with her grandchildren and never passed up the opportunity to babysit.
She is survived by her husband, Uros Dilber; children,...
Sue Larson
May 12, 2025
Sue Larson (nee Gray), 87, of North Portage Path, Akron, passed away peacefully Monday, May 12, 2025, at the side of her daughter Amy.
Sue was the wife of Robert Larson, who she met during her 30+ year career at the University of Akron. Sue was a wonderful friend of many from Akron and Hudson, Ohio, where she lived for 38...
Edward N. Phillips Sr.
May 11, 2025
Edward Nick Phillips Sr. (April 6, 1936 – May 11, 2025) passed away peacefully at the age of 89. Born in Edinboro, Pennsylvania, Ed was a devoted husband to Mary Ann for 64 years and a loving father and grandfather. He worked at Ford Motor Company in Walton Hills for 42 years, was a member of St. Victor Catholic Church...
Norma J Nitzsche
May 10, 2025
Norma J. Nitzsche, age 96, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 10, 2025.
She was born April 28, 1929, to Joseph and Lucille Goodall. Norma was an avid golfer. She loved to go shopping and was always delighted to go out to eat with her friends and family. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Preceded in...
Linda Jensik
May 8, 2025
Linda Jensik, age 71, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 8, 2025.
She was born December 13, 1953; daughter of the late Bernard and Elizabeth Kirwin.
Linda was a nurse for over 40 years and a true angel on Earth, devoting her life to helping others from family to friends and to all who had the pleasure to meet her. She was a...
Eleanor Delores Ciraldo
May 7, 2025
Eleanor D. Ciraldo, age 94, died May 7, 2025. Born in Akron, she was a lifetime resident of the area and a graduate of North High School. She attended the University of Akron and the Wilton School of Cake Decorating in Chicago, Illinois. Eleanor worked at Crest Bakery, her father’s business, for more than 30 years and decorated several thousand...
Kendra St. Charles
May 6, 2025
Kendra St. Charles, of Akron, passed away on Tuesday May 6th, 2025 due to a stroke. Kendra was born in Akron on March 24th, 1952 to Bob and Mary Sweeney (nee Yanko). Kendra was raised in the restaurant business. Her grandparents, Nick and Mabel Yanko, owned Yanko’s Restaurant - an iconic Akron Restaurant in the 50s and 60s, which was...
Betty Muhlberg
May 4, 2025
Betty J. Muhlberg, age 95, of Akron, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 4, 2025.
She was born January 11, 1930, in Akron, daughter of the late Richard and Margaret Moffett. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Betty, Bingo Queen of Heritage Crossing, soul mate of Lou Adler; is survived by her devoted daughters, Penny Johnson, and Mindy Gallaher;...
Richard W. Mussig
Apr 29, 2025
Richard W. Mussig, 88, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on April 29, 2025. Rich was born on April 20, 1937 in Cleveland, OH to parents, Richard S. Mussig and Ella Marie Scheff.
Rich was an HR Manager for The Lawson Milk Company and later Little General Store in Florida. He loved to play golf, sit on his deck and watch the...
Bill Demetri Samaras
Apr 28, 2025
William D. Samaras (Bill) 95, passed away peacefully at home on April 28th, 2025. He was born in Akron, Ohio, on May 22,1929 to Anna and Demetre Samaras.
Photography was Bill’s passion throughout his life beginning at a young age. He began his career at the Akron Beacon Journal after graduating from Kent State University (1952) with a bachelor’s degree in...
Donald T. Primm
Apr 25, 2025
Donald T. Primm, founder of Cascade Auto Group, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025. Or, as he himself would say, “He finally ran out of gas.” Such was the enchanting humor of a man who will be remembered fondly for his warm personality, generous heart, goofy dancing and charming sense of humor—qualities that endeared him to countless friends, neighbors,...
Clarence E. "Skip" Lintner
Apr 24, 2025
Clarence E. (Skip) Lintner
February 12, 1959-April 24, 2025
Skip was born in Akron, graduated from Kenmore H.S. and attended the University of Akron. He worked as an assembler for Parker Hannifin for 35 years before retiring in 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Charlene. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Carole, sister-in-love, Judy (Howard...
Florence Frances Wester
Apr 21, 2025
Florence Frances “Flo” Wester, age 92, of Akron, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 21, 2025. She was born January 29, 1933, in Barberton, OH; daughter of Josef and Joanne Bodnar (nee Frankowski).
Preceded in death by her husband, Harold “Lefty” Wester; and her son, Kevin Wester. She is survived and greatly missed by her son, Aaron (Vera) Wester; granddaughter, Amelia...
Daniel Bethem
Apr 17, 2025
Daniel Bethem, M.D. passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025 in Akron, Ohio. He was 80 years old. His legacy on this earth is bounded by his immense love for his family and his experienced care for patients with spinal deformities at Akron City Hospital (currently Summa Health System) and Akron Children’s Hospital.
Dan was born in Canonsburg, PA on August...
Darla K. Reth
Apr 16, 2025
Darla K. Reth, age 72, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025. Darla was a truly special soul—someone who never met a stranger and saw everyone as a friend. Her sense of humor and bright spirit brought joy to all who knew her. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Majestic Care (Kent Healthcare) for the compassion...
Candace E. Gengler
Apr 15, 2025
Candace E. Gengler of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away on April 15th at the age of 72. She was born on August 6th, 1952, in Akron, Ohio, and was the only child of Earl and Edith Joynt of Pennsylvania.
A lifelong Akron native, Candace graduated from Garfield High School and went on to earn her bachelor's degree from the University of...
Danny William Howell
Apr 14, 2025
Danny William Howell went to be with his heavenly Father on Monday, April 14, 2025. A Celebration of his life will be held at West Hill Baptist Church in Akron, OH on SATURDAY, July 19, 2025 at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served following the celebration.
Danny was born on August 24, 1947 to Frank William Howell and Edna Mae Smith...
Alexis Colleen Crouse
May 19, 2025
Alexis Colleen Crouse, 28, Devoted Mother and Free Spirit
Alexis Colleen Crouse, known affectionately as “Sessa” or “Lexi” to family and friends, passed away on May 19, 2025, at the age of 28.
Born on January 8, 1997, in Youngstown, Alexis carried a soul that was both tender and strong, drawn deeply to the quiet strength of trees, the stories held in...
Pauline Vasilopoulos
May 16, 2025
Pauline Vasilopoulos, age 101, passed away peacefully on May 16th, 2025.
She was a lifelong accountant for the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. She was a very active member of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, the Good Samaritans and the Philoptochos Society.
Preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Stella Vasilopoulos; sisters, Margaret Goumas and Coletta Vasilopoulos; brother, James; brother-in-law, Andrew...
Edward L. Dunlap
May 15, 2025
Edward L. Dunlap
1942 – 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Edward Dunlap, 83, on Thursday, May 15, 2025. He was a devoted husband to Mary and a loving father to Dara (Dan), Marti, and Greg (Jamie).
Dad was hardworking and dedicated. He spent 39 years working as a tire engineer where he was project manager...
Zorica Dilber
May 14, 2025
Zorica Dilber (nee Shiposh) 88, of Akron, passed away May 13, 2025. Zorica was born on March 26, 1937 in Serbia.
Zorica loved to cook for her family and was very passionate about watching professional tennis. She also loved to spend time with her grandchildren and never passed up the opportunity to babysit.
She is survived by her husband, Uros Dilber; children,...
Sue Larson
May 12, 2025
Sue Larson (nee Gray), 87, of North Portage Path, Akron, passed away peacefully Monday, May 12, 2025, at the side of her daughter Amy.
Sue was the wife of Robert Larson, who she met during her 30+ year career at the University of Akron. Sue was a wonderful friend of many from Akron and Hudson, Ohio, where she lived for 38...
Edward N. Phillips Sr.
May 11, 2025
Edward Nick Phillips Sr. (April 6, 1936 – May 11, 2025) passed away peacefully at the age of 89. Born in Edinboro, Pennsylvania, Ed was a devoted husband to Mary Ann for 64 years and a loving father and grandfather. He worked at Ford Motor Company in Walton Hills for 42 years, was a member of St. Victor Catholic Church...
Norma J Nitzsche
May 10, 2025
Norma J. Nitzsche, age 96, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 10, 2025.
She was born April 28, 1929, to Joseph and Lucille Goodall. Norma was an avid golfer. She loved to go shopping and was always delighted to go out to eat with her friends and family. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Preceded in...
Linda Jensik
May 8, 2025
Linda Jensik, age 71, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 8, 2025.
She was born December 13, 1953; daughter of the late Bernard and Elizabeth Kirwin.
Linda was a nurse for over 40 years and a true angel on Earth, devoting her life to helping others from family to friends and to all who had the pleasure to meet her. She was a...
Eleanor Delores Ciraldo
May 7, 2025
Eleanor D. Ciraldo, age 94, died May 7, 2025. Born in Akron, she was a lifetime resident of the area and a graduate of North High School. She attended the University of Akron and the Wilton School of Cake Decorating in Chicago, Illinois. Eleanor worked at Crest Bakery, her father’s business, for more than 30 years and decorated several thousand...
Kendra St. Charles
May 6, 2025
Kendra St. Charles, of Akron, passed away on Tuesday May 6th, 2025 due to a stroke. Kendra was born in Akron on March 24th, 1952 to Bob and Mary Sweeney (nee Yanko). Kendra was raised in the restaurant business. Her grandparents, Nick and Mabel Yanko, owned Yanko’s Restaurant - an iconic Akron Restaurant in the 50s and 60s, which was...
Betty Muhlberg
May 4, 2025
Betty J. Muhlberg, age 95, of Akron, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 4, 2025.
She was born January 11, 1930, in Akron, daughter of the late Richard and Margaret Moffett. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Betty, Bingo Queen of Heritage Crossing, soul mate of Lou Adler; is survived by her devoted daughters, Penny Johnson, and Mindy Gallaher;...
Richard W. Mussig
Apr 29, 2025
Richard W. Mussig, 88, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on April 29, 2025. Rich was born on April 20, 1937 in Cleveland, OH to parents, Richard S. Mussig and Ella Marie Scheff.
Rich was an HR Manager for The Lawson Milk Company and later Little General Store in Florida. He loved to play golf, sit on his deck and watch the...
Bill Demetri Samaras
Apr 28, 2025
William D. Samaras (Bill) 95, passed away peacefully at home on April 28th, 2025. He was born in Akron, Ohio, on May 22,1929 to Anna and Demetre Samaras.
Photography was Bill’s passion throughout his life beginning at a young age. He began his career at the Akron Beacon Journal after graduating from Kent State University (1952) with a bachelor’s degree in...
Donald T. Primm
Apr 25, 2025
Donald T. Primm, founder of Cascade Auto Group, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025. Or, as he himself would say, “He finally ran out of gas.” Such was the enchanting humor of a man who will be remembered fondly for his warm personality, generous heart, goofy dancing and charming sense of humor—qualities that endeared him to countless friends, neighbors,...
Clarence E. "Skip" Lintner
Apr 24, 2025
Clarence E. (Skip) Lintner
February 12, 1959-April 24, 2025
Skip was born in Akron, graduated from Kenmore H.S. and attended the University of Akron. He worked as an assembler for Parker Hannifin for 35 years before retiring in 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Charlene. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Carole, sister-in-love, Judy (Howard...
Florence Frances Wester
Apr 21, 2025
Florence Frances “Flo” Wester, age 92, of Akron, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 21, 2025. She was born January 29, 1933, in Barberton, OH; daughter of Josef and Joanne Bodnar (nee Frankowski).
Preceded in death by her husband, Harold “Lefty” Wester; and her son, Kevin Wester. She is survived and greatly missed by her son, Aaron (Vera) Wester; granddaughter, Amelia...
Daniel Bethem
Apr 17, 2025
Daniel Bethem, M.D. passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025 in Akron, Ohio. He was 80 years old. His legacy on this earth is bounded by his immense love for his family and his experienced care for patients with spinal deformities at Akron City Hospital (currently Summa Health System) and Akron Children’s Hospital.
Dan was born in Canonsburg, PA on August...
Darla K. Reth
Apr 16, 2025
Darla K. Reth, age 72, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025. Darla was a truly special soul—someone who never met a stranger and saw everyone as a friend. Her sense of humor and bright spirit brought joy to all who knew her. The family would like to express their heartfelt gratitude to Majestic Care (Kent Healthcare) for the compassion...
Candace E. Gengler
Apr 15, 2025
Candace E. Gengler of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away on April 15th at the age of 72. She was born on August 6th, 1952, in Akron, Ohio, and was the only child of Earl and Edith Joynt of Pennsylvania.
A lifelong Akron native, Candace graduated from Garfield High School and went on to earn her bachelor's degree from the University of...
Danny William Howell
Apr 14, 2025
Danny William Howell went to be with his heavenly Father on Monday, April 14, 2025. A Celebration of his life will be held at West Hill Baptist Church in Akron, OH on SATURDAY, July 19, 2025 at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served following the celebration.
Danny was born on August 24, 1947 to Frank William Howell and Edna Mae Smith...
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