Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Apr 26, 2021

Janet B. Ross, 89, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2021.

Janet was born on September 18, 1931 in Allentown, PA, daughter of Jane Davis and William Samuel Brokenshire.  She graduated from Duke University in 1953 where she was in the University Chapel Choir and musical plays.  After graduate work at Temple University, she taught...

Apr 26, 2021

Abe Zaidan, 89, of Fairlawn passed away peacefully at home on April 26, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Nancy, his sons Rick and Mark, daughter-in-law Karen Fitzgerald, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his infant sons James and Daniel, and his parents Abe and Helen Zaidan of Mt. Pleasant,...

Apr 25, 2021

Jeffrey Suglio, 60, passed away suddenly on April 25, 2021, and immediately entered the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Jeff was born May 7, 1960 in Cleveland, Ohio to Frank and Betty Lou Suglio, who preceded him in death, as did his newborn son, Scott. Jeff leaves behind his wife of 33 years, Michelle, and sons,...

Apr 25, 2021

Charles L. “Chuck” Knauer passed away on April 25, 2021 at the age of 92. He was born on March 22, 1929, in Akron, Ohio, the son of Elsie and Norman “Dutch” Knauer. He attended Akron Public Schools and Purdue University and graduated from Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio. He was awarded three battle stars while serving in the...

Apr 23, 2021

Jeffrey Allen West, 60, of the Portage Lakes, passed away on April 23, 2021.  Jeff was born in Akron, Ohio on May 8, 1960.  Preceded in death by his parents Alvin and Antoinette West, brother Michael West and brother in law Jerry Gordon.  He is survived by his brother Jim (Linda) West; sisters Marsha Gordon and Gloria (James) Baer;...

Apr 23, 2021

Joyce Keiper Hamaker, loving mother, grandmother and long-time Bath resident, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her daughters on April 23, 2021.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents, William and Helen Keiper, of Lancaster, PA. She is survived by her three daughters, Jill Hamaker, Amy (Greg) Fairhurst, and Sara (Javier) Jurado and her beloved grandchildren, Sophia,...

Apr 23, 2021

Gladys E. Martin, age 92, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 23, 2021 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

She was born September 7, 1928 in the Cuyahoga Valley and lived in Bath Twp. most of her life. In her early years, Gladys worked for Akron Dry Goods. She loved to travel and enjoyed gardening and taking...

Apr 20, 2021

Patricia M. Mayer (nee Thome), 58, of Richfield passed away on April 20, 2021. Patricia was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 5,1962 to the late William and Margaret Thome. Preceded in death by her brother Richard Thome. She is survived by her loving husband Mark; son Christopher (Lori) Thome; daughters Melissa Mayer and Kathleen Mayer; granddaughter Reagan; sister...

Apr 20, 2021

Betty J Dobbins (Anders) age 85, passed away on April 20, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Bath, Ohio on Nov. 28, 1935 to the late Roy and Enie Anders. She was a lifetime resident of Copley/Norton.

Her motto to life was "live it at the fullest," and...

Apr 20, 2021

Mildred “Jean” Fender, 87, of Akron passed away April 20, 2021. She was the daughter of Steve and Mary Kozy. Jean was a 1952 graduate of Garfield High School and was a member of the cheerleading squad. At graduation she was recognized with the Womanhood Award. In 1953, Jean became the “beautiful bride” of Edward R. Fender. Together, they...

Apr 14, 2021

Mary Dure Johnson, 93, died peacefully in her home on April 14, 2021 surrounded by her family and her loyal Labrador retriever, Luke. She was born in Wilmington, Delaware on August 26, 1927 to Alice Stevenson Dure and Henry Franklin Dure. Mary was a graduate of Swarthmore High School and attended Pembroke College (Brown University), Providence, RI. In 1948...

Apr 14, 2021

LTC Ronald Girard died April 14, 2021. He was born in New Orleans, LA on November 16, 1936 and was a 26 year resident of Akron. He was a career U.S. Army military intelligence officer, specializing in signals intelligence and counter intelligence, retiring December, 1994. He received the Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Army Meritorious Service Medal (1st...

Apr 10, 2021

It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing at home of John Shaffer, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s.

John will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 44 years, Bev; sons Raymond and Kip; daughter Wende; sister Helen and numerous other family members and friends.

John was a proud U.S. Army veteran...

Apr 9, 2021

Born February 4th, 1955, Jeannette Lee (Ely) Phillips passed away April 9th, 2021 following a lengthy illness. Early in life, Jeannette aided her mother running a family business, a title insurance agency in Painesville, OH. Later, she taught English as a second language to adults and children. From 1996 to her early retirement in 2016, Jeannette worked for the...

Apr 9, 2021

Phyllis May Zilke, age 85, of Richfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 9, 2021.

She was born January 16, 1936, in Cleveland, daughter of the late Nicholas and Eleanor Mikes. Phyllis was an avid reader and loved gardening. She liked to knit, crochet, watch old, classic movies. Her family was the light of her life and...

Apr 9, 2021

James Roger Walser -

Born August 2, 1944…..And then came his DASH…..What you might call, the rest of the story….Born to Maurice and Jean Katherine Walser, he was a trouble maker from the start. Terrorizing his mom and older sister…The sound of mom yelling…Jimmmmmy was constantly heard ringing thru the rooms of their home in Peoria, ILL....

Apr 9, 2021

John I. Stearns Jr., (72) went to be with the Lord on April 9, 2021. Born in Akron, Ohio, he was the son of John and Ruth Stearns.

He was a teacher at Green Middle School for 30 years and enjoyed classic cars, golfing, history, reading, and bird watching. He is survived by his sister, Jane Wierzbicki;...

Apr 8, 2021

Jim Kline, 86, passed away April 8, 2021.

Jim was the best husband, father, and Popeye, as affectionately called by his 8 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Jim retired from Local 219 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union after 42 years. Jim was a family-first man. He never missed an event his kids were part of. Jim and family always...

Apr 7, 2021

Karen Elaine Lindesmith, 64, passed away quietly at home on April 7, 2021 after a short illness. Her son Mathew and husband John were by her side.

She was born in Macon, Georgia on February 17, 1957 to Ira and Joann Harrell. At an early age she moved to Barberton, OH and attended Barberton High School graduating...

Apr 6, 2021

Sandra Mae Haas-Raines (84) passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 6, 2021 after a long battle with Cancer. She was born and raised in Cuyahoga Falls and was a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School Class of 1955. She obtained a Masters Degree of Pharmacology from Butler University and practiced as a Pharmacist for Youngfellow Drug. She later obtained...