Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Jun 27, 2021

Hans Zbinden, age 90, died peacefully surrounded by his family on June 27, 2021 at Rockynol where he lived with his wife of 68 years, Kathryn (Mallett) Zbinden. The longtime church organist chose just after 11am--Sunday morning organ playing time—to leave this life. Born in Philadelphia PA in 1930, he was the son of Hans and Elfriede (Schwartze) Zbinden....

Jun 21, 2021

Christopher John Hamilton, born July 21, 1975 in Akron, Ohio died June 12, 2021 in NYC. He graduated from Revere High School in 1994 and from the University of Toledo in 1999, with a degree in Business Administration. Worked at ITS and Hugo Boss in Cleveland before moving to NYC. In NYC Chris worked at Burberry and Faconnable before...

Jun 21, 2021

Fredric Pinter, 63 years old, passed away at Akron General’s Surgical Intensive Care Unit on Monday, June 21 at 4:30 pm.

He was born in Barberton, Ohio on May 16, 1958, to parents, Joe and Kathryn Pinter.

Fred graduated from Norton High School and attended Ohio State University for two years. He volunteered at Fairlawn...

Jun 15, 2021

Annamae D. Harrison, 96, of Akron, died on June 15, 2021. She was born on January 21, 1925 in Akron to Harry and Marie Dutt.

Annamae graduated from Buchtel High School and went on to become a Social Worker. She married her husband, Ronald in 1944.

Annamae was active in various community service organizations that...

Jun 14, 2021

Kamlesh Patel, age 44, of Copley died June 14, 2021. He was born November, 19, 1976 in India.

He is survived by his wife, Mayuri; and children, Darpan and Diya; and many loving family and friends.

Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. THURSDAY June 17, 2021 at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller...

Jun 11, 2021

Doris B. Morgan, 93, of Akron passed away on June 11, 2021.  Doris was born in Luray, VA. on January 26. 1928 to the late J. Frank and Edith (Racer) Rothgeb.  Preceded in death by her husband Jennings, son Charles, son in law Gerald Huhn and brother Isaac W. Rothgeb.

She is survived by her daughters Donna...

Jun 10, 2021

Margaret R. Gill, age 96, passed away on June 10, 2021.  Margaret is preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Thomas C. Gill, and her only sibling, Kathryn Lynch.

She was the cherished mother  of  Thomas M. Gill (Jane), Pegi Gill (Frank), John Gill (Robin) and loving grandmother to Megan, Jacob, Matthew and Alex. Margaret’s...

Jun 8, 2021

On Tuesday, June 8, 2021, Michael David Westerfeld, 74, passed on to his eternal home in heaven after a year and a half long and courageous battle against Stage 4 Prostate Cancer. Mike passed with wife Tracy and eldest son Jason by his side, at his home in Bath Ohio.

Mike was born in Lakewood OH to...

Jun 7, 2021

Aaron Cimino of Barberton, Ohio, passed away on June 7, 2021.

A memorial service was held at Billow’s Fairlawn Chapel on June 11. Family and close friends were in attendance.

Aaron was born in Akron, Ohio, on October 19, 1979. He was a father, son, brother, nephew, and friend to those who were fortunate enough...

May 31, 2021

Barbara Billow Ault, passed away May 31, 2021. She was born January 8, 1924 in Akron, Ohio. Barbara moved to Birmingham, MI in 1963, Atlantic Beach, FL in 1989, and to Cypress Village, Jacksonville, FL in 2012.

Barbara attended Miami University, Oxford Ohio, where she was a member of Delta Gamma Sorority and was a Sweetheart of...

May 29, 2021

Douglas Grant, 98, passed away on May 29, 2021. He was born in Bo’ness, Scotland, to Alexander and Jane Grant. He arrived in America at the age of 7. His family settled in Donora, Pennsylvania. After graduating from Donora High School, Douglas was a Machinist Apprentice for American Steel & Wire Co., Donora, PA. He enlisted in the U.S....

May 29, 2021

Samuel Donald Wakefield, age 86, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021.

He was born December 1, 1934, in Akron, son of the late Albert and Viola (nee Heck) Wakefield.

Samuel enjoyed spending time working on cars or tinkering around his garage. Family was the most important part of his life and...

May 26, 2021

Barbara Ann Jenkins (nee Krans), Akron area artist, passed away suddenly, but peacefully, Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at age 79, surrounded by family. Born December 9, 1941; preceded in death by parents, Paul and Patricia (nee Stinnett) Krans, and sister Nancy (Gene) Reynolds; she is survived by her devoted husband of 56 years, Robert; children, Robert Jr. (Justine Ehlers),...

May 25, 2021

Joy Hagelin (nee Robinson), 75, passed away on May 25, 2021. She is survived by her husband of almost 54 years, Bruce, daughter Laurel Wolff (Matt), son Chris (Kate), brother Joel, and grandchildren, Caroline, Henry, Brooke, Ruby, Nate and Erin.

She is preceded in death by her much adored parents, Berniece and Vernon Robinson and many cats,...

May 24, 2021

William David Giermann

Canal Fulton - It is with great sadness that the family of Bill Giermann announces his passing after a brief but acute battle with cancer, on May 24, 2021, at the age of 65 years. Gone too soon, Bill will be forever missed. He attended Walsh Jesuit High School and spent the majority of...

May 24, 2021

Deborah Hafliger, age 64, of Ravenna, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 24, 2021.

She was born February 20, 1957, in Akron, daughter of the late Donald and Valadene (nee Tindle) Hafliger.

Deborah was a proud and dedicated nurse for nearly 40 years. She was very involved with Girl Scouts and loved horses and passed...

May 23, 2021

RICHARD JAMES “RICH” KUHAR, 53

Rich passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 23, 2021.

Born March 6, 1968 in Copley, Ohio, Rich attended Copley High School. Following high school, he graduated from Miami University in 1990, where he studied Business & Finance as well as Photography and Philosophy. He was a member of the business...

May 23, 2021

JoAnn E. Arnold, 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 23, 2021.

She was born in East Cleveland on February 20, 1946.

JoAnn will be greatly missed for her kind and gentle nature. She never met a stranger and always welcomed new company in her home. She loved her family and especially loved spending as...

May 22, 2021

Katherine was born August 18, 1933, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2021 while listening to classical music, one of her lifetime passions. She attended her first classical concert in 1934 at Chautauqua, NY, where her mother was performing on the Institute’s grand organ.

Born in Erie, PA and spending many of her formative years in Toronto,...

May 22, 2021

Maria Konstantinopoulos, 87, passed away in the comfort of her own home on May 22 after a brief illness.

Maria was born on June 6th, 1933 to Pantelis & Athanasia (Bakoulis) Sakkas in Aitoliko, Mesologgi, Greece. She was raised in what was then a rural community of Agios Ioannis Rentis, which sits between the port of Piraeus...