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Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

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Clara Mae Schafer

Clara Mae Schafer

2021

Clara “Mae” Chapline Schafer, 91, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2021 at her home in Cuyahoga Falls.

Born on November 28, 1929, in Sherrard, WV; cherished daughter of the late George and Clara Mae (Cook) Chapline of Wheeling WV, Mae enjoyed spending time at home decorating, cooking, and gardening, but most importantly, she loved spending time...

Michael John Reedy

Michael John Reedy

Dec 31, 2020

Michael John Reedy, 46, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 31, 2020. He was a life-long resident of Summit County where he graduated from Hudson High School. Michael was an avid guitar player, voracious reader, and lover of animals. He was friendly and outgoing and was always willing to help anyone in need whether he knew them...

Timothy Hill Duncan

Timothy Hill Duncan

Dec 29, 2020

Timothy Hill Duncan, 80, passed away unexpectedly at home on December 29, 2020. Born in Atlanta, Georgia on October 31, 1940 to the late Marshall and Evelyn Duncan. Tim was a graduate of the University of Georgia where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry. He retired from The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company where he served...

Walter George Wilde

Walter George Wilde

Dec 26, 2020

Walter George Wilde, 93, was born January 30, 1927 in St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada to Arthur Wilson Wilde and Agnes (Cartwright) Wilde. He died Saturday, December 26, 2020.

Walter was a graduate of North High School (1945). He served in the United States Army during World War II in Germany. He was retired from Firestone Tire and...

Mary F (Firestone)  Norval

Mary F (Firestone) Norval

Dec 26, 2020

Just before her 91st birthday, Mary Firestone Norval died on December 26, 2020 following a short illness. Knowing her extra large and joy-filled heart was failing, we were instructed to write, “She died” as her obituary, but in truth she LIVED.  This remarkable wife, mother and grandmother shared her world with everyone, had the truest gift of hospitality, and...

Robert C. Denious

Robert C. Denious

Dec 25, 2020

Robert C. Denious, (Bob) was called to be with the Lord on December 25, 2020. He was a loving husband to his late wife, June Denious. He was a loving and caring father, and grandfather, and will always be remembered for his wisdom, guidance, love and charming sense of humor. His presence would light up a room. He loved...

Robbie J. (Nixon)  Ashe

Robbie J. (Nixon) Ashe

Dec 25, 2020

Robbie J. Ashe, 93, of Akron, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020 at the Hospice Care Center following an extended illness.  She was born in Happy Hollow, MS. on July 5, 1927 to the late Theron Lovelace and Emily Holly Nixon.  She was employed as the executive secretary for the Dean at Cornell University and was the Secretary/Treasurer...

Linda A. King

Linda A. King

Dec 24, 2020

Linda A. King, 59, was born December 29, 1960 and passed away December 24, 2020. Preceded in death by father, William Sentgeorge; survived by husband, Jack; daughter, Karen S. (Kristofer) Anderson; sons, Brian (Renee Heldman) McMurray, Patrick (Jackie Thomas) McMurray; grandchildren, Caitlin Rose Anderson and Dylan Anderson; mother, Glenna Sentgeorge; brothers, Paul R. (Cynthia Klingemier) Sentgeorge, Timothy L. (Marla)...

Marcia Meenach Crane

Marcia Meenach Crane

Dec 23, 2020

Marcia Meenach Crane passed from this life into the next on December 23, 2020 in the presence of her lifelong partner and husband Kristan Crane. She led a full life, having been born in Madison, Indiana on December 12, 1937, she graduated from Murray State University in Kentucky in 1959 with a Bachelor's Degree in Music and a Bachelor's...

Elizabeth Calhoun Bouton

Elizabeth Calhoun Bouton

Dec 23, 2020

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend Elizabeth Calhoun Bouton passed away on December 23, 2020 at the age of 94. Elizabeth (Hebby) was born on April 10, 1926 in Montour Falls, NY to Harry and Elizabeth Calhoun (deceased). After graduating early from high school, having skipped a grade, she attended Edgewood Junior College in Briarcliff Manor,...

Jack And Gloria Montgomery

Jack And Gloria Montgomery

Dec 22, 2020

Jack L. Montgomery, 93 years old, previously of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away on December 22, 2020. Gloria A. Montgomery, 90 years old, passed away on December 18, 2020. Both lived the past 17 years in Cornelius, NC.

Jack and Gloria were born in Akron, Ohio and graduated from North High School. Jack served in the U.S....

Bobby E. Riffle

Bobby E. Riffle

Dec 22, 2020

Bobby E. Riffle, 88, of Hudson, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Hudson Grande.  He was born in Akron on February 16, 1932 to the late Mac and Nona Riffle and was a graduate of Akron South High School.  Bobby enlisted in the United States Navy in 1950, serving for two years.  He then enlisted in the...

Michael (Mike) W. Krueske

Michael (Mike) W. Krueske

Dec 21, 2020

Michael (Mike) W. Krueske peacefully went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 21, 2020 after a short illness. He was born on August 10, 1957 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Mike was an active member of the Apostolic Christian Church (Nazarean) both in Mansfield for 23 years and the last 3 years in Akron.  Mike loved spending...

Mary Staiger Smart

Mary Staiger Smart

Dec 18, 2020

Mary Staiger Smart passed away unexpectedly at home on December 18, 2020 at the age of 62. She was a creative soul and lifelong resident of Akron. Mary was preceded in death by her father, Richard W. Staiger. She leaves her loving mother, Charlotte E. Staiger; children, Noel R. Smart, Audrey E. Greder and husband Jake; brother, William E....

Stephen Dean Glick

Stephen Dean Glick

Dec 18, 2020

Stephen Dean Glick has been reunited in heaven with his parents, Gene and Midi Glick. Steve was born in Clearfield, PA, graduated from Highland High School, and served in the United States Army Military Police School. He earned a BS in Business Administration from Kent State University, with a degree in Industrial Relations/Organizational Behavior. He then enjoyed a 20...

Gary L. Petty

Gary L. Petty

Dec 16, 2020

Gary L. Petty, 76, of Fairlawn, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Akron General Medical Center.  He was born in Akron on November 27, 1944 to the late Othel Petty and Antonetta (Fulvimari) Petty.  Gary proudly served in the United States Army from 1962-1965 in the 82nd Airborne Paratroopers.  He was employed in sales, most recently retiring...

Samuel John Paul

Samuel John Paul

Dec 14, 2020

Samuel John Paul passed away December 14, 2020 due to the Coronavirus. He was born April 24, 1928. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty of 52 years, mother Annie and father John. Being an only child, friends were very special…..those of Goodyear/PNC Banks, Woodland Methodist, Concordia at Sumner and Greenfield Estates. Sam graduated on the Dean’s...

Cristine Shead

Cristine Shead

Dec 13, 2020

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved Cristine born June 12, 2008. Cristine Elizabeth Shead, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 13, 2020, along side her sister, Marlana Mullin (22).

Cristine was a little spitfire from the time she could throw toys.  She also held the strings to her Daddy’s heart, and...

Marlana Jane Mullin

Marlana Jane Mullin

Dec 13, 2020

Marlana Mullin, age 22, died tragically in an auto accident on December 13, 2020 with her sister Christine Shead, age 12. She was born June 18, 1998 and was a beloved daughter to Julianne Shead.

She was preceded in death by her kind-hearted stepfather, Douglas Shead; her sister, Cristine Shead; cousins, Daniel Kohanyi and Alexandria Mullin.

...

Carl "Red" Hands

Carl "Red" Hands

Dec 13, 2020

Carl “Red” Hands, 88 of Willowick, formerly of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on December 13, 2020.  Carl was born in Marianna, PA on May 5, 1932 to the late Keys and Sara Hands.  Carl served in the US Navy during the Korean war. He retired from the Ford Motor Co. and was a member of Grandview United Methodist Church.  ...

Clara Mae Schafer

Clara Mae Schafer

2021

Clara “Mae” Chapline Schafer, 91, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2021 at her home in Cuyahoga Falls.

Born on November 28, 1929, in Sherrard, WV; cherished daughter of the late George and Clara Mae (Cook) Chapline of Wheeling WV, Mae enjoyed spending time at home decorating, cooking, and gardening, but most importantly, she loved spending time...

Michael John Reedy

Michael John Reedy

Dec 31, 2020

Michael John Reedy, 46, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 31, 2020. He was a life-long resident of Summit County where he graduated from Hudson High School. Michael was an avid guitar player, voracious reader, and lover of animals. He was friendly and outgoing and was always willing to help anyone in need whether he knew them...

Timothy Hill Duncan

Timothy Hill Duncan

Dec 29, 2020

Timothy Hill Duncan, 80, passed away unexpectedly at home on December 29, 2020. Born in Atlanta, Georgia on October 31, 1940 to the late Marshall and Evelyn Duncan. Tim was a graduate of the University of Georgia where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry. He retired from The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company where he served...

Walter George Wilde

Walter George Wilde

Dec 26, 2020

Walter George Wilde, 93, was born January 30, 1927 in St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada to Arthur Wilson Wilde and Agnes (Cartwright) Wilde. He died Saturday, December 26, 2020.

Walter was a graduate of North High School (1945). He served in the United States Army during World War II in Germany. He was retired from Firestone Tire and...

Mary F (Firestone)  Norval

Mary F (Firestone) Norval

Dec 26, 2020

Just before her 91st birthday, Mary Firestone Norval died on December 26, 2020 following a short illness. Knowing her extra large and joy-filled heart was failing, we were instructed to write, “She died” as her obituary, but in truth she LIVED.  This remarkable wife, mother and grandmother shared her world with everyone, had the truest gift of hospitality, and...

Robert C. Denious

Robert C. Denious

Dec 25, 2020

Robert C. Denious, (Bob) was called to be with the Lord on December 25, 2020. He was a loving husband to his late wife, June Denious. He was a loving and caring father, and grandfather, and will always be remembered for his wisdom, guidance, love and charming sense of humor. His presence would light up a room. He loved...

Robbie J. (Nixon)  Ashe

Robbie J. (Nixon) Ashe

Dec 25, 2020

Robbie J. Ashe, 93, of Akron, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020 at the Hospice Care Center following an extended illness.  She was born in Happy Hollow, MS. on July 5, 1927 to the late Theron Lovelace and Emily Holly Nixon.  She was employed as the executive secretary for the Dean at Cornell University and was the Secretary/Treasurer...

Linda A. King

Linda A. King

Dec 24, 2020

Linda A. King, 59, was born December 29, 1960 and passed away December 24, 2020. Preceded in death by father, William Sentgeorge; survived by husband, Jack; daughter, Karen S. (Kristofer) Anderson; sons, Brian (Renee Heldman) McMurray, Patrick (Jackie Thomas) McMurray; grandchildren, Caitlin Rose Anderson and Dylan Anderson; mother, Glenna Sentgeorge; brothers, Paul R. (Cynthia Klingemier) Sentgeorge, Timothy L. (Marla)...

Marcia Meenach Crane

Marcia Meenach Crane

Dec 23, 2020

Marcia Meenach Crane passed from this life into the next on December 23, 2020 in the presence of her lifelong partner and husband Kristan Crane. She led a full life, having been born in Madison, Indiana on December 12, 1937, she graduated from Murray State University in Kentucky in 1959 with a Bachelor's Degree in Music and a Bachelor's...

Elizabeth Calhoun Bouton

Elizabeth Calhoun Bouton

Dec 23, 2020

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend Elizabeth Calhoun Bouton passed away on December 23, 2020 at the age of 94. Elizabeth (Hebby) was born on April 10, 1926 in Montour Falls, NY to Harry and Elizabeth Calhoun (deceased). After graduating early from high school, having skipped a grade, she attended Edgewood Junior College in Briarcliff Manor,...

Jack And Gloria Montgomery

Jack And Gloria Montgomery

Dec 22, 2020

Jack L. Montgomery, 93 years old, previously of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away on December 22, 2020. Gloria A. Montgomery, 90 years old, passed away on December 18, 2020. Both lived the past 17 years in Cornelius, NC.

Jack and Gloria were born in Akron, Ohio and graduated from North High School. Jack served in the U.S....

Bobby E. Riffle

Bobby E. Riffle

Dec 22, 2020

Bobby E. Riffle, 88, of Hudson, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Hudson Grande.  He was born in Akron on February 16, 1932 to the late Mac and Nona Riffle and was a graduate of Akron South High School.  Bobby enlisted in the United States Navy in 1950, serving for two years.  He then enlisted in the...

Michael (Mike) W. Krueske

Michael (Mike) W. Krueske

Dec 21, 2020

Michael (Mike) W. Krueske peacefully went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 21, 2020 after a short illness. He was born on August 10, 1957 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Mike was an active member of the Apostolic Christian Church (Nazarean) both in Mansfield for 23 years and the last 3 years in Akron.  Mike loved spending...

Mary Staiger Smart

Mary Staiger Smart

Dec 18, 2020

Mary Staiger Smart passed away unexpectedly at home on December 18, 2020 at the age of 62. She was a creative soul and lifelong resident of Akron. Mary was preceded in death by her father, Richard W. Staiger. She leaves her loving mother, Charlotte E. Staiger; children, Noel R. Smart, Audrey E. Greder and husband Jake; brother, William E....

Stephen Dean Glick

Stephen Dean Glick

Dec 18, 2020

Stephen Dean Glick has been reunited in heaven with his parents, Gene and Midi Glick. Steve was born in Clearfield, PA, graduated from Highland High School, and served in the United States Army Military Police School. He earned a BS in Business Administration from Kent State University, with a degree in Industrial Relations/Organizational Behavior. He then enjoyed a 20...

Gary L. Petty

Gary L. Petty

Dec 16, 2020

Gary L. Petty, 76, of Fairlawn, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Akron General Medical Center.  He was born in Akron on November 27, 1944 to the late Othel Petty and Antonetta (Fulvimari) Petty.  Gary proudly served in the United States Army from 1962-1965 in the 82nd Airborne Paratroopers.  He was employed in sales, most recently retiring...

Samuel John Paul

Samuel John Paul

Dec 14, 2020

Samuel John Paul passed away December 14, 2020 due to the Coronavirus. He was born April 24, 1928. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty of 52 years, mother Annie and father John. Being an only child, friends were very special…..those of Goodyear/PNC Banks, Woodland Methodist, Concordia at Sumner and Greenfield Estates. Sam graduated on the Dean’s...

Cristine Shead

Cristine Shead

Dec 13, 2020

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved Cristine born June 12, 2008. Cristine Elizabeth Shead, passed away suddenly on Sunday, December 13, 2020, along side her sister, Marlana Mullin (22).

Cristine was a little spitfire from the time she could throw toys.  She also held the strings to her Daddy’s heart, and...

Marlana Jane Mullin

Marlana Jane Mullin

Dec 13, 2020

Marlana Mullin, age 22, died tragically in an auto accident on December 13, 2020 with her sister Christine Shead, age 12. She was born June 18, 1998 and was a beloved daughter to Julianne Shead.

She was preceded in death by her kind-hearted stepfather, Douglas Shead; her sister, Cristine Shead; cousins, Daniel Kohanyi and Alexandria Mullin.

...

Carl "Red" Hands

Carl "Red" Hands

Dec 13, 2020

Carl “Red” Hands, 88 of Willowick, formerly of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away on December 13, 2020.  Carl was born in Marianna, PA on May 5, 1932 to the late Keys and Sara Hands.  Carl served in the US Navy during the Korean war. He retired from the Ford Motor Co. and was a member of Grandview United Methodist Church.  ...

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