Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Oct 29, 2020

Leland L. Young

January 14, 1922 – October 29, 2020

Leland L. Young, 98, died Thursday, October 29, 2020 from complications resulting from a fall. His wife of 66 years, Mickey, preceded him in death in 2010.

The son of the late Charles Clair Young and Ruth (Plyler) Young, Leland was born in...

Oct 29, 2020

Mary Miller, age 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 29, 2020. She is survived by her beloved husband of 67 years, Rex Miller; her loving daughters, Debbie (Tim) Prinz of Akron and Mitzi (Howard) Rothman of Solon; her two grandchildren, Matthew (Hana Mana) Rothman of Austin, TX and Jacqueline Rothman (Pankaj) Vashisth of San Francisco, CA; great granddaughter,...

Oct 28, 2020

Robert Daniel Hoerger passed away on October 28, 2020. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family.

Rob was born on June 10, 1947 to Daniel James Hoerger and Marguerite Francis Hoerger (née Silke). He grew up on North Fulton Street in Auburn, NY with his sister Susan Eckett (née Hoerger) and brother Christian James...

Oct 26, 2020

Mary Anne Backderf passed away from COVID-19 on Oct. 29. She was 91. Born Mary Anne Hamilton in Akron, she was the youngest of five children of Sam and Mary Hamilton. The family struggled through the Depression, moving often, until finally settling in house on Fess Ave., atop Sherbondy Hill. Mary Anne insists she was “painfully shy” as a...

Oct 26, 2020

Cheryl Beth Bartoe (Falb), age 60, of Barberton, Ohio, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020. Cheryl was a lifetime resident of Summit County. She never met a stranger and could befriend anyone. Cheryl was an avid animal lover and will be deeply missed.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bruce and Flora Falb of...

Oct 19, 2020

William P. Zenz, age 67, of Akron, OH, died on October 19, 2020 at Akron General Medical Center. He was born on April 8, 1953 in Cleveland, OH to the late Theodore and Josephine (Tack) Zenz and was an avid Cleveland Indians fan. Bill enjoyed classic rock music, especially The Beatles and Led Zeppelin. He will be deeply missed...

Oct 16, 2020

Linda L. Sullivan (nee Loeber), 72, beloved wife, mother, aunt, and friend, passed away October 16th after courageously battling a brief illness.

She is survived by her loving husband Denny of Medina, daughter Meghan (Bryan Jaketic) of Lakewood, son Dennis (Erin Rogers) of New York, and dear family and friends.

She was preceded in death...

Oct 15, 2020

Artemis (Arty)  Nurches (Matzules) passed away peacefully on Thursday Oct. 15, 2020 at the age of 90. She was born on April 3, 1930 in Akron, Ohio to parents Olympia (Demopoulos) and Pete Matzules. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Orpheus Nurches. She leaves behind her brother, Ed Matzules (Maryann); and her daughters, Carol...

Oct 13, 2020

Sandra Grimm, 68, of Akron, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 in the comfort of her home with her family by her side. She was born in Long Island, NY on September 29, 1952 to the late Mont Jackson and Ann (Gennity) Kiggins. Sandra was a 1971 graduate of Streetsboro High School and was employed as an administrative...

Oct 12, 2020

Andrew E. Ellis went home to be with the Lord on October 12, 2020. He was a lifelong resident of Richfield and graduate of Revere High School. He served in the US Army, attaining the rank E5 Sergeant. After the Army, he served as a communication specialist and manager for Western Electric, and MCI. Andy was also a member...

Oct 12, 2020

Helen M. (Bobeck) Hohas, age 97, was delivered by angels to the Lord October 12, 2020. She was born in Isabella, Pennsylvania, the 4th of 8 children. The family moved to Youngstown, Ohio when Helen was 4 years old.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George after 44 years of marriage. They met on a...

Oct 9, 2020

Dr. Robert J. Hemphill, 94, of Bath, died October 9, 2020 at his home.

Robert was born on April 15, 1926, in Norton, Ohio, to Robert G. and Maude A. (Minnich) Hemphill.

While attending Norton High School, as his older companions were drafted, he left early to take college prep courses in 1943 at Kent...

Oct 9, 2020

LeRoy N. “Bud” Kline died October 9, 2020. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, he graduated from the University of Missouri in 1960 with a degree in Business Administration. He moved to Akron in 1961 and started work at B.F. Goodrich, where he remained for 34 years. He enlisted in the Ohio National Guard and served for six years. Bud...

Oct 7, 2020

Dan Little, 67, passed away at his home in Akron, Ohio on October 7, 2020.  Born February 27, 1953 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to Charles and Helen (Skiff) Little, his early childhood was based in Ypsilanti, Michigan.  Following the passing of his parents, Dan was raised by foster parents, Pat and Jim Zane of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan where he...

Oct 6, 2020

Laura Sigel, 62, of Cuyahoga Falls, beloved daughter, sister, aunt and friend, was called Home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 6, 2020.  She was born and raised in Akron, was a loving and supportive and her warm sense of humor will be missed by her family and friends.

Laura was preceded in death by...

Oct 6, 2020

Derrick Noonkester of Akron was born August 14 1999 and suddenly passed on October 6 2020. Derrick loved life, loved to laugh, and loved the outdoors. He would light up any room and there's not a person who knows him that doesn't have a funny story to tell. Growing up he was always happiest outside; from camping and fishing...

Oct 5, 2020

Harry J. Hillegas, 71, of Akron, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020.  He was born in Cleveland on October 4, 1949 to the late James A. and Mildred E. Hillegas.  Harry was a member of the LGBT community.  He was an avid proponent of education.  Harry attended Revere School, Kent State and Cleveland State, majoring in education.  History...

Oct 4, 2020

Leroy G. "Lee" Hart, 91, died on Sunday, October 4, 2020. He was born on December 17, 1928, and is survived by Catharine, his wife of 62 years; children, Janet (Hart) West and Douglas Hart; granddaughters Katharine Watson and Clarissa West and four great grandchildren.

Lee grew up in Warren, Ohio and graduated from Baldwin Wallace College...

Oct 4, 2020

On Sunday, October 4, 2020, Roberta Rae Martin, loving wife and mother of 2 children, passed away at the age of 75. Roberta was born on June 12, 1945 in Dallas, Texas, to William and Cleo (Rhodes) Boyd. Roberta was an avid nature lover, whose joys came while being outside with her husband Fred and boys William and Daniel....

Oct 3, 2020

Robert Ira Leib, age 90 passed away at Sunrise of Cuyahoga Falls where he has resided for 5 years, on Oct. 3, 2020. Bob was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming on July 17, 1930 to Perry & Margarite Leib. He moved to Wellsville, KS where he graduated from Wellsville High School. He went on to graduate from Kansas University with...