Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Sep 5, 2020

Stephanie Mae Henry, 45, of Fairlawn, passed away peacefully with her father, Carl and mother, Nancy by her side. She was born June 28, 1975 in Barberton.

She graduated from Manchester High School. She leaves behind her parents, Carl and Nancy; brother, Chris; Cherished nieces and nephews along with many aunts, uncles, cousins and special friends. She...

Sep 3, 2020

Paul Steven Szalay

On Thursday, September 3, 2020, Paul Steven Szalay, passed away at the age of 74.

Paul was born on May 25, 1946, in Akron, Ohio to Paul and Margaret “Moncie” Szalay. Paul grew up in Peninsula, Ohio, where he was a standout basketball player and graduated from Woodridge High School in 1964. ...

Sep 3, 2020

Welcome to the Alice Bouton obituary. If you didn't know me, read no further- life is short enough no matter how long you live. For the rest, thank you for being there for me. My husband told me my strength was being a true listener, so it was therefore difficult for me to write this.

I was...

Sep 2, 2020

CAROLYN VELMA GORDON (nee Werner), 83, passed away on September 2, 2020. She was raised in the Kenmore neighborhood of Akron, graduating from Kenmore High School in 1955. Following her marriage to Thom Gordon Sr. in 1961, she moved to Cuyahoga Falls and then North Olmsted, where she and Thom raised their family. Carolyn was a longtime member of...

Sep 1, 2020

Barbara Lee Andreas (nee Bodker), age 88 died peacefully on September 1, 2020.

Born on May 2, 1932 in Lakewood, Ohio, she was employed as a Licensed Dietitian at area hospitals and later as Director of Food Service at Sumner Home on Merriman.

Barbara is survived by daughters, Kimara (Robert) DiSalvo, Lynn Sargi, and Jeanette...

Sep 1, 2020

Ronald L. Hine, 82, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2020.

Ron was the beloved husband of Kay (nee Phillips) and devoted father of Sylvia (Marc) Trundle. He was preceded in death by his mother, Nell (nee Herr) Hine and his mother and father-in-law, Sylvia and Fred Phillips, as well as long-time friends, Robert D. "Bubba" Wirz,...

Aug 28, 2020

Pat Goodrich, of Fairlawn, became Heaven’s newest angel on August 28, 2020.

She was born May 20, 1927 in Cleveland, Ohio to Art and Alice Massey. Pat married Glenn Goodrich, July 20, 1946.  She lived in her home on Smith Road for 67 years.

She was Mom to: Bill (Sue) Goodrich, Bobbie (Cal)...

Aug 24, 2020

William Eugene “Gene” Dickerson, Jr., 95, of Fairlawn, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020 at home surrounded by his family.

Gene was born in Chicago, IL July 24, 1925 to parents Dr. William Eugene Dickerson, Sr., and Lola Dickerson (née Mayfield) before moving to Columbus, OH, where he grew up. Gene was an army veteran of World...

Aug 23, 2020

Jeff Fulkman, 68, a lifelong musician who once told a reporter he’d “be around until the gigs run out,” proved to be a man of his word by passing during quarantine on August 23, 2020. He started his first band at the age of 13, and more than a half-century later the Akron-born guitarist and singer has left behind...

Aug 21, 2020

On August 21, 2020 Harriet Irene Cutler, 85, of Akron, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home. She was born on June 16, 1935 to Earle and Alice (Weaver) Yount in Akron where she lived most of her life and was proud to be an active part of this community. She is survived by her husband of 57 years,...

Aug 20, 2020

Patricia M. Baird, 85, of Akron passed away peacefully on August 20, 2020. Born in Akron, Ohio, on June 24, 1935, she was daughter of Marie C. (Messerly) and Leopold A. Hummel. She was predeceased by her husband of nearly 58 years, William R. Baird. She is survived by daughters, Sally M. Baird of Arlington, Virginia, and Rebecca L....

Aug 19, 2020

With great sadness the family of John “Jack” M. Warrell, 93, announce his passing on August 19, 2020.

Jack was born March 7, 1927 in Cochrane, Ontario, Canada to William Lavelle and Elsie Hicks Warrell. Jack attended Queens University in Kingston, Ontario before moving to the Akron area with his family in 1959. Jack enjoyed a long...

Aug 14, 2020

Nancy A. Medkeff

Nancy Medkeff, 85, of Granger Township, went to be with the Lord; her daughter, Holly; and her brother, Edward Tasker, Jr. on August 14, 2020. She leaves behind her husband of 66 years, Kenny.  Nancy was born to Edward and Margaret Tasker and was a very good wife, mother and homemaker. She enjoyed being...

Aug 12, 2020

Kathleen “Kathy” Parsons Riley, from Howard Ohio, (formerly of Firestone Park), joined her beloved husband Bill on August 12, 2020 at the vibrant age of 93.

Kathleen was born December 9, 1926 to Bowen and Elsie Parsons in Bowling Green, Missouri. She retired from B.F. Goodrich in 1991.  She was a member of the former High St....

Aug 10, 2020

Linda Misanko, while on vacation in Northern Michigan, died suddenly on Monday, August 10, 2020 at the age of 71.

Linda, a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and Kent State University, worked as an executive assistant in the advertising, industrial, and legal fields for 12 years and was heavily involved and held leadership positions in various...

Aug 10, 2020

Ruby Rose Trippett left this world on August 10, 2020 in Akron, Ohio at the age of 22.

Ruby is survived by her parents, James Trippett (Amanda) and Nancy Jeffery (Brian Garvey); siblings, Jennie Stokes (Rich) and Charles Trippett; grandmothers, Sharon Ghuste and Junko Jeffery; uncles, Bob Jeffery (Colette), David Jeffery, and Jonathan Trippett, and nieces, Azaeda...

Aug 9, 2020

Susanne Marie Campbell (Fassnacht) passed away in the loving arms of her husband, Pat, at home in Danville, California, on August 9, 2020.

Sue was born in Akron, Ohio, on February 15, 1963, and graduated from Firestone High School and The University of Akron. In her last semester of college, she married her high school sweetheart, Patrick...

Aug 8, 2020

Joan H. and Dale J. Mortimer

Joan Hall Mortimer, 91, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2020 followed by Dale J. Mortimer, 93, on August 8, 2020.

Meridian Sun Lodge #69 will conduct Masonic Services 10 a.m. SATURDAY, September 12th, at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd. A memorial service celebrating their lives...

Aug 8, 2020

Rudolph Michael “Mike” Reder, 82, of Cuyahoga Falls passed August 8, 2020. He was born on March 16, 1938 in Akron to Michael and Mary Reder.

Mike was a graduate of Kent State university with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Mike loved his family dearly and enjoyed traveling the world with his wife, Marianne. Their favorite place...

Aug 8, 2020

Joyce Meyer Schmitz of Potomac, Maryland, died peacefully in Richfield, Ohio, August 8, 2020, one day before her 87th birthday after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.  Joyce was born in Inglewood, California, and graduated from Inglewood High School in 1951. She graduated in 1955 with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the University of California at Berkeley. ...