Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Daniel Thomas Little

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...

Laura Sigel

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...

Derrick G. Noonkester

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...

Harry J. Hillegas

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...

Leroy G. "Lee" Hart

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...

Roberta Rae (Boyd) Martin

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....

Robert I. Leib

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...

Margaret Ireland

Oct 1, 2020

Margaret S. Ireland, 93, died at home of natural causes on Thursday, October 1, 2020.  Widowed for 37 years, she is now rejoined with her beloved husband.

Margaret primarily grew up in Canisteo, New York where she married her high school sweetheart, Newell J. Ireland.  They moved to Ohio in 1960, where they raised their...

John T. Stephens

Oct 1, 2020

John Thomas Stephens died peacefully at home on October 1, 2020. He was the seventh of eleven children born to Clarence and Clara (Satow) Stephens, on June 8, 1925 in Washington, West Virginia. At 13, he earned the Golden Horseshoe Award for his knowledge of West Virginia history. He was baptized in the Little Kanawha River. He graduated from...

Carol Jean Spies

Sep 29, 2020

Carol Spies, age 75, crossed over peacefully Tuesday, September 29 in the presence of family. Born on May 28, 1945 in St. Louis, MO, Carol was a longtime resident of Copley, OH who loved being surrounded by the beauty of nature. She is the daughter of the late Oscar and Evelyn Gerding and wife to the late Laurence Spies....

Jessica "Jessi" Biege

Sep 28, 2020

Jessi was born June 29, 1993 and passed away suddenly on September 28, 2020 at home in Northfield, OH. She was a sweet soul with a huge giving heart and brought joy to all whose lives she touched.

Jessi was a 2011 graduate of Ellet High School, where she played in the marching band for three years....

Charlene Witner

Sep 24, 2020

Our wonderful Mom, Charlene, passed into God's loving arms Thursday, September 24, 2020.  She was the youngest of five children, born to Frances and Carl Sigel on August 30, 1927. Charlene graduated from Buchtel High School and Kent State University where she later returned to earn a Master’s Degree in Education.

She and Vincent Bond, another Buchtel...

Curtis W. Stern

Sep 23, 2020

Curtis W. Stern of Akron, OH, a loving husband and father of three children, suddenly passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at the age of 56.

Curtis was born on January 7, 1964 in Nuremberg, Germany on a U.S military base. He grew up in Akron, OH where he graduated from North High School and later attended...

George W. Daverio, Jr.

Sep 20, 2020

George W. Daverio Jr.

John 14:2 In my Father's house there are many rooms. I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you.

George passed September 20, 2020 and is in the place prepared for him.

Leaving to grieve are his wife, Karen; sons, George III, Mark (Terri), David...

Gerald Peter Malak

Sep 18, 2020

Gerald Peter Malak, born September 1, 1934, passed away on September 18, 2020 with his loving wife of 60 years, JoAnn, at his side. He is survived by his daughters Michelle (Nick) and Kimberly (Jim), sister Christine (Alan), along with 5 grandchildren Justin (Maria), Felicia, Olivia, James and Elaina.  He was preceded in death by his parents Theodore and...

Martha Willing Thrall

Sep 17, 2020

Martha Willing Thrall was born on January 16, 1933 in East Cleveland, OH and passed away on September 17, 2020.  She was the daughter of Elmer and Jane Willing.  In 1955, she graduated from Baldwin-Wallace College where she met her future husband, Gene Thrall.  They celebrated their 65th Wedding Anniversary this past June.  Surviving are three children: Michael and...

Kenneth E. Harrison

Sep 16, 2020

Kenneth E. Harrison Jr., 70, passed away peacefully September 16, 2020.

Kenny was born in West Virginia but called the greater Akron area home.

As a 1968 graduate of Copley High School, Kenny went on to further his education at Wentworth Military Academy and subsequently The University of Akron.

Kenny dutifully served others...

Joyce H. Peltier

Sep 15, 2020

Joyce H. Peltier, 78, passed away on September 15, 2020.

She was born in Akron and lived most of her life in Bath Township. She was employed by the Revere School System Board of Education as a school bus driver. Joyce enjoyed time spent with her family, her gardening and her pets.

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Melvin L. Staten

Sep 14, 2020

Melvin L. Staten, 74, of Fairlawn, died September 14, 2020. He was born on April 9, 1946 in Huntingburg, IN, the son of Ernest and Martha.

Melvin joined the Ohio Operating Engineers Union as a heavy equipment operator on assorted construction projects. He enjoyed deer hunting and gardening in his free time.

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Regina "Gena" Ann Dickerson

Sep 14, 2020

Regina “Gena” Ann Dickerson (née Rheinegger), 90, passed away early Monday morning of September 14, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. Gena was born on May 4, 1930 in Trenton, OH to parents Harley Rheinegger and Blenda Rheinegger (née Carlson). Attending The Ohio State University, Gena was a member of the Delta Gamma Sorority, through which she met...