Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

May 10, 2021

Karen Frieda Kronenberger passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021, after a short illness. On August 24, 1945, she was born in Cleveland to Harold and Alfrieda (Heise) Kronenberger, whom she now joins in heaven. Her lifelong profession in music began in childhood, playing the piano and the organ with much support and encouragement from her parents. She began...

May 10, 2021

Edgar Nattress Petersen, 82, of Singer Island, Florida passed away in Copley, OH on May 10, 2021. He was born in 1938 in East London, South Africa to Doris and Edgar Petersen. Edgar retired from Diebold in 1997 after a successful career as an international sales and corporate executive in the banking and retail systems industry.

A...

May 9, 2021

Nada Dimoff, 95, of Scottsdale, Arizona passed away May 9, 2021. She was born on October 13, 1925 in Selce, Macedonia to John and Miradinka Ivanoff. Nada moved to the United States of America at the age of 6.  She is a graduate of Jeannette (PA) High School. Nada became the “beautiful bride” of Alexander Dimoff in 1949. Together...

May 8, 2021

Robert Frank Whitmer, age 64, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 8, 2021.

He was born on July 6, 1956 in Akron, son of Margaret Ellen (nee Brightman) and the late Clair E. Whitmer.

Rob graduated from Albion College and from Case Western Reserve University School of Law. After practicing law in Michigan,...

May 8, 2021

Michael Richard Walker, age 85, died May 8, 2021 of natural causes. Born to Ruth Limbird Walker and Dent Walker in Anthony, Kansas in 1936, and raised in Hutchinson, Kansas, Mike received his undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas and an EMBA from the Weatherhead School of Management of Case Western Reserve University. He lived in Northeast Ohio...

May 8, 2021

Karen S. Jackson, 75, of Akron, passed away on May 8, 2021. Karen was born on August 28, 1945 in Akron to Frank B. (Mary Lyda nee Hine) Cyphert.

Karen graduated from Old Trail High School in 1963. She was a graduate of the University of Akron with a BSBA in 1968.

Karen was an...

May 8, 2021

Born in Barberton and raised in Medina, Esther was a longtime resident of Copley, OH. She attended Medina High School and then furthered her education at Ohio Wesleyan University, Kent State University and The University of Akron.

Esther was a teacher at Towslee Elementary School in Brunswick Ohio for 23 years and loved her job. Teaching was...

May 6, 2021

Diana D. (Matzulis) Laurenti 1938-2021. Affectionately called “DD” by her husband, Diana, 82, went home to be with Louis on May 6th, 2021 after a short illness. Born on October 6th, 1938 to the late Sotir Matzulis and Kaliroo Terpini, she was raised in Akron and attended Central High School. After graduation, she began working at General Tire. Diana...

May 3, 2021

Dolores “Dee” Sepsi (nee Pollack) was welcomed home by God on Monday, May 3rd, 2021 at age 82. She was greeted at the pearly gates by her husband, Bill; her parents, Mary & Michael; her in-laws, Frank Sepsi, Anna Sepsi Hriz & Michael Hriz; along with so many friends and family who have gone before her. Dee was born...

May 3, 2021

Elizabeth J. Tuttle, age 91, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 3, 2021.

She was born August 30, 1929 in Conneaut, OH; daughter of the late Carl and Flora (nee Parker) Montgomery.

Preceded in death by her husband, Jack Tuttle, her daughter, Brenda Dannemiller (Gary, surviving), her parents, and siblings: Elmer (Lorene)...

May 1, 2021

Anne Elizabeth Gingrich, age 72, of Akron, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 1, 2021.

She was born November 6, 1948, in Gadsden, AL; daughter of the late William E. and Marion (nee Etheredge) Gingrich.

Anne is survived by several cousins.

Anne was a 1967 graduate of Copley High School and attended the...

Apr 30, 2021

Nicholas “Nick” Lawrence Thomas Corpora left this world far too soon on April 30th, 2021 at the age of 19. He was born in Akron, Ohio, and a graduate of Copley High School, class of 2020. Nicholas was in his second year at the University of Cincinnati, majoring in Business Analytics. He was a loving soul, beloved by friends...

Apr 30, 2021

Arthur Thomas Greer, age 72, of Akron, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 30, 2021.

He was born July 17, 1948, in New York and grew up in Garden City, Long Island, NY. He graduated from Garden City High School in 1966. He attended the University of Akron and worked at Swensons, where he met many police...

Apr 29, 2021

Elsie H. Hardway, 82, went home to be with the Lord April 29, 2021. Born in Akron, OH she was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and member of Grace Church Bath Campus. Preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Rosa Stonitsch; husband, Robert; and baby daughter, Michele. She is survived by her brother, Charles Stonitsch (Janice); sons, David...

Apr 29, 2021

Robert A. MacClellan passed away suddenly on Monday April 26th at age 79. Bob “Mac” Was Born in 1941 in Akron Ohio and lived in Silver Lake and Cuyahoga Falls his whole life. A graduate of Falls High, he received his bachelor’s degree from Bowling Green University. Studying Music and Business, he dedicated his life to his family and...

Apr 26, 2021

Janet B. Ross, 89, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2021.

Janet was born on September 18, 1931 in Allentown, PA, daughter of Jane Davis and William Samuel Brokenshire.  She graduated from Duke University in 1953 where she was in the University Chapel Choir and musical plays.  After graduate work at Temple University, she taught...

Apr 26, 2021

Abe Zaidan, 89, of Fairlawn passed away peacefully at home on April 26, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Nancy, his sons Rick and Mark, daughter-in-law Karen Fitzgerald, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his infant sons James and Daniel, and his parents Abe and Helen Zaidan of Mt. Pleasant,...

Apr 25, 2021

Jeffrey Suglio, 60, passed away suddenly on April 25, 2021, and immediately entered the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Jeff was born May 7, 1960 in Cleveland, Ohio to Frank and Betty Lou Suglio, who preceded him in death, as did his newborn son, Scott. Jeff leaves behind his wife of 33 years, Michelle, and sons,...

Apr 25, 2021

Charles L. “Chuck” Knauer passed away on April 25, 2021 at the age of 92. He was born on March 22, 1929, in Akron, Ohio, the son of Elsie and Norman “Dutch” Knauer. He attended Akron Public Schools and Purdue University and graduated from Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio. He was awarded three battle stars while serving in the...

Apr 23, 2021

Jeffrey Allen West, 60, of the Portage Lakes, passed away on April 23, 2021.  Jeff was born in Akron, Ohio on May 8, 1960.  Preceded in death by his parents Alvin and Antoinette West, brother Michael West and brother in law Jerry Gordon.  He is survived by his brother Jim (Linda) West; sisters Marsha Gordon and Gloria (James) Baer;...