Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Apr 21, 2020

Adelene (Addie Shull) Grochowski

Addie Grochowski, 98, died April 21, 2020.

She was born August 3, 1921 in Cairnbrook, PA to John and Daisy Thomas Shull. A homemaker, she was a 30 plus year volunteer for North Hill Good Neighbors, past president of Patterson Park Fifty Plus Club, 10 year volunteer in the kitchen at...

Apr 20, 2020

Janet Kime Wright

1926 - 2020

Our dearly beloved passed away from the complications of old age on April 20, 2020.

A resident of Akron and Naples, Maine, Janet was the first wife of Richard B. Wright, and mother to his sons, Bruce and Robert.

Trained in New York City and...

Apr 18, 2020

James Manton Mather, 89, died on April 18, 2020. A lifetime resident of Akron, he was a graduate of Western Reserve Academy ’48 and Brown University ’52. He was a salesman for Dave Towell Cadillac for over 35 years.

Predeceased by his parents, Laona and Lauer Mather and his son, James Manton Mather, Jr. He is survived...

Apr 16, 2020

Mark E Pitts, 15, was born April 11, 2005 and died April 16, 2020. Preceded in death by his grandma, Lee Anne Grimes and his uncle, Mark A. Grebelsky; he is survived by his parents, Hannah (Steve Smolinski) Grebelsky and Steve (Melissa) Pitts; sisters, Adelynn and Arwyn Pitts and Steve’s children, Alex, Lily and Lucas Smolinski; grandparents, Mark and...

Apr 15, 2020

Sally Ann (nee Brownfield) Petrovich

Sally Ann (nee Brownfield) Petrovich, 82, passed away April 15, 2020. Sally had a kind soul, a bright, warm smile and a little bit of magic that touched everyone who came in contact with her.

She graduated with a degree in education and became an elementary school teacher. Later, Sally...

Apr 15, 2020

Joann E. Hooverman, 91, went home to be with the Lord, April 15, 2020.  Born December 2, 1928 in Akron, OH, she lived in other states as a military wife but resided in Cuyahoga Falls most of her life.  She retired as a payroll clerk from Ohio Edison.  Joann was a member of former Trinity United Methodist Church and...

Apr 14, 2020

Dr. Helen Damico (nee Pittas) journeyed from Chios, Greece to America with her mother when she was six years old. She could not imagine the tremendous impact that journey would ultimately have on the lives of so many family members, friends, and students, nor that she would become an internationally renowned scholar.

Helen peacefully passed away on...

Apr 12, 2020

Donna Lea Sterner passed away on April 12, 2020 after an illness.

Donna was born in Des Moines, Iowa on February 26, 1933 to Lionel and Reta Foster. She graduated from East High School in Des Moines.

She married Carl Sterner on November 26, 1952 and they had three children. She was a member of...

Apr 11, 2020

Ethel Margaret Taylor Mehring, 93, of Arlington, VA, born June 9, 1926, in Ilion, NY, passed away on April 11, 2020, at her place of residence in Arlington, VA. She died of natural causes.

She was one of seven children born to John William Taylor and Almeta Beatrice Hughes Taylor. She had many fond childhood memories, including...

Apr 8, 2020

Richard "Rick" N. Simmons, 72, a lifelong resident of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away suddenly at his home Wednesday, April 8th, 2020.

Preceded in death by his parents,  Marshall and Virginia Null Simmons; Rick is survived by his brother, James "Frank” (Michelle) Simmons; son, Todd (Rachelle) Simmons; and daughter, Stefanie Bowman; grandchildren, Tyler, Tara and Hannah...

Apr 8, 2020

Dale Gerus, 60, passed away April 8, 2020 after a sudden but devastating bout with cancer.

He was born on September 19, 1959 in Cleveland to Borus and Grace Gerus. Dale graduated from Berea High School and received a BS in Business from Miami University. Later in life he attained a BS in Radiologic and Imaging Sciences...

Apr 6, 2020

Philip Paul Lutz, Jr., age 89, died April 6, 2020 in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.  Born in Akron on April 28, 1930 to parents Philip Paul Lutz and Faye O. Lutz (nee Rogers), he was proudly raised in Firestone Park and graduated from Garfield High School in 1948. He went on to obtain Bachelor and Master degrees in Mathematics from...

Apr 4, 2020

Roy Lee Woodall, 80, of Akron, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on April 4, 2020, from complications of the coronavirus at The Rehabilitation Center at Ohio Living Rockynol.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 37 years, Marianne (Lange) Woodall; parents, Benjamin and Dolly (Shatto) Woodall; brother, Verlin Woodall; and brothers-in-law,...

Apr 1, 2020

James Barry

On April 1, 2020, James Barry suddenly left this earth. He was born December 16,1952 to the late John and Mary Barry and raised in Akron.  Jim was a kind and gentle man with a strong love for his family and those he helped.  He was a guiding influence on so many people in the...

Mar 31, 2020

Craig Douglas Wiggins "Wiggs" of Akron, OH passed away on March 31, 2020 at the age of 63.

Craig's life may have been cut short, but he left a mark on those he left behind. He will be remembered for his quick wit (some of his hallmark sayings include "running a 100-yard dash in a 90-yard gym"...

Mar 31, 2020

Sandra J. Spraitzer, age 82, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2020 after a long journey with Alzheimer’s disease.

Born in Akron and a 1956 graduate of Kenmore High School, Sandy was an outgoing person with a beautiful smile and a contagious laugh. She was actively involved in the Kenmore “56’ers,” her THEOS group, and her euchre...

Mar 28, 2020

Leslie Ann Guy (née Christie) was born on August 11, 1943, in Queens, NY.  On March 28, 2020, in Jackson Township, OH, she died.  Her daughters were at her side.

Interment has taken place at Woodlawn Cemetery in Wadsworth, Ohio.  A mass will be held in Leslie‘s memory when social conditions allow.

Services in care...

Mar 27, 2020

Charles W. and Retta H. Billow

Charles W. Billow, 92, died March 27, 2020 and Retta Haskins Billow, 90, died April 1, 2020. Their together is forever.

Preceded in death by daughter, Gail Billow Long; and grandson, Mark A. Grebelsky; they are survived by children, Charles M. “Chip” (Patricia) Billow, Ann Billow (Mark) Grebelsky, and...

Mar 26, 2020

James Edward Stilson

Jim passed away peacefully on March 26, 2020, at the age of 91.

He is survived by Helen, his beloved wife of 70 years; daughters, Sue (John)  Jevin and Ann Stilson; and granddaughters, Megan and Katie Jevin.

Jim served in the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.S. Air Force for...

Mar 25, 2020

Georgine Gillette Finlay was born on March 3, 1928, in Greenwich, CT, to Amelia Jesse and William Gillette. She died March 25, 2020, in Akron.

Her lifelong love of the ocean began as a child growing up in the seaside town of Darien, where she spent afternoons sailing on Long Island Sound. She studied Arts/Textiles and Business...