Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Jan 9, 2021

John Joseph Mackey, 62, of Akron, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Summa Health Systems, Akron City Hospital.  He was born in Conneaut, OH on January 21, 1958 and was a graduate of Conneaut High School.  John went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from Youngstown State University.  He was employed as an Estimator with...

Jan 8, 2021

Nicholas Edward Kuchar, 19, of Bath Twp. passed away tragically on January 8, 2021, due to an automobile accident. Nicholas was born in Akron, Ohio on May 8, 2001. He was a graduate of Lawrence School class of 2020, with a 4-year academic honor roll, and was currently attending University of Mount Union.

Nick was an avid...

Jan 6, 2021

After 34 years of filling our hearts with love and laughter, Maria Patrice Kennedy passed peacefully from health complications on January 6, 2021.

Maria was born on Dec. 20, 1986 in Santiago, Chile. When she was three years old, she was adopted into the Kennedy family by Patrick and Gretchen Kennedy, where she would become the seventh...

Jan 6, 2021

Autumn Brynn Jacobsen (Akron, OH, formerly of Lyle, MN) passed away unexpectedly January 6, 2021 from complications of epilepsy, at the age of 33. Born September 10, 1987 in Sioux Falls, SD to Rick and Julie Jacobsen. She graduated from Lyle High School in 2006 and attended Rochester Community Technical College. Autumn was a generous and loving spirit. She...

Jan 5, 2021

Michelle Therese Semonin-Lenahan passed away Tuesday evening, January 5, 2021 of Covid-19.

She was born on May 7, 1951 to Emmet V. and Margaret M. Semonin who have preceded her in death. Michelle attended Firestone High School and graduated from the University of Akron with a degree in Speech Therapy. She was an accomplished artist, crafter, and...

Jan 4, 2021

Linda E. Gannon, 82, passed away peacefully on January 4th, 2021 after a courageous battle with Lewy Body Dementia. Born in Canton, Ohio, she graduated from Milligan College in 1960 and received her M.S.S.A. from Case Western Reserve in 1962. As a social worker in private practice she helped to heal and comfort many through the years.

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Jan 3, 2021

Edna Mae Tennell McCort, age 88, of Fairlawn went to be with the Lord January 3, 2021.  A child of God, she was born to Cecilia and John Leuenberger on January 16, 1932 in Cullman, AL in the same farmhouse in which her mother was born. She spent her first 13 years on the farm picking cotton, milking cows,...

Jan 3, 2021

Philip F. Murray, 88, died January 3, 2021 after battling Covid-19. Philip was born in Yonkers, New York on March 24, 1932 and grew up in Pelham, New York. He graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Metallurgical Engineering. At Purdue he met Karin and they were married August 7, 1954. He served 3 years as a Lieutenant...

2021

Clara “Mae” Chapline Schafer, 91, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2021 at her home in Cuyahoga Falls.

Born on November 28, 1929, in Sherrard, WV; cherished daughter of the late George and Clara Mae (Cook) Chapline of Wheeling WV, Mae enjoyed spending time at home decorating, cooking, and gardening, but most importantly, she loved spending time...

Dec 31, 2020

Michael John Reedy, 46, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 31, 2020. He was a life-long resident of Summit County where he graduated from Hudson High School. Michael was an avid guitar player, voracious reader, and lover of animals. He was friendly and outgoing and was always willing to help anyone in need whether he knew them...

Dec 29, 2020

Timothy Hill Duncan, 80, passed away unexpectedly at home on December 29, 2020. Born in Atlanta, Georgia on October 31, 1940 to the late Marshall and Evelyn Duncan. Tim was a graduate of the University of Georgia where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry. He retired from The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company where he served...

Dec 26, 2020

Walter George Wilde, 93, was born January 30, 1927 in St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada to Arthur Wilson Wilde and Agnes (Cartwright) Wilde. He died Saturday, December 26, 2020.

Walter was a graduate of North High School (1945). He served in the United States Army during World War II in Germany. He was retired from Firestone Tire and...

Dec 26, 2020

Just before her 91st birthday, Mary Firestone Norval died on December 26, 2020 following a short illness. Knowing her extra large and joy-filled heart was failing, we were instructed to write, “She died” as her obituary, but in truth she LIVED.  This remarkable wife, mother and grandmother shared her world with everyone, had the truest gift of hospitality, and...

Dec 25, 2020

Robert C. Denious, (Bob) was called to be with the Lord on December 25, 2020. He was a loving husband to his late wife, June Denious. He was a loving and caring father, and grandfather, and will always be remembered for his wisdom, guidance, love and charming sense of humor. His presence would light up a room. He loved...

Dec 25, 2020

Robbie J. Ashe, 93, of Akron, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020 at the Hospice Care Center following an extended illness.  She was born in Happy Hollow, MS. on July 5, 1927 to the late Theron Lovelace and Emily Holly Nixon.  She was employed as the executive secretary for the Dean at Cornell University and was the Secretary/Treasurer...

Dec 24, 2020

Linda A. King, 59, was born December 29, 1960 and passed away December 24, 2020. Preceded in death by father, William Sentgeorge; survived by husband, Jack; daughter, Karen S. (Kristofer) Anderson; sons, Brian (Renee Heldman) McMurray, Patrick (Jackie Thomas) McMurray; grandchildren, Caitlin Rose Anderson and Dylan Anderson; mother, Glenna Sentgeorge; brothers, Paul R. (Cynthia Klingemier) Sentgeorge, Timothy L. (Marla)...

Dec 23, 2020

Marcia Meenach Crane passed from this life into the next on December 23, 2020 in the presence of her lifelong partner and husband Kristan Crane. She led a full life, having been born in Madison, Indiana on December 12, 1937, she graduated from Murray State University in Kentucky in 1959 with a Bachelor's Degree in Music and a Bachelor's...

Dec 23, 2020

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend Elizabeth Calhoun Bouton passed away on December 23, 2020 at the age of 94. Elizabeth (Hebby) was born on April 10, 1926 in Montour Falls, NY to Harry and Elizabeth Calhoun (deceased). After graduating early from high school, having skipped a grade, she attended Edgewood Junior College in Briarcliff Manor,...

Dec 22, 2020

Jack L. Montgomery, 93 years old, previously of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away on December 22, 2020. Gloria A. Montgomery, 90 years old, passed away on December 18, 2020. Both lived the past 17 years in Cornelius, NC.

Jack and Gloria were born in Akron, Ohio and graduated from North High School. Jack served in the U.S....

Dec 22, 2020

Bobby E. Riffle, 88, of Hudson, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Hudson Grande.  He was born in Akron on February 16, 1932 to the late Mac and Nona Riffle and was a graduate of Akron South High School.  Bobby enlisted in the United States Navy in 1950, serving for two years.  He then enlisted in the...