Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Oct 15, 2019

Dean E. Smith, 86, of Akron, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, October 15th.

He was preceded in death by his parents, E. Leland and Madeline Smith; brother, Douglas W. Smith; and first wife, Shirley, the mother of his four sons.

Dean is survived by his wife, Norma; sons, Scott (Debra), David (Deborah), Larry (Laura), Eric...

Oct 13, 2019

Dorothy Bircher (Skala)

Dorothy Ann Bircher, 96, died on Sunday, October 13, at home where she lived with her daughter. Through Mary Jane’s excellent care, we had Mom on Earth for many extra years!

Dorothy was born March 29, 1923, in Middlebranch, Ohio to the late Fred and Caroline Bircher. After graduating from St. John's...

Oct 12, 2019

Thomas D. Wright, 84, passed away October 12, 2019, after a 10-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Tom was born in Kirkconnel, Scotland on July 2, 1935. In 1947, after overcoming the difficulties of living in Scotland during WWII, his family immigrated to the United States, moving to Akron.  Tom attended Clinton High School, and graduated from East High School...

Oct 12, 2019

Michael A. Manos, 83, of Akron passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 12, 2019.

He worked for Alside in maintenance for over 15 years and later retired from Klaben Ford. He was a U.S. Army veteran, an avid hunter and a proud member of the NRA. He also loved his McDonalds coffee and tinkering with...

Oct 12, 2019

Charles William Goodlet, 97, went to be with the Lord October 12, 2019.

Born in Akron, Charles (Chuck) was a lifetime area resident. Chuck was a World War II Veteran and served in the U.S. Third Army under General George Patton. He landed in Normandy on Utah Beach in 1944. After returning from the war, he was...

Oct 6, 2019

Elizabeth King Brain Godard, 95, passed away October 6, 2019.

Elizabeth was born on August 4, 1924 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. She was the daughter of Elizabeth Devin and Charles K. Brain. Known by family and friends as Liz, she grew up in Springfield, Ohio. She attended Wittenberg University, graduating from National College of Education in Evanston,...

Oct 6, 2019

Raymond G. Oviatt, Sr.

“Together Again”

Raymond G. Oviatt, Sr., 90, was born November 28, 1928 and died October 6, 2019.

Preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Joanne; son, Gregory; and daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Nick Walter.

He is survived by children, Raymond, Jr. (Gail), Steve (Cathy),...

Oct 4, 2019

Nancy Tunnell Parker, 85, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 4, 2019.

An Akron native, she attended Buchtel High School and the University of Akron, obtaining her degree in education. She was a teacher in the Akron Public Schools prior to having children. Nancy was an active member with St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, namely the Altar Guild...

Oct 3, 2019

Arthur “Art” Seddon Linzell, 96, died peacefully Thursday, Oct. 3, 2019, at The Inn at Apple Ridge in Richfield, Ohio.

Art was a beloved father, husband, grandfather and great-grandfather and a longtime resident of Grosse Pointe Woods. Art’s warm spirit, bright smile and bellowing laugh could light up any room. He had a wonderful sense of humor...

Oct 3, 2019

Patricia Joanna Helbig

After a long battle with cancer, Patricia Joanna Helbig died peacefully on October 3, 2019 surrounded by her family and friends.

She was born September 14, 1945 in Tillamook, Oregon to parents Joseph Stephen Amrein and Helen Ruth Amrein (nee Weimer). A graduate of the University of Akron, she worked as a...

Sep 29, 2019

Stanley Paul Gustely died peacefully on September 29, 2019.

He was born December 27, 1926 in Akron, Ohio to parents Paul and Edna Gustely. He attended Akron Public Schools and graduated from West High School.

As a World War II veteran of the Pacific, Stan served in the U.S. Army Air Corps in the Philippines...

Sep 28, 2019

Thomas M. Vogel, 71, died Sept. 28, 2019.

Thomas was retired from Wadsworth City Schools where he taught for many years.

Preceded in death by parents, Max and Betty Vogel; and aunt and uncle, Cora and Adam Vogel; he is survived by sister, Marlene (Terry) Walker; nephews, John (Jennifer) and Mark (Heather) Walker; and many...

Sep 27, 2019

Gregory John Thomas, 65, made his final transition “home” September 27, 2019 after a brief illness.

Born in Roseville, MI Nov. 17, 1953 to Ernest and Blanche Maguet Thomas, he had worked in automotive sales and later in automotive transportation. He had a love of muscle cars (both owning and restoring), animals (that’s how he...

Sep 25, 2019

Dr. Andrew DiBartolomeo, 71, of Copley, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home on September 25, 2019 surrounded by his wife and children.

He was preceded in death by his kind and loving parents, Andrew and Mary DiBartolomeo; father and mother in-law, Lewis and Sylvia Moss; and sister-in-law, Fran DiBartolomeo.  He is survived by his loving wife...

Sep 25, 2019

Carolyn Lee Santee, passed away September 25, 2019.

Mrs. Santee is survived by her husband of 67 years, Everett R. Santee Jr.; Sons, Ray (Therese) of Sebring, Florida and Michael (Michele) of Akron. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Sandra (1997). Private service for immediate family.

Services in care of The Billow Funeral...

Sep 24, 2019

Laura Burgler, 92, departed our mortal coil on Tuesday, September 24.

Predeceased by her husband, Major Norman Burgler, USAF (ret), and her long-time companion, Lloyd Hardy, she is survived by her son, Terry Burgler (Nancy Cates), and her granddaughter, Tess (Ryan Zarecki).  Laura was an extraordinary grandmother, a world-class shopper, and a devoted friend, who loved theatre,...

Sep 24, 2019

Esther Warffuel-Clark died on September 24, 2019.  She was born August 10, 1919, in Newton Falls, OH to Ernest and Pearl nee Hall Conklin. She married Harold M. Warffuel, August 29, 1954. He died in 1984. She married Rev. William L. Clark, October 23, 1993. He died August 2, 2012.

She was preceded in death by two...

Sep 19, 2019

James I. Perine, 71, died September 19, 2019.

Born August 10, 1948 in Steubenville to James and Barbara Hall Perine, he was a carpenter and truck driver. Jim was a sergeant in the U.S. Army serving in Vietnam during the War, having earned the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal with Four Bronze Stars and...

Sep 18, 2019

Linda Hall Avers died peacefully on September 18, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on April 15, 1937 in Akron, to Geraldine Hall Hines and William C. Hall. She lived in Akron most of her life and graduated from Old Trail High School. She attended Northwestern University and graduated cum laude from the University...

Sep 17, 2019

David G. Nickison, 80, passed away Tuesday September 17, 2019.

A lifelong resident of northeast Ohio, David was born in Canton, grew up in Green, and lived out his life in Northampton.   A pipe coverer by trade, finishing his career as the branch manager in the sales office, David was a Mason, and an avid golfer.  He...