Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Nov 29, 2019

Margaret Ann Chop passed away at home, peacefully in her sleep on November 29, 2019. Margie was born February 23, 1929 in Pennsylvania and was raised in Youngstown, OH where she attended Ursuline High School on scholarship.

After moving to the Akron area in 1964, she worked as a librarian for Akron Public Schools, primarily at David...

Nov 27, 2019

James William Nolte

June 17, 1943 – November 27, 2019

Jim will forever be remembered as a kind and compassionate man. Born in Goodyear Park, Ariz., to parents Eileen Bradshaw Nolte and James Waller Nolte, Jim grew up in Akron with his brother Charles (Chuck). He enjoyed playing sports as a teenager, even though polio...

Nov 25, 2019

Stephanie Marie Bergholz, 37, died November 25, 2019 after having been diagnosed with cancer two years ago.

Born January 14, 1982 in Bedford to Bryan Neal and Grace Bergholz, she was a graduate of Bedford High School and had worked for the Summa Health System as a medical assistant/phlebotomist.

She is survived by her fiancé,...

Nov 25, 2019

Karen Kooistra Callahan passed away on November 25, 2019 at the age of 80. Karen was born in Akron on December 4, 1938 to Mary Ellen and Lambert Kooistra. She attended Old Trail High School and the University of Arizona prior to marrying Peter Schueler and having four children- Cindy, Susan, Kurt and Hank. After an amicable divorce, Karen...

Nov 23, 2019

Abigail Elizabeth Woodward passed away on November 23, 2019 in her adopted home of southern California.  Abbey was born in Akron, Ohio on July 21, 1997 to Edgar and April Woodward.  She lived most of her life in Fairlawn, Ohio. She was a bright star who shone brightly in the east and west during her brief time here.

Nov 16, 2019

Helen (Frase) L. Crosier 1918-2019

Helen went to be with the Lord November 16, 2019. She was born and raised in Wadsworth, moved to Copley and graduated from Copley High School. It was there she met the love of her life, Raymond Crosier, to whom she was married for 72 years. She was a loving wife, mother,...

Nov 14, 2019

Jayantilal Jivraj Vora, 93, died November 14, 2019.

Born in India, he had visited the United States three times prior to moving here in 2017. He retired in 1986 as a regional manager for the Bank of India.

Preceded in death by his wife, Vinaben in 2014; he is survived by his sons, Pankil (Shridevi)...

Nov 13, 2019

Marilyn Sue Sahli, 92, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, died November 12, 2019. She was born September 25, 1927 in Beaver Falls, PA, to Ira Sigsbee and Gertrude (nee Lambert) Sahli.

Sue was a graduate of Denison University, with a library degree from Western Reserve University and a Ph D. from Case Western Reserve University. Her career took...

Nov 11, 2019

Dorothy “Dottie” C. Boyd, 90, died November 11, 2019.

Born in Kentucky, April 7, 1929 to Charles and Mary Menifee Campbell, she attended Lipscomb University in Nashville and had lived in Akron since 1945. A member of Brown Street Church of Christ, she had worked at Firestone in the personnel department and retired as personnel manager for...

Nov 8, 2019

Rebecca “Becky” J. Chase, 89, of Akron, OH went to be with the Lord on November 8, 2019.

Preceding her in death were her parents and brother, Byron Smith of Walnut Hill, FL. Becky’s memory will forever be cherished by husband, Jack; and children, Teresha Thames, Danise Beadle, Terry Thames III, Jan Westfall and Jean Snyder; her...

Nov 7, 2019

Lance C. Bergstrom

On the eve of his 80th birthday, Lance Carl Bergstrom passed away November 7, 2019. He was born November 8, 1939, in Cleveland and lived all his life in the Cleveland-Akron area. He attended Akron schools, graduating from Buchtel High School. He graduated from Cornell University College of Civil Engineering and received his Master’s...

Nov 7, 2019

Robert “Bob” Finlay passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 7, 2019.

Bob was born September 19, 1925, to Stuart and Francis Bradley Finlay, in New Haven, CT. Bob served in the US Army during World War II, with the 87th Infantry Division, helping Patton’s Relief Army to thwart the German advance preceding the...

Nov 7, 2019

Gertraud “Trudy” Tedesco went to be with our Lord on November 7, 2019. She was surrounded by her family.

Born in Graz, Austria September 19,1930, she was a resident of the Village of Richfield for 45 years. She became a U.S. citizen March 10,1961. She attended the University of Graz and The University of Akron, where in...

Nov 4, 2019

Marilyn Dorothy Woodling (nee Patzwahl), loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away at age 92 on Monday, November 4, 2019.  Marilyn was born in 1927 in Lakewood, Ohio, to Theodor and Dorothy (nee Roeper) Patzwahl.

Following her graduation with honors from Lakewood High School in 1945, Marilyn worked at the National Advisory Council for Aeronautics (NACA) in...

Nov 2, 2019

Leslie Birdwisa of Akron, Ohio passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the age of 74 in the comfort of his home.

Leslie was born on January 8, 1945 in Glasgow, Scotland. In 1986 he and his wife, Margaret moved to the United States where he spent the rest of his life raising his family. Leslie...

Oct 31, 2019

Linda A. Fleisch, 76, died October 31, 2019.

Born December 12, 1942 in Akron to Theodore and Margaret Feuher Hooper, she was a graduate of Akron North High School, Class of 1960. She started in the work force at B.F. Goodrich and retired from Summa Health System. Linda loved her animals (dogs), shopping, her high...

Oct 30, 2019

Ruth S. Lee, 97, died peacefully surrounded by her family Oct. 30, 2019.

Born in Akron, she was a graduate of The Ohio State University and retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.

She is survived by son, Doon (Patricia) Lee; niece and nephews, Cecile, John, Mark and Richard Schoonover; many great nieces and nephews;...

Oct 25, 2019

Bonita “Bonnie” Ann Lindas, 77, entered into eternal glory in the comfort of her home with her beloved husband of ’56 years on October 25, 2019.

Born December 5, 1941 in Hanover, IL to Gerald and Elynor “Elymie” Lombard O’Brien, she had been a bookkeeper/accountant for Sterling, Ball Jewelers and Gold Circle. She was a daring adventuress...

Oct 25, 2019

Charles W. (Bill) McWilliams, 91, surrounded by his family, was called home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 25, 2019 after a brief illness.

Bill was born July 24, 1928 in Ashtabula, OH to parents Anna and John A. McWilliams and raised in Masontown, PA. After graduating from Waynesburg College, he served in the...

Oct 21, 2019

Audrey Ludwick (nee Corris)

Audrey Ludwick (nee Corris) 94, passed away peacefully at her home on October 21, 2019.

She was born October 11, 1925 in Akron, Ohio.  She married William Ludwick in 1947, enjoying many years together until his passing in 2002. Audrey briefly worked as a model, then as a secretary...