Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Sep 14, 2019

Loretta Jean Dickson “Jean”, born in Grayville, IL on May 29, 1926, to the late Mabel (Keagy) and James Dickson, passed away on September 14, 2019. Jean was an intellectual and an accomplished pianist. She loved cycling and reading books, and in her youth enjoyed taking her younger brother David to Summit Beach Park near their childhood home by...

Sep 14, 2019

Wanda H. Roberts

Wanda H. Roberts passed away at age of 93 on September 14, 2019.

She was born to Wilbert and Mabel Hudnall in Huntington, West Virginia. She had been an active member of the First Baptist Church of Akron since moving to Akron in 1971.

Preceded in death by her loving...

Sep 13, 2019

John Patrick Dennie, 52, died September 13, 2019 after a five month illness.

Born October 28, 1966 in Metairie, Louisana to Robert and Gail Malbrough Dennie, he was a U.S. Navy veteran. John was a very talented wireless network engineer and as a result, he traveled extensively. He delighted in the company of his wife,...

Sep 13, 2019

Karen Louise Gerhold

John 11:25 - Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he dies, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die.”

Karen Louise Gerhold died on earth Friday morning, September 13, after a brave and “faith-filled” battle...

Sep 11, 2019

Janice E. Romanoski died quietly on September 11, 2019 while surrounded by family.

Janice was born June 3, 1946 to Mary E. and Anthony Horak, the third of six children. She will be missed by her siblings, Alan (Suzanne) Horak, Virginia (Don) Knapp, Marianne (John) Braddock, Michelle (Larry) Gause and Richard (Mary Ann) Horak.

Sep 11, 2019

Richard “Buzzy” Davis, 95, passed away peacefully at home on September 11, 2019.

Born in Richfield, Buzzy was a lifetime resident. He was a custodian at Revere High School and known for his friendly smile and informal counseling to anyone who needed an understanding ear. He was awarded Richfield citizen of the year in 2002...

Sep 10, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Hasmukh Shah. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 9, 2019

At the tender age of 22, Leah joined her Lord and Savior on September 9, 2019.  Born in Sagamore Hills, Ohio, Leah was living her dream in Brooklyn, New York, before a tragic fall that caused her death.

A 2015 graduate of Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, Leah graduated from Liberty University...

Sep 9, 2019

Pauline Ann Carson (nee Kotopka)

Pauline Ann “Polly” Carson, 82, died September 9, 2019 after a brave battle with cancer.

Born August 27, 1937 in Bridgeport, Ohio to Louis P. and Mary Ann Demchok Kotopka, Polly graduated from Bridgeport High School, then Ohio Valley Hospital School of Nursing.  She was a...

Sep 8, 2019

Terry L. Haines Jr., 52, of Green, OH passed away after a long, brave, fight with cancer September 8, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.

Terry is survived by his loving wife, Kelly, and children, Kimberly and Terry III. Terry was born July 17, 1967 in Akron, OH the son of Terry Sr. and Jeannie Haines of...

Aug 31, 2019

Kathryn I. Miller passed away peacefully August 31, 2019 at Maplewood Senior Care Center. She was born in Calais, Ohio, July 7, 1925, and at the age of 17 she moved to Akron, Ohio. She became part of the war effort, helping to construct planes at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. She enjoyed her card clubs, bowling, and...

Aug 31, 2019

Mitchell M. Konarski, 74, died August 31, 2019 at his residence.

He was born in Akron June 25, 1945 to Mitchell M. and Patricia McGovern Konarski. He married Lynn Slocum on April 28, 1973. His first career was in transportation for General Cinema beverages and Pepsi, and afterwards he had a new career in PC...

Aug 30, 2019

Daisy Callas Salem, 88, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019. Daisy was born in Akron, Ohio on December 6, 1930. She graduated from South High School and was the first woman in her family to graduate from college; the University of Akron with a Speech degree in Education. She taught Home Economics, and English at U.C. Light Junior...

Aug 26, 2019

Jay B. Larsen, 92, died Aug. 26, 2019.

Jay, of Copley, Ohio and Pompano Beach, Florida, was raised in Warren, Ohio where he graduated from Warren G. Harding High School.  He served in the Navy after graduating from high school during World War II and for 8 and ½ years in the Naval Reserve following active duty. ...

Aug 26, 2019

Elizabeth “Betsy” Diane Schmitz Marchetta, born August 16, 1967 in Torrance, California, died in Akron, Ohio after a long battle with cancer on August 26, 2019.

Betsy was the devoted mother of Amanda and William and loving wife of her husband of 26 years, Vincent P. Marchetta.  A pillar of the Revere School District community and Bath...

Aug 25, 2019

Norman W. Lawson, 92, died August 25, 2019.

He was preceded in death by daughter, Judy; and is survived by wife, Frances; children, Jim (Robin), Susan (Jeff), Cobey (George), Bruce (Jan), Frank; and grandchildren, Lea, Calli (Chris), and Nikki.

Services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N. Miller Rd.,...

Aug 25, 2019

Kathleen Ann Jividen, “Molly”, 90, Cuyahoga Falls, died peacefully on Sunday, August 25, 2019.  She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 30, 1928 to Harry and Elizabeth Bell and spent most of her life in Northeast Ohio.  She was one of eight children and a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1946.  Kathleen had a successful career...

Aug 24, 2019

David M. Kelly, 70, passed away peacefully at Mercy Medical Center on Saturday, August 24, 2019. He was born in Akron, OH on January 24,1949.

David was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Mary Jane Kelly; and younger brother, Dan Kelly.  David is survived by his loving wife, Linda; son Charles Kelly (fiancée, Katie Fox);...

Aug 24, 2019

Lee Manos Kipper, 92 passed on Saturday, August 24, 2019 after a long illness.

Lee was loved dearly by her husband of forty-two years, Kimon Kipper, who preceded her in death. Lee was a wonderful and loving Nouna or godmother of Nicholas Nicolacakis, Dena Boutsikakis (Detakoris), and George Poulos. She is survived by her brother, Michael, and...

Aug 24, 2019

Robert L. Smith, 80, passed away August 24, 2019. He was born on July 15, 1939 in Cleveland.

Robert served our country in the Army National Guard. Robert was a barber and worked in inventory control with Jay Drug and Best Buy. Robert enjoyed dancing, watching sports and spending time with family and friends.

Robert...