Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

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...

Aug 23, 2019

Carlene Fulton, 95, of Wadsworth passed away Friday, August 23rd peacefully at Altercare Nursing facility following a period of declining health. Carlene just celebrated her 95th birthday August 4th.

Carlene was born August 4, 1924 in Akron to the late Charles and Catherine Opperman and lived her entire life in the Akron/Wadsworth area. Carlene was a charter...

Aug 23, 2019

Alan E. Kodish, 89, recently of Wadsworth, Ohio passed away Friday, August 23, 2019 after a short illness. Born February 1, 1930 in Akron Ohio, he was a veteran of the US Army serving as military police, a member of Coventry- Akron Masonic Lodge #83, and 32nd degree member of the Scottish Rite.

He retired in 1995...

Aug 23, 2019

Bruce Brown, known to his friends as “BB”, lost his short battle with cancer on August 23, 2019 at the age of 70. Bruce was a wonderful, kind, and caring man that was loved by everyone he met. He had the most positive attitude and his humor and wit were infectious.

Bruce served in the US Marines...

Aug 21, 2019

Helen Jenkins, 92, died August 21, 2019 at Akron General Medical Center.

Helen was born in Syracuse, NY on July 29, 1927 to parents Clair King Osborne and Charles Herrick Osborne. She graduated from Warrensburg, NY schools as a member of the National Honor Society and continued her education at Cornell University, finishing there with...

Aug 21, 2019

Charles M. Speicher entered the church triumphant on August 21, 2019. He was born June 21, 1929 in Akron to William Webster and Edith (nee Charles) Speicher. As a 1st Lieutenant in the Air Force he served for a year in Korea. He dedicated his life in service to the Boy Scouts of America in Akron, Cleveland, Michigan and...

Aug 21, 2019

Charlotte Twitty, 93, passed from this life on August 21, 2019.

Charlotte was a very devoted Christian.  She walked the walk of a good Christian every day of her life.  She was also a very loyal and supportive wife, mother, grandmother and friend.  Her love extended to all that she met.

Preceded in death by ...

Aug 16, 2019

Paul F. Rosenbaum, 85, died August 16, 2019.

Born in Orrville, he was a graduate of the University of Miami and proud U.S. Army veteran.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Marsha; sister-in-law, Barbara Biasella; brother, Carl Rosenbaum; nephews, Ronald and William Rosenbaum; nieces, Denise Rosenbaum, Elizabeth Bussard, Arlette Haberly and Jane...

Aug 16, 2019

Rosaline Viola Golub Cimarik (November 2, 1927 – August 16, 2019), a resident of Fairlawn, Ohio went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and has reunited with her loving husband, Stanley.  Rosaline was born and raised in Akron, Ohio and graduated from Buchtel High School. She graduated from secretarial school and worked for the president of Ohio...

Aug 15, 2019

Reverend Thomas G. Kerns

(Uncle Pete, Uncle Tom, Brother Tom)

Thomas G. Kerns passed away on Thursday, August 15th, 2019 in Copley, Ohio.

Rev. Kerns was born in Charleston, WV to Wayland and Margaret Kerns.  He grew up in the mountains of Goshen, Virginia.  After graduating from Goshen High School, Tom went on...

Aug 14, 2019

The world lost an honorable man and true gentleman on August 14, 2019, when Richard T. Cunningham, “Dick”, 89, died peacefully at Akron Summa Hospital’s Palliative Care Unit. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, June; his children, Christine Schoning, Diane Renzi (Allan), David Cunningham (Kirsten), Amy Cook Lyden (Shawn), Betsy Bryson (Rick), Susan Blakemore, and stepson,...

Aug 13, 2019

Ryan Henke

On August 13, 2019, Ryan Henke, 46, son of Robert and Marilyn Henke passed away. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert, and nephew, Evan Henke. Ryan graduated from Revere High School and attended The Ohio State University. He is survived by his three brothers: Dr. Jeffrey (Rebecca) Henke, Christopher (Suellyn) Henke, and...

Aug 13, 2019

Eleanor “Ellie” Owens, 87 years young, went home to be with the Lord, on August 13, 2019.

She was born in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of Max and Selma Moch. She graduated from Buchtel High School, and went on to college at Flora Stone Mather, where she left one semester prior to graduation to marry her sweetheart,...

Aug 12, 2019

Jean Linder, 91, died August 12, 2019.

Born May 11, 1928 in Akron to Guy C. and Edna Black Linder, she was a life resident of the Akron area and lived for 30 years at Laurel Lake in Hudson.

Preceded in death by her parents; brother, Robert; and sister-in-law, Phyllis; she...

Aug 11, 2019

Edward “Ed” R. Fender, 85, of Akron passed away August 11, 2019. He was the son of George and Sarah Fender.

Ed worked for General Tire for 43 years. He started in the mail room and worked his way to manager of the off-road tires. He became a world-renowned expert in the giant tires. Ed enjoyed woodworking...