Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Jun 29, 2019

Gwen L. Hackbarth, age 64, of Stow, OH and Crystal Lake, IL passed away peacefully on June 29, 2019 at Cleveland Clinic Hospice in Akron, OH after a brief struggle with Leukemia.  She was born in Highland Park IL, daughter of Sylvia (nee Remmert) and Marvin Hackbarth.

She was a graduate of Libertyville IL high school in...

Jun 29, 2019

H. Robert “Bob” Oberlin, age 83, passed away peacefully on the morning of June 29, 2019.

Bob was born in Massillon, Ohio on September 19, 1935 to the late Harold and Grace Watts Oberlin.  Bob was a proud graduate of the Massillon High School class of 1953 and The Ohio State University in 1957.  While at OSU...

Jun 28, 2019

Rev. Duane Angel, former Minister of Pastoral Care at First Congregational Church of Akron, who helped so many people find peace in passing on to eternal life, passed peacefully to his own reward June 28, 2019 at the age of 74 at Ohio Living Rockynol.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, July 3 at 11 a.m....

Jun 27, 2019

Peter Nicholas Havale was born in Akron, Ohio, on April 5, 1919 and died June 27, 2019. His family moved to Albania in 1921, where he was raised, returning to Akron in 1937. Pete was drafted into the Army in 1944, where he saw combat in North Africa and Italy with the 753rd Tank Battalion. He received two Bronze...

Jun 24, 2019

Jack McKinney, age 88, died peacefully at home on June 24 after a long illness.

Jack was born in Akron, OH on April 25, 1931, the fifth child of Jasper and Eva Marie McKinney.

Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Russell and Edgar; and sister, Edna Mae, Jack is survived by his wife of...

Jun 24, 2019

Richard P. “Dick” Starts, born February 24, 1938, passed away at home June 24, 2019 from Myelofibrosis.

Dick was a charter member of the Tiretown Corvette Club and was also a member of the National Corvette Restorer’s Society and the National Council of Corvette Clubs.  He loved everything Corvette – autocross, drags, speed events, car shows and...

Jun 23, 2019

John Samuel McClellan

Sam was born and delivered at his home on Morley Avenue by his Father Dr. Wallace Roy McClellan on September 22, 1932. He passed away peacefully on June 23, 2019.

He was preceded in death by his Father, Dr. Wallace Roy McClellan, Mother, May Lenore Kistler McClellan, Sister, Katherine Strobel, Brothers, Wallace...

Jun 23, 2019

Jytte Annalise (Holst Svenningsen) Hansen of Akron passed away at the age of 99 on June 23, 2019 after a period of declining health.

She was born in Denmark in 1920, the daughter of Amanda Frederikke and Niels Jørgen Holst Svenningsen. She was predeceased by her parents, her sisters and her brother, her husband, Ansgar Hansen, and...

Jun 22, 2019

Katherine Mary Laria (nee Prack)

Katherine Laria, 87, went peacefully home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on June 22, 2019. Born in Akron, Ohio on June 24, 1931 to the late Adam and Elizabeth Prack, she resided in the Akron area most of her life and spent the past 6 years in the...

Jun 22, 2019

Tamara Chopek-Lee, 59, ended her courageous battle with breast cancer on June 22, 2019.

Born in Akron January 4, 1960 to Paul and Janet Chopek, she was a devoted mother, loving wife and friend to many, touching the lives of everyone she met. After moving to Hawaii with her family, she fulfilled her dream of living in...

Jun 21, 2019

Richard William Kuhar unexpectedly reeled in his line and decided to move to a better fishing hole, Friday, June 21st.

Born August 14, 1939 in Monessen, PA. He attended Holy Name School and graduated from Monessen High School in 1957 where he was Vice President of his senior class. While attending Waynesburg University, (PA) he was a...

Jun 20, 2019

Melinda Remington passed into God’s loving arms on June 20, 2019. She was born on February 14, 1954. Mindy loved life and lived it to the fullest with her husband Tim, of 35 years. She was a teacher, artist, and major sports participator. She coached and taught at Old Trail School for many years; she was a wonderful pastel...

Jun 17, 2019

Pauline M. Stannard

Pauline “Polly” Stannard, affectionately known as Nana, passed away peacefully on the morning of June 17, 2019.

Born, August 10, 1923 to Michael and Mary Moske, Polly was a lifetime resident of the area. A longtime member of the former St. Peter’s Episcopal Church (New Life Episcopal), she was a secretary at...

Jun 16, 2019

Phyllis Joan Martin peacefully passed away on June 16, 2019 at the Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center. She was 80 years old.  She was born in Akron, Ohio to Henry and Lena Williams.  She worked at the Akron Clinic prior to pursuing her dream of becoming a real estate agent.  She met many people during her year’s at...

Jun 16, 2019

Danielle Marie Whitaker, 50, passed into God’s loving arms on June 16, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born February 1, 1969 to Bob and Dixie Whitaker and preceded in death by her sister, Dana Marie and grandparents, Robert and Eleanor Whitaker and Ed and Marie Barlow. She is survived by her parents, her brothers, Bob...

Jun 14, 2019

Karen Jean Thomas

Born on June 27, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio and passed away on June 14, 2019. She was adopted by Marge and Bill Dutch. Both parents have passed away. Karen is survived by her husband, of 52 years, Ted Thomas, and their daughter, Wendy Thomas; brother-in-law, Nick Thomas resides at the Village of St. Edwards....

Jun 13, 2019

Timothy John Enright, 73, passed away June 13, 2019. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Enright and mother, Ethel Franz Enright, brother, Patrick and sister, Mary. Tim was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He is survived by his wife, Jan, of 50 years, daughter and son-in-law, Beth and Scott Nelson, son, Greg...

Jun 13, 2019

Donald R. Thomas, 87, died June 13, 2019.

A graduate of Garfield High School and the University of Akron, he was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Mensa.  He retired from B.F. Goodrich as a computer programmer and was a collector of antique cars. Don was a generous man with many friends that will miss...

Jun 12, 2019

Joseph S. Demko Sr.

Joseph was born in Cleveland on December 12, 1943 and passed away on June 12, 2019.

Joe was a loving husband to Marcia (nee Kolodgy); father of Joe Jr., Jim (Annie), and John; grandfather of Christopher, Garrett and Drew Demko; and sister, Mary Ann (Joe) Dacek.

Visitation will be...

Jun 11, 2019

Larry Lee Oblisk, 57, was born in Akron and died June 11, 2019.

Loving husband and father who was a Military history enthusiast. He loved animals and enjoyed reading. He spent his career in various aspects of the automotive industry, with the latest being an insurance adjuster. Survived by wife & best friend, Marti and loving companion,...