Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Apr 18, 2019

Claude T. Wilton

Claude Wilton, age 83, died peacefully at the Justin Rogers Hospice Center in Akron on April 18, 2019.

Claude was born in Harrisonburg, Virginia, on October 30, 1935 to Jay Claude Wilton and Sybil Van Lear Wilton.  He graduated from Harrisonburg High School and also attended the University of Virginia and James...

Apr 16, 2019

Thomas Douglas Snyder

Tom Snyder, 48, of Akron, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 16, 2019. He was born in Akron on September 18, 1970.

He was raised in Akron, a Kenmore High School graduate and a proud graduate of The Ohio State University where he received his degree in Marketing in 1992. Tom was...

Apr 16, 2019

Kathleen Eva Miller, 73, passed away April 16, 2019 following a lengthy illness. Born in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada on July 27, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Rhea and Jerry Miller of Akron.

She received a BS in Business Administration from the University of Akron, where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority,...

Apr 15, 2019

Marguerite E. Wilson, age 86, passed away into God’s hands on April 15, 2019 at Barberton Citizen’s Hospital. Born on December 14,1932 in Akron.

Marguerite obtained a bachelor’s degree from the University of Akron and a master’s degree at Kent State University. Marguerite was a grade school teacher at Harris Elementary School in Akron, for over 30...

Apr 14, 2019

Atha Hayes, 89, born on March 13, 1930 and died April 14, 2019.

Never missing an opportunity to say a kind word to his fellow man and making sure he treated every person with dignity and respect was how Atha lived his life, by “every action, word and deed”. Atha passed away peacefully surrounded by the love...

Apr 13, 2019

Katherine G. Liddle, 93, died April 13, 2019.

Born in the North Hill neighborhood of Akron December 17, 1923 to William and Emily (Zeigler) Graf, she was a longtime Bath Township resident.  Katherine enjoyed quilting, knitting and other types of needlework.  She was a volunteer with the Lutheran Braille Workers and a member of the Copley American...

Apr 12, 2019

Max E. Johnson, a kind and loving husband, father and grandfather, died on April 12, 2019 at the age of 100.

Max was born in Kent, Ohio on January 9, 1919. He received a B.S. Degree from Kent State University in 1940. He worked as a transitman on a surveying crew at the Ravenna Arsenal for two...

Apr 11, 2019

John M. Czoper, age 72, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019.

He grew up in Carthage, NY. John graduated from Kent State University while serving in the Army National Guard from 1966 thru 1972.  He was a board member and an avid golfer at Fairlawn Country Club for many years.  He was very proud of his...

Apr 11, 2019

David Osmond Moshier, age 76, of Akron, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Justin T Rogers Hospice Care Center in Akron.  Beloved husband of Lynne (nee Fundis) Moshier, married 52 loving years.

Born July 1, 1942 and raised in South Euclid, He was a graduate from Brush High School, Kent State University, class of 1965, and...

Apr 10, 2019

Justin T. Rogers, Jr., 89, passed away April 10, 2019, at the Cleveland Clinic Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center in Akron, Ohio.  His family found comfort in knowing that Justin spent his last days in the hospice he so lovingly helped create.

Justin was born August 4, 1929 in Sandusky,Ohio to Justin and Eloise Larkin Rogers....

Apr 10, 2019

Robert Daniel (Bob) Hall, age 86, of Akron, Ohio passed away on April 10, 2019 of natural causes at the Summa Health Center Akron.

He was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on September 8, 1932 to the late Leonard and Esther (Walker) Hall of Wappingers Falls, NY.

Bob graduated from Wappingers Falls High School in 1950 ...

Apr 9, 2019

Jeanette Lorene Whitcher (nee Osborne), age 91, entered her heavenly home Tuesday, April 9th at 7:50 pm. at the Cedars in Leo, Indiana.  From her birth on June 12, 1927 in her parents’ home, she captivated everyone with her smile and friendly personality.

Jeanette (Nettie) as her mother called her, was born to Marshall Elmer Osborne and...

Apr 6, 2019

Anna Mae Heffernan, age 90, fell asleep in death on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the Danbury Senior Living Center.

Anna was preceded in death by her parents, Sydney Katherine Davis Rosenberger and William Franklin Rosenberger, her husband of 50 years, Reginald Heffernan, five sisters and brothers, and four in-laws. She is survived by her children, David...

Apr 6, 2019

Lafie James Campbell, 90 years of age, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2019.

He was born on July 12, 1928 in Buckhannon, WV. He moved to Garrettsville, Ohio around 1952. He spent 40 years working at Harbison-Walker retiring in 1993. Lafie Campbell was known for his love of Christ and for his hugs. He loved hugs...

Apr 6, 2019

Loretta J. Keating, 80, died April 6, 2019.

Loretta taught cosmetology in the Akron Public Schools for thirty years retiring in 1997. She enjoyed gardening for which she won numerous beautification awards and making quilts for her family and friends.  Loretta served two terms on her condominium association board.  The Tuesday Diner Group with friends was always...

Apr 6, 2019

Helen Noreen Struhsaker, died April 6, 2019, 3 weeks shy of her 93rd Birthday.

Born in Delta, Ohio April 30, 1926, she spent a majority of her life in Cuyahoga Falls. She married her high school sweetheart, a World War II naval aviator, in Pensacola Fl. Together they raised 4 children, 12 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren. A...

Apr 5, 2019

Rose Elizabeth Carlson (nee Fabritius) passed into eternal life on April 5, 2019 to be reunited with the Lord and her loved ones - one month shy of her 103rd birthday.

Born in Toledo, OH on May 29, 1916 to Michael Fabritius and Bertha Amelia (Wieland) Fabritius, she was one of six siblings. Her family moved to...

Apr 5, 2019

Shirley Thomas Carter, 90, of Akron, died April 5, 2019.

Shirley was born in Akron and attended Denison University and the University of Akron. She was married to Jack Edward Carter who predeceased her on July 7, 1982. She traveled extensively during her life with Jack in connection with his work at Goodyear International, living in Guatemala,...

Apr 4, 2019

James W. (Jim) Barnett passed away on April 4, 2019, at the age of 88 years surrounded by family in his home.  He was the son of James and Dorothy Barnett of Latrobe, PA and was predeceased by his first wife of 35 years, Joyce (nee Wortman).

A longtime resident of Akron, Jim served as a lieutenant...

Apr 4, 2019

Diana Van Doros (nee Verlaney), 91, of Bath Ohio passed away on April 4, 2019.

Preceded in death by her parents, Philip and Eleni Verlaney; daughter, Annette Van Doros Adams; and sister, Catherine Sardone; Diana is survived by her loving husband and soul mate of 68 years, Bill; daughter, Debra (Mitchell) Lucas; sons, Denis (Jeanne)...