Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

Sep 26, 2024

H. Howard Hollingsworth , 71, passed away September 26, 2024. Lifelong student of political discourse. Believer in justice and the rule of law. Optimistic that despite many differences, humans could coexist and thrive. Howard relished the stories of people and teams overcoming the odds - even if the celebration was limited to the individual or group. Sometimes,...

Sep 25, 2024

Katherine Tasia Jumbert (née Rounis), 76, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2024, surrounded by her two loving daughters and son-in-law. Those who knew her will greatly miss her beautiful smile and pure heart.

Katy was born on May 10, 1948, in Akron, Ohio, to Aneta Allen and Panagiotis Rounis. She graduated from Buchtel High School in...

Sep 24, 2024

Her large immediate and extended family mourns the loss of Minnie Yee Wong , who died aged 91 September 24, 2024, after a brief illness. The youngest daughter of Chinese immigrants Toon Ark “Howard” and Get Fong Yee – the first China-born couple in Akron to become American citizens – Mrs. Wong was the last surviving member...

Sep 24, 2024

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Carl Nickoloff , age 97, from Akron, Ohio on September 24, 2024.  He will be sadly missed and forever remembered by those who knew and loved him.

He was always a hard worker. He owned Carloffs Tavern followed by B&K Root beer. He...

Sep 19, 2024

Eugene E. Nofsinger , 88 went to his heavenly home on Thursday, September 19, 2024. He was a beloved husband, father, uncle, grandfather and great grandpa. Born August 30, 1936 to Howard and Hazel (Berry) Nofsinger, he lived in the Akron/Hartville area for most of his life. He married his sweetheart Colleen (Harris) Nofsinger  on May 24,...

Sep 18, 2024

Sargent Major Peter C. Pope USAF , age 89, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2024. Peter retired from the US Air Force after 28 years of service in January of 1988. He served mostly during the Vietnam Conflict and at major Air Force bases all over the world. After he retired, he lived in Waynesboro, PA,...

Sep 14, 2024

Rev. Allen Robert “Bob” Denton, PhD, 80, died September 14th, 2024, after a long illness. Bob was born in Akron, OH to Rev. Bill Denton and Phyllis May Hamilton. He was a graduate of Buchtel High School, Asbury College, Wheaton College and Case Western Reserve University.  He was a co-founder of Summit County’s Victim Assistance Program, and...

Sep 9, 2024

Shawn Tomer , 50, of Cuyahoga Falls Ohio,  passed away suddenly on September 9, 2024, due to complications from epilepsy.

Shawn was born in Akron, Ohio on April 8, 1974 and graduated Ellet High School class of 1992.

Shawn loved God and his country and was very passionate about what he believed.   He...

Sep 9, 2024

David E. Griesmer , age 84, of Ghent, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2024, after an extended illness. He was born on November 21,1939, in Akron, Ohio, and grew up in Wadsworth, Ohio. He graduated from Wadsworth High School where he was elected senior class vice president and played baseball. He briefly attended University of...

Sep 9, 2024

Jane Ann Williams , 76, died September 9, 2024, in Akron. Alzheimer's took from her memories of a life spent caring for others.

Born July 1, 1948, in Dayton, Ohio to Ralph and Alice Pauline Spiess (née Norris), Jane spent her growing up years in Bowling Green. She volunteered as a candy striper at Wood...

Sep 7, 2024

Judith Ann Eberhart entered into the presence of her Savior on September 7, 2024. Originally from Northfield Village, Judith passed away peacefully in her Lakehills, TX home with family present. She was born July 26, 1944 to Stephen E. Chorba and Adeline B. (Andexler) who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her...

Sep 5, 2024

Martha McArtor , age 88, of Copley, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 5, 2024. She was born August 21, 1936, in Barberton, OH to the late Martin and Elizabeth Farkas. Martha enjoyed gardening and spending her time outside in her yard. She loved her family dearly and will be greatly missed. Preceded in death by her husband,...

Sep 4, 2024

Susan J. Smith , age 72, passed Tuesday, September 4, 2024 after experiencing a tragic fall.

Sue was a beautiful person in so many ways. She was highly intelligent, caring, a voracious reader, a gardener, a rabid Guardians (Indians), Browns, and Ohio State fan. Most of all, she was the most loving, caring, teaching, and...

Sep 4, 2024

Judith Anne White , nee Brownlee, went peacefully to be with God on September 4, 2024. Born in Akron, Ohio on October 2, 1938, she spent most of her 85 years on this earth doing what she loved:  being a wife, a mother, and an educator. Judy is survived by her husband of 65 years, Gene C....

Sep 2, 2024

Bradford Doyle Brewster , a beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend passed away at his home in Whitmire, South Carolina at the age of 66 on September 2, 2024. He was preceded in death by his father Albert J. "Sox" Brewster, III.

Brad attended Akron schools including Firestone High School but completed his junior...

Sep 2, 2024

Richard R. "Dick" Smith , devoted husband, father, brother and friend, died Monday, September 2, 2024, in Cuyahoga Falls. He was born December 16, 1939, in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

After graduating from Altoona High School, Richard earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry at Virginia Tech, then a master's degree in chemistry and a doctorate...

Sep 2, 2024

Ruth F. Johnson , 99, of Akron passed away on September 2, 2024. Ruth was born in Johnstown, PA on August 9, 1925 to the late Ralph and Loretta Johnson.

After WWII she was a court reporter with the US Air Force, civilian employee, traveling extensively overseas, especially England and Germany. Eventually Ruth retired from...

Aug 30, 2024

Charles Gates Dawes, II

With faith in the resurrection of the body and the life everlasting, Charlie Dawes left this world and the lives of many in better condition than he found it on the morning of Friday August 30, 2024. Born in Columbus, Ohio he passed away peacefully at the age of 89 in...

Aug 26, 2024

Ruperto “Pert” Conwi , born on March 27, 1938, in Manila, Philippines to Felisa and Julian Conwi, passed away on Monday, August 26 after battling Alzheimer’s. The eldest of six, Pert assumed family responsibilities at 17-years old following his father's sudden death. He worked hard to support his siblings through college, earning a BS in Accounting. In...

Aug 21, 2024

Pamela L. Toppin

Beloved wife, mother, nana passed away August 21, 2024, at Summa City Hospital Acute Palliative Care with family by her side.

Involved for many years in the Copley, Fairlawn, and Akron communities she enjoyed her time with the Copley-Fairlawn PTA, Fairlawn Welcome Wagon, Junior League of Akron, and most of...