Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
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David Alex Blumberg
Oct 15, 2018
David Alex Blumberg, 63, died October 15th after a 4 year battle with cancer. He was born in New York City, a place he loved, and has been a resident of Akron, Ohio since 2002. David was an avid golfer and music lover and was employed at Blumberg Investments. He was preceded in death by mother, Judith Israel; and is...
Jean E. Ryder
Oct 15, 2018
Jean E. Ryder died Monday, October 15, 2018, after a brief illness. A lifelong member of Christ United Methodist Church (now Christ Woodland United Methodist Church), she graduated from The Ohio State University. Jean was a proud member of Tri Delta Sorority. She was the Akron Junior Golf Champ. Most importantly, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend....
David A. Dressler
Oct 14, 2018
Dr. David A. Dressler, 86, of Copley, passed away at Cleveland Clinic Akron General on Sunday, October 14, 2018. He was surrounded by his wife, all five children, and family who loved him dearly. He was born in Wheelersburg, Ohio on February 11, 1932 to Donald and Anna Margaret (Moore) Dressler. His family later moved to Massillon, Ohio, where he...
Edna Mae Brenly
Oct 11, 2018
Akron, Ohio; Rockynol Retirement Community: It is announced that Edna Mae (Farver) Brenly, formerly of Coshocton, passed away peacefully, without pain and with no struggle, from her human, earthly experience Thursday morning, October 11th. She was 92. Edna was born on September 17th, 1926 in Clark Township, Holmes County Ohio, near New Bedford. She was the daughter of Alma (Krieger)...
Estrella R Perez
Oct 8, 2018
Estrella R. Perez, age 94, went home to be with the Lord on October 8, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose; and great-granddaughters, Alexis, Katie and Lillian Stair. She was the loving mother of Lillian (Roger) Harris and Leticia (Jimmy) Parks. She was "Abuelita" to grandchildren, Bryan (Karen) Parks, Amalya Parks, Allyson (Mike) Robinson, and Andrea...
Michael J Feldman
Oct 7, 2018
Michael J. Feldman, Warren, Ohio a�" Michael J. Feldman, 46, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018 after 3 years fighting a failing heart. He was born June 29, 1972 and is the son of Jay Feldman of Warren, formerly of Akron, Ohio. His mother, Ellen, preceded him in death. He is survived by his father, Jay S. Feldman; step-mother, Connie;...
Michael Kachurchak
Oct 3, 2018
Michael Kachurchak, 67 years old, passed away suddenly on October 3, 2018. Mike was born in Akron, Ohio to Mike and Thelma Kachurchak (Dusz). He was retired from the City of Green and had been working at My's Construction. Mike had a passion for racing his drag car and showing horses. Mike is survived by his loving wife, Kim (Beckett);...
Mary Ann Williams
Oct 1, 2018
Mary Ann Williams (nee Cone), 91, of Akron passed away peacefully at home with family at her side on October 1, 2018. She was born December 21, 1926 in Freedom, Ohio. Raised by her parents, Fred and Norma Cone on their 100-acre family farm in Hudson, Ohio, she fondly remembered gathering eggs from the hen house, tending to the Dalmatians,...
Richard "Dick" Berardi
Sep 29, 2018
Richard "Dick" Berardi Dick passed peacefully at home with family on September 29th. A lifelong resident of Fairlawn, he was a devoted and caring husband, patient and loving father, a kind, calm man who enjoyed life to the fullest in the most simplistic ways. Dick attended schools in Akron and graduated from Akron University. He was a teacher in local...
Camille Ann Strandberg
Sep 28, 2018
Camille Ann Strandberg, 80, of Fairlawn, Ohio passed away Friday, September 28, 2018 from cancer and its many complications after a short hospice stay in Copley, Ohio. She fought to defeat the disease with uncommon valor for several years, but in the end her body could take no more. She died gently with unimaginable grace. She was born July 15,...
James Burich
Sep 27, 2018
James Burich, 90, of Fairlawn, passed peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior September 27, 2018. He was born in Akron to the late George and Josephine (Herceg) Burich. Jim attended Buchtel High School and the University of Akron while working for Goodyear Aerospace where he was recruited in 1944 to aid in our civilian World War II effort....
Laura T Hardy
Sep 27, 2018
Laura T. Hardy, age 57, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018. She was a small bowel transplant survivor of 13 years. Laura was born July 19, 1961, in Akron, OH, to George Edwin "Ed" Jr. and Sandra (Hartman) Pollard. She was a 1979 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and worked at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for 35...
Pamela Upchurch
Sep 24, 2018
Pamela Upchurch, 57, passed away on September 24, 2018 at home. She was born on October 13, 1960 in Barberton, Ohio. Pam was preceded in death by her parents, Frederick and Myrna Scheetz; and her brother, Jeffrey Scheetz. Pam will be greatly missed by her children, Jeremy (Haleina) and Kyle Pouncey; her siblings, Michael (Mickey) Scheetz, Michele (John) Nelson, Brian...
Mary E Kellner
Sep 23, 2018
Mary E. Kellner, 91, of Stow, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2018. Born on April 14, 1927 in Athens, Ohio; Mary lived in Cuyahoga Falls for 32 years and had resided in Stow for the last 22 years. She retired from Montgomery Wards after 17 years to spend more time with her family and friends. Fun loving and good...
Jeanne Louise (Leslie) Woloch
Sep 23, 2018
Jeanne Louise (Leslie) Woloch, passed peacefully to eternal life surrounded by family on September 23, 2018. She was born to Earl and Mathelda (Steidle) Leslie on March 5, 1941. She lived all of her life in Akron, Ohio and married the love of her life, soul mate, and best friend, David Samuel Woloch on April 22, 1961. They enjoyed their...
C. Roy Case
Sep 22, 2018
Charles Roy Case, age 95, passed away on September 22, 2018. Roy was born and grew up in Bellaire, Ohio. He was the third child of Charles E. and Eva Jane (Bott) Case, all now deceased. During WWII, he served in the Army A.S.T.P Program at Ohio University. Following completion of his undergraduate work at Ohio University, he enrolled and...
Carole Jean Gergely
Sep 22, 2018
Carole Jean (Goodlet) Gergely met her Savior face to face on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at the age of 74 after a very brief illness. She was born to Carl & Dora (Rush) Goodlet on December 24, 1943 in Akron, Ohio and was raised in the North Hill area. She accepted Jesus as her Savior as a young girl at...
Edward G. "Papa" Patterson
Sep 21, 2018
Edward G. "Papa" Patterson We celebrate the life and legacy of Edward Glen Patterson, who went home to be with the Lord and his beloved wife in heaven on September 21, 2018. Edward, known to most as Ed and to many as "Papa", was born on April 26, 1942 in Stow, Ohio, and grew up in Stow and Akron. He...
Harold B. "Hal" Scroggy
Sep 21, 2018
Harold B. "Hal" Scroggy Hal Scroggy passed away peacefully September 21, 2018. Born February 5, 1921 in Akron, he was an award-winning watercolor artist. His work was exhibited nationwide in galleries and shows, and featured in books and advertising. Hal was discovered by artist Roy Wilhelm while still in grade school. He studied with Wilhelm, who helped Hal get accepted...
David Horvath
Sep 21, 2018
David Horvath Our brother and friend, David, age 55, valiantly fought a brain tumor for over 6 years. He passed away peacefully on September 21, 2018. He will be missed. David was quirky, funny, intelligent and loved animals and nature. David graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1981. He earned two degrees from The University of Akron: one in...
David Alex Blumberg
Oct 15, 2018
David Alex Blumberg, 63, died October 15th after a 4 year battle with cancer. He was born in New York City, a place he loved, and has been a resident of Akron, Ohio since 2002. David was an avid golfer and music lover and was employed at Blumberg Investments. He was preceded in death by mother, Judith Israel; and is...
Jean E. Ryder
Oct 15, 2018
Jean E. Ryder died Monday, October 15, 2018, after a brief illness. A lifelong member of Christ United Methodist Church (now Christ Woodland United Methodist Church), she graduated from The Ohio State University. Jean was a proud member of Tri Delta Sorority. She was the Akron Junior Golf Champ. Most importantly, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend....
David A. Dressler
Oct 14, 2018
Dr. David A. Dressler, 86, of Copley, passed away at Cleveland Clinic Akron General on Sunday, October 14, 2018. He was surrounded by his wife, all five children, and family who loved him dearly. He was born in Wheelersburg, Ohio on February 11, 1932 to Donald and Anna Margaret (Moore) Dressler. His family later moved to Massillon, Ohio, where he...
Edna Mae Brenly
Oct 11, 2018
Akron, Ohio; Rockynol Retirement Community: It is announced that Edna Mae (Farver) Brenly, formerly of Coshocton, passed away peacefully, without pain and with no struggle, from her human, earthly experience Thursday morning, October 11th. She was 92. Edna was born on September 17th, 1926 in Clark Township, Holmes County Ohio, near New Bedford. She was the daughter of Alma (Krieger)...
Estrella R Perez
Oct 8, 2018
Estrella R. Perez, age 94, went home to be with the Lord on October 8, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jose; and great-granddaughters, Alexis, Katie and Lillian Stair. She was the loving mother of Lillian (Roger) Harris and Leticia (Jimmy) Parks. She was "Abuelita" to grandchildren, Bryan (Karen) Parks, Amalya Parks, Allyson (Mike) Robinson, and Andrea...
Michael J Feldman
Oct 7, 2018
Michael J. Feldman, Warren, Ohio a�" Michael J. Feldman, 46, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018 after 3 years fighting a failing heart. He was born June 29, 1972 and is the son of Jay Feldman of Warren, formerly of Akron, Ohio. His mother, Ellen, preceded him in death. He is survived by his father, Jay S. Feldman; step-mother, Connie;...
Michael Kachurchak
Oct 3, 2018
Michael Kachurchak, 67 years old, passed away suddenly on October 3, 2018. Mike was born in Akron, Ohio to Mike and Thelma Kachurchak (Dusz). He was retired from the City of Green and had been working at My's Construction. Mike had a passion for racing his drag car and showing horses. Mike is survived by his loving wife, Kim (Beckett);...
Mary Ann Williams
Oct 1, 2018
Mary Ann Williams (nee Cone), 91, of Akron passed away peacefully at home with family at her side on October 1, 2018. She was born December 21, 1926 in Freedom, Ohio. Raised by her parents, Fred and Norma Cone on their 100-acre family farm in Hudson, Ohio, she fondly remembered gathering eggs from the hen house, tending to the Dalmatians,...
Richard "Dick" Berardi
Sep 29, 2018
Richard "Dick" Berardi Dick passed peacefully at home with family on September 29th. A lifelong resident of Fairlawn, he was a devoted and caring husband, patient and loving father, a kind, calm man who enjoyed life to the fullest in the most simplistic ways. Dick attended schools in Akron and graduated from Akron University. He was a teacher in local...
Camille Ann Strandberg
Sep 28, 2018
Camille Ann Strandberg, 80, of Fairlawn, Ohio passed away Friday, September 28, 2018 from cancer and its many complications after a short hospice stay in Copley, Ohio. She fought to defeat the disease with uncommon valor for several years, but in the end her body could take no more. She died gently with unimaginable grace. She was born July 15,...
James Burich
Sep 27, 2018
James Burich, 90, of Fairlawn, passed peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior September 27, 2018. He was born in Akron to the late George and Josephine (Herceg) Burich. Jim attended Buchtel High School and the University of Akron while working for Goodyear Aerospace where he was recruited in 1944 to aid in our civilian World War II effort....
Laura T Hardy
Sep 27, 2018
Laura T. Hardy, age 57, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018. She was a small bowel transplant survivor of 13 years. Laura was born July 19, 1961, in Akron, OH, to George Edwin "Ed" Jr. and Sandra (Hartman) Pollard. She was a 1979 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and worked at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company for 35...
Pamela Upchurch
Sep 24, 2018
Pamela Upchurch, 57, passed away on September 24, 2018 at home. She was born on October 13, 1960 in Barberton, Ohio. Pam was preceded in death by her parents, Frederick and Myrna Scheetz; and her brother, Jeffrey Scheetz. Pam will be greatly missed by her children, Jeremy (Haleina) and Kyle Pouncey; her siblings, Michael (Mickey) Scheetz, Michele (John) Nelson, Brian...
Mary E Kellner
Sep 23, 2018
Mary E. Kellner, 91, of Stow, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2018. Born on April 14, 1927 in Athens, Ohio; Mary lived in Cuyahoga Falls for 32 years and had resided in Stow for the last 22 years. She retired from Montgomery Wards after 17 years to spend more time with her family and friends. Fun loving and good...
Jeanne Louise (Leslie) Woloch
Sep 23, 2018
Jeanne Louise (Leslie) Woloch, passed peacefully to eternal life surrounded by family on September 23, 2018. She was born to Earl and Mathelda (Steidle) Leslie on March 5, 1941. She lived all of her life in Akron, Ohio and married the love of her life, soul mate, and best friend, David Samuel Woloch on April 22, 1961. They enjoyed their...
C. Roy Case
Sep 22, 2018
Charles Roy Case, age 95, passed away on September 22, 2018. Roy was born and grew up in Bellaire, Ohio. He was the third child of Charles E. and Eva Jane (Bott) Case, all now deceased. During WWII, he served in the Army A.S.T.P Program at Ohio University. Following completion of his undergraduate work at Ohio University, he enrolled and...
Carole Jean Gergely
Sep 22, 2018
Carole Jean (Goodlet) Gergely met her Savior face to face on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at the age of 74 after a very brief illness. She was born to Carl & Dora (Rush) Goodlet on December 24, 1943 in Akron, Ohio and was raised in the North Hill area. She accepted Jesus as her Savior as a young girl at...
Edward G. "Papa" Patterson
Sep 21, 2018
Edward G. "Papa" Patterson We celebrate the life and legacy of Edward Glen Patterson, who went home to be with the Lord and his beloved wife in heaven on September 21, 2018. Edward, known to most as Ed and to many as "Papa", was born on April 26, 1942 in Stow, Ohio, and grew up in Stow and Akron. He...
Harold B. "Hal" Scroggy
Sep 21, 2018
Harold B. "Hal" Scroggy Hal Scroggy passed away peacefully September 21, 2018. Born February 5, 1921 in Akron, he was an award-winning watercolor artist. His work was exhibited nationwide in galleries and shows, and featured in books and advertising. Hal was discovered by artist Roy Wilhelm while still in grade school. He studied with Wilhelm, who helped Hal get accepted...
David Horvath
Sep 21, 2018
David Horvath Our brother and friend, David, age 55, valiantly fought a brain tumor for over 6 years. He passed away peacefully on September 21, 2018. He will be missed. David was quirky, funny, intelligent and loved animals and nature. David graduated from Cuyahoga Falls High School in 1981. He earned two degrees from The University of Akron: one in...
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