Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Richard D. "Buzzy" Davis
Sep 11, 2019
Richard “Buzzy” Davis, 95, passed away peacefully at home on September 11, 2019.
Born in Richfield, Buzzy was a lifetime resident. He was a custodian at Revere High School and known for his friendly smile and informal counseling to anyone who needed an understanding ear. He was awarded Richfield citizen of the year in 2002...
Hasmukh Shah
Sep 10, 2019
An obituary is not available at this time for Hasmukh Shah. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Leah Grace Corpora
Sep 9, 2019
At the tender age of 22, Leah joined her Lord and Savior on September 9, 2019. Born in Sagamore Hills, Ohio, Leah was living her dream in Brooklyn, New York, before a tragic fall that caused her death.
A 2015 graduate of Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, Leah graduated from Liberty University...
Pauline Ann "Polly" Carson
Sep 9, 2019
Pauline Ann Carson (nee Kotopka)
Pauline Ann “Polly” Carson, 82, died September 9, 2019 after a brave battle with cancer.
Born August 27, 1937 in Bridgeport, Ohio to Louis P. and Mary Ann Demchok Kotopka, Polly graduated from Bridgeport High School, then Ohio Valley Hospital School of Nursing. She was a...
Terry L Haines Jr.
Sep 8, 2019
Terry L. Haines Jr., 52, of Green, OH passed away after a long, brave, fight with cancer September 8, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.
Terry is survived by his loving wife, Kelly, and children, Kimberly and Terry III. Terry was born July 17, 1967 in Akron, OH the son of Terry Sr. and Jeannie Haines of...
Kathryn I. Miller
Aug 31, 2019
Kathryn I. Miller passed away peacefully August 31, 2019 at Maplewood Senior Care Center. She was born in Calais, Ohio, July 7, 1925, and at the age of 17 she moved to Akron, Ohio. She became part of the war effort, helping to construct planes at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. She enjoyed her card clubs, bowling, and...
Mitchell M. Konarski
Aug 31, 2019
Mitchell M. Konarski, 74, died August 31, 2019 at his residence.
He was born in Akron June 25, 1945 to Mitchell M. and Patricia McGovern Konarski. He married Lynn Slocum on April 28, 1973. His first career was in transportation for General Cinema beverages and Pepsi, and afterwards he had a new career in PC...
Daisy Callas Salem
Aug 30, 2019
Daisy Callas Salem, 88, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019. Daisy was born in Akron, Ohio on December 6, 1930. She graduated from South High School and was the first woman in her family to graduate from college; the University of Akron with a Speech degree in Education. She taught Home Economics, and English at U.C. Light Junior...
Jay B. Larsen
Aug 26, 2019
Jay B. Larsen, 92, died Aug. 26, 2019.
Jay, of Copley, Ohio and Pompano Beach, Florida, was raised in Warren, Ohio where he graduated from Warren G. Harding High School. He served in the Navy after graduating from high school during World War II and for 8 and ½ years in the Naval Reserve following active duty. ...
Elizabeth "Betsy" Diane Schmitz Marchetta
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...
Norman W Lawson
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.,...
Kathleen Ann Jividen "Molly"
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...
David M Kelly
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);...
Lee Manos Kipper
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...
Robert L Smith
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...
Carlene Fulton
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...
Alan E Kodish
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...
Bruce "Bb" Brown
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...
Helen Jenkins
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...
Charles M Speicher
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...
Richard D. "Buzzy" Davis
Sep 11, 2019
Richard “Buzzy” Davis, 95, passed away peacefully at home on September 11, 2019.
Born in Richfield, Buzzy was a lifetime resident. He was a custodian at Revere High School and known for his friendly smile and informal counseling to anyone who needed an understanding ear. He was awarded Richfield citizen of the year in 2002...
Hasmukh Shah
Sep 10, 2019
An obituary is not available at this time for Hasmukh Shah. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Leah Grace Corpora
Sep 9, 2019
At the tender age of 22, Leah joined her Lord and Savior on September 9, 2019. Born in Sagamore Hills, Ohio, Leah was living her dream in Brooklyn, New York, before a tragic fall that caused her death.
A 2015 graduate of Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy in Cuyahoga Falls, OH, Leah graduated from Liberty University...
Pauline Ann "Polly" Carson
Sep 9, 2019
Pauline Ann Carson (nee Kotopka)
Pauline Ann “Polly” Carson, 82, died September 9, 2019 after a brave battle with cancer.
Born August 27, 1937 in Bridgeport, Ohio to Louis P. and Mary Ann Demchok Kotopka, Polly graduated from Bridgeport High School, then Ohio Valley Hospital School of Nursing. She was a...
Terry L Haines Jr.
Sep 8, 2019
Terry L. Haines Jr., 52, of Green, OH passed away after a long, brave, fight with cancer September 8, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.
Terry is survived by his loving wife, Kelly, and children, Kimberly and Terry III. Terry was born July 17, 1967 in Akron, OH the son of Terry Sr. and Jeannie Haines of...
Kathryn I. Miller
Aug 31, 2019
Kathryn I. Miller passed away peacefully August 31, 2019 at Maplewood Senior Care Center. She was born in Calais, Ohio, July 7, 1925, and at the age of 17 she moved to Akron, Ohio. She became part of the war effort, helping to construct planes at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. She enjoyed her card clubs, bowling, and...
Mitchell M. Konarski
Aug 31, 2019
Mitchell M. Konarski, 74, died August 31, 2019 at his residence.
He was born in Akron June 25, 1945 to Mitchell M. and Patricia McGovern Konarski. He married Lynn Slocum on April 28, 1973. His first career was in transportation for General Cinema beverages and Pepsi, and afterwards he had a new career in PC...
Daisy Callas Salem
Aug 30, 2019
Daisy Callas Salem, 88, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019. Daisy was born in Akron, Ohio on December 6, 1930. She graduated from South High School and was the first woman in her family to graduate from college; the University of Akron with a Speech degree in Education. She taught Home Economics, and English at U.C. Light Junior...
Jay B. Larsen
Aug 26, 2019
Jay B. Larsen, 92, died Aug. 26, 2019.
Jay, of Copley, Ohio and Pompano Beach, Florida, was raised in Warren, Ohio where he graduated from Warren G. Harding High School. He served in the Navy after graduating from high school during World War II and for 8 and ½ years in the Naval Reserve following active duty. ...
Elizabeth "Betsy" Diane Schmitz Marchetta
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...
Norman W Lawson
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.,...
Kathleen Ann Jividen "Molly"
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...
David M Kelly
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);...
Lee Manos Kipper
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...
Robert L Smith
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...
Carlene Fulton
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...
Alan E Kodish
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...
Bruce "Bb" Brown
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...
Helen Jenkins
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...
Charles M Speicher
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...








