Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Craig Allen Wood
Aug 27, 2018
Craig Allen Wood, 48, died at home August 27, 2018. He had glioblastoma, but glioblastoma did not have him. Throughout the two and a half years he underwent various treatments, Craig (called "Crow" by his friends in the biking community) continued to pursue his passions of road and mountain biking, hiking, traveling, and fixing up the beautiful home he shared...
James A Mally
Aug 25, 2018
James A. Mally, 88, died August 25, 2018. Jim was born in Cleveland Heights, OH to the late Dr. and Mrs. James W. (Johanna) Mally. His father was a dentist and the Royal Yugoslav Consol in Cleveland. Jim grew up in Mentor, OH and attended Case Institute of Technology, receiving a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering. He met and married...
Alta Marcene Hartman
Aug 25, 2018
Alta Marcene Hartman, 89, died August 25, 2018 in Fort Myers, Florida. She was born June 27, 1929 in Wadsworth, Ohio to William and Lottie Knifley Blair. A long-time resident of Bath, she moved to Lehigh Acres, FL in 2012. She was a member of the Bath Church U.C.C., and had worked at Firestone Tire and Rubber Co., Revere High...
Lois Orr
Aug 21, 2018
Lois Orr Lois Orr, 65, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on August 21. She bravely fought and accepted cancer just as she lived her life - with grace, determination, focus on family and kindness toward all. Lois was born in Mayfield, Ohio to Robert and Frances Schutte and graduated from Chagrin Falls High School. After receiving her...
Richard C. Young
Aug 21, 2018
Richard C. Young Richard "Dick" Chapman Young passed away suddenly on the morning of August 21, 2018. He was born on September 27, 1931, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to James Chapman and Helen Virginia (Hanger) Young. Growing up, his family lived in many locations but settled in Akron in 1943. Dick graduated from North High school, and then joined the Marine...
Patricia Ann Finn
Aug 20, 2018
Patricia Ann Finn, 63, of Akron was called home on the morning of August 20, 2018, in the loving arms of her family. Patti died from the combined effect of a cancer surgery, a heart attack, and open heart surgery within a two day period. She had a strong faith in God, a will to live, and fought hard to...
Nea Redmond
Aug 19, 2018
Nea Redmond, age 95, passed away on August 19th. A lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio, she was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Emelia Mack; loving husband, Ray Redmond; brother, Nick Mack and devoted cousins, LTC. George P. Manos and Chris Manos. She is survived by cousin, Jeanette Manos and many 2nd and 3rd cousins. As a 1941...

Gregory Jason Goodwin
Aug 18, 2018
Gregory Goodwin Gregory Jason Goodwin, 46, died suddenly last week of natural causes. This gentle soul who was so loyal to his friends and family left a lasting reminder of what it means to be caring, compassionate, thoughtful, understanding and patient. We, his family and friends, smile when thinking about his delight in car shows, opera, dogs, book collecting, and...
Jerrie Elias
Aug 17, 2018
Jerrie Elias Jerrie Elias, 87, went home to be with the Lord Friday, August 17, after a long life of dedication to her church, family, and profession, driven by the strong values and work ethic instilled by her parents Leo and Rose Elias. Born 1931 in Lorain, she grew up in the Akron area, graduating from Manchester High in 1949....
Robert L. Hardway
Aug 16, 2018
Robert L. Hardway, 89, went home to be with the Lord August 16, 2018. Born in Frametown, WV, he was a U.S. Air Force veteran. A member of Grace Church, Bath Campus Extension, he was a retired crane operator for Babcock & Wilcox with 40 years service. Preceded in death by his parents; baby daughter, Michele; three sisters and one...
George E. Hinton
Aug 15, 2018
George E. Hinton Sr. passed away on August 15, 2018, at University Hospital after a long illness. George was surrounded by family and is now at peace. Preceded in death by parents, Reka Hinton (nee Moniodis) and Ernest A. Passeos; adoptive father, Dr. Edward L. Hinton; and nephew, Greg L. Passeos; he is survived by his wife, Sharon; children, Heather...
Anna E. Conant
Aug 14, 2018
Anna E. Conant, 86, of Copley, went home to be with the Lord on August 14, 2018. Anna was the daughter of Thomas and Nellie Hite. Anna's working career included Isaly's, Gala Drive-in and care giver to families young and old. She was a member of Arlington Church of the Nazarene. Anna was preceded in death by her parents, and...
Wally Joan Moskos
Aug 13, 2018
Wally Joan Moskos (nee Rogers), 81, of Wadsworth, Ohio, peacefully passed away on August 13, 2018 with her family by her side. Wally was preceded in death by her husband, the love of her life, George Moskos, and her BFF, Donna Eliopoulos. She is survived by her siblings, Marianne, Sally, Houston and Bob. She is lovingly remembered by her daughters,...
Pete D. Koutrodimos
Aug 13, 2018
Pete D. Koutrodimos, 87, died August 13, 2018. Born in Gargalianoi, Greece, he was a longtime member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church and A.H.E.P.A. Pete retired with 27 years of service as an electrician from O'Neil's Department Store. He is survived by wife of 55 years, Meropi; children, Stephanie (Paris) Altidis, Demetra Lewis, and Demetrios (Stacey) Koutrodimos; grandchildren, Margarita, Chris,...
Hugo Wendlandt
Aug 10, 2018
Hugo Wendlandt, 88, of Stow, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2018 in Akron, OH. Born on June 5, 1930 in Brazil to Wanda and Augusto; he was the last remaining child of their 12 children. Survived by wife of 51 years, Ingrid; children, Sylvia (Matt) Lauener and Tony (Mikelann) Wendlandt; grandchildren, Nicholas and Adaline; and numerous nephews and nieces...
Mark Frederick Keller
Aug 10, 2018
Mark Frederick Keller Mark F. Keller, 52, of Bath, Ohio went peacefully to the Lord August 10, 2018. Preceded in death by his mother, Mary Catherine (Gillen) Keller and father, Frederick Jay Keller; he is survived by his daughter, Brianne C. Keller; sister, Christine Keller (Edward Hoyle); brother, Patrick Keller (Elisabeth); stepson, Timothy Poth; aunts, Jeanne Burns and Francis Yahner;...
Sandra B Tyson
Aug 8, 2018
Sandra B. Tyson, 86 of Akron, died Aug. 8, 2018 after a long illness. Sandra was born in Akron, lived in Michigan for her formative years and her adult life in Akron. She graduated from the University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, where she was a member Alpha Phi Fraternity. An active member of St. Paul's...
Marjorie Ann Baldwin
Aug 8, 2018
Marjorie Anne Baldwin (nee Ross) of Fairlawn, Ohio, died at age 87 on Aug. 8, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Ethel Ross, and her husband, Benjamin Baldwin. She is survived by her sister, Alice Guye, of Missouri, and her niece, Annette Guye-Kordus (Robert), and nephew, Douglas Guye (Margaret); and by numerous great nieces and...
Joanne E. Oviatt
Aug 7, 2018
Joanne E. Oviatt, 90, was born August 3, 1928 and died August 7, 2018. Preceded in death by her son, Gregory; she is survived by her husband of 70 years, Raymond; children, Sandra (Nick) Walter, Karen, Raymond (Gail), Steve (Cathy), and Jeff; grandchildren, Don, Joanne, Mary Ann, Krystal and Nicque; great grandchildren, Brittni, Allysa, Gregory, Jordane, Jaleesa and Olivia; brother,...
Carol L. Schmader
Aug 5, 2018
Carol L. Schmader (nee Newman), 67, passed away peacefully, August 5, 2018, with her family by her side. Carol was born, December 14, 1950 and lived her entire life in Ohio before moving to Florida in 2017 to be closer to her grandsons. She was preceded in death by her husband, David; and father, Isham David Newman. She is survived...
Craig Allen Wood
Aug 27, 2018
Craig Allen Wood, 48, died at home August 27, 2018. He had glioblastoma, but glioblastoma did not have him. Throughout the two and a half years he underwent various treatments, Craig (called "Crow" by his friends in the biking community) continued to pursue his passions of road and mountain biking, hiking, traveling, and fixing up the beautiful home he shared...
James A Mally
Aug 25, 2018
James A. Mally, 88, died August 25, 2018. Jim was born in Cleveland Heights, OH to the late Dr. and Mrs. James W. (Johanna) Mally. His father was a dentist and the Royal Yugoslav Consol in Cleveland. Jim grew up in Mentor, OH and attended Case Institute of Technology, receiving a B.S. degree in Chemical Engineering. He met and married...
Alta Marcene Hartman
Aug 25, 2018
Alta Marcene Hartman, 89, died August 25, 2018 in Fort Myers, Florida. She was born June 27, 1929 in Wadsworth, Ohio to William and Lottie Knifley Blair. A long-time resident of Bath, she moved to Lehigh Acres, FL in 2012. She was a member of the Bath Church U.C.C., and had worked at Firestone Tire and Rubber Co., Revere High...
Lois Orr
Aug 21, 2018
Lois Orr Lois Orr, 65, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on August 21. She bravely fought and accepted cancer just as she lived her life - with grace, determination, focus on family and kindness toward all. Lois was born in Mayfield, Ohio to Robert and Frances Schutte and graduated from Chagrin Falls High School. After receiving her...
Richard C. Young
Aug 21, 2018
Richard C. Young Richard "Dick" Chapman Young passed away suddenly on the morning of August 21, 2018. He was born on September 27, 1931, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to James Chapman and Helen Virginia (Hanger) Young. Growing up, his family lived in many locations but settled in Akron in 1943. Dick graduated from North High school, and then joined the Marine...
Patricia Ann Finn
Aug 20, 2018
Patricia Ann Finn, 63, of Akron was called home on the morning of August 20, 2018, in the loving arms of her family. Patti died from the combined effect of a cancer surgery, a heart attack, and open heart surgery within a two day period. She had a strong faith in God, a will to live, and fought hard to...
Nea Redmond
Aug 19, 2018
Nea Redmond, age 95, passed away on August 19th. A lifelong resident of Akron, Ohio, she was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Emelia Mack; loving husband, Ray Redmond; brother, Nick Mack and devoted cousins, LTC. George P. Manos and Chris Manos. She is survived by cousin, Jeanette Manos and many 2nd and 3rd cousins. As a 1941...

Gregory Jason Goodwin
Aug 18, 2018
Gregory Goodwin Gregory Jason Goodwin, 46, died suddenly last week of natural causes. This gentle soul who was so loyal to his friends and family left a lasting reminder of what it means to be caring, compassionate, thoughtful, understanding and patient. We, his family and friends, smile when thinking about his delight in car shows, opera, dogs, book collecting, and...
Jerrie Elias
Aug 17, 2018
Jerrie Elias Jerrie Elias, 87, went home to be with the Lord Friday, August 17, after a long life of dedication to her church, family, and profession, driven by the strong values and work ethic instilled by her parents Leo and Rose Elias. Born 1931 in Lorain, she grew up in the Akron area, graduating from Manchester High in 1949....
Robert L. Hardway
Aug 16, 2018
Robert L. Hardway, 89, went home to be with the Lord August 16, 2018. Born in Frametown, WV, he was a U.S. Air Force veteran. A member of Grace Church, Bath Campus Extension, he was a retired crane operator for Babcock & Wilcox with 40 years service. Preceded in death by his parents; baby daughter, Michele; three sisters and one...
George E. Hinton
Aug 15, 2018
George E. Hinton Sr. passed away on August 15, 2018, at University Hospital after a long illness. George was surrounded by family and is now at peace. Preceded in death by parents, Reka Hinton (nee Moniodis) and Ernest A. Passeos; adoptive father, Dr. Edward L. Hinton; and nephew, Greg L. Passeos; he is survived by his wife, Sharon; children, Heather...
Anna E. Conant
Aug 14, 2018
Anna E. Conant, 86, of Copley, went home to be with the Lord on August 14, 2018. Anna was the daughter of Thomas and Nellie Hite. Anna's working career included Isaly's, Gala Drive-in and care giver to families young and old. She was a member of Arlington Church of the Nazarene. Anna was preceded in death by her parents, and...
Wally Joan Moskos
Aug 13, 2018
Wally Joan Moskos (nee Rogers), 81, of Wadsworth, Ohio, peacefully passed away on August 13, 2018 with her family by her side. Wally was preceded in death by her husband, the love of her life, George Moskos, and her BFF, Donna Eliopoulos. She is survived by her siblings, Marianne, Sally, Houston and Bob. She is lovingly remembered by her daughters,...
Pete D. Koutrodimos
Aug 13, 2018
Pete D. Koutrodimos, 87, died August 13, 2018. Born in Gargalianoi, Greece, he was a longtime member of Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church and A.H.E.P.A. Pete retired with 27 years of service as an electrician from O'Neil's Department Store. He is survived by wife of 55 years, Meropi; children, Stephanie (Paris) Altidis, Demetra Lewis, and Demetrios (Stacey) Koutrodimos; grandchildren, Margarita, Chris,...
Hugo Wendlandt
Aug 10, 2018
Hugo Wendlandt, 88, of Stow, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2018 in Akron, OH. Born on June 5, 1930 in Brazil to Wanda and Augusto; he was the last remaining child of their 12 children. Survived by wife of 51 years, Ingrid; children, Sylvia (Matt) Lauener and Tony (Mikelann) Wendlandt; grandchildren, Nicholas and Adaline; and numerous nephews and nieces...
Mark Frederick Keller
Aug 10, 2018
Mark Frederick Keller Mark F. Keller, 52, of Bath, Ohio went peacefully to the Lord August 10, 2018. Preceded in death by his mother, Mary Catherine (Gillen) Keller and father, Frederick Jay Keller; he is survived by his daughter, Brianne C. Keller; sister, Christine Keller (Edward Hoyle); brother, Patrick Keller (Elisabeth); stepson, Timothy Poth; aunts, Jeanne Burns and Francis Yahner;...
Sandra B Tyson
Aug 8, 2018
Sandra B. Tyson, 86 of Akron, died Aug. 8, 2018 after a long illness. Sandra was born in Akron, lived in Michigan for her formative years and her adult life in Akron. She graduated from the University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, where she was a member Alpha Phi Fraternity. An active member of St. Paul's...
Marjorie Ann Baldwin
Aug 8, 2018
Marjorie Anne Baldwin (nee Ross) of Fairlawn, Ohio, died at age 87 on Aug. 8, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Ethel Ross, and her husband, Benjamin Baldwin. She is survived by her sister, Alice Guye, of Missouri, and her niece, Annette Guye-Kordus (Robert), and nephew, Douglas Guye (Margaret); and by numerous great nieces and...
Joanne E. Oviatt
Aug 7, 2018
Joanne E. Oviatt, 90, was born August 3, 1928 and died August 7, 2018. Preceded in death by her son, Gregory; she is survived by her husband of 70 years, Raymond; children, Sandra (Nick) Walter, Karen, Raymond (Gail), Steve (Cathy), and Jeff; grandchildren, Don, Joanne, Mary Ann, Krystal and Nicque; great grandchildren, Brittni, Allysa, Gregory, Jordane, Jaleesa and Olivia; brother,...
Carol L. Schmader
Aug 5, 2018
Carol L. Schmader (nee Newman), 67, passed away peacefully, August 5, 2018, with her family by her side. Carol was born, December 14, 1950 and lived her entire life in Ohio before moving to Florida in 2017 to be closer to her grandsons. She was preceded in death by her husband, David; and father, Isham David Newman. She is survived...