Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory

May 30, 2019

Eloise Virginia Spann, age 85, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2019 after a brief illness. She was born May 1, 1934 in Birmingham, Alabama to Carl Vienne and Edna Penfield (Hightower) Hurd.

She earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Nutrition from Auburn University in 1956, and continued her education at the University of Akron, receiving a...

May 29, 2019

H. Edward “Ed” Daus

Ed Daus, 70, died May 29, 2019 after complications from a long-term illness.

Born in Youngstown, he was a graduate of St. Vincent High School and a U.S Army veteran. He retired from Tops after a long career in the grocery business.

Ed was preceded in death by his...

May 28, 2019

Brian Dean Kaiser, 54, died May 28, 2019.

He was born December 27, 1964 in Garfield Heights, Ohio. A graduate of the University of Akron, he was a member of the Northampton United Methodist Church. Brian was a Extra Class Amateur Radio Operator and had turned his love of producing maple syrup from local trees into a...

May 23, 2019

Janice Rosella Brown, 82, passed away on May 23, 2019 following a short illness.

Janice was born in Akron where she married Tom, her husband of over 56 years.

She held many jobs throughout her career, working for the URW and multiple lawyers and Judges within summit county and the city of Akron. She worked...

May 22, 2019

Richard E. Rho, Sr., 85, died Wednesday, May 22, 2019. He was born in Norwood, MA on August 30, 1933 and lived much of his early life in Jeannette, PA before moving to the Akron area in 1958.

He earned a B.S. degree in pharmacy from the University of Pittsburgh in 1957 and had a 48-year career...

May 22, 2019

Susan Crothers Mancinelli, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away early on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. Born November 3, 1952, she grew up in Mount Lebanon, PA. She met her husband, John, of 35 years, in the Burgettstown library where she was director. They later moved to the Akron area, where they raised their daughters, Lara and Maria. Susan worked as...

May 20, 2019

Catherine Ann Moone age 75, passed away after a brief fight with cancer on May 20, 2019 at Akron General Medical Center surrounded by her family.

Cathy was born in Austin, Texas to the late George and Doris Rooney. Cathy and the Rooney family moved to Akron in 1945. She attended St. Sebastian, Our Lady of the...

May 18, 2019

Donna Jean Kemp (née Owens) 78, passed away suddenly May 18, 2019.

Donna was born January 5. 1941 in Belpre, Ohio to the late William and Elsie (Whiting) Owens. She graduated from Timken High School and was a homemaker all her adult life. She enjoyed volunteering for many years with various organizations, including the Massillon Tiger Swing...

May 17, 2019

Lela Prosperi passed from this life on May 17, 2019 at the age of 94 at Concordia at Sumner.

She was born in Athens, Greece on January 20, 1925 and came to America in 1935.  She married the love of her life, Anthony Prosperi on January 25, 1958. Lela was a very active member of Annunciation Greek...

May 17, 2019

Nancy F. Hartz, age 93, of Akron passed away May 17, 2019.

Nancy was born in Akron, Ohio on July 30, 1925 and was a lifetime resident of Akron. She graduated from Buchtel High School in Akron and obtained an Associate Degree from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri. She was a member of Junior League of Akron...

May 16, 2019

Susan Anne Janke, age 70, passed away very suddenly May 16, 2019.

Beloved wife, mother and grandmother; cherished friend to so many. Susan had a very successful career in sales and a deep love for her family and the many animals she mothered through the years.

Preceded in death by her parents, Robert & Elizabeth...

May 16, 2019

Dalton G. Smith, 89, was reunited with “his Boss” on May 16, 2019.  Dalton was a 1948 graduate of North High and an US Army Veteran.

Dalton was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Ann (nee Barr) and his brother Paul and wife Vivian Smith.

He is survived by his children, Cathleen...

May 14, 2019

Ruth Ann Struglinski, 87, passed away peacefully in her sleep May 14th, 2019 after a short illness. She was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Leonard Struglinski; parents, Anna and Peter Zendlo; brothers, Bernard and Albert Zendlo; and sisters, Mary Wagner and Louise Zendlo.

A lifelong Akron resident and Buchtel alum, Ruth Ann graduated from the...

May 13, 2019

Chrysanthe Economou Taylor died peacefully Monday, May 13, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. “Chris” Taylor, as she was known to all her friends, leaves great memories and stories.

She was born in Akron, Ohio on October 8, 1925. After high school she worked at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company where she met the love of her...

May 12, 2019

Vijay Rastogi

Vijay Rastogi, a true gentleman whose zest for life and interest in people defined him, died in Portland, OR, on May 12 after a long illness.  Vijay was kind to everyone and interested and knowledgeable about everything.  Always dressed impeccably, he had a wonderful personality.  Vijay loved to laugh and have a good time.  Everywhere...

May 9, 2019

“A life of success, laughter and love”

James “Buzz” Richard Bussman, age 71, passed away May 9, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.

Jim was born October 26,1947, in Queens, NY. He spent his childhood playing outdoors and taking family trips to Jones Beach. He was a skilled baseball player and after high school was...

May 7, 2019

Ethel was born in New York City, but moved to Ohio in the 1950's and made her home in Ellet.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Jean G. Soudry (died 2011). She has four children (and spouses) who loved and will miss her, Jeanette (Peter) Garza, Deborah (Terry) Finch, Steven (Pamela) Soudry,...

May 5, 2019

George “Bill” William Grieves Jr., 91, of Hudson, Ohio (formerly of Akron, Ohio) died quietly on May 5, 2019.   Born on September 25, 1927 in Lakeland, Florida, he was the son of George W. Sr and Gayle Grieves.

Bill attended Castle Heights Military Academy in Lebanon, Tennessee, graduated from Buchtel High School (Class of 1946) and earned...

May 5, 2019

On Sunday, 5 May 2019, Dante Piccoli, loving husband and father of four children passed away in the comfort of his home with his family present at the age of 89. Dante was born 9 August 1929 in the Village of Castagna, Carlopoli, Province of Catanzaro, Region of Calabria, Italy, to Santo and Rosina (Arcuri) Piccoli. He served two...

May 4, 2019

Martha H. Barr’s most heartfelt wish to be reunited with her heavenly family was granted Saturday evening, May 4, 2019.

Born December 3, 1924 to Walter Clarke and Anne (Burns) Helm in Sewickley, PA, she was the 5th of 6 children.  She resided in the Pittsburgh area where she met and married the love of her life,...