Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
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Timothy E. Engel
Feb 6, 2018
Timothy E. Engel, age 75, of Peninsula, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at Fairlawn Rehab. & Nursing Center after a long illness. Born in Cleveland to the late Earl D. Engel and Rosemary (Petunya) Engel. Tim is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Linda (Carver) Engel, sister, Laura Weinkamer (Bill), brothers, Geoffrey R (Joann) and Earle R...
Robert F. Thompson
Feb 5, 2018
Colonel Robert F. Thompson, 89, of Copley Township, passed away on February 5, 2018. He was a lifetime resident of the Akron area and graduated from Akron North High School. He also received a degree from the University of Wisconsin. Bob is survived by and was married to Imogene (Sanders) for 51 years. He was a 35 year veteran of...
Jerry A. Fink
Feb 5, 2018
Jerry A. Fink, 82, passed away on February 5, 2018. He was born in Alliance, Ohio to the late Henry and Bertha (Shively) Fink. Jerry graduated from Sebring High School, attended Bluffton College, and was an Army veteran. He was preceded in death by brothers Charles, Bruce and grandson Brady. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Marlene...
Stanley Alden Weiland
Feb 1, 2018
Stanley Alden Weiland, a lifelong resident of Bath Township, Ohio at the age of 90 died peacefully in his sleep during the early hours of Thursday, February 1st, 2018. Born in Bath on January 6th, 1928 to Calvin O and Julia C (nee Sourek) Weiland, Stan lived very briefly on Merriman Road in Akron before moving back to Sourek Road...
Phaidra Zervos Retikas
Feb 1, 2018
Phaidra Zervos Retikas Phaidra Zervos Retikas, 90, died February 1, 2018. Born March 22, 1927 in Akron, Ohio to Dr. Andonios and Panagiotitsa Zervos, she grew up in an old-fashioned Greek-American home which held fast to the customs and traditions of Greece but which fostered a love and loyalty to the United States that her parents thought was the greatest...
Lois Irene Phillips
Jan 29, 2018
Lois Irene Phillips, devoted and energetic wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away Monday, January 29, 2018 after a brief battle with illness. Born in Crawfordsville, Indiana, she and husband, Dr. Leonard V. Phillips settled in Akron, Ohio in 1950. They were married for 68 years and had three children, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Lois loved music throughout her...
John Christopher "Chris" Hough
Jan 28, 2018
John Christopher "Chris" Hough John Christopher "Chris" Hough, 65, of Bolivar, Ohio died Sunday, January 28, 2018 in the Community Hospice Truman House, New Philadelphia, Ohio. Born, April 28, 1952 in Champaign, Illinois he was the son of the late Robert Milne Hough and Priscilla Plumb Hough. Chris was retired from The Lockheed Martin Corporation in Akron, Ohio. Prior to...
Daniel L Bell
Jan 28, 2018
Daniel L. Bell, 54, passed away peacefully January 28, 2018 from ocular melanoma, surrounded by his dearest loved ones. Dan was born in California and moved to Cuyahoga Falls at age 12. He was a 1981 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and attended Kent State University before transferring to The University of Texas at Austin, graduating with a Psychology...
R. Michael Jones
Jan 24, 2018
Robert Michael Jones, 72, of Akron, Ohio died January 24, 2018. Mike was born on July 27, 1945 in New York City to Robert Jones and Sandra Levitzki. He was a Jewish Christian. Mike attended the Admiral Farragut Academy in Pine Beach, NJ and Rockland Community College in Suffern, NY. He majored in Engineering. Mike was active in Alcoholics Anonymous...
Susan E Schueler
Jan 24, 2018
Susan E Schueler Our dear Susan has found her new home. While we will miss her sharp wit and carefree attitude we celebrate her release from the ravages of the brain aneurysm she suffered more than two years ago. The promise of her restoration in Heaven is reason for joy. Susan's physical challenges these past two years gave her insight...
Unabelle Rebecca Boggs
Jan 22, 2018
Unabelle Rebecca Boggs, 88, of Akron, Ohio passed away January 22, 2018 at the Cleveland Clinic/Akron General Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center. She was born August 5, 1929 in Looneyville, WV, the daughter of Ralph C. and Rebecca L. Boggs. She grew up on a farm in the beautiful foothills of WV and attended Spencer High School. After graduation,...
Dorothy J. Kane
Jan 22, 2018
Dorothy Jean Kane (nee Jeanie Popowitch), of Hudson, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord January 22, 2018. She was born in Granite City, Illinois. A Christian, she retired from real estate as Broker, owner of Kane Realty. Preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Paul Richard Kane; father, Harold Stanley Popowich and mother, Angeline (Tomich); sister,...
George Roberts Galehouse
Jan 21, 2018
George R. "Gus" Galehouse Jr. M.D. Passed away peacefully on January 21st, 2018 with his family by his side. Born in Akron, Ohio December 30th 1929. Gus attended West High School and graduated from the University of Akron where he was a member of the Lone Star Fraternity. He lettered in football playing nose guard on defense. He then attended...
John A. Francis
Jan 18, 2018
John Arthur Francis, 92, of Morgantown, West Virginia, passed away January 18, 2018. He was a gentle, loving man who will be missed by many. He was born at home in Akron, Ohio to John and Nettie Francis on February 28, 1925. He grew up on his family farm in Deerfield, Ohio, where he graduated from high school in 1943....
John E. Holcomb
Jan 18, 2018
Judge John Edward Holcomb John E. Holcomb, 69, died of cancer on January 18, 2018, with his loving family at his side. Born in Akron, Ohio, on October 29, 1948, John was a lifelong resident of Akron. He grew up in Ellet and attended school at Windemere Elementary, Hyre Middle, and Ellet High. He received his BA in Political Science...
Fue Lane Yee
Jan 17, 2018
Fue Lane Yee, 81, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 17, 2018, reuniting with the love of her life, her husband of 41 years, Harry Yee (1934 - 2007). Lane was welcomed into the world as Fue Lane Wong by her parents, Howe Soo and Quan Shee Wong, on December 2, 1936 in Williamsport, PA. Lane earned her...
James C Temo
Jan 17, 2018
James C Temo, a lover of family, dance, film, theatre, Cedar Point's French fries and live shows in Las Vegas... peacefully passed away Thursday, January 17, 2018. James was born October 29,1933 to Greek immigrant parents who instilled in him a fierce love and commitment to family and an incredible work ethic. He started his job in the family business,...
Jean Maree Thome
Jan 15, 2018
Jean M. Thome (Zimmerman) Jean Maree Thome (nee Zimmerman) passed from this earthly life on January 15, 2018, at the age of 92 years 7 months. Jean was born in Fostoria, Ohio June 16,1925, to Nina Leona Knepper and Harris Rathburn Zimmerman, and moved to Akron with her widowed mother and three older sisters in 1930. She attended Margaret Park...
Menelaos "Mike" J. Pastis
Jan 14, 2018
Menelaos "Mike" J. Pastis Menelaos "Mike" J. Pastis, 76, the much loved son of James and Despina (Xenakis) Pastis, and maker of exceptional fruit salads, died at his home January 14, 2018, Gainesville, FL surrounded by family. Mike was the youngest of 4 children born to Greek immigrant parents in Akron, OH on February 8, 1941. He lived in Akron...
Josephine W Anikeeff
Jan 13, 2018
Josephine W. Anikeeff Josephine W. Anikeeff (née Obroslinski) 100, of Akron, Ohio passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on January 13, 2018, 15 days before her 101st birthday. Josephine was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 28, 1917 to Teofil Obroslinski and Aniela Biernat Obroslinski. She attended the University of Michigan. Married in 1942 to Alexis Michael...
Timothy E. Engel
Feb 6, 2018
Timothy E. Engel, age 75, of Peninsula, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at Fairlawn Rehab. & Nursing Center after a long illness. Born in Cleveland to the late Earl D. Engel and Rosemary (Petunya) Engel. Tim is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Linda (Carver) Engel, sister, Laura Weinkamer (Bill), brothers, Geoffrey R (Joann) and Earle R...
Robert F. Thompson
Feb 5, 2018
Colonel Robert F. Thompson, 89, of Copley Township, passed away on February 5, 2018. He was a lifetime resident of the Akron area and graduated from Akron North High School. He also received a degree from the University of Wisconsin. Bob is survived by and was married to Imogene (Sanders) for 51 years. He was a 35 year veteran of...
Jerry A. Fink
Feb 5, 2018
Jerry A. Fink, 82, passed away on February 5, 2018. He was born in Alliance, Ohio to the late Henry and Bertha (Shively) Fink. Jerry graduated from Sebring High School, attended Bluffton College, and was an Army veteran. He was preceded in death by brothers Charles, Bruce and grandson Brady. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Marlene...
Stanley Alden Weiland
Feb 1, 2018
Stanley Alden Weiland, a lifelong resident of Bath Township, Ohio at the age of 90 died peacefully in his sleep during the early hours of Thursday, February 1st, 2018. Born in Bath on January 6th, 1928 to Calvin O and Julia C (nee Sourek) Weiland, Stan lived very briefly on Merriman Road in Akron before moving back to Sourek Road...
Phaidra Zervos Retikas
Feb 1, 2018
Phaidra Zervos Retikas Phaidra Zervos Retikas, 90, died February 1, 2018. Born March 22, 1927 in Akron, Ohio to Dr. Andonios and Panagiotitsa Zervos, she grew up in an old-fashioned Greek-American home which held fast to the customs and traditions of Greece but which fostered a love and loyalty to the United States that her parents thought was the greatest...
Lois Irene Phillips
Jan 29, 2018
Lois Irene Phillips, devoted and energetic wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away Monday, January 29, 2018 after a brief battle with illness. Born in Crawfordsville, Indiana, she and husband, Dr. Leonard V. Phillips settled in Akron, Ohio in 1950. They were married for 68 years and had three children, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Lois loved music throughout her...
John Christopher "Chris" Hough
Jan 28, 2018
John Christopher "Chris" Hough John Christopher "Chris" Hough, 65, of Bolivar, Ohio died Sunday, January 28, 2018 in the Community Hospice Truman House, New Philadelphia, Ohio. Born, April 28, 1952 in Champaign, Illinois he was the son of the late Robert Milne Hough and Priscilla Plumb Hough. Chris was retired from The Lockheed Martin Corporation in Akron, Ohio. Prior to...
Daniel L Bell
Jan 28, 2018
Daniel L. Bell, 54, passed away peacefully January 28, 2018 from ocular melanoma, surrounded by his dearest loved ones. Dan was born in California and moved to Cuyahoga Falls at age 12. He was a 1981 graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and attended Kent State University before transferring to The University of Texas at Austin, graduating with a Psychology...
R. Michael Jones
Jan 24, 2018
Robert Michael Jones, 72, of Akron, Ohio died January 24, 2018. Mike was born on July 27, 1945 in New York City to Robert Jones and Sandra Levitzki. He was a Jewish Christian. Mike attended the Admiral Farragut Academy in Pine Beach, NJ and Rockland Community College in Suffern, NY. He majored in Engineering. Mike was active in Alcoholics Anonymous...
Susan E Schueler
Jan 24, 2018
Susan E Schueler Our dear Susan has found her new home. While we will miss her sharp wit and carefree attitude we celebrate her release from the ravages of the brain aneurysm she suffered more than two years ago. The promise of her restoration in Heaven is reason for joy. Susan's physical challenges these past two years gave her insight...
Unabelle Rebecca Boggs
Jan 22, 2018
Unabelle Rebecca Boggs, 88, of Akron, Ohio passed away January 22, 2018 at the Cleveland Clinic/Akron General Justin T. Rogers Hospice Care Center. She was born August 5, 1929 in Looneyville, WV, the daughter of Ralph C. and Rebecca L. Boggs. She grew up on a farm in the beautiful foothills of WV and attended Spencer High School. After graduation,...
Dorothy J. Kane
Jan 22, 2018
Dorothy Jean Kane (nee Jeanie Popowitch), of Hudson, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord January 22, 2018. She was born in Granite City, Illinois. A Christian, she retired from real estate as Broker, owner of Kane Realty. Preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Paul Richard Kane; father, Harold Stanley Popowich and mother, Angeline (Tomich); sister,...
George Roberts Galehouse
Jan 21, 2018
George R. "Gus" Galehouse Jr. M.D. Passed away peacefully on January 21st, 2018 with his family by his side. Born in Akron, Ohio December 30th 1929. Gus attended West High School and graduated from the University of Akron where he was a member of the Lone Star Fraternity. He lettered in football playing nose guard on defense. He then attended...
John A. Francis
Jan 18, 2018
John Arthur Francis, 92, of Morgantown, West Virginia, passed away January 18, 2018. He was a gentle, loving man who will be missed by many. He was born at home in Akron, Ohio to John and Nettie Francis on February 28, 1925. He grew up on his family farm in Deerfield, Ohio, where he graduated from high school in 1943....
John E. Holcomb
Jan 18, 2018
Judge John Edward Holcomb John E. Holcomb, 69, died of cancer on January 18, 2018, with his loving family at his side. Born in Akron, Ohio, on October 29, 1948, John was a lifelong resident of Akron. He grew up in Ellet and attended school at Windemere Elementary, Hyre Middle, and Ellet High. He received his BA in Political Science...
Fue Lane Yee
Jan 17, 2018
Fue Lane Yee, 81, passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 17, 2018, reuniting with the love of her life, her husband of 41 years, Harry Yee (1934 - 2007). Lane was welcomed into the world as Fue Lane Wong by her parents, Howe Soo and Quan Shee Wong, on December 2, 1936 in Williamsport, PA. Lane earned her...
James C Temo
Jan 17, 2018
James C Temo, a lover of family, dance, film, theatre, Cedar Point's French fries and live shows in Las Vegas... peacefully passed away Thursday, January 17, 2018. James was born October 29,1933 to Greek immigrant parents who instilled in him a fierce love and commitment to family and an incredible work ethic. He started his job in the family business,...
Jean Maree Thome
Jan 15, 2018
Jean M. Thome (Zimmerman) Jean Maree Thome (nee Zimmerman) passed from this earthly life on January 15, 2018, at the age of 92 years 7 months. Jean was born in Fostoria, Ohio June 16,1925, to Nina Leona Knepper and Harris Rathburn Zimmerman, and moved to Akron with her widowed mother and three older sisters in 1930. She attended Margaret Park...
Menelaos "Mike" J. Pastis
Jan 14, 2018
Menelaos "Mike" J. Pastis Menelaos "Mike" J. Pastis, 76, the much loved son of James and Despina (Xenakis) Pastis, and maker of exceptional fruit salads, died at his home January 14, 2018, Gainesville, FL surrounded by family. Mike was the youngest of 4 children born to Greek immigrant parents in Akron, OH on February 8, 1941. He lived in Akron...
Josephine W Anikeeff
Jan 13, 2018
Josephine W. Anikeeff Josephine W. Anikeeff (née Obroslinski) 100, of Akron, Ohio passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on January 13, 2018, 15 days before her 101st birthday. Josephine was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 28, 1917 to Teofil Obroslinski and Aniela Biernat Obroslinski. She attended the University of Michigan. Married in 1942 to Alexis Michael...
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