Obituaries
Obituaries for The Billow Funeral Homes & Crematory
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Pete George
Oct 10, 2017
Pete George was born on December 8, 1932, in Akron, Ohio to parents Nick and Annie (Theodos) George as the youngest of nine children and the last to pass away. He died on October 10, 2017 at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Justin Rogers Hospice Care Center. Pete graduated from Central High School and the University of Akron where he prepared...
Robert "Red" Monroe Jones
Oct 6, 2017
Robert "Red" Monroe Jones Robert "Red" Monroe Jones, 79, long-time Fairlawn-Copley resident, went home to be with the Lord October 6, 2017. Bob was born January 20, 1938, in Lakewood, OH, to Monroe Morris and Jean (Turner) Jones. In 1947 the family moved to the Akron area where Bob spent the rest of his life. A 1956 graduate of Buchtel...
Edward R. Wargo
Oct 1, 2017
Edward R. Wargo, 74, died October 1, 2017. He was born June 9, 1943 in Wichita, KS to the late William and Katherine Wargo. Edward had been an active member of Calvary Chapel in Barberton, a Cub Scout leader and was involved in Gideons International, and had retired from Reserve Realty Co. Preceded in death by his parents and son,...

Josephine E. Vaughn
Sep 28, 2017
Josephine E. Vaughn, 96, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2017 after a brief illness. She was born March 6, 1921, in Bay Village, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy Vaughn; parents, Jack and Marion Dagg (Reed); and brothers, Calvin Dagg and Dalton Dagg. She is survived by her daughter, Gay (Vaughn)...
Geraldine Lowrey Auld
Sep 27, 2017
Geraldine Lowrey Auld, 84, died September 27, 2017. She was born on February 14, 1933 in Washington, PA to the late David and Esther (Dean) Lowrey. She had retired in 1995 from the Hudson Board of Education as a dietician and had also worked for Aultman Hospital, Mercy Medical Center and Akron City Hospital. She was a member of The...

Joseph P. Lemire
Sep 26, 2017
Joseph P. Lemire passed away on Tuesday, September 26. He is survived by his siblings, Christine Theoharis, Paul (Kathy) Lemire, and David (Gloria) Lemire; four children and many grandchildren. Friends may call from 10-11:30 am Saturday at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N Miller Rd. Mass of Christian Burial will be 12 noon at St. Hilary Catholic Church, 2750 W....
James E. White
Sep 24, 2017
James E. White After 89 years of a good life Jim died on September 24, 2017. He was born to Amelia and Holly White in 1928 joining big sister Helen. His education included Schumacher Elementary School, Buchtel High School where he lettered in football and other sports, and The University of Akron where he was a member of Theta Chi...

Warren E. Sheldon
Sep 23, 2017
No services planned. Obituary to be published later. Cemetery Details Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery Rittman, OH,
Betty Lou Whitt
Sep 16, 2017
Betty Lou Whitt, 83, Eternally loved, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2017. Born July 10, 1934 in Columbus, Ohio. She was a member of The Chapel. Betty is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Rodney Whitt; children, Pamela Augustine (CA), Cindy Dzuro (FL), Kathy Quinn (OH), David Whitt (FL); 9 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. A memorial service...
Doris Margaret Beresh
Sep 14, 2017
Doris Margaret Beresh, 92, died September 14, 2017. Born May 27, 1925 in Pittsburgh, PA to Joseph and Elizabeth Reindle, she was a member of St. Hilary Catholic Church and lived in Fairlawn, Ohio since 1964. Doris retired from Smither's Scientific Services after a long career as an executive administrator in Human Resources. Doris also worked for the Copley-Fairlawn Schools,...
Hilda Margaret Schneider Schaadt
Sep 14, 2017
Hilda Margaret Schneider Schaadt has taken God's hand. She is together again with her beloved husband, Carl. If a measure of a well lived life is how many people you touch, hers was well lived indeed! Hilda was born in Akron OH on Christmas Day 1923, the only child of Adam and Elizabeth Schneider. She saw the world through many...
Blaize Anthony Lishewski
Sep 10, 2017
Blaize Anthony Lishewski Blaize Lishewski, beloved son and brother, passed away unexpectedly September 10, 2017 from complications of pneumonia and cardiac arrest. Blaize was born on October 4, 1987 in Toledo, Ohio where he attended Parochial school K-12. He graduated from Ashland University with a Criminal Justice degree. Blaize was the goal keeper for Ashland Eagles Men's Soccer where he...
Jeanne E. Sherry
Sep 10, 2017
Jeanne E. Sherry, 91, departed this life peacefully on September 10, 2017. Born November 30, 1925 in Mt. Blanchard, Ohio to Cleo and Helen Beck Pratt, she had been a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and the D.A.R. Preceded in death by her husband, George Sherry, Jr.; she is survived by her daughters, Lynne Sherry Woods (Robert) of West...
Aidan Todd Maguire
Sep 4, 2017
Aidan Todd Maguire, 18 , passed away September 4, 2017. Aidan was a gifted musician, beloved son and brother, treasured grandson, and loyal friend. He moved through life with kindness and entertained people with his humor. Aidan was a 2017 graduate from Firestone High School and was attending The University of Akron. He majored in chemistry and finance with the...
James Thomas Anich
Sep 4, 2017
James Thomas Anich lived for 55 years and died beloved, respected, and lamented. He was born on May 7th, 1962 in Akron, Ohio to Marilyn (nee Flanick) Anich Smith and Eli Anich (now deceased) and is survived by his mother, his adoring wife of 25 glorious years, Tamera (Cigler); his daughters, Madeline and Audrey; and his brothers, Edward and Robert....
William Oliver Eaton
Sep 4, 2017
William Oliver Eaton, 83, died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Monday, September 4, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Judge Frank and Elzada (Spencer) Eaton; his brother, Frank; and his sister, Alice Ann Davies. He is survived by his wife of fifty-nine years, Barbara "Bobbie " (Kingsbury); brother-in-law, William Kingsbury; daughter, Elizabeth (Eric) Weibel of...
Marie E Gore
Sep 2, 2017
Marie E. Gore (Simms) Marie E. Gore, 77, of Akron passed away the morning of September 2, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents Lena and Michael Simms. She leaves behind, her sons, Scott (Pam), Kevin (Gina), Mark (Marita); her grandchildren whom she loved so dearly, Malia, Harris, Ty , Sophie, Bailey, Isabella, Anthony and Andrew; brother, Michael...

Judith L. Deorio
Aug 30, 2017
Judith L. DeOrio died peacefully and suddenly in her home on August 30, 2017. She was a graduate of North High School and New York University, Tisch School of Fine and Performing Arts. She played fourth chair, first violin section for the Cleveland Orchestra under the direction of Maestro George Szell. Years later Judith rose through the ranks of First...
Ruth E. Schmidt
Aug 30, 2017
Ruth E. Schmidt, 95, passed away August 30, 2017. She was born in Salem, Ohio November 4, 1921 to Charles and Nellie Wilms Sheen. After graduating from Greenford High School in 1940 she moved to Detroit, Michigan where she met and married her husband. They lived in the Detroit & Cleveland areas for a short time before they moved to...
Pete George
Oct 10, 2017
Pete George was born on December 8, 1932, in Akron, Ohio to parents Nick and Annie (Theodos) George as the youngest of nine children and the last to pass away. He died on October 10, 2017 at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Justin Rogers Hospice Care Center. Pete graduated from Central High School and the University of Akron where he prepared...
Robert "Red" Monroe Jones
Oct 6, 2017
Robert "Red" Monroe Jones Robert "Red" Monroe Jones, 79, long-time Fairlawn-Copley resident, went home to be with the Lord October 6, 2017. Bob was born January 20, 1938, in Lakewood, OH, to Monroe Morris and Jean (Turner) Jones. In 1947 the family moved to the Akron area where Bob spent the rest of his life. A 1956 graduate of Buchtel...
Edward R. Wargo
Oct 1, 2017
Edward R. Wargo, 74, died October 1, 2017. He was born June 9, 1943 in Wichita, KS to the late William and Katherine Wargo. Edward had been an active member of Calvary Chapel in Barberton, a Cub Scout leader and was involved in Gideons International, and had retired from Reserve Realty Co. Preceded in death by his parents and son,...

Josephine E. Vaughn
Sep 28, 2017
Josephine E. Vaughn, 96, of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2017 after a brief illness. She was born March 6, 1921, in Bay Village, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy Vaughn; parents, Jack and Marion Dagg (Reed); and brothers, Calvin Dagg and Dalton Dagg. She is survived by her daughter, Gay (Vaughn)...
Geraldine Lowrey Auld
Sep 27, 2017
Geraldine Lowrey Auld, 84, died September 27, 2017. She was born on February 14, 1933 in Washington, PA to the late David and Esther (Dean) Lowrey. She had retired in 1995 from the Hudson Board of Education as a dietician and had also worked for Aultman Hospital, Mercy Medical Center and Akron City Hospital. She was a member of The...

Joseph P. Lemire
Sep 26, 2017
Joseph P. Lemire passed away on Tuesday, September 26. He is survived by his siblings, Christine Theoharis, Paul (Kathy) Lemire, and David (Gloria) Lemire; four children and many grandchildren. Friends may call from 10-11:30 am Saturday at the Billow FAIRLAWN Chapel, 85 N Miller Rd. Mass of Christian Burial will be 12 noon at St. Hilary Catholic Church, 2750 W....
James E. White
Sep 24, 2017
James E. White After 89 years of a good life Jim died on September 24, 2017. He was born to Amelia and Holly White in 1928 joining big sister Helen. His education included Schumacher Elementary School, Buchtel High School where he lettered in football and other sports, and The University of Akron where he was a member of Theta Chi...

Warren E. Sheldon
Sep 23, 2017
No services planned. Obituary to be published later. Cemetery Details Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery Rittman, OH,
Betty Lou Whitt
Sep 16, 2017
Betty Lou Whitt, 83, Eternally loved, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2017. Born July 10, 1934 in Columbus, Ohio. She was a member of The Chapel. Betty is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Rodney Whitt; children, Pamela Augustine (CA), Cindy Dzuro (FL), Kathy Quinn (OH), David Whitt (FL); 9 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. A memorial service...
Doris Margaret Beresh
Sep 14, 2017
Doris Margaret Beresh, 92, died September 14, 2017. Born May 27, 1925 in Pittsburgh, PA to Joseph and Elizabeth Reindle, she was a member of St. Hilary Catholic Church and lived in Fairlawn, Ohio since 1964. Doris retired from Smither's Scientific Services after a long career as an executive administrator in Human Resources. Doris also worked for the Copley-Fairlawn Schools,...
Hilda Margaret Schneider Schaadt
Sep 14, 2017
Hilda Margaret Schneider Schaadt has taken God's hand. She is together again with her beloved husband, Carl. If a measure of a well lived life is how many people you touch, hers was well lived indeed! Hilda was born in Akron OH on Christmas Day 1923, the only child of Adam and Elizabeth Schneider. She saw the world through many...
Blaize Anthony Lishewski
Sep 10, 2017
Blaize Anthony Lishewski Blaize Lishewski, beloved son and brother, passed away unexpectedly September 10, 2017 from complications of pneumonia and cardiac arrest. Blaize was born on October 4, 1987 in Toledo, Ohio where he attended Parochial school K-12. He graduated from Ashland University with a Criminal Justice degree. Blaize was the goal keeper for Ashland Eagles Men's Soccer where he...
Jeanne E. Sherry
Sep 10, 2017
Jeanne E. Sherry, 91, departed this life peacefully on September 10, 2017. Born November 30, 1925 in Mt. Blanchard, Ohio to Cleo and Helen Beck Pratt, she had been a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church and the D.A.R. Preceded in death by her husband, George Sherry, Jr.; she is survived by her daughters, Lynne Sherry Woods (Robert) of West...
Aidan Todd Maguire
Sep 4, 2017
Aidan Todd Maguire, 18 , passed away September 4, 2017. Aidan was a gifted musician, beloved son and brother, treasured grandson, and loyal friend. He moved through life with kindness and entertained people with his humor. Aidan was a 2017 graduate from Firestone High School and was attending The University of Akron. He majored in chemistry and finance with the...
James Thomas Anich
Sep 4, 2017
James Thomas Anich lived for 55 years and died beloved, respected, and lamented. He was born on May 7th, 1962 in Akron, Ohio to Marilyn (nee Flanick) Anich Smith and Eli Anich (now deceased) and is survived by his mother, his adoring wife of 25 glorious years, Tamera (Cigler); his daughters, Madeline and Audrey; and his brothers, Edward and Robert....
William Oliver Eaton
Sep 4, 2017
William Oliver Eaton, 83, died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Monday, September 4, 2017. He is preceded in death by his parents, Judge Frank and Elzada (Spencer) Eaton; his brother, Frank; and his sister, Alice Ann Davies. He is survived by his wife of fifty-nine years, Barbara "Bobbie " (Kingsbury); brother-in-law, William Kingsbury; daughter, Elizabeth (Eric) Weibel of...
Marie E Gore
Sep 2, 2017
Marie E. Gore (Simms) Marie E. Gore, 77, of Akron passed away the morning of September 2, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents Lena and Michael Simms. She leaves behind, her sons, Scott (Pam), Kevin (Gina), Mark (Marita); her grandchildren whom she loved so dearly, Malia, Harris, Ty , Sophie, Bailey, Isabella, Anthony and Andrew; brother, Michael...

Judith L. Deorio
Aug 30, 2017
Judith L. DeOrio died peacefully and suddenly in her home on August 30, 2017. She was a graduate of North High School and New York University, Tisch School of Fine and Performing Arts. She played fourth chair, first violin section for the Cleveland Orchestra under the direction of Maestro George Szell. Years later Judith rose through the ranks of First...
Ruth E. Schmidt
Aug 30, 2017
Ruth E. Schmidt, 95, passed away August 30, 2017. She was born in Salem, Ohio November 4, 1921 to Charles and Nellie Wilms Sheen. After graduating from Greenford High School in 1940 she moved to Detroit, Michigan where she met and married her husband. They lived in the Detroit & Cleveland areas for a short time before they moved to...