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Frank Witherow Obituary
Frank Witherow, 78, passed away on December 1, 2017.
He was born in Akron and graduated from East High School. He served in the U.S.M.C. before a 30 year career with the Akron Police Department. He retired to Greenacres Florida where he lived happily and enjoyed golfing until his recent illness.
Frank was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Karen, as well as his special friend Adele Gibilisco. He leaves behind three children, Michael (Miki) Witherow, Pamela (Ken) Riley, and Jami (Richard) Field along with many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Services will be held 1 p.m. Monday at the Billow FALLS Chapel, 1907 23rd, with Rev. David Loar officiating. Interment at Chestnut Hill Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home on MONDAY from 11 a.m. until the service begins. To share a Memory, Send a Condolence or Light a Candle, visit the Tribute Wall at www.billowfuneralhomes.com.
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Linda Cunningham
December 10, 2017
So sorry to hear about Frank. I have such good memories of holidays with him and Karen. My condolences to everyone.
Love
Linda
December 10, 2017
Witherow Family,
Sad to read about Frank's passing. I worked with Frank at APD. He was a fine officer and friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest in Peace Brother.
Jimmy Mathews
Bluffton, SC
HARRY HAKENSON
December 8, 2017
FRAnk you will be missed by all your friends and coworkers
as a fellow officer i remember many of good time on the dept. and talks about the marines
r.i.p. you have earned it
harry h.
James Lucas
December 8, 2017
My condolences to the Witherow family. I worked for and with Frank for many years in the Identification Bureau at the Police Department. Truly a remarkable man.
Greg Hannah
December 8, 2017
Deepest condolences to my family and friends. I will miss Frank as I could always count on him for good advice or a kind word. I will miss watching the football games with him and his ever present love for the Browns.
The Staff of Billow Funeral Homes
December 8, 2017
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