Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Western Lake County

Elsie Elaine Blazek

Elsie Elaine Blazek

Sep 22, 2024

Elsie Elaine (Henderson) Blazek, 101, passed on peacefully in her sleep, on September 22, 2024.

Elsie was born on July 11, 1923, to the late Howard N. and Mildred Jane (McMillen) Henderson. She grew up in Maple Heights, along with her younger sister, Marilynn (Ned, deceased) Stull (deceased). She graduated from Maple Heights High School....

Patricia A. Wardwell

Patricia A. Wardwell

Sep 21, 2024

A celebration of the life of Pat A. (Sampson) Wardwell, 70, of Willoughby, will be held at 7 PM on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby. Pastor Jason D. Boggs of Erieside Church on the Boulevard will lead the celebration.

The family will receive friends from 4-7 PM on...

Sandra L. Lonchor

Sandra L. Lonchor

Sep 20, 2024

Sandra Lee Lonchor (nee Gaggiani) age 88, a longtime resident of Willoughby Hills, passed peacefully on September 20, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 10,1936, in Redstone Township, PA.

Sandy’s vocation in nursing (RN) companioned well with her compassionate and attentive nature. She enjoyed 42 years in the nursing profession, the...

James Paul Fiorello

James Paul Fiorello

Sep 17, 2024

James P. Fiorello, 82, of Willowick, passed away peacefully September 17, 2024 at Vitalia of Mentor. He was born March 7, 1942 in East Cleveland.

Jim worked at Spector Motor Freight for many years and went on to retire from Yellow Motor Freight after 30 years.

Jim was an avid bowler and in many local...

John Edward Schimmelmann

John Edward Schimmelmann

Sep 17, 2024

Funeral services for John E. Schimmelmann, 76, of Wickliffe, will be at 11 AM Monday, September 23, 2024 at Bethel Lutheran Church, 32410 Willowick Dr. Willowick.

Family will receive friends 3-6 PM Sunday at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby.

John passed away September 17, 2024 in Willoughby. He was born November 19, 1947...

Walter C. Strickland

Walter C. Strickland

Sep 15, 2024

Memorial services for Walter C. Strickland, 81, of Eastlake, will be at 11 AM on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

The family will receive friends from 10-11 AM on Saturday, prior to the service.

Mr. Strickland passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024.

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Kathleen J. Henning

Kathleen J. Henning

Sep 8, 2024

Memorial services for Kathleen J. (Pierret) Henning, 84, of Kirtland, will be at 11 AM on

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Victory Baptist Church, 8911 Lakeshore Boulevard,

Mentor. The Rev. Philip J. Hilditch will officiate at the service.

Mrs. Henning passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at David

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Holly R. Riss

Holly R. Riss

Aug 27, 2024

Graveside services and inurnment for Holly Ruth (Hengst) Riss, 81, of Willoughby will be at 12 Noon on Tuesday, September 3, 20024, at Willoughby Cemetery on Sharpe Avenue.

Please enter the cemetery through the Madison Avenue gate, by the garage, and drive through the cemetery towards the front gate on Sharpe Avenue. The graveside service...

Robert S. Huling

Robert S. Huling

Aug 13, 2024

Memorial service for Robert S. Huling, 83, of Eastlake, will be at 7 PM Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby.

Family will receive friends 5-7 PM Wednesday, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Bob passed away peacefully at home on August 13, 2024. He was born December...

Sharon E. Ozinga

Sharon E. Ozinga

Aug 10, 2024

Memorial services for Sharon E. (Hill) Ozinga, 68, of Willowick, will be at 11 AM on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at Willo-Hill Baptist Church, 4200 State Route 306, Willoughby. The Rev. David Hackney will officiate the service.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM on Tuesday, August 13, 2014, at Willo-Hill Baptist Church.

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Yvonne J. Johnson

Yvonne J. Johnson

Aug 8, 2024

Graveside services for Yvonne J. (Palumbo) Johnson, 86, of Willoughby, will be at 11 AM on Monday, August 19, 2024, at Willoughby Memorial Gardens, 38660 Lakeshore Boulevard, Willoughby.

Yvonne passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024 at Grand River Health and Rehab Center in Painesville. She was born March 19, 1938 in Cleveland.

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Lawrence E. Loucka

Lawrence E. Loucka

Jul 25, 2024

Calling hours for Lawrence E. Loucka, 80, of Willoughby Hills, will be held from 5-7 PM on Monday, July 29, 2024 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

Mr. Loucka passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 25, 2024.

Born December 28, 1943 in Cleveland, he was a longtime Lake County...

Rhea Jean Mahle

Rhea Jean Mahle

Jul 22, 2024

Calling hours for Rhea Jean (Seigworth) Mahle, 94, of Mentor, will be from 5-7 PM on Monday, July 29, 2024 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

Mrs. Mahle passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024.

Born April 13, 1930 in Lickingville, PA, she was a longtime Willoughby and Mentor...

Albin Gajowski

Albin Gajowski

Jul 17, 2024

A Celebration of Life for Albin “Al” Gajowski, Jr., of Willoughby, will be at 12 PM Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Body of Christ Community, 38057 Erie Road, Willoughby.

The family will receive guests from 11 AM- 12 PM, prior to the service.

Al passed away on July 17, 2024 at...

Henry "Harry"  Cargill

Henry "Harry" Cargill

Jul 15, 2024

Services for Henry “Harry” Cargill, 76, of Leroy Township, will be at 4 PM on Friday, July 19, 2024 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 PM on Friday, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mr. Cargill passed away Monday, July...

Sandra M. Tuggle

Sandra M. Tuggle

Jul 12, 2024

Services for Sandra M, (Young) Tuggle, 80, of Concord Township, will be at 10 AM on Friday, July 19, 2024 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

The family will receive friends from 4-8 PM on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at the funeral home.

Mrs. Tuggle passed away peacefully on...

Charles P. Demore

Charles P. Demore

Jul 10, 2024

Charles Paul Demore, 81, of Mentor, Ohio, passed away on July 10, 2024 at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland, Ohio.

He was born March 14, 1943 to the late Anthony Demore and Clara DiSanto in Cleveland, Ohio. He was recently diagnosed with Mesothelioma.

Chuck worked for many years as an...

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