Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Western Lake County
Della Swaney
Jun 2, 2012
Services for Della J. (Lytle) Swaney, 83, of Mentor, will be at 10 AM Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at Willoughby United Methodist Church,15 Public Square, Willoughby. Mrs. Swaney passed away Saturday, June 2, 2012 at Kemper House in Mentor with her family at her side. Born September 3, 1928 in Ohiopyle, PA, she was a longtime Willoughby resident before...
Paul Allen
Jun 2, 2012
Paul A. Allen, age 91, of Kirtland, passed away in his home, Saturday, June 2, 2012 surrounded by his loving wife and children. He was born Dec. 1, 1920 in Kirtland where he was a life long resident. Mr. Allen was a farmer, builder and master wood crafter. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of Willoughby...

Robert Auer
May 31, 2012
Robert J. Auer, 88, formerly of Willoughby, passed away after a brief illness Thursday, May 31, 2012 at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights. Born November 11, 1923 in Cleveland, he was a longtime Willoughby resident before moving to the McGregor Home in East Cleveland four years ago. He was a World War II United States Army veteran, a member...
Tillie Borsos
May 30, 2012
TILLIE BORSOS, (nee: Pealer), 89, of Chester Township, beloved wife of the late Frank; loving mother of Candace (Walter) Bilinsky, Frank, Jr. (deceased) and Jacqueline (Richard) Sprenger; dear grandmother of Kimberly (Dan) Jensen, Tracey (Thompson) Woodward, Kelsey and David Sprenger; great grandmother of three; sister of the late Thomas, Daniel, Evelyn and Hilda. The family will receive friends from...
Goldie Leber
May 29, 2012
Goldie G. Leber (97) passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at The Residence of Chardon. Born October 26, 1914 in the village of Glouster, Ohio, Mrs. Leber was a longtime Northeast Ohio resident, living in Willoughby for ten years before moving to Chardon in 2005. Goldie worked as a realtor for Upson Realty during the 50's and 60's. She...
Ronald Ober
May 27, 2012
Rev. Ronald W. Ober, age 97, beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Marsh) entered into eternal rest May 27, 2012. He is survived by his loving daughter, Ellen Martin (Russell), grandchildren , Stephen Daniel (Trinity), Sarah Elizabeth, and great-granddaughter, Carmen Marie. Services will be held at Wesleyan Village, Saturday, June 2, at 11:00 am. Memorial gifts to Wesleyan...
Robert Powell
May 14, 2012
Military honors for Robert James Powell, 70, of Eastlake, will be 12:30 PM Monday, May 21, 2012 at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, 10175 Rawiga Road, Rittman. Please meet at the cemetery welcome center no later than 12:15 PM. Mr. Powell passed away Monday, May 14, 2012. Born December 2, 1941 in Scranton, PA, he has lived in Eastlake...
Patricia Swaine
May 13, 2012
Mass of Christian Burial for Patricia E. (nee: Roberts) (Russ) Swaine, 89, of Mentor, will be 10 AM Friday, May 18, 2012 at Saint Bede The Venerable Catholic Church, 9114 Lakeshore Boulevard, Mentor. Mrs. Swaine passed away Sunday, May 13, 2012 at Lake West Medical Center in Willoughby, surrounded by her family. Born March 7, 1923 in Cleveland, she...
Brett Key
May 12, 2012
Memorial services for Brett A. Key, 53,of Willoughby Hills, will be 11 AM Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at Willoughby Hills United Methodist Church, 34201 Eddy Road, Willoughby Hills. Brett passed away Saturday, May 12, 2012 at Hospice House in Cleveland, surrounded by his family Born June 21, 1958 in Marion, Ohio, grew up in the Marion area and spent...
Eric Arvidson
May 11, 2012
Memorial services for Eric O. Arvidson, 78, of Mentor, will be 2 PM Friday, May 18, 2012 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby. Mr. Arvidson passed away Friday, May 11, 2012 at his home. Born September 30, 1933, he was a lifelong Mentor resident. He was a United States Army veteran and member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church...
James Abplanalp
May 10, 2012
Services for James W. Abplanalp, 79, of Willoughby, will be 1 PM Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at Willoughby United Methodist Church, 15 Public Square, Willoughby. Mr. Abplanalp passed away Thursday, May 10, 2012 at Mentor-Way Care Center. Born July 8, 1932 in Warren, PA, he has lived in Willoughby since 1960. He was a United States Air Force veteran...
Arlene Sohl
May 8, 2012
Mass of Christian Burial for Arlene Rose (Drenik) Sohl, 69, of Mentor, will be 9:30 AM Tues., May 15, 2012 at Saint John Vianney Catholic Church, 7575 Bellflower Road, Mentor. Family and friends are asked to meet directly at the Church. The Rev. Fr. Thomas W. Johns will officiate at the Mass. The family will receive friends from 5-8...
Donald Disanto
May 8, 2012
Memorial services for Donald Anthony DiSanto, 61, of Willoughby, will be 7:30 PM Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby. Mr. DiSanto passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at The Cleveland Clinic. Born March 2, 1951 in Cleveland, he has lived in Willoughby for the past 41 years. He was a dedicated family man...
Germaine Nimietz
May 7, 2012
Private family services have been held for Germaine K. (Pierson) Nimietz, 83, of Euclid. Mrs. Nimietz passed away Monday, May 7, 2012 at Heather Hill Nursing Home in Munson Township. Born Germaine Hodges on March 21, 1929 in Cleveland, she was a resident of Euclid for more than 50 years. Mrs. Nimietz was retired from the Euclid Board of...
Raymond Nevling
May 4, 2012
Services for Raymond H. Nevling, 81, of Willoughby, will be at 10 AM Tuesday, May 8, 2012 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby. Mr. Nevling passed away Friday, May 4, 2012 at his home. Born June 26, 1930 in Smithmill, PA he has lived in
Frederick Chennell
May 1, 2012
Memorial services for Frederick Thomas Chennell, 97, of Willoughby, will be 7 PM Friday, May 4, 2012 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby, where the family will receive friends from 6-7 PM. Mr. Chennell passed away Tues., May 1, 2012 at his home. Born May 14, 1914 in Chicago, his family moved to Cleveland in 1920. After...
Polly Haworth
Apr 27, 2012
Memorial services for Polly S. Haworth, 59, of Perry, will be 8 PM Tues., May 1, 2012 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby. The family will receive friends from 5-8 P.M., prior to the service. Mrs. Haworth passed away peacefully on Friday, April 27, 2012. Born May 13, 1952 in Lyndhurst, she was a graduate of Brush...
John Kral
Apr 23, 2012
A gathering to celebrate the life of John J. Kral, 61, of Mentor-on-the-Lake, will be held from 5-7 PM Thursday, April 26, 2012 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby. There will be a time of remembrances beginning at 7 PM. Mr. Kral passed away Monday, April 23, 2012 at his home. Born July 13, 1950 in Shaker...
Jeffrey Cartwright
Apr 22, 2012
A memorial gathering of family and friends of Jeff Cartwright will be held from 2-4 PM Sat., Apr. 28, 2012 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby. Jeff passed away suddenly on Sun., Apr. 22, 2012. Born Feb. 24, 1954 in Painesville, he was a lifelong Lake County resident. He was an avid outdoorsman and a racing enthusiast....
J. Robert Jay
Apr 11, 2012
J. Robert Jay, 85, of Willoughby, a retired Mentor High School teacher, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 11, 2012. Born March 18, 1927 in Columbus, Ohio, he was raised in Worthington, OH and was a former resident of Germantown, Ohio before moving to Willoughby in 1954. He was a member of Mentor United Methodist Church and an...
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