Obituaries

Jan 10, 2021

Private family services will be held for William E. Lord, 75, of Willoughby. Mr. Lord passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021. Born April 24, 1945 in Painesville, he was a lifelong Lake County resident. Mr. Lord was a lifelong sheet-metal worker and served as president of U.A.W. Local 2262. He retired from the former Argo-Tech Corporation in 1997. He...

Jan 10, 2021

Marliss A. (Loseke) Woodin, 79, of Willoughby, OH passed away January 10, 2021. Born November 12, 1941 in Schuyler, Nebraska, she lived in Lake County for over 50 years. Marliss retired from Erieside Clinic in Willoughby. She enjoyed garage sales, antiquing, reading, and being with family and friends. She was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles in Mentor...

Jan 8, 2021

Emil Sture Arvidson lived life with a smile on his face. He loved the good times spent with his many friends and family. He was a kind soul, forever proud of his Swedish heritage.

Emil was born on September 30, 1933, and sadly, passed away at the age of 87 on Friday, January 8th, from...

Jan 6, 2021

Services for Barbara L. (Eggers) Yeagley, 49, of Willowick, will be at 3 PM on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby. The family will receive friends from 1-3 PM on Sunday, prior to the service at the funeral home. Occupancy limits, social distancing and the use of masks will be required. Barbara passed...

Jan 6, 2021

Rose Marie Massey, 85, of Willoughby, passed away January 6, 2021 in Middleburg Heights, following a brief illness. Born February 24, 1935 in Orgas, West Virginia, she has lived the past 60 years in Willoughby. She was a nurse’s aide at the former Western Reserve Convalescent Center for 25 years and also a 20 year Avon Lady Representative. Survivors...

Jan 4, 2021

Mass of Christian Burial for Yvonne E. Degutis, 86, of Willowick, will be at 11 AM on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, 32114 Vine Street, Willowick. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby. Mrs. Degutis passed away Monday, January 4,...

Jan 4, 2021

Jan 3, 2021

Bradley Allen “Brad” Leininger, 52, of Willoughby, passed away January 3, 2021 at West Medical Center in Willoughby after a long illness. He was born November 13, 1968 in Cleveland. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Brad loved sailing, hunting, fishing, spending time outdoors, and was an avid and very knowledgeable gardener. He especially...

Jan 3, 2021

Arlene Muzychenko, 94, of Willowick, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, January 3, 2021 surrounded by her family. Private family services will be held.

Jan 2, 2021

Patricia “Pat” Ann Dengel was born to Jeanette (Pagano) and Edward Berry on August 25th, 1942. She peacefully passed away in her Willoughby home on January 2nd, 2021 at the age of 78. She reunited with those who preceded her in death, including her husband of 47 years Matt Dengel, their beloved son Eddie Dengel, her parents and her...

Dec 31, 2020

Jim passed in peace at the age of 79. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Mildred; sister, Bonnie (Pavlovic) and late wife and mother of his children, Maija (Ozolins). He is survived by his loving wife, Marye Etta; children, David and Kristin (Means); bonus children, Heidi (Andrews) and Jason (Hill); brothers, Fred and Chuck; four...

Dec 30, 2020

Howard Lee Houk, 82, of Mentor, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at his home. Born January 20, 1938 in Wampum, PA, he has lived in Lake County for more than 30 years. Lee was a huge THE Ohio State University Football Fan and loved golfing; he held the first tee time every day at Powderhorn Golf Course in...

Dec 29, 2020

Services for Patricia J. (McGinity) Larner, 89, of Eastlake, will be at 7 PM on Friday, January 1, 2021 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby. Her nephew, the Rev. Mark Milligan of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Frankfort, IL will officiate at the service. The family will receive friends from 4-7 PM on Friday, prior...

Dec 28, 2020

Services for Angelo A. Argenti, Jr., 78, of Leroy Township, will be at 7 PM on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby. The Rev. Kevin M. Liebhardt of St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church will officiate at the service. The family will receive friends from 4-7 PM on Thursday, prior to the service at...

Dec 22, 2020

Elizabeth A. (Blake) Zimmerman, 94, of Painesville, passed away December 22, 2020 at Hospice House in Cleveland. She was born July 22, 1926 in Hopewell, PA. She has lived in Lake County for more than 60 years. Mrs. Zimmerman worked at the former Dalton Industries in Willoughby. Survivors include her son, Dennis (Crystal) Zimmerman; grandchildren, Michael (Angela) Zimmerman, Tim...

Dec 20, 2020

Graveside services and interment for Raymond Leslie, 70, of Mentor-on-the-Lake, will be at 12 Noon on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Crown Hill Cemetery, 8592 Darrow Road (State Route 91; 1/2 mile South of Interstate 480), Twinsburg. The Rev. Larry A. Pozza of ShadeTree Community Church will officiate at the service. Mr. Leslie passed away at his home on...

Dec 17, 2020

Funeral services for William J. “BILL THE YMCA GREETER” Walton, 77, of Mentor, formerly of Eastlake, will be 12 PM Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby. Family will receive friends 10 AM- 12 PM Tuesday, prior to the service at the funeral home. Social distancing protocols will be enforced and masks are required....

Dec 16, 2020

Christiana L. Swires-Maine of Willoughby, Ohio passed away peacefully on December 16, 2020, after a courageous battle with Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS). She was born February 23, 1969 in State College, Pennsylvania. She grew up in Aurora, Ohio and later made her home in Willoughby. Chris graduated from The University of Akron and worked at Progressive Insurance Co. for...

Dec 16, 2020

Donald R. Hantak passed away on December 16, 2020 after a courageous battle with vascular dementia. He was born in Cleveland on February 27, 1936. As a child he moved to Willoughby Hills, with his parents Howard and Louise Hantak and his grandfather John Ebert (of blessed memory). After his graduation from Hiram College in 1958 he enlisted in...

Dec 12, 2020

Richard “Rick” J. Buckley, Sr., 76, of Painesville, OH., passed away Saturday December 12, 2020 at UH Geauga Medical Center. Born August 30, 1944 in Conneaut, OH. He was a resident of Lake County, OH. For 46 years and a “snow bird” in Fort Myers, FL. for 10 years. Mr. Buckley was a veteran of the United States Air...