Obituaries

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...

Dec 12, 2020

Dec 12, 2020

Nicole Fiore Cuffman, 30, of Willoughby passed away on Saturday December 12, 2020. Born on July 26, 1990 in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, to Gary and Pattie Cuffman. Nicole was a 2008 graduate of Willoughby South High School. She was so full of life and had a heart of gold. She had the biggest smile that would light up the...

Dec 12, 2020

Graveside services for Dennis L. Adams, 71, of Mentor-on-the-Lake, will be 12:30 PM Friday, December 18, 2020 at Willoughby Memorial Gardens (Section A), 38660 Lakeshore Blvd., Willoughby. Please meet at the cemetery. Current pandemic guidelines, including social distancing and the wearing of masks will be followed while visiting the cemetery. Denny passed away December 12, 2020 in Mentor-on-the-Lake. Born...

Dec 11, 2020

Hugh Araps, 35, of Mentor, passed away December 11, 2020 after a courageous fight against Ewing’s Sarcoma, a form of Cancer.

Born March 21, 1985, he was a 2003 graduate of Riverside High School. He married Jessica, the love of his life in June of 2016. Hugh was a devoted and loving husband and nothing...

Dec 10, 2020

Mazie D. (Connolly) Sandison, 98, of Willowick, passed away peacefully at home December 10, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Born July 28, 1922 in Savannah, Georgia, she lived in Willowick the past 64 years. Prior to marriage and moving to the Cleveland area in 1947, Mazie worked for The Medical Depot during WWII and The Savannah Gas Company....

Dec 9, 2020

Services for Robert Edward (Bob) Hollister, 76, of Madison Township, will be at 10 AM on Saturday, December 19, 2020 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby. Father Andrew Clements of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church will officiate at the service. The family will receive friends from 4-7 PM on Friday, December 18, 2020 at the funeral home. Current...

Dec 5, 2020

Services for Barbara L. (Maiolo) Schmidt, 80, of Mentor, will be at 8 PM on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby. The family will receive friends from 5-8 PM on Wednesday, prior to the service at the funeral home. Social distancing protocols will be followed and masks will be required when visiting the...

Dec 4, 2020

Donna Marie (Lucas) Pacholke, 74, of Concord Township, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020. Born March 3, 1946 in Cleveland, she was a lifelong Lake County resident. She will be remembered as a loving sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who was a master of puzzles, crossword puzzles and loved playing with her granddaughters and great-granddaughter. Mom was passionate...