Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Western Lake County

William H. "Billy"  Prall, Jr.

William H. "Billy" Prall, Jr.

Oct 19, 2024

August 22, 1971 – October 19, 2024

Billy passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 19, 2024.

He was born and raised in Willoughby and attended Willoughby South High School.

Billy loved fishing, hunting, camping and eagle watching.

He is survived by his children,...

Robert A. Pavli

Robert A. Pavli

Oct 18, 2024

Robert “Bob” Pavli, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully at David Simpson Hospice House on October 18, 2024. He was born on August 13, 1950.

Bob is survived by his devoted spouse of fifty two years, Mary Ann (Cordiano)Pavli, and their three cherished children; Dawn Hridayashri Pavli (Prasadachitta Branbury), Sharon...

Zachary Brunkala

Zachary Brunkala

Oct 17, 2024

A celebration of the life of Zachary Robert Brunkala, 24, of Eastlake, will be held from 4-8 PM on Friday, October 25, 2024 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

Zac passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 17, 2024.

Born August 2, 2000 in Willoughby, he was a lifelong Lake...

Raqueal V. Seymour

Raqueal V. Seymour

Oct 16, 2024

Services for Raqueal V. Seymour, 37, of Mentor, will be at 7 PM on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

The family will receive friends from 3-7 PM on Wednesday, prior to the service.

Raqueal passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.

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Ronald A. Brettrager

Ronald A. Brettrager

Oct 13, 2024

Memorial services for Ronald A. Brettrager, 87, of Kirtland, will be at 3 PM on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

The family will receive friends from 2-3 PM on Thursday, prior to the service.

Mr. Brettrager passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024.

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Marjorie L. Bixel

Marjorie L. Bixel

Oct 13, 2024

Marjorie Lee Bixel (nee Wells) of Willoughby, passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2024, with her children by her side.

Midge graduated from the former Willoughby Union High School, class of 1956. It was there that she met the love of her life, Lanny Bixel. They married on November 24, 1956 and had 64 wonderful...

Anna F. Bush

Anna F. Bush

Oct 12, 2024

Services for Anna Frances (Cook) Bush, 85, of Mentor, will be at 7 PM on Friday, October 18, 2024 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

The family will receive friends from 3-7 PM on Friday, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mrs. Bush passed away Saturday, October...

Kimberly Patrice Schmidt

Kimberly Patrice Schmidt

Oct 10, 2024

Funeral services for Kimberly Patrice Schmidt, age 64, former wife of Kenneth, mother of Gary, Karl, and Kurt, and sister of Chris will be at 10 AM Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 37728 Euclid Avenue, Willoughby. Family will receive friends from 4-8 PM Wednesday at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby. Final resting place will...

Willard R. "Chuck"  Humphries

Willard R. "Chuck" Humphries

Oct 6, 2024

Willard R. “Chuck” Humphries

Services for Willard R “Chuck” Humphries, 91, of Mentor, will be at 11 AM on Friday, October 11, 2024 at Mentor Baptist Church, 7500 Johnnycake Ridge Road, Mentor.

The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby....

Marlene F. Miller

Marlene F. Miller

Oct 5, 2024

A celebration of life for Marlene Frances Miller, age 90, will be at 10:30 AM on Monday, October 14, 2024 at St. Hubert Episcopal Church, 8870 Baldwin Road, Kirtland Hills, Ohio.

Family and friends were everything to Marlene. She was the most kind, generous, and loving soul who touched the lives of so many. Marlene...

Douglas Evan Miller

Douglas Evan Miller

Oct 4, 2024

Celebration of Life for Douglas E. “Satch” Miller Sr., 67, of Lakeline, will be held at a later date.

Doug passed away October 4, 2024 in Willoughby. Born July 5, 1957 in Euclid, he spent the majority of his life in Lake County.

Doug was always a hard-working man. He loved music, fishing, gardening, grilling...

Katherine B. Fuller

Katherine B. Fuller

Oct 2, 2024

Katherine B. (Barnett) Fuller, 96, of Willoughby, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 2, 2024.

The family will receive friends from 4-7 PM on Monday, October 7, 2024 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

Born January 29, 1928 in Santa Ana, CA, she was raised in Shelbyville, KY and...

Laverne K. Miozzi

Laverne K. Miozzi

Sep 30, 2024

Laverne K. Miozzi, 88, of Willoughby, went home to be with her Lord and Savior September 30, 2024, in her daughter’s home. Born in Cleveland on October 21, 1935, she was the beloved daughter of Elmer and Stephanie Novacek, and a devoted sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

A master homemaker, Laverne filled her life with love for...

Patricia A. Roniger

Patricia A. Roniger

Sep 28, 2024

A Mass of Christian Burial for Patricia A. [nee: Goga] Roniger, age 88, will be at 11 AM on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Saint Cyprian Ctholic Church, 4223 Middle Ridge Road, Perry. The Rev. George Kusy will officiate at the Mass.

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

Allen R. Paden

Allen R. Paden

Sep 25, 2024

Memorial services for Allen R. Paden, 90, of Willoughby, will be at 10 AM Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby.

The family will receive friends 6-8 PM Friday, October 4, 2024 at the funeral home.

Allen passed away peacefully September 25, 2024 in Mentor. He...

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...

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