Arthur Walter Hubbell's Obituary
Arthur Walter Hubbell was born in Cleveland, Ohio on July 12, 1940. He grew up in the westside suburb of Fairview Park and graduated from Fairview Park High School in 1959. Art married his classmate, Roberta Mae (Bobbie) Baker, on June 6 of that year.
Art began working at Bay Village Delicatessen in high school. When the owner retired, Art and Bobbie purchased the business and ran it until they sold it around 1990.
Sons, Michael R. and David A., and daughter Cynthia J. were born between 1960 and 1963. The family moved to Mills Creek in North Ridgeville, OH in 1971. Arthur served numerous years on the governing board there.
During those years, Arthur also became a journeyman newspaper pressman. He worked at the Cleveland Press until it closed in 1977, and at the Cleveland Plain Dealer until he took early retirement around 1995.
He was a member of Alcohol Anonymous for about 40-years and regularly attended meetings where he sponsored other members.
Arthur was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2018. Throughout his treatment he retained a positive attitude, and he lived a good life far exceeding the doctors’ expectations. He held season tickets for the Cleveland Browns and attended Cleveland Indians & Cavaliers games regularly. He also enjoyed attending concerts and one of his favorites was local Reggae Artist Carlos Jones.
Arthur passed away in his home on December 13 with his son David and granddaughter Emily at his side. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bobbie, in 2007.
He is survived by his son Michael R. Hubbell and wife Laurie, grandson Michael Jr. and wife Jeanette, step great-granddaughter Brielle and great-grandson Collen; and granddaughter Kelsie, all from Colorado.
By his son David A. Hubbell of Hagerstown, MD and wife Lori, granddaughter Emily Hubbell of Los Angeles, CA, and grandson Matthew Hubbell of San Diego, CA
By his daughter Cynthia Hubbell Berkheimer of Sheffield Lake, granddaughter Kate Braun and husband Trevor, great-granddaughter McKinley Braun of Parma, and granddaughter Jacqueline Colberg and wife Rachel of Sheffield Lake.
And by his sister-in-law Joan Baker Drake of Scottsdale, AZ.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, January 20, 2023, at noon, at Clague Road United Church of Christ, 3650 Clague Road, North Olmsted, OH 44070.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve @ hospicewr.org or mailed to 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44110
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