Dana C. Iwaniuk

September 30, 1959 - January 9, 2022

Dana C. Iwaniuk, age 62 of Mentor, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022 at UH Lake West Medical Center, Willoughby, OH. She was born in Cleveland, OH. Dana was a registered nurse at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Goldsboro, North Carolina for five years, and later worked at Lake West Medical Center as a registered nurse for 22 years. Dana lived by the Golden Rule: to do unto others as you would have others do unto you. She had a special knack for making everyone feel like they were the most important person in the room. She had a deep, lifelong passion for animals – and she loved nothing more than caring for the many rescue dogs and cats that called the Iwaniuk house their forever home over the years. What brought Dana the most joy, however, was her family. “Laughter is the best medicine,” she often said – and laughter was never in short supply when they were together. One of her favorite pastimes was baking up a storm in the kitchen with her beloved daughter, and her apple pies were famous among those who knew her. Dana is survived by her husband of 38 years: George R. Iwaniuk; daughter: Alissa Iwaniuk and sister: Laura Molson. Preceding Dana in death are her parents: Raymond and Sally Molson and beloved furry friends: Wolfie, Bubby, Pookie, and Hallie. The family will receive friends from 4:00 – 7:00 pm Friday, January 14, 2022 at the Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave. Mentor, OH. 44060. The family is requesting masks to be worn. To honor Dana’s lifelong love of critters big and small, the family requests that contributions be made to Lake Humane Society, 7564-E Tyler Boulevard, Mentor, Ohio 44060 in lieu of flowers. Offer condolences at www.brunners.com