Obituaries

Jun 2, 2026

June P. Powers, 83, of Mentor, Ohio, passed away on June 2, 2026.

She was born on June 12, 1942 in Euclid to Frank and Joesphine Samson. She will be remembered for her incredible personality, love of chocolate and the love for her family.

June is survived by her son, Don F. Powers (Robin), her twin grandsons, Donnie and James Powers, her...

May 26, 2026

Memorial Mass for Karl W. Koch, 77, of Eastlake will be at 11 AM Thursday, June 4, 2026 at St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church, 35781 Stevens Blvd., Eastlake, OH 44095.

The family will receive friends from 10- 11 AM Thursday, prior to the service at the church.

Karl passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 26, 2026 in Beachwood. He was born December 16,...

May 19, 2026

Services for Thelma C. (Price) Lawrence, 88, of Mentor, will be at 11 AM on Friday, May 22, 2026 at Grace Church of Mentor, 6883 Reynolds Road, Mentor.

The family will receive friends from 10-11 AM on Friday, May 22, 2026 at Grace Church of Mentor.

Mrs. Lawrence went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

Born...

May 18, 2026

Memorial services for Stephen P. Szampias, 77, of Mentor, will be at 6:30 PM Thursday, May 28, 2026 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby.

Family will receive friends from 4:30- 6:30 PM Thursday, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Stephen passed away peacefully May 18, 2026 at his home, with his loving family surrounding him. He was born...

May 16, 2026

May 15, 2026

Services for Clarice Jeanne (Rawlinson) Schupp, 98, of Kirtland, will be at 10 AM on Friday, May 29, 2026 at Grace Episcopal Church, 36200 Ridge Road, Willoughby.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM on Thursday, May 28, 2026 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

Mrs. Schupp passed away peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2026, holding her granddaughter Martha’s...

May 15, 2026

Memorial services for Martin O. Cross, 63, of Kirtland, will be at 7 PM on Friday, May 22, 2026 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

Friends may call from 6-7 PM on Friday, prior to the service.

Martin passed away May 15, 2026.

Born November 22, 1962 in Willoughby, he was a lifelong Kirtland resident.

He was a volunteer firefighter for Kirtland...

May 13, 2026

Born on January 15, 1942, in Willoughby, Ohio, Bill lived a life defined by faith, devotion to family, and quiet strength. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and carried that sense of duty and discipline throughout his life.

His Christian faith guided him through every season of life and remained central to the way he loved,...

May 12, 2026

Funeral service for Keith C. Krall, 72, of Concord Twp., will be at 11 AM Thursday, May 21, 2026 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby.

Family will receive friends 5-8 PM Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at the funeral home.

Keith passed away May 12, 2026 in Cleveland. He was born August 26, 1953 in Euclid.

A selfless and loving husband, father,...

May 8, 2026

Ray W. Hencke, 92, of Highland Heights passed away Friday, May 8, 2026.

Mr. Hencke was employed by AT&T, making many people happy installing their telephone.

He leaves his wife of 71 years, Betty Lou (Boulter) Hencke and his daughter, Dana (Robert) Smithingell.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Daisy (Booty) Hencke, and his son, Donald Ray Hencke, who...

May 7, 2026

Thaddeus M. Braun (age 71) of Willowick, passed away on May 7, 2026. He was born May 4, 1955, in Cleveland and grew up in Chesterland.

Survivors are his wife, Lynn (Sedgley) Braun; sister, Laurine Braun; brother-in-law, Charles Warren Sedgley; various cousins including Linda (Hill) Maddalena of Raleigh, NC, and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and...

May 1, 2026

A celebration of the life of Gregory Sanders, 64, of Willoughby, will be held at 2 PM on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Willoughby Bible Church, 37927 Euclid Avenue, Willoughby.

Mr. Sanders passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2026, surrounded by his family, at his home.

Born May 15, 1961, he was a longtime Willoughby resident.

Greg served as an Elder at...

May 1, 2026

Services for Freda V. (Arnett) Harris, 94, of Mentor, will be at 1 PM on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

The family will receive friends from 11 AM until 1 PM on Wednesday, prior to the service.

Mrs. Harris passed away Friday, May 1, 2026 at Mulberry Gardens Memory Care in Munroe Falls.

Born April 14,...

Apr 28, 2026

Darrell G. “Coach” Haskins, 72, of Mentor, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2026. He was born March 5, 1954 in East Cleveland.

Darrell was a 1972 graduate of Willoughby South High School and attended Kent State University. He coached girl’s AAU, high school, and summer camp basketball. He loved all Cleveland sports, The Three Stooges, and music. Many good times were...

Apr 25, 2026

Services for Richard P. Crihfield, 97, of Mentor, will be at 10:30 AM on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

The family will receive friends from 4-7 PM on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at the funeral home.

Mr. Crihfield passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family.

Born September 10,...

Apr 18, 2026

Visitation:  Monday, April 27, 2026 from 4-7 PM at the funeral home.

Funeral Service: Monday, April 27, 2026 at 7 PM at the funeral home.

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Sandra L. Gessic, affectionately known as Sandy to her family and friends, was born on May 14, 1944, in Willoughby, Ohio. She was raised in Willoughby and graduated from Willoughby South High School in 1962.

Sandy met...

Apr 11, 2026

Services for Delores I. (Parnell) Boling, 94, of Wickliffe, will be at 11 AM on Friday, April 24, 2026 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

The family will receive friends from 4-7 PM on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at the funeral home.

Mrs. Boling passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026.

Born April 25, 1931 in Montmorenci, IN she was a longtime...

Apr 9, 2026

Erma Marie Heston (née: Gebeau), age 94, of Willoughby, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 9, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.

Born on August 5, 1931, in Painesville, Erma attended Harvey High School and went on to live a long and meaningful life defined by love, resilience, and quiet strength.

She was the beloved wife of 74 years to Roger Heston;...

Apr 7, 2026

A gathering to celebrate the life of Robert L. Brown, 65, of Mentor, will be held from 4-7 PM on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

Mr. Brown passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Born July 12, 1960 in Euclid, he was a lifelong Lake County resident,...

Apr 5, 2026

Services for Janet S. (Corley) Bradley, 90, of Mentor, will be at 12 PM Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby.

Family will receive friends 10 AM- 12 PM Wednesday, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Jan went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, peacefully at home, after celebrating Resurrection Sunday at...