Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Western Lake County

Charles L Lashley

Charles L Lashley

Jul 14, 2026

Charles L. Lashley, 92, of Eastlake, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026 in Wickliffe. He was born May 21, 1934 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Charles worked for Conrail Railroad and numerous plumbing companies in the area. He loved gardening, bird watching, and fishing.

Survivors include his children, Charles (Melanie) Lashley, Sheila Lada (Steve Heiss), Cindy (Mark) Yahraus, Terry (Lorie) Lashley, and Wendy (Nick)...

Bryan Henry Leskiw

Bryan Henry Leskiw

Jul 11, 2026

Bryan Henry Leskiw, 61, of Highland Heights, passed away July 11, 2026 in Mayfield Heights. He was born February 16, 1965 in Willowick.

Bryan was a machinist. He enjoyed cars, music, and westerns. He loved his tools and vodka. He loved his sisters and friends and cared deeply about his family. He was resourceful and a minimalist. He was witty and...

Angeline M. Miller

Angeline M. Miller

Jul 8, 2026

Services for Angeline M. (McAvoy) Miller, 76, of Kirtland, will be at 11 AM on Monday, July 13, 2026 at the First Presbyterian Church of Willoughby, 4785 Shankland Road, Willoughby.

The family will receive friends from 10-11 AM on Monday, prior to the service at the Church.

Mrs. Miller passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.

Born November 7, 1949 in Cortland,...

Henry Carl Liedtke

Henry Carl Liedtke

Jul 3, 2026

A gathering to celebrate the life of Henry Carl Liedtke, 66, a lifelong Willoughby resident, will be from 6-8 PM on Monday, July 20, 2026 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

Carl passed away Friday, July 3, 2026.

He was born August 30, 1959 in Painesville.

Carl was an avid fisherman and Cleveland Browns fan. He loved his 1968 Mustang and...

Naomi Ruth Rash

Naomi Ruth Rash

Jun 27, 2026

Naomi Ruth Rash, age 87, of Willoughby, Ohio, passed away on June 27, 2026 after a brief illness.

She was born November 1, 1938 to the late William and Minnie (Johnson) Miller in Jefferson, NC.

She married Billy Joe Rash February 28, 1954 and they relocated to Ohio where she worked as a beautician and together they raised their three daughters.

She was...

Linda J. Salaty

Linda J. Salaty

Jun 24, 2026

A Mass of Christian Burial for Linda J. (Smid) Salaty, 73, of Willoughby, will be held at 10 AM on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 37932 Euclid Avenue, Willoughby.

The family will receive friends from 8:30 am - 9:30 am on Thursday, July 2, 2026 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

Mrs. Salaty passed away peacefully...

Barbara G. (Taylor) Richardson

Barbara G. (Taylor) Richardson

Jun 20, 2026

Funeral services for Barbara G. (Taylor) Richardson, 75, of Geneva, will be at 11AM Saturday, June 27, 2026 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby.

Family will receive friends 10-11 AM Saturday, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Barbara passed away June 20, 2026 at Pine Grove Healthcare Center in Geneva. She was born February 17, 1951 in Keyser,...

Frank Larry Black, Jr.

Frank Larry Black, Jr.

Jun 17, 2026

A service to celebrate the life of Frank (Larry) Black, Jr., 94, of Mentor, will be held on July 6, 2024 from 4-7pm, with a Masonic Memorial Service at 6:30pm at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

Frank passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026 at the Cleveland VA Medical Center surrounded by his four loving daughters.

Born May 30,1932 in...

Julie A (Fleming) Sevel

Julie A (Fleming) Sevel

Jun 8, 2026

A celebration of Life for Julie A. (Fleming) Sevel, 56, of Willoughby, will be at 2 PM on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue,  Willoughby.

The family will receive friends from 12-2 PM on Saturday, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Julie passed away peacefully on June 8, 2026 in Willoughby. She was born July...

Terry Reynolds

Terry Reynolds

Jun 4, 2026

Terry Reynolds was born on August 17, 1936, in the small rural community of Big Sandy, Tennessee, to Alene and James Woodrow Reynolds.

Shortly after his birth, Terry and his older brother, Elwood, moved with their parents to Cleveland, Ohio, where their father sought employment during the difficult economic conditions of the time.

James later worked as a bus driver for the...

June P. Powers

June P. Powers

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...

Karl W Koch

Karl W Koch

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,...

Thelma C. Lawrence

Thelma C. Lawrence

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...

Stephen P. Szampias

Stephen P. Szampias

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...

Clarice Jeanne Schupp

Clarice Jeanne Schupp

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...

Martin O. Cross

Martin O. Cross

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...

William E. Choate, Jr.

William E. Choate, Jr.

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,...

Keith C. Krall

Keith C. Krall

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,...

Ray W. Hencke

Ray W. Hencke

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...

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