Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Western Lake County

Gregory Sanders

Gregory Sanders

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...

Freda V. Harris

Freda V. Harris

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,...

Darrell G. Haskins

Darrell G. Haskins

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...

Richard P. Crihfield

Richard P. Crihfield

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,...

Sandra L. Gessic

Sandra L. Gessic

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...

Delores I. Boling

Delores I. Boling

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...

Erma M. Heston

Erma M. Heston

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;...

Robert L. Brown

Robert L. Brown

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,...

Janet S (Corley) Bradley

Janet S (Corley) Bradley

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...

Riccardo F. Mastrocola

Riccardo F. Mastrocola

Apr 2, 2026

Mass of Christian Burial for Riccardo F. “Rick” Mastrocola, D.V.M., 65, of Willoughby Hills, will be at 10 AM on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 6850 Mayfield Road, Gates Mills.

Dr. Mastrocola passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026.

Born July 30, 1960 in Canton, he has lived in Willoughby Hills for the past 22 years.

He was...

Charles R. "Chas" Jennison

Charles R. "Chas" Jennison

Mar 30, 2026

Funeral services for Charles R. “Chas” Jennison, 69, of Willowick, will be at 10 AM Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby.

Family will receive friends 4-7 PM Monday, April 6, 2026 at the funeral home.

Chas passed away March 30, 2026 in Willowick. He was born November 14, 1956 in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Chas retired from the City...

David G. Meadows, Jr.

David G. Meadows, Jr.

Mar 27, 2026

The family will receive friends from 12 Noon until 2 PM on Monday, April 6, 2026 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

There will also be a celebration of David's life on Monday evening, from 5-8 PM at Frank & Tony's Place, 38107 Second Street, Willoughby.

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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of David G. Meadows...

Sally L. Blazek

Sally L. Blazek

Mar 18, 2026

Born May 11, 1930, Sally passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026. Sally was the sixth of six children of Lyle and Clara Daniels. Sally was the beloved wife of Clinton (deceased) and a loving mother to Bruce (deceased) and daughter-in-law, Holly, Beverly Hottois (Bob), and Betsy Pasquino (Tony). Sally was the grandmother to Daniel Hottois, Blair Hottois, Brooke Hottois,...

George W. Brown

George W. Brown

Mar 15, 2026

George (Bill) Brown, age 91, left this earthly life to be reunited with his love, Ilene Pearl (Hewitt) Brown on March 15, 2026. He died peacefully at home with his daughters by his side.

George enjoyed fishing, woodworking, home improvement projects - especially caring for his home and yard and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his loving daughters,...

Daniel Maiorana

Daniel Maiorana

Mar 9, 2026

Daniel Maiorana of Mentor, Ohio passed away on March 9, 2026.  The son of Mary (Petrony) and Mario Maiorana of Youngstown, Ohio, he was raised to emphasize education and organization and was lovingly known as a "neat freak" by his daughter.  

He was a lover of old movies, travel, dogs and playing pinochle.  

Dan is survived by his daughter, Noelle...

Mary Frances Bachmann

Mary Frances Bachmann

Mar 8, 2026

Visitation for Mary Frances Bachmann, 88, of Gilbert, Arizona, will be from 2-4 PM on Monday, March 16, 2026 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

Mrs. Bachmann passed on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Cogir of Morrison Ranch Senior Living in Gilbert, Arizona.

Mary Fran was born December 23, 1937, in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. She attended Ohio Wesleyan University where she...

Martha G. Middleton

Martha G. Middleton

Mar 6, 2026

Memorial services for Martha G. “Mattie” (nee: Parker) Middleton, 88, of Willowick, will be at 8 PM on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM on Thursday, prior to the service.

Mrs. Middleton passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Friday, March 6, 2026.

Born April 3, 1937 in...

Faith L. Thornburg

Faith L. Thornburg

Mar 1, 2026

Services for Faith L. (Overholt) Thornburg, 89, of Mentor, will be at 11 AM on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Mentor Baptist Church, 7500 Johnnycake Ridge Road, Mentor.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 and from 10-11 AM on Thursday at the Church.

Faith passed away peacefully in her husband’s arms on Sunday, March 1,...

Dolores M. "Dolly" (Saywell) Sanders

Dolores M. "Dolly" (Saywell) Sanders

Feb 21, 2026

Funeral services for Dolores M. “Dolly” (Saywell) Sanders, 96, of Willoughby Hills, will be at 10 AM Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Willoughby Hills United Methodist Church, 34201 Eddy Rd., Willoughby Hills.

Family will receive friends 2-4 PM & 6-8PM Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby.

Dolly passed away February 21, 2026 in Mayfield Heights. She...

Bobbie Jean (Grabeel) Quick

Bobbie Jean (Grabeel) Quick

Feb 19, 2026

Bobbie Jean (Grabeel) Quick, 91, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026, in Mentor, Ohio. Born February 5, 1935, in Virginia, Bobbie embraced her Southern roots and carried the values of faith, family, and love throughout her life. She was spirited and strong-willed, qualities that carried her through many seasons of life, especially as she cared for her husband.

Bobbie was...

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