Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Western Lake County

Mary C. Dolph

Mary C. Dolph

Aug 7, 2026

Mary C. Dolph

December 29, 1948 – August 7, 2026

Waite Hill, Ohio

Services for Mary C. Dolph, 77, will be held on Friday, August 21, 2026 at 11 AM at Willoughby United Methodist Church, 15 Public Square, Willoughby.

The family will receive friends from 4-7 PM on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

Mary passed away peacefully at...

Betty Jane (Roden) Fabec

Betty Jane (Roden) Fabec

Aug 6, 2026

Services for Betty Jane (Roden) Fabec, 92, of Eastlake, will be at 11 AM on Monday, August 17, 2026 at Shoregate United Methodist Church, 30500 Bayridge Boulevard, Willowick.

The family will receive friends from 10-11 AM on Monday, August 17, 2026 at the Church.

Mrs. Fabec passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at her home.

Born December 19, 1933 in Cleveland,...

Joseph J. Brown

Joseph J. Brown

Aug 4, 2026

A Memorial Mass for Joseph J. Brown, 84, of Concord Twp. will be at 10:30 AM on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church. 8560 Mentor Avenue. Mentor. Rev. Fr. Peter A. Morris will officiate at the Mass.

The family will receive friends one hour before the Mass, at the Church., followed by a reception at...

Fred R. Schwartz

Fred R. Schwartz

Jul 30, 2026

Services for Fred R. Schwartz, 95, of Wickliffe, will be at 11 AM on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby.

The family will receive friends from 4-8 PM on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at the funeral home.

Mr. Schwartz passed away July 30, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Born February 17, 1931 in Cleveland,...

Janet S. Cole

Janet S. Cole

Jul 29, 2026

Services for Janet S. (Kessinger) Cole, 76, of Kirtland, will be at 11 AM on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the funeral home.Mrs. Cole passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at her home in Kirtland. 

Born December 5, 1949 in Ravenna,...

Barbara M. Randall

Barbara M. Randall

Jul 28, 2026

Barbara Main Randall passed away July 28, 2026 peacefully at the age of 100 at Fairmount Health Center in Willoughby, Ohio.

Born to Walter and Esther Main on December 21, 1925 in Hagerstown, Indiana, she lived throughout the Midwest and South as she grew up.

She met her husband, James Robert Randall (deceased), during World War II when they both were living...

Donald R. "Don" Jackson

Donald R. "Don" Jackson

Jul 27, 2026

Donald R. “Don” Jackson, age 86, of Willowick, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2026, in Willoughby, Ohio. Born on July 29, 1939, in Cleveland, Ohio, Don lived a full and vibrant life marked by dedication to his family, career, and community.

Don graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1957 and went on to build a successful career as...

Robert A. Williams

Robert A. Williams

Jul 18, 2026

All are invited to attend A Celebration of Bob’s life which will be held ON Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Mentor United Methodist Church, 8600 Mentor Avenue in Mentor, Ohio.

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Robert "Bob" Allen Williams, age 79, passed away peacefully after a courageous journey with Multiple System Atrophy.

He was born to Bob and Fannie Williams on May 28, 1947,...

Pamela A. (Keller) Sutt

Pamela A. (Keller) Sutt

Jul 18, 2026

Memorial service for Pamela A. (Keller) Sutt, 59, of Mentor, will be at 7 PM Friday, July 31, 2026 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby.

Family will receive friends 4-7 PM Friday, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Pam passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026. She was born June 26, 1967 in Oberlin, Ohio.

Pamela had a love...

Lester E. Noreck

Lester E. Noreck

Jul 16, 2026

A celebration of life for Lester Noreck, 77, will be held on Sunday, August 23rd, 2026 at

Bill Kap Piano Company, 14130 Euclid Ave., East Cleveland, Ohio 44112, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM.

Mr. Noreck passed away July 16, 2026 of cancer.

He was a man of many talents, making his living as an automobile mechanic, a landscaper, as a partner of The...

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...

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