Obituaries

Nov 16, 2023

A gathering to celebrate the life of Merlin William “Butch” Saxe, Jr., 80, of Mentor-on-the-Lake, will be held from 3-6 PM on Friday, November 24, 2023 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

Butch passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 16, 2023 surrounded by his family.

Born August 7, 1943...

Nov 11, 2023

Private family graveside services will be held for Barbara J. (Succi) Lingafelter, 90, a lifelong Mentor resident.

Born September 26, 1933 in Mentor, she went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 11, 2023.

She is survived by her son, Jeffrey and daughter-in-law, Bonnie, grandson, Alex (fiancé, Malia Howard)...

Nov 10, 2023

A gathering to celebrate the life of Melinda Sue (Harmon) Nerone, 65, of Eastlake, will be held from 6-8 PM on Monday, November 20, 2023 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

Melinda passed away Friday, November 10, 2023.

Born July 8, 1958 in Cleveland, she was a longtime Willoughby...

Nov 9, 2023

Anne L. Rice (née: Taylor) age 86, of Mentor, OH, passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023 under hospice care surrounded by the love of her family.

Born September 11, 1937, Anne was the daughter of the late Cloyce E. Taylor and the late Helen L. (Seiple) Taylor. She was preceded in death by her parents;...

Nov 7, 2023

A service to celebrate the life of David Oswald Bak, 60, of Kirtland, will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Old South Church, 9802 Chillicothe Road, Kirtland. A celebration of life will follow at the church.

The family will receive friends from 5:30-7:30 PM on Friday, November 17, 2023, at Davis-Babcock...

Nov 6, 2023

Funeral service for Carol L. Louis, 95, of Kirtland, will be at 3 PM Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby. Family will receive friends 1-3 PM Saturday, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Carol passed away peacefully November 6, 2023 in Mentor. She was born April 30, 1928 in...

Oct 29, 2023

Ann Laverne (Gastemire) Tanner, age 90, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2023.

She was born on January 2, 1933 in Russell Township in Geauga County on the farm where she and husband Alan built their retirement home in 2000. She graduated from Russell High School in 1950, where she was also the class president....

Oct 26, 2023

Bonnie Louella (nee:Bolton)(Gilliam) Covic, age 75, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2023 in her home in Tucson, Arizona.

She was born March 5,1948 in Cleveland, Ohio to Blaine and Norma Bolton.

Survivors include her husband of 26 years, Robin, as well as her daughter, Amy (Scott) Dillabaugh, her son, Bradley...

Oct 24, 2023

Services for Laura Jean (Wollam) Miller, 92, formerly of Concord Township, will be at 1 PM on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 in the chapel at Western Reserve Memorial Gardens, 11521 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township.

There will also be a celebration of life memorial service in Greenville, SC in November.

Laura Jean...

Oct 23, 2023

Private family services have been held for Tannya G. (Yoho) Mullen, 74, of Eastlake.

The family will receive friends from 4-8 PM on Monday, October 30, 2023 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

Mrs. Mullen passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 23, 2023.

Born March...

Oct 18, 2023

Dorothy F. Balcam, age 86, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2023.

She was born April 27, 1937 in Euclid, Ohio.

Dorothy, or “Dot” as those who knew her well would call her, was the daughter of Frank and Frances (Juratovac) Golobic. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother and...

Oct 16, 2023

James C. Hamilton, 82, of Euclid, passed away October 16, 2023 in Cleveland. Born July 14, 1941 in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, he has lived in Euclid for many years.

James retired from Royal Heating & Air Conditioning. He really enjoyed his great-grandchildren and being the greatest “Uncle Jim”.

Survivors include his children,...

Oct 11, 2023

Services for Trula Jean (nee: Greer) (Myers) Aingworth, 85, of Willoughby, will be at 11 AM on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

The family will receive friends from 10- 11 AM on Tuesday, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mrs. Aingworth passed...

Oct 7, 2023

Private family services will be held for Bela F. Ballo, M.D., 84, of Waite Hill.

Dr. Ballo passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023.

Born December 30, 1938, in Budapest, Hungary he emigrated with his parents to the United States when he was 12 years old. Their trip to the United States...

Oct 7, 2023

Oct 2, 2023

Cecil Harvey Simmons, 93, of Eastlake, passed away October 2, 2023 at Menorah Park in Beachwood. He was born September 3, 1930 in Big Springs, West Virginia.

Cecil was the beloved husband of the late Jacqueline Marie (Quigg) Simmons. They were married on October 20, 1951.

Cecil retired from Motch & Merryweather in Euclid. He...

Sep 29, 2023

Memorial services for Robert L. Schwed, 79, of Mentor, will be at 12 noon on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby. Pastor Doug Schafer will officiate at the service.

The family will receive friends from 10 AM until 12 noon, prior to the service on Saturday, at the funeral...

Sep 28, 2023

Bill Boyd, 103, a World War II veteran, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at his home. He exited this world, with his family by his side, after a life well lived in service to his family, community and country.

Bill was born the eldest of three sons on July 6, 1920, to William...

Sep 27, 2023

Patricia L. Howie, 86, of Eastlake, entered eternity on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 and is now with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Born August 1, 1937 in Johnstown, PA, to the late Walter and Edna (Shoemaker) Hanley. She and her late husband, Larry moved to Lake County in 1959.

She...

Sep 26, 2023

Funeral services for Robert R. “Bob” Riggin, 87, of Carmel, Indiana, formerly of Willoughby Hills, will be at 7 PM on Friday, October 6, 2023, at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

The family will receive friends from 3-7 PM on Friday, prior to the service at the funeral home.

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