Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Western Lake County
Paul L. Widdowson
May 6, 2023
Paul L. Widdowson, Sr., 72, of Painesville, OH passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.
Paul was born to Raymond and Emma Widdowson on August 25, 1950 in Connellsville, PA.
He was a loving husband and father whom loved traveling to and from the family farm, tinkering...
Janice S. Baskey
May 4, 2023
Janice S. (Schulz) Baskey, age 99+, fulfilling her wish not to live to be 100, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023.
As did the queen, she had two birthdays. Her actual birthday was on July 15, 1923, but the doctor, in his infinite wisdom, didn’t think she would live. Three days later, he found...
James W. Osborne
May 3, 2023
James W. Osborne, Sr., 80, of Willoughby passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at Hillcrest Hospital
Born January 10, 1943 in Cleveland, he had lived in Euclid before moving to Willoughby.
Jim was a workaholic and was the owner of ARC Security and ERC Security. He also worked as a consultant...
Debbie K. Shirer
Apr 28, 2023
Memorial services for Debbie K. (Jarrett) Shirer, 69, of Painesville, will be at 11 AM on Friday, May 5, 2023 at Mentor Baptist Church, 7500 Johnnycake Ridge Road, Mentor. Pastor Brian Landrum will officiate at the service.
The family will receive friends from 10-11 AM on Friday, prior to the service at the Church.
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Edward T. Schneider
Apr 24, 2023
Edward Schneider passed away peacefully on April 24, 2023 after a long illness at the age of 72. Ed was known until the very end for his sweet smile. Everyone that met him commented on his smile.
Ed spent the majority of his adult life in Eastlake, Ohio. Ed graduated from Alron University in 1974 with a...
Myoung Soon Chong
Apr 17, 2023
Services for Myoung Soon Chong, 86, will be at 11 AM on Friday, April 21, 2023 at Mentor Baptist Church, 7500 Johnnycake Ridge Road, Mentor. The Rev. Brian Landrum will officiate at the service.
The family will receive friends on Friday from 10 - 11 AM at the Church.
Myoung passed...

Raymond A. Toplak
Apr 9, 2023
Mass of Christian Burial for Raymond A. Toplak, 85, of Willowick, will be at 10 AM Friday, April 14, 2023 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 29850 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe. Please meet at the church.
Family will receive friends 4-8 PM Thursday at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave. Willoughby.
Ray passed away April...
Kenneth N. Jordan, Sr.
Apr 8, 2023
Memorial services for Kenneth N. Jordan, Sr., 81, of Willoughby, will be at 4:30 PM on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.
The family will receive friends from 1-4:30 PM on Saturday, prior to the service.
Mr. Jordan passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 8,...
Sherry Ann Carlson
Apr 4, 2023
Sherry Ann Carlson, 58, of Willowick, went to be with the LORD on April 4, 2023. No illnesses were noted at the time of her new beginning. Her legacy of love will continue through her husband of 33 years, David Carlson. Included in her legacy are her children; Luke Carlson, Tamara Carlson, Lyndsey Carlson, Dave Penko, Jordon Carlson and...
Kathryn M. Rapp
Mar 23, 2023
Services for Kathryn M. (Hillwig) Rapp, 77, of Mentor, will be at 10 AM on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.
The family will receive friends from 4-7 PM on Friday, March 31, 2023 at the funeral home.
Mrs. Rapp passed away Thursday, March 23,...
James C. Lodge
Mar 22, 2023
James C. “Jim” Lodge, 82, of Painesville, formerly of Mentor, passed away early Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at CareCore in Mentor after a brief illness.
Preceding Jim in death are his wife of 46 years, Beverly Lodge; parents, Charles and Elizabeth (nee: Martin) Lodge; sister, Helen Baber; stepson, Dennis Findlay and nephew, Gary Baber.
...Donald E. Green
Mar 22, 2023
A celebration of the life of Donald E. Green, II, 66, of Novelty, will be held at 6:30 PM on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.
The family will receive friends from 3:30-6:30 PM on Thursday, prior to the service.
Born May 1, 1956 in...

Susan L. Shepherd
Mar 19, 2023
Graveside services for Susan L. Shepherd, 78, of Eastlake, will be at 11 AM Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Willoughby Memorial Gardens (Section A) , 38660 Lakeshore Blvd., Willoughby.
Susan passed away March 19, 2023 in Willoughby. She was born October 16, 1944 in Cleveland Heights.
Susan ran a daycare from her home. She enjoyed...
Victoria Joy Harris
Mar 13, 2023
Funeral service for Victoria J. Harris, 37, of Mentor, will be at 7 PM Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby.
Family will receive friends 4-7 PM Thursday, prior to the service at the funeral home.
Vicky passed away March 13, 2023. She was born May 20, 1985 in Euclid....
Robert Mckrill
Mar 10, 2023
Robert McKrill, 93, passed away on March 10, 2023 at his home in Mentor, OH surrounded by family.
He was born on June 13, 1929 in Lansing, MI. He graduated from Mentor High School in 1947. He was a plasterer by trade and built a successful general contracting business, Mentor Ridge Co., with his two...
Michael M. Kromar
Mar 8, 2023
Michael Matthew Kromar, 54, of Willoughby, passed away on March 8, 2023. He was born May 17, 1968.
He was a loving father to his son, Cameron Kromar of Pennsylvania. He is also survived by his parents, Ron and Myra Kromar; sister, Allison Eubank; nephew, Austin Eubank and his niece, Alyssa Eubank.
He was in...
Klaus D. Heckelmann
Mar 8, 2023
Klaus Dieter Heckelmann, 83, of Willoughby, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at Hospice House in Cleveland.
Born May 11, 1939 in Frankfurt, Germany, he has lived in Lake County for the past 50 years.
A workaholic, he especially enjoyed his vacations.
Klaus was employed...
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