Obituaries

Feb 24, 2023

Private family services have been held for Alice Anne (Williams) Laux, 60, of Highland Heights.

Mrs. Laux passed away peacefully on Friday, February 24, 2023.

Born September 27, 1962 in Cleveland, she was a lifelong Northeast Ohio resident, living in Highland Heights for the past 14 years.

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Feb 16, 2023

Services for R. Jon Yagoda, 85, of Mentor, will be at 2 PM on Friday, February 24, 2023 at Mentor United Methodist Church, 8600 Mentor Avenue, Mentor. The Rev. Sondra D. Snode will officiate at the service.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154...

Feb 16, 2023

Funeral services for Charles A. “Chuck” Bradshaw, Jr., 61, of Mentor, will be at 1 PM on Friday, February 24, 2023 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

The family will receive friends from 11 AM -1 PM on Friday, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Chuck passed...

Feb 16, 2023

Feb 14, 2023

Services to celebrate the life of Jeanne Wood “Garney” Babcock, 89, of Mentor, will be at 4 PM on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby. The Rev. Sondra D. Snode of Mentor United Methodist Church will officiate at the service.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 PM on...

Feb 13, 2023

Celebration of Life for Roger L. Putnam, 64, of Willoughby, will be at 7 PM Monday, February 20, 2023 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby.

Family will receive friends 3-7 PM Monday, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Roger passed away on February 13, 2023 at Hillcrest Hospital. He was born...

Feb 13, 2023

Brad E. Williams, 35, of Willoughby, passed away February 13, 2023. He was born June 16, 1987 in Willoughby, where he has continued to live his entire life.

Brad loved anything outdoors, especially hiking and animals. His daughter, Winnie, was his world, and he loved being with her. Brad also loved geography and history.

Survivors...

Feb 2, 2023

Mass of Christian Burial for Edward W. Wagner, 94, of Willoughby, will be at 10 AM Friday, February 10, 2023 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 37932 Euclid Ave., Willoughby.

The family will receive friends from 4-8 PM Thursday at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby.

Edward passed away February 2,...

Jan 31, 2023

Lauren Marie Smith of Madison passed away on January 31, 2023. She was born on October 9, 1960 in Painesville to the late Oliver and Louise (Benjamin) Smith. Lauren is survived by her three siblings: Benjamin (Joan) Smith of Willoughby, Rebecca (Ken) Vergara of Westlake, and Susan (Gary) Davidson of Grafton. She also leaves aunts, an uncle, cousins, and...

Jan 30, 2023

Funeral services for Shirley A. (Young) Moore Tibbs, 84, of Eastlake, will be at 1 PM Friday, February 3, 2023 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby.

Family will receive friends at 11 AM- 1 PM Friday, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Shirley passed away January 30,...

Jan 29, 2023

Mass of Christian Burial for David A. Kaleal, 53, of Mentor, will be at 12 Noon on Monday, February 6, 2023 at Saint John Vianney Catholic Church, 7575 Bellflower Road, Mentor. The Rev. Thomas W. Johns will officiate the Mass.

The family will receive friends from 2-6 PM on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at Davis-Babcock...

Jan 28, 2023

Tom Edward Daly Jr., age 94, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2023 at the Western Reserve Masonic Community in Medina, where he had received excellent care for the past 5 years. He had previously resided in Eastlake for 63 years.

Born on June 10, 1928 to the late Tom E. and Cecil Daly, and...

Jan 19, 2023

Jan 17, 2023

A gathering to celebrate the life of Rick McCleester, 69, will be held from 2-4 PM on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

Mr. McCleester passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Hospice House in Cleveland.

Born February 15, 1953 in Johnstown, PA he has...

Jan 16, 2023

Memorial services for Mabel Alberta (Householder) Tokarz, 91, of Eastlake, will be held at 4 PM on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

The family will receive friends from 2-4 PM on Saturday, April 15, 2023 prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mrs....

Jan 14, 2023

A gathering to celebrate the life of Jim “Bing” Bingham, 65, of Painesville Township, will be held from 1-5 PM on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at The American Legion Post #336, 60 Chester Street, Painesville.

Jim passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at his home.

Born June 23, 1957...

Jan 6, 2023

Stephen D. Merrell, 47, of Eastlake, passed away peacefully January 6, 2023.

He was born December 10, 1975 in Willoughby.

Steve worked at T&D Fabricating for 17 years, prior to working at Lowe’s. He enjoyed carpentry and gardening and spending time with his family, especially vacationing together.

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Jan 6, 2023

Funeral services for Clara Merrill, 97, of Mentor, will be at 11 AM on Monday, January 9, 2023 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

The family will receive friends from 1-3 PM on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at the funeral home.

Clara passed away peacefully on January 6, 2023...

Jan 4, 2023

James W. ”Jimmy” McDonald III, 56, of Eastlake, passed away peacefully January 4, 2023. He was born October 26, 1966 in Cleveland.

Jimmy was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran.

He was an avid Cleveland Browns fan and enjoyed listening to Motley Crue. He bowled for many years with his buddies. Jimmy enjoyed spending time with...

Jan 1, 2023

Services for Sophie M. (Tatalovich) Santee, 98, of Willoughby, will be at 10 AM on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

The family will receive friends from 4-7 PM on Friday, January 6, 2023 at the funeral home.

Mrs. Santee passed away Sunday, January 1,...