Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Western Lake County
Rick Mccleester
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...
Mabel Alberta Tokarz
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....
James A. Bingham
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...
Stephen Douglas Merrell
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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Clara C. Merrill
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...
James Wilbur Mcdonald
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...
Sophie M. Santee
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,...
Gloria K. Novak
Jan 1, 2023
Gloria K. Novak, age 86, of Mentor, passed away peacefully January 1, 2023, at heartland of Mentor with her family by her side.
She was born September 7, 1936, to Gory K. and Virginia R. (Simpson) Jones in Salem, OH.
Gloria loved working around her yard and she loved rooting on her Cleveland...
Thurman "Pete" Cornwell
Dec 28, 2022
Thurman "Pete" passed away surrounded by family Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Hospice House in Cleveland.
Born January 13, 1939 in Augusta, Arkansas, he has lived in Eastlake for the past 54 years.
He was a United States Army veteran and enjoyed woodworking, photography, and spending time with his family, especially...
Judith Strnad
Dec 26, 2022
A Mass of Christian Burial for Judith Strnad, 80, of Euclid, will be at 1 PM on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Saints Robert and William Catholic Church, 367 East 260th Street, Euclid.
The family will receive friends from 12 Noon until 1 PM, prior to the Mass at the Church.
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Eugene E. Roth
Dec 26, 2022
Private family services have been held for Eugene E. Roth, 90, of Willoughby.
Mr. Roth passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, December 26, 2022 at his home.
Born April 24, 1932 in Cleveland, he was a lifelong Willoughby resident.
Ever since he was a boy,...
Jacqueline L. Shaw
Dec 23, 2022
Mass of Christian Burial for Jacqueline L. Shaw, 70, of Euclid, will be at 10 AM on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 9925 Johnnycake Ridge Road, Concord Township.
The family will receive friends from 3-7 PM on Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.
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Janet R. Ignat
Dec 21, 2022
Memorial services for Janet R. Ignat, 63, of Mentor, will be at 7 PM Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby.
The family will receive friends from 4-7 PM Wednesday, prior to the service at the funeral home.
Janet passed away peacefully December 21, 2022 at...
Shirley A. Davidson
Dec 19, 2022
Shirley A. (Thorne) Davidson, 78, of Kirtland, went to be with the Lord December 19, 2022 at Mentor Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born May 3, 1944 in Willoughby, she was a lifelong resident of Kirtland and Willoughby.
She devoted her life to God and her family. She was very active with children and youth programs within...

Denise E. Haines
Dec 19, 2022
Denise E. Haines went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 19, 2022 at Heather Hill in Chardon. She was born February 4, 1943 in Cleveland, and moved to Lenox Township, as a young child.
Denise graduated from Jefferson High School in 1960. She recently celebrated her 61st wedding anniversary with...
Virginia L. Young
Dec 17, 2022
Virginia “Ginny” Kenan Young, 92, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully at Breckenridge Village in Willoughby, Ohio on December 17, 2022, surrounded by her children.
Ginny will be remembered by all who her knew her as a loving and caring person who was devoted to family and friends, and to her many church...
Katherine Martha Brumter
Dec 16, 2022
On Friday, December 16, 2022, Katherine M. “Kathy” Brumter, loving wife and matriarch, passed away peacefully at the age of ninety-one. Born to Arthur and Angeline (Audino) Sarrocco, one of four daughters in Ravenna, Ohio and married to Bernard A. Brumter for over 50 years. She was preceded in death by two infant sons, Mark Brumter and Matthew Brumter...
Muril F. Zimmerman
Dec 15, 2022
Services for Muril F. Zimmerman, 86, of Mentor, will be at 11:30 AM on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Mentor United Methodist Church, 8600 Mentor Ave., Mentor.
The family will receive friends from 4-7 PM on Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby.
Mr. Zimmerman passed...
Pamela A. Weber
Dec 15, 2022
Services for Pamela A. (Bliss) Weber, 70, of Mentor, will be at 11 AM on Monday, December 19, 2022 at Mentor Baptist Church, 7500 Johnnycake Ridge Road, Mentor. The Rev. Brian Landrum will officiate at the service.
The family will receive friends from 10-11 AM on Monday, prior to the service at the Church.
...Myrna I. Stroud
Dec 10, 2022
Services for Myrna Isabelle (Lanning) Stroud, 94, of Willowick, will be at 11 AM on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby, Ohio.
The family will receive friends from 4-7 PM on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at the funeral home.
Mrs. Stroud passed away Saturday, December...
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