Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Western Lake County

Erma M. Heston

Erma M. Heston

Apr 9, 2026

Erma Marie Heston (née: Gebeau), age 94, of Willoughby, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 9, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.

Born on August 5, 1931, in Painesville, Erma attended Harvey High School and went on to live a long and meaningful life defined by love, resilience, and quiet strength.

She was the beloved wife of 74 years to Roger Heston;...

Robert L. Brown

Robert L. Brown

Apr 7, 2026

A gathering to celebrate the life of Robert L. Brown, 65, of Mentor, will be held from 4-7 PM on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

Mr. Brown passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Born July 12, 1960 in Euclid, he was a lifelong Lake County resident,...

Janet S (Corley) Bradley

Janet S (Corley) Bradley

Apr 5, 2026

Services for Janet S. (Corley) Bradley, 90, of Mentor, will be at 12 PM Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby.

Family will receive friends 10 AM- 12 PM Wednesday, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Jan went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, peacefully at home, after celebrating Resurrection Sunday at...

Riccardo F. Mastrocola

Riccardo F. Mastrocola

Apr 2, 2026

Mass of Christian Burial for Riccardo F. “Rick” Mastrocola, D.V.M., 65, of Willoughby Hills, will be at 10 AM on Thursday, April 9, 2026 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 6850 Mayfield Road, Gates Mills.

Dr. Mastrocola passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026.

Born July 30, 1960 in Canton, he has lived in Willoughby Hills for the past 22 years.

He was...

Charles R. "Chas" Jennison

Charles R. "Chas" Jennison

Mar 30, 2026

Funeral services for Charles R. “Chas” Jennison, 69, of Willowick, will be at 10 AM Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby.

Family will receive friends 4-7 PM Monday, April 6, 2026 at the funeral home.

Chas passed away March 30, 2026 in Willowick. He was born November 14, 1956 in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Chas retired from the City...

David G. Meadows, Jr.

David G. Meadows, Jr.

Mar 27, 2026

The family will receive friends from 12 Noon until 2 PM on Monday, April 6, 2026 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

There will also be a celebration of David's life on Monday evening, from 5-8 PM at Frank & Tony's Place, 38107 Second Street, Willoughby.

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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of David G. Meadows...

Sally L. Blazek

Sally L. Blazek

Mar 18, 2026

Born May 11, 1930, Sally passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026. Sally was the sixth of six children of Lyle and Clara Daniels. Sally was the beloved wife of Clinton (deceased) and a loving mother to Bruce (deceased) and daughter-in-law, Holly, Beverly Hottois (Bob), and Betsy Pasquino (Tony). Sally was the grandmother to Daniel Hottois, Blair Hottois, Brooke Hottois,...

George W. Brown

George W. Brown

Mar 15, 2026

George (Bill) Brown, age 91, left this earthly life to be reunited with his love, Ilene Pearl (Hewitt) Brown on March 15, 2026. He died peacefully at home with his daughters by his side.

George enjoyed fishing, woodworking, home improvement projects - especially caring for his home and yard and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his loving daughters,...

Daniel Maiorana

Daniel Maiorana

Mar 9, 2026

Daniel Maiorana of Mentor, Ohio passed away on March 9, 2026.  The son of Mary (Petrony) and Mario Maiorana of Youngstown, Ohio, he was raised to emphasize education and organization and was lovingly known as a "neat freak" by his daughter.  

He was a lover of old movies, travel, dogs and playing pinochle.  

Dan is survived by his daughter, Noelle...

Mary Frances Bachmann

Mary Frances Bachmann

Mar 8, 2026

Visitation for Mary Frances Bachmann, 88, of Gilbert, Arizona, will be from 2-4 PM on Monday, March 16, 2026 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

Mrs. Bachmann passed on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Cogir of Morrison Ranch Senior Living in Gilbert, Arizona.

Mary Fran was born December 23, 1937, in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. She attended Ohio Wesleyan University where she...

Martha G. Middleton

Martha G. Middleton

Mar 6, 2026

Memorial services for Martha G. “Mattie” (nee: Parker) Middleton, 88, of Willowick, will be at 8 PM on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM on Thursday, prior to the service.

Mrs. Middleton passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Friday, March 6, 2026.

Born April 3, 1937 in...

Faith L. Thornburg

Faith L. Thornburg

Mar 1, 2026

Services for Faith L. (Overholt) Thornburg, 89, of Mentor, will be at 11 AM on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Mentor Baptist Church, 7500 Johnnycake Ridge Road, Mentor.

The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 and from 10-11 AM on Thursday at the Church.

Faith passed away peacefully in her husband’s arms on Sunday, March 1,...

Dolores M. "Dolly" (Saywell) Sanders

Dolores M. "Dolly" (Saywell) Sanders

Feb 21, 2026

Funeral services for Dolores M. “Dolly” (Saywell) Sanders, 96, of Willoughby Hills, will be at 10 AM Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Willoughby Hills United Methodist Church, 34201 Eddy Rd., Willoughby Hills.

Family will receive friends 2-4 PM & 6-8PM Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby.

Dolly passed away February 21, 2026 in Mayfield Heights. She...

Bobbie Jean (Grabeel) Quick

Bobbie Jean (Grabeel) Quick

Feb 19, 2026

Bobbie Jean (Grabeel) Quick, 91, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026, in Mentor, Ohio. Born February 5, 1935, in Virginia, Bobbie embraced her Southern roots and carried the values of faith, family, and love throughout her life. She was spirited and strong-willed, qualities that carried her through many seasons of life, especially as she cared for her husband.

Bobbie was...

Heather Lynn Hartley

Heather Lynn Hartley

Feb 15, 2026

With heavy hearts and profound sadness, the family of Heather Lynn Hartley announces her passing. Heather was born in Mayfield, Ohio on February 1, 1988. She left us on February 15, 2026.

Heather was a graduate of Euclid High School & Lakeland Community College where she earned her degree to become an RN. She was a natural born healer & lover...

Arlene O'Neal

Arlene O'Neal

Feb 15, 2026

Services for Dorothy Arlene (Tate) O’Neal, 95, formerly of Willoughby, will be at 11 AM on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

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

Mrs. O’Neal passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at her...

Daniel A. Zappola

Daniel A. Zappola

Feb 13, 2026

Daniel Alden Zappola, age 68, of Concord Twp., Ohio, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026. 

Dan was born on February 4, 1958, in Cleveland, Ohio. He grew up in Willowick on Ronald Drive, the same street where his high school sweetheart and future wife, Sue, also lived. As a child, Dan loved visiting his grandmother’s farm in West Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania....

Linda D. Talcott

Linda D. Talcott

Feb 8, 2026

Services for Linda D. (Sandison) Talcott will be at 12 Noon on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

The family will receive friends from 4-8 PM on Friday, February 13, 2026, and from 11 AM until 12 noon on Saturday, prior to the service.

Linda passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at her home.

Born...

Mary Ellen Paolo

Mary Ellen Paolo

Feb 8, 2026

Services for Mary Ellen (Mathews) Paolo, 95, of Wickliffe, will be at 10 AM on Friday, February 13. 2026 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

The family will receive friends from 4-8 PM on Thursday, February 12, 2026 at the funeral home.

Mrs. Paolo passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026.

Born May 30, 1930 in Kirtland, she has lived...

Glenna M. Stone

Glenna M. Stone

Feb 7, 2026

Glenna M. (Slone) Stone, 84, of Wickliffe, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at her home on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

Born July 24, 1941 in Baltimore, MD, she was raised in West Hamlin, WV, coming to Cleveland during her teenage years, and settling in Wickliffe more than 60 years ago.

She loved Jesus, flower gardening and working in her yard. She...

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