Obituaries

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,...

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...

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...

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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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,...

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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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...

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...

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...