Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Western Lake County

Judy Ann Cromie

Judy Ann Cromie

Jun 9, 2025

A Celebration of Life for Judy A. (Towart) Cromie, 71, of Willowick, will be at 7 PM on Friday, June 13, 2025 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

The family will receive friends from 4-7 PM on Friday, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Judy passed away...

David R. Mitchell

David R. Mitchell

Jun 5, 2025

David R. Mitchell, 83, died on June 5, 2025.

He is survived by his wife, Linda and was the son of the late Richard and Anne Mitchell of New Castle, PA.

His career included a term in the United States Air Force, as an electronics technician; teaching and as an engineer...

Carl L. Cummins, Jr.  Jr.

Carl L. Cummins, Jr. Jr.

Jun 1, 2025

Services for Carl L. Cummins, Jr., 67, will be at 6 PM on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at Mentor East Heisley Church of God, 5544 East Heisley Road, Mentor. Pastor Hank D. Williams will officiate at the service.

The family will receive friends from 2-6 PM on Thursday, prior to the service at the Church....

Samuel J. Elliott

Samuel J. Elliott

May 30, 2025

Samuel J. Elliott, 88, of Eastlake, passed away peacefully May 30, 2025 with his family by his side.

He was born March 27, 1937 in Cleveland, Tennessee.

Sam retired from General Motors in Euclid in 1991, after 35 years of service.

He enjoyed umpiring softball games for...

Richard A. Frischkorn Sr.

Richard A. Frischkorn Sr.

May 20, 2025

Beloved father, grandfather, brother, friend, Richard A. Frischkorn, of Mentor, went home to his Lord and Savior May 20, 2025 after a decades-long battle with multiple sclerosis, which he fought with a determination to live and enjoy the days he was given. He also was a prostate cancer survivor.

Rich was a 1965 graduate of...

Joseph B. King

Joseph B. King

May 15, 2025

Joseph Brian King, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025, at the age of 75.

Born on April 9, 1950, Joe grew up in Glenshaw, PA. He graduated from Shaler High School in 1968. Moving to Cleveland, he went on to pursue higher education at Case Western Reserve University, earning a...

Beverly J. Collins

Beverly J. Collins

May 8, 2025

Beverly Jean Collins, 71

Born April 16, 1954, Died May 8, 2025

Graduated Mentor High School 1972

Lived in Dallas, TX, Sarasota, FL, and Mentor, OH

She was a restaurant server and bartender. She also worked at Quail Hollow Country Club and Cometic...

James E. Mcelroy Jr.

James E. Mcelroy Jr.

May 7, 2025

It is with deep sadness that the family of James E. “Jim” McElroy, Jr., 61, of Mentor, announces his passing.

James passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at his home, surrounded by family.

Born October 23, 1963 in Euclid, James graduated from Mentor High School in 1981 and went...

Carolyn S. Duka

Carolyn S. Duka

May 7, 2025

Services for Carolyn S. (Nida) Duka, 76, of Eastlake, will be at 11 AM on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Lakeland Baptist Temple, 34024 Roberts Road, Eastlake.

The family will receive friends from 10-11 AM on Thursday, prior to the service at the Church.

Mrs. Duka passed away Wednesday, May 7,...

Ruth A. Macdougall (Hemmings)

Ruth A. Macdougall (Hemmings)

May 6, 2025

Services for Ruth A. (Hemmings) MacDougall, 85, of Mayfield Heights, will be at 11 AM on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Mayfield Church United Methodist, 7747 Mayfield Road, Chesterland.

The family will receive friends from 4-6 PM on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 and also from 10-11 AM on Wednesday morning, prior to the service, at...

Scott H. Wormald

Scott H. Wormald

May 4, 2025

Scott H. Wormald, age 66, was born in Cleveland on December 8, 1958 and passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 4, 2025 after a year-long battle with cancer.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Lucille (Priori) Wormald; his father, Ron Wormald; and his son, Michael Bishop.

He...

Harold E. Hipps

Harold E. Hipps

May 3, 2025

Graveside services for Harold E. Hipps, 83, of Willoughby, will be at 11:00 AM May 8, 2025, at Willoughby Memorial Gardens, (Plains Road Cemetery), 38650 Lakeshore Blvd., Willoughby.

The family will receive friends after the burial from 1-5 PM on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at the home of his daughter, 6161 Maplewood Rd. Mentor.

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Coletta K. Sandman

Coletta K. Sandman

May 1, 2025

Mass of Christian Burial for Coletta K. (Chenock) Sandman, 64, of Mentor-on-the-Lake, will be at 11 AM on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at Saint John Vianney Catholic Church, 7575 Bellflower Road, Mentor. Please meet directly at the Church on Thursday.

The family will receive friends from 4-7 PM on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Davis-Babcock...

Aidan Ward Holloman, Usmc

Aidan Ward Holloman, Usmc

Apr 26, 2025

Services for Aidan Ward Holloman, 24, of Willoughby, will be at 6 PM on Friday, May 16, 2025 at Grace Church of Mentor, 6883 Reynolds Road, Mentor.

Aidan passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025 in Palm Springs, California.

Born March 30, 2001 in Cleveland, he was a lifelong Lake County resident,...

Joan M. Bauer (Schaefer)

Joan M. Bauer (Schaefer)

Apr 24, 2025

Joan M. Bauer {Schaefer} age 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday April 24, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her family. Born April 14, 1931 in Cleveland, she has lived in Willoughby Hills for the past 55 years.

She started her career as a seamstress at Richmond Brothers in Cleveland successfully enough to buy a...

Naomi W. Fishel (Walters)

Naomi W. Fishel (Walters)

Apr 23, 2025

Naomi Ruth Walters Fishel, 89, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.

Naomi met her husband, Paul Richard Fishel, on a blind date when he was serving in the U.S. Navy and stationed in Charleston, South Carolina. They married in 1954 and moved back to northeast Ohio shortly...

Frank D. Eberling

Frank D. Eberling

Apr 21, 2025

Services for Frank D. Eberling, 76, of Mentor, will be at 7:30 PM on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

The family will receive friends from 5:30-7:30 PM on Friday, prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mr. Eberling passed away peacefully on Monday,...

Robert J. Vanio

Robert J. Vanio

Apr 21, 2025

Memorial service for Robert John Vanio, age 81, will be at 11 AM Monday, May 5, 2025 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby. Family will receive friends from 10-11 AM Monday, prior to the service.

Robert passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025. Born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, Robert was a long-time resident of...

Michael James Toth Jr.

Michael James Toth Jr.

Apr 20, 2025

Mass of Christian Burial for Michael J. Toth Jr., 81, of Mentor, will be at 9:30 AM Thursday, April 24, 2025 at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, 8560 Mentor Ave., Mentor. Family will receive friends 3-7 PM Wednesday at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby.

Mike passed away peacefully on April 20, 2025, surrounded...

Robert E. Moss

Robert E. Moss

Apr 20, 2025

Memorial services for Robert E. Moss, 80, of Willoughby, Ohio, will be at 10 AM on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at The Osborne Community Plaza at Ohio Living Breckenridge Village Campus, 36851 Ridge Road, Willoughby.

Mr. Moss passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025.

Born February 17, 1945 in Freeport, IL, he...

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