Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Western Lake County

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...

Laverne C. Mcgill

Laverne C. Mcgill

Apr 18, 2025

LaVerne C. McGill, 95, formerly of Mentor and Hudson, peacefully passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025 at Concordia at Sumner in Copley, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ralph; parents, Edward and Rachel (Taggart) Pleischl and son, Darryl.

Surviving family include her son, Craig (Marsha), daughter-in-law,...

Larry C. Westin

Larry C. Westin

Apr 5, 2025

Private family services have been held for Larry C. Westin, 81, of Mentor.

Mr. Westin passed away peacefully at his home, on Saturday, April 5, 2025, surrounded

by his family.

Born April 28, 1943 in Painesville, he was a lifelong Lake County resident, but for a

couple...

Charles R. "Chuck"  Meyer

Charles R. "Chuck" Meyer

Mar 28, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Chuck on March 28, 2025 at the age of 57. Chuck was a kind, gentle soul who brought joy, love, and laughter to everyone around him. Though he faced many challenges throughout his life, he carried them with quiet strength, always surrounded by the unwavering support...

Michael J. Rukule

Michael J. Rukule

Mar 25, 2025

Michael J. Rukule, 64. Of Euclid, passed away at his home after a short illness on March 24, 2025.

He leaves behind his loving wife, Sandra (Barbato) Rukule; children, Michael, Alexander (Emily), Stephanie (Christian) and Marie (Jacob); step-children, Christopher, Michael (Lauren), Dawn and Amber (Jacob). He was a loving grandfather of Darla, Mason, Alyssa, Anthony,...

Henry G. Webber

Henry G. Webber

Mar 22, 2025

Memorial services for Henry G. Webber, 90, of Willoughby, will be at 11 AM on Friday, April 11, 2025 at Mayfield United Methodist Church, 7747 Mayfield Road (U.S. Route 322), Chesterland.

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

Henry passed away...

Dorothy Lenna Ferguson

Dorothy Lenna Ferguson

Mar 20, 2025

Dorothy Ferguson, age 87, passed away on March 20th 2025. She was preceded in death by

her beloved sons, John and Thomas, and her husband John.

She is survived by her daughter, Mary Fagan, four grandchildren, and twelve great grandchildren.

Born on December 28, 1937, in San Luis Obispo, CA, “Dot”...

Jean A. Shawke

Jean A. Shawke

Mar 19, 2025

A celebration of the life of Jean (nee: Weber) (Hayford) Shawke, 86, of Mentor, will be at 3 PM on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

The family will receive friends from 1-3 PM on Saturday, prior to the celebration of life.

Jean passed away...

Patricia Lynne Gallup

Patricia Lynne Gallup

Mar 17, 2025

With heavy hearts, Patricia Gallup’s family announces her sudden passing from a stroke at Cleveland Clinic on March 17, 2025. She lived a life of enthusiasm as a loving mother, wife, sister, and individual.

Born in Painesville, Ohio, on October 1, 1953, Patricia graduated from Riverside High School in 1971 and graduated from college three times. The...

Laura Ann Pezek

Laura Ann Pezek

Mar 16, 2025

Funeral services for Laura A. (Kruger) Pezek, 64, of Mentor-on-the-Lake, will be at 10 AM Friday, March 21, 2025 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby.

Family will receive friends 5-8 PM Thursday at the funeral home.

Laura passed away peacefully at home on March 16, 2025. Born March 17, 1960 in Cleveland, she...

Norma J. Ducsay

Norma J. Ducsay

Mar 10, 2025

A gathering to celebrate the life of Norma Jane Ducsay, will be held from 6-8 PM on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

Mrs. Ducsay passed away Monday, March 10, 2025.

Born November 17, 1942 in Kirtland, she was a lifelong Eastlake resident.

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Genevieve Bretz Griffin

Genevieve Bretz Griffin

Mar 10, 2025

Funeral services for Genevieve Bretz Griffin, 97, of Willoughby, will be at 12 PM Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby.

Family will receive friends 10 AM-12 PM Saturday at the funeral home.

Genevieve passed away peacefully March 10, 2025 in Willoughby, after a fall two months prior. She was...

Barbara A. Craigo

Barbara A. Craigo

Mar 9, 2025

Barbara A. (Haueter) Craigo, 92, of Willoughby, passed away March 9, 2025. She was born September 18, 1932 in Lawrence Twp., Ohio.

Barbara was a wonderful mother to her three children. She worked for The City of Willoughby in the Building Department for many years.

She enjoyed gardening, baking, sewing and crafts. She loved being...

Karen Ann Kleifeld

Karen Ann Kleifeld

Mar 7, 2025

Karen Ann “Canoe” Kleifeld passed on March 7, 2025. She was 85. She grew up in Timberlake and lived most of her life in Willoughby. An avid reader who loved cats, bridge, theater, traveling, casinos and sports. She coached little league in her teens, played semi-professional softball in her sporting years, and was a lifelong devotee of the Indians...

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