Obituaries

Feb 3, 2021

William H. “Bill” Schultz went home to his Lord and Savior on February 3, 2021. Born March 27, 1939 to the late Ruth and Howard Schultz, Bill was a lifelong resident in the same neighborhood in Willoughby. He attended Browning School and graduated with the last class from Willoughby Union High School in 1957. Bill earned a Bachelor’s Degree...

Feb 2, 2021

Adele V. (Martin) Taylor, 93, of Willoughby, passed away peacefully February 2, 2021 in Concord Twp. She was born on January 9, 1928 in Lonaconing, Maryland, to James W. and Florence (Wiland) Martin. Adele graduated from Piedmont High School (West Virginia) in May, 1946. On June 16, 1946, she married the love of her life, Dennis C. Taylor. They...

Feb 1, 2021

Private family services will be held for Leona A. (Birosh) Lester, 82, of Eastlake. Mrs. Lester passed away Monday, February 1, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her family. Born November 19, 1938 in Roulette, PA, she has lived in Eastlake for the past 48 years. She attended Mentor East Heisley Church of God. Survivors are her children, Debora...

Jan 26, 2021

Elaine Ann Gasber, 88, of Mentor, passed away peacefully, January 26, 2021. She was surrounded in her home of 57 years with the love of family and friends. She was born in Wheeling WV on March 31, 1932.

Elaine was a retiree of Lubrizol in Wickliffe, a secretarially job she enjoyed. Her many joys in...

Jan 24, 2021

Janet L. O’Brien, 94, of Willoughby, passed away January 24, 2021 at West Medical Center in Willoughby. Born October 25, 1926 in Saint Clair, Michigan, Janet has lived in Lake County since 1959. Janet was a faithful servant of Jesus Christ, spending her days fellowshipping with the saints in The Church in Willoughby. She made it clear that she...

Jan 24, 2021

Jan 22, 2021

Charlotte Elizabeth Conger passed away Friday, January 22, 2021, at the age of 100 years. Charlotte died peacefully at her home in Willoughby, Ohio, surrounded by her nieces.

Charlotte was born December 4, 1920, in Willoughby, Ohio, to William R. Jenkins of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and Amy R. Sprague of Willoughby, Ohio. Mrs. Conger...

Jan 22, 2021

Funeral service for George L. Dawson Sr., 69, of Mentor, will be 10 AM Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby. Family will receive friends 5-8 PM Monday at the funeral home. Social distancing protocols will be enforced and masks are required. George passed away January 22, 2021 in Willoughby. Born November 10, 1951...

Jan 17, 2021

Jan 15, 2021

Services for Betty Mae (Ice) Hoye, 92, of Willowick, will be at 11 AM on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Nottingham Baptist Church, 2921 Bishop Road, Willoughby Hills. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, from 10-11 AM on Thursday at the Church. Masks will be required while visiting the Church. Betty Mae (Ice) Hoye...

Jan 12, 2021

Nancy E. Bittner (nee: Steinbrick), 86, of Mentor passed away on January 12, 2021. She was born in Cleveland on June 29, 1934 and leaves behind two daughters, Sally (Bob) Rynazewski of Hayward, CA and Teri Bittner of Painesville, as well as two granddaughters, Sara & Rachel. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carlos and Thelma Steinbrick,...

Jan 12, 2021

In loving memory of Evelyn Morrow-Palmer who passed away peacefully January 12, 2021. Loving wife of the late Thomas N. Morrow. Loving mother of Gayle Huston, Carole Nicely, and Beverly (Dudley) Barr. Grandmother of Mitchell Nicely, Katie Belcher, Thomas and Sam Barr. Great-grandmother of Alexis, Joshua, Isaiah, and Noah. Loving sister of Maysell Brately and many sisters and brothers...

Jan 10, 2021

Private family services will be held for William E. Lord, 75, of Willoughby. Mr. Lord passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021. Born April 24, 1945 in Painesville, he was a lifelong Lake County resident. Mr. Lord was a lifelong sheet-metal worker and served as president of U.A.W. Local 2262. He retired from the former Argo-Tech Corporation in 1997. He...

Jan 10, 2021

Marliss A. (Loseke) Woodin, 79, of Willoughby, OH passed away January 10, 2021. Born November 12, 1941 in Schuyler, Nebraska, she lived in Lake County for over 50 years. Marliss retired from Erieside Clinic in Willoughby. She enjoyed garage sales, antiquing, reading, and being with family and friends. She was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles in Mentor...

Jan 8, 2021

Emil Sture Arvidson lived life with a smile on his face. He loved the good times spent with his many friends and family. He was a kind soul, forever proud of his Swedish heritage.

Emil was born on September 30, 1933, and sadly, passed away at the age of 87 on Friday, January 8th, from...

Jan 6, 2021

Services for Barbara L. (Eggers) Yeagley, 49, of Willowick, will be at 3 PM on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby. The family will receive friends from 1-3 PM on Sunday, prior to the service at the funeral home. Occupancy limits, social distancing and the use of masks will be required. Barbara passed...

Jan 6, 2021

Rose Marie Massey, 85, of Willoughby, passed away January 6, 2021 in Middleburg Heights, following a brief illness. Born February 24, 1935 in Orgas, West Virginia, she has lived the past 60 years in Willoughby. She was a nurse’s aide at the former Western Reserve Convalescent Center for 25 years and also a 20 year Avon Lady Representative. Survivors...

Jan 4, 2021

Mass of Christian Burial for Yvonne E. Degutis, 86, of Willowick, will be at 11 AM on Friday, January 8, 2021 at Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, 32114 Vine Street, Willowick. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM on Thursday, January 7, 2021 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby. Mrs. Degutis passed away Monday, January 4,...

Jan 4, 2021

Jan 3, 2021

Bradley Allen “Brad” Leininger, 52, of Willoughby, passed away January 3, 2021 at West Medical Center in Willoughby after a long illness. He was born November 13, 1968 in Cleveland. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Brad loved sailing, hunting, fishing, spending time outdoors, and was an avid and very knowledgeable gardener. He especially...