Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Western Lake County

Margaret Bennett Dodds

Margaret Bennett Dodds

Dec 28, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce that Margaret Bennett Dodds, age 81, quietly drew her last breath on December 28, 2024, in Willoughby, Ohio, with her devoted husband by her side.

Born on July 4, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio, Margaret filled her years with love, laughter, and friendship.

Margaret shared 45 wonderful...

James J. Strasser

James J. Strasser

Dec 27, 2024

Services for James J. Strasser, 84, of Willoughby, will be at 11 AM on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

The family will receive friends from 3-7 PM on Monday, January 6, 2025 at the funeral home.

Mr. Strasser passed away Friday, December 27, 2024...

Jack Allen Wheeler

Jack Allen Wheeler

Dec 26, 2024

Jack Allen Wheeler (aged 96), residing at Breckenridge Village in Willoughby, Ohio, and formerly of Hilliard, Cortland, and East Liverpool, Ohio, died December 26, 2024, at Lake West Medical Center, Willoughby, Ohio, following a brief illness.

He was born May 28, 1928, in East Liverpool, the son of Ward and Mary Wheeler.

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Georgeanna R. Allen

Georgeanna R. Allen

Dec 19, 2024

Services for Georgeanna Rose Allen, 94, of Mentor, will be at 2 PM on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Mentor United Methodist Church, 8600 Mentor Avenue, Mentor. The Rev. Dr. Ivy J. Smith will officiate at the service.

The family will receive friends from 1-2 PM on Saturday, prior to the services at the Church....

Marion L. Olree (Castle)

Marion L. Olree (Castle)

Dec 16, 2024

Marion L. Olree, 91, of Eastlake, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024 in Willoughby.

Born March 3, 1933 in Lee Township, Iowa, she has lived in Eastlake for the past 69 years.

She met her husband, David, in an orphanage in St. Louis, Missouri.

Mrs. Olree worked...

David L. Webb

David L. Webb

Dec 14, 2024

Celebration of Life for David L. Webb, 74, of Willoughby, will be held at a later date. David passed away December 14, 2024 at Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. Born June 27, 1950 in Knoxville, Tennessee, he has lived in Lake County most of his life.

David was employed by Conrail and Webb&Son. He was a...

Glenn I. Bullis

Glenn I. Bullis

Dec 12, 2024

Memorial services for Glenn I. Bullis, 85, of Willoughby, will be at 3 PM on Friday, December 20, 2024 at Willo-Hill Baptist Church, 4200 State Route 306, Willoughby.

The family will receive friends from 2-3 PM on Friday, at the Church, prior to the service.

Mr. Bullis passed away on Thursday,...

Gail A. Mccarthy

Gail A. Mccarthy

Dec 10, 2024

Gail was born on September 7, 1954, in Painesville, OH, to Adam and Carol Weber. She graduated from Mentor High School in 1972 and went on to work for many years in housekeeping and as a housekeeping manager in several area hotels. Later in life, she retired early to spend more time with her beloved grandchildren and took on...

Beverly Ayn Bird

Beverly Ayn Bird

Dec 3, 2024

Funeral services for Beverly Ayn Bird, 48, of Madison, will be at 10 AM Monday, December 9, 2024 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

The family will receive friends from 2-5 PM on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at the funeral home.

Beverly passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2024...

John F. Bratek, Jr.

John F. Bratek, Jr.

Nov 27, 2024

Services for John F. Bratek, Jr. 89, formerly of Willoughby, will be at 11 AM on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

The family will receive friends from 4-7 PM on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at the funeral home.

Mr. Bratek passed away Wednesday, November...

Felicia Dawn Moore

Felicia Dawn Moore

Nov 27, 2024

Services for Felicia Dawn Moore, 51, of Painesville Township, will be at 1 PM on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at Victory Baptist Church, 8911 Lakeshore Boulevard, Mentor.

The family will receive friends from 11 AM until the time of the service on Tuesday, at the Church.

Felicia passed away Wednesday, November...

Beba Tripar

Beba Tripar

Nov 27, 2024

Beba Tripar, 77, of Eastlake, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.

She was born on June 9, 1947, on the island of Rab, Croatia.

A vibrant and kind-hearted woman, Beba found joy in helping others around her.

Beba retired from General Motors after a devoted...

Carol A. Lewis

Carol A. Lewis

Nov 23, 2024

Carol Ann Lewis, 80, of Mentor, Ohio, died Saturday morning,November 23, 2024, at her home.

Born September 21, 1944, in Oil City, PA, she was the daughter of Harry and Elsie Smith.

Mrs. Lewis married Carl Lewis on November 18, 1967, until Carl preceded her in death in 2019.

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Richard Malcolm Hobart

Richard Malcolm Hobart

Nov 21, 2024

Richard Malcolm Hobart went home for the holidays to be with his “Dolly” Patricia Eleanore Parker Hobart on November 21, 2024.

He traveled from his sleep and died peacefully as his bride of 63 years brought him home to be with his family and cherished friends once again at Christmas. They met in junior high...

Audrey J. Pishnery

Audrey J. Pishnery

Nov 17, 2024

Services for Audrey J. (Andrews) Pishnery, 97, of Willoughby, will be at 7 PM on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

The family will receive friends from 4-7 on Wednesday, prior to the service.

Mrs. Pishnery passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at...

Raymond E. Wilson, Jr.

Raymond E. Wilson, Jr.

Nov 14, 2024

It is with heavy hearts we are announcing the passing of Raymond E. Wilson, age 80, of Mentor, Ohio. He passed away on November 14th, 2024 with his daughters by his side. He was born February 18th 1944 in Webster Springs West Virginia.

He was the loving father of Michelle Carter, Allison Molesky, and Courtney...

Ruth A. Hanawalt

Ruth A. Hanawalt

Nov 12, 2024

Ruth Allen Hanawalt, born on January 27, 1925, in Green, Ohio, passed away on November 12, 2024, in Sagamore Hills, Ohio. Ruth was a dedicated mother to her four children and a passionate individual who embraced life with vigor and warmth.

Ruth's journey was marked by her love for reading, traveling, genealogy, and making new...

Ruth M. Christofer

Ruth M. Christofer

Oct 25, 2024

Services for Ruth Marie (Mohr) Christofer, 97, of Mentor, will be at 10 AM on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at Mentor United Methodist Church, 8600 Mentor Avenue, Mentor.

The family will receive friends from 3-7 PM on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.

Mrs. Christofer...

James E. Lemons

James E. Lemons

Oct 23, 2024

James Esker Lemons III, affectionately known as Jimmy, Poncie, Esky, and The Tin-Man passed away at his home in Kirtland on October 23, 2024.

He was born November 8, 1959 in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Jimmy dedicated many years of his life to working as a machinist, ultimately retiring from Imperial Electric....

David E. Ceboll

David E. Ceboll

Oct 21, 2024

Private family services have been held for David E. Ceboll, 76, of Willoughby.

Mr. Ceboll passed away Monday, October 21, 2024.

Born August 23, 1948 in Cleveland he was a longtime Lake County resident, having lived in Mentor, Willoughby and Willoughby Hills, returning to Willoughby in 2000.

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