Paul R. Bestgen
Feb 7, 2025
A gathering to celebrate the life of Paul R. Bestgen, 72, of Willoughby, will be held from 4-8 PM on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.
Mr. Bestgen passed away Friday, February 7, 2025.
Born April 17, 1952 in East Cleveland, he had lived in...
Helen Ledford
Feb 4, 2025
Private family services have been held for Helen Zoe (Helmick) Ledford, 82, a longtime resident of Eastlake.
Helen passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
Though lady luck was not always on her side, Helen enjoyed gambling, playing cards and visiting the casinos.
She was an avid reader,...
David R. Greene
Feb 4, 2025
Funeral services for David R. Greene, 92, of Mentor-On-The-Lake, will be at 11 AM on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.
The family will receive friends from 10-11 AM on Thursday, prior to the service at the funeral home.
Dave went home to be with...
Edith E. Hesser
Feb 1, 2025
Funeral services for Edith E. (Shoaf) Hesser, 89, of Mentor, will be at 10 AM Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby.
Family will receive friends 4-8 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.
Edith passed away February 1, 2025 in Mentor.
Born...
Rachel K Binns
Feb 1, 2025
A Celebration Of Life for Rachel Kay Binns will take place Saturday 2/15 at 2 P.M at Rachel's childhood home in Concord, Ohio.
Rachel passed away unexpectedly on Saturday February 1, 2025.
Born August 22, 1987 in Painesville, Ohio. She lived in Thompson, Ohio for 15 years.
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Mary M. Blanc
Jan 31, 2025
Mary M. Blanc (October 14, 1932 – January 31, 2025)
Memorial services for Mary (McAlpine) Blanc, 92, of Willoughby, will be from 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.
Mrs. Blanc passed away peacefully on Friday, January 31, 2025.
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George Albert Trebets
Jan 30, 2025
Mass of Christian Burial for George A. Trebets, 90, of Mentor, will be at 9:30 AM on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Saint John Vianney Catholic Church, 7575 Bellflower Road, Mentor.
The family will receive friends from 3-7 PM on Friday, February 7, 2025 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.
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Ivica Kosta
Jan 27, 2025
Ivica "John" Kosta, born on May 3, 1974, passed away unexpectedly on January 27, 2025, in Eastlake, Ohio.
A proud native of the Cleveland area, Ivica embraced his Croatian heritage with deep affection and pride. His life was marked by a passion for exploration and creativity, which he expressed through his love of working on...
R. Larry Hayward
Jan 25, 2025
Funeral services for R. “Larry” Hayward, 87, of Eastlake, will be at 10 AM on Friday, January 31, 2025 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.
The family will receive friends from 5-8 PM on Thursday at the funeral home.
Larry passed away January 25, 2025 in Eastlake.
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Anna M. (Adams) Lansberry
Jan 21, 2025
Services for Anna M. (nee: Armstrong) (Adams) Lansberry, 90, of Grand River, formerly of Kirtland, will be at 3 PM on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.
The family will receive friends from 12-3 PM on Saturday, prior to the service at the funeral home.
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Alice May Channell
Jan 14, 2025
Alice May Channell (née Baker) of Mentor, 79, died January 14, 2025.
Alice was born June 12, 1945 in Cleveland, Ohio to Edna Scheuring Baker and John Kenneth Baker. She was an only child.
Alice married her high school sweetheart, Bill Channell. They had a wonderful life together for 45 years....
Michael Tradowsky
Jan 8, 2025
Memorial services for Dr. Michael Tradowsky, 89, of Kirtland, are at 3 PM on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at Willoughby Hills United Methodist Church, 34201 Eddy Road, Willoughby Hills. His family will receive his friends at the church from 1 to 3 PM on Saturday before the service.
Michael passed away at his home on January 8,...
Franklin G. Samson
Jan 6, 2025
Funeral services for Franklin G. Samson, 85, of Mentor-on-the-Lake, will be at 7 PM Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby.
Family will receive friends 4-7 PM Thursday, prior to the service at the funeral home.
Frank passed away peacefully January 6, 2025. He was born November 5, 1939 in...
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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,...