Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Western Lake County
James N. Lardin, Sr.
Feb 25, 2025
Services for James N. Lardin, Sr., 74, of Concord Township, will be at 5 PM on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.
The family will receive friends from 4-5 PM on Tuesday, prior to the service at the funeral home.
Mr. Lardin passed away Tuesday,...
Richard A. Fox
Feb 25, 2025
A Lunch and Celebration of Life for Richard A. Fox, 79, of Wickliffe, will be at Redhawk Grille, 7481 Auburn Rd Painesville, OH 44077. Please join us on Saturday, March 1, 2025 from 1:00-4:00 pm in your best Cleveland Indians/Browns gear (or any Ohio team).
Richard passed away peacefully February 25, 2025, in Cleveland, surrounded by his...
Freddie Taylor, Jr.
Feb 23, 2025
Freddie was born October 15,1938 and went home to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of February 23, 2025 after a long courageous battle with cancer.
He was born in Apalachee, Georgia, the brother to many siblings. He was married to his wife June for 54 years and they had one daughter...
Marcia K. Schettler
Feb 15, 2025
Marcia passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2025.
Born February 18, 1952 in Champaign, IL, she has lived in Northeast Ohio for the past 50 years, most recently in South Euclid.
She was an active member of Willoughby United Methodist Church, where she was involved with Youth Group and Church...
Shirley Ann Shockey
Feb 13, 2025
Shirley Ann Shockey born October 8, 1942- February 13, 2025, 82 years of age. Shirley was a beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother.
She was an avid cow bell ringing Tampa Bay Rays fan. When she was raising her family, she loved to cook big Sunday dinners and have everyone over to eat and play...
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.
...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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Louis James Mason Jr.
Jan 27, 2025
Mass of Christian Burial for Louis J. Mason Jr., 94, of Wickliffe, will be at 10 AM Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 29840 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe. (Please meet at the church)
Mr. Mason passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at Brookdale of Wickliffe.
Born March 2, 1931 in Cleveland, he has lived in Wickliffe for...
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...
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