Obituaries

May 8, 2025

Beverly Jean Collins, 71

Born April 16, 1954, Died May 8, 2025

Graduated Mentor High School 1972

Lived in Dallas, TX, Sarasota, FL, and Mentor, OH

She was a restaurant server and bartender. She also worked at Quail Hollow Country Club and Cometic...

May 7, 2025

It is with deep sadness that the family of James E. “Jim” McElroy, Jr., 61, of Mentor, announces his passing.

James passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at his home, surrounded by family.

Born October 23, 1963 in Euclid, James graduated from Mentor High School in 1981 and went...

May 7, 2025

Services for Carolyn S. (Nida) Duka, 76, of Eastlake, will be at 11 AM on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Lakeland Baptist Temple, 34024 Roberts Road, Eastlake.

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

Mrs. Duka passed away Wednesday, May 7,...

May 6, 2025

Services for Ruth A. (Hemmings) MacDougall, 85, of Mayfield Heights, will be at 11 AM on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Mayfield Church United Methodist, 7747 Mayfield Road, Chesterland.

The family will receive friends from 4-6 PM on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 and also from 10-11 AM on Wednesday morning, prior to the service, at...

May 4, 2025

Scott H. Wormald, age 66, was born in Cleveland on December 8, 1958 and passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 4, 2025 after a year-long battle with cancer.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Lucille (Priori) Wormald; his father, Ron Wormald; and his son, Michael Bishop.

He...

May 3, 2025

Graveside services for Harold E. Hipps, 83, of Willoughby, will be at 11:00 AM May 8, 2025, at Willoughby Memorial Gardens, (Plains Road Cemetery), 38650 Lakeshore Blvd., Willoughby.

The family will receive friends after the burial from 1-5 PM on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at the home of his daughter, 6161 Maplewood Rd. Mentor.

May 1, 2025

Mass of Christian Burial for Coletta K. (Chenock) Sandman, 64, of Mentor-on-the-Lake, will be at 11 AM on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at Saint John Vianney Catholic Church, 7575 Bellflower Road, Mentor. Please meet directly at the Church on Thursday.

The family will receive friends from 4-7 PM on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Davis-Babcock...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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”...