Thomas Arthur Loomis
Sep 10, 2026
Thomas A. “Tom” Loomis was born on November 9, 1953 and died on September 10, 2026. Tom was born in Willoughby, Ohio to Dana and Julianne Loomis.
Tom graduated from Willoughby South High School in 1972 and was always present at our class reunions . . . a very proud “Rebel Alumnus”. He went to work at Provential Ceramics, a factory...
David Doty Kurtz
Aug 30, 2026
David Doty Kurtz
March 31, 1931 – August 30, 2026
David Doty Kurtz, 95, of Waite Hill Village, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
He was born on March 31, 1931, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Wilbur F. Kurtz and Doris (Doty) Kurtz, who made their home on Shelbourne Road in Shaker Heights.
David grew up in Shaker Heights, attending Shaker Heights schools...
Lillian Patricia Blakesmith
Aug 27, 2026
Services for Lillian Patricia (Cunningham) Blakesmith, 96, of Mentor-on-the-Lake, will be at 11 AM on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.
The family will receive friends from 4-7 PM on Monday, August 31, 2026 at the funeral home.
Mrs. Blakesmith passed away Thursday, August 27, 2026.
Born November 21, 1929 in Mount Clare, WV, she has lived...
Philip Joseph Garbo
Aug 23, 2026
Philip Joseph Garbo July 13, 1944 – August 23, 2026
Phil was born July 13, 1944 in Maryland to John Garbo and Jean (Prior) Garbo, he was the second of their three children, Nancy, Phil and Jack. From the beginning, Phil brought a special energy to his family and everyone around him.
He attended Willoughby South High School, graduating in 1962. He...
Pamela W. Francis
Aug 23, 2026
Services for Pamela W. (Babcock) Francis, 61, of Mentor, will be at 11 AM on Monday, August 31, 2026 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.
Pam passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
Born September 19, 1964 in Willoughby, she was a lifelong Mentor resident.
She worked various jobs through the years, at the former Cleveland Crystals Company in Cleveland,...
Dorothy P. Gerbitz
Aug 21, 2026
Dorothy Mathews (Palmer) Gerbitz, 83, formerly of Willoughby OH, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 21, 2026.
Born on February 12, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio, she lived in Madison, OH for the past 11 years.
She found comfort in routine and music, and enjoyed bird watching, collecting lighthouse figurines, photography, reading, and spending quiet time coloring and drawing.
Dorothy is survived by her...
T. Charlene Short
Aug 19, 2026
T. Charlene (Carwithen) Short, 89, of Willoughby, Ohio, passed away on August 19, 2026. She was born in Charleston, West Virginia, on April 24, 1937, to the late Frank and Athaleen (Buckholt) Carwithen.
Charlene was a homemaker and above all else a caretaker. She had a remarkable way of making sure everyone around her was taken care of, often putting the...
E. Lorraine Ahlstrom
Aug 13, 2026
Memorial services for E. Lorraine Ahlstrom, 95, of Mentor, will be at 11 AM Friday, August 21, 2026 at Mentor United Methodist Church, 8600 Mentor Ave., Mentor.
Lorraine passed away August 13, 2026 in Willoughby, Ohio. She was born November 17, 1930 in Fairmont, West Virginia.
Lorraine was a retired secretary at Reynolds Elementary School. She was an avid antique collector, specializing...
Eleanor Ann Wendling
Aug 10, 2026
Eleanor Ann Wendling, 83, of Willoughby Hills, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026, at Chardon Health Care Center. She was born on November 28, 1942, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Sherwood and Eleanor Parsons.
Known to most as “Annie,” she graduated from Kirtland High School in 1960 and went on to complete the Executive Secretarial Course Program at Dyke...
Mary C. Dolph
Aug 7, 2026
Mary C. Dolph
December 29, 1948 – August 7, 2026
Waite Hill, Ohio
Services for Mary C. Dolph, 77, will be held on Friday, August 21, 2026 at 11 AM at Willoughby United Methodist Church, 15 Public Square, Willoughby.
The family will receive friends from 4-7 PM on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.
Mary passed away peacefully at...
Betty Jane (Roden) Fabec
Aug 6, 2026
Services for Betty Jane (Roden) Fabec, 92, of Eastlake, will be at 11 AM on Monday, August 17, 2026 at Shoregate United Methodist Church, 30500 Bayridge Boulevard, Willowick.
The family will receive friends from 10-11 AM on Monday, August 17, 2026 at the Church.
Mrs. Fabec passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at her home.
Born December 19, 1933 in Cleveland,...
Joseph J. Brown
Aug 4, 2026
A Memorial Mass for Joseph J. Brown, 84, of Concord Twp. will be at 10:30 AM on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church. 8560 Mentor Avenue. Mentor. Rev. Fr. Peter A. Morris will officiate at the Mass.
The family will receive friends one hour before the Mass, at the Church., followed by a reception at...
Elaine T. Barnard
Jul 31, 2026
Elaine T. Barnard
October 31, 1964 – July 31, 2026
Elaine T. Barnard, age 61, passed away leaving a tremendous void in the hearts of her family, friends, and the many community organizations she so selflessly served. Born on October 31, 1964, Elaine spent the majority of her life in Willoughby, Ohio, where she grew up and graduated from Willoughby South High...
Fred R. Schwartz
Jul 30, 2026
Services for Fred R. Schwartz, 95, of Wickliffe, will be at 11 AM on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby.
The family will receive friends from 4-8 PM on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at the funeral home.
Mr. Schwartz passed away July 30, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his family.
Born February 17, 1931 in Cleveland,...
Janet S. Cole
Jul 29, 2026
Services for Janet S. (Kessinger) Cole, 76, of Kirtland, will be at 11 AM on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Avenue, Willoughby.
The family will receive friends from 5-7 PM on Monday, August 3, 2026 at the funeral home.Mrs. Cole passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at her home in Kirtland.
Born December 5, 1949 in Ravenna,...
Barbara M. Randall
Jul 28, 2026
Barbara Main Randall passed away July 28, 2026, peacefully at the age of 100 at Fairmount Health Center in Willoughby, Ohio.
Born to Walter and Esther Main on December 21, 1925 in Hagerstown, Indiana, she lived throughout the Midwest and South as she grew up.
She met her husband, James Robert Randall (deceased), during World War II when they both were living...
Donald R. "Don" Jackson
Jul 27, 2026
Donald R. “Don” Jackson, age 86, of Willowick, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2026, in Willoughby, Ohio. Born on July 29, 1939, in Cleveland, Ohio, Don lived a full and vibrant life marked by dedication to his family, career, and community.
Don graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1957 and went on to build a successful career as...
Robert A. Williams
Jul 18, 2026
All are invited to attend A Celebration of Bob’s life which will be held ON Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Mentor United Methodist Church, 8600 Mentor Avenue in Mentor, Ohio.
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Robert "Bob" Allen Williams, age 79, passed away peacefully after a courageous journey with Multiple System Atrophy.
He was born to Bob and Fannie Williams on May 28, 1947,...
Pamela A. (Keller) Sutt
Jul 18, 2026
Memorial service for Pamela A. (Keller) Sutt, 59, of Mentor, will be at 7 PM Friday, July 31, 2026 at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby.
Family will receive friends 4-7 PM Friday, prior to the service at the funeral home.
Pam passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026. She was born June 26, 1967 in Oberlin, Ohio.
Pamela had a love...
Lester E. Noreck
Jul 16, 2026
A celebration of life for Lester Noreck, 77, will be held on Sunday, August 23rd, 2026 at
Bill Kap Piano Company, 14130 Euclid Ave., East Cleveland, Ohio 44112, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM.
Mr. Noreck passed away July 16, 2026 of cancer.
He was a man of many talents, making his living as an automobile mechanic, a landscaper, as a partner of The...