David Spencer Hubbell, age 83, died on Monday, October 26, 2026, following an extended illness. He was born on October 28, 1942, in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Genevieve Mae (Gunn) and Harold Spencer Hubbell. David graduated from high school and attended classes at Kent State University. On February 22, 1963, he married Barbara Jean Zielinski. David was a resident of Chesterland for the past fifty-four years. He was a sales agent for ISI Products of Oakwood Village, Ohio, for over twenty-five years, retiring in 2009. David was formerly a member of St. Anselm Catholic Church, where he served on Parish Council and was active in the church community. He currently, was a member of Divine Word Catholic Church in Kirtland, Ohio. In his retirement, David volunteered for Geauga County Department of Ageing and delivered meals to community members in need. David could fix about anything and always had a home improvement project in the works.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Wendy A. Houlahan; and his brother, Richard Hubbell. Survivors include his wife of sixty-three years, Barbara of Chesterland, Ohio; two daughters, Jeanine M. Hubbell of Mayfield Heights, Ohio, and Leslie J. (Scott) Davis of Mansfield, Ohio; his son-in-law, Daniel Houlahan of Aurora, Ohio; six grandchildren, Brendan, Molly, Courtney, Max, Addie, and Mackenzie; and great-granddaughter, Miley.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Divine Word Catholic Church, 8100 Eagle Road, Willoughby, Ohio, 44094, with Rev. David Woost officiating. Burial immediately after at Chester Township Cemetery followed by a celebration luncheon at Gattozzi and Son Funeral Home, 12524 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to Western Reserve Hospice. Share a fond memory or condolence at www.gattozziandson.com
