Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio
Robert James Hutter
May 5, 2025
Robert James Hutter, age 71, passed away on May 5, 2025. He was born on February 16, 1954, in Bedford, Ohio, to his loving parents, the late Robert and Mary (nee Koch) Hutter. Beloved brother.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Slone & Co. Funeral Directors.
Michele P Benko
May 4, 2025
Michele "Mickey" P. Benko, age 72, passed away on May 4th, 2025. Born on July 10, 1952, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Paul Kelch and Lena Roark.
Devoted sister to Daniel (deceased), Glynnis (deceased), and Marcus (deceased). Beloved aunt to many.
Michele worked as a banker and was also known for her extraordinary gift in the kitchen. Cooking wasn’t just a...
Larry Miller
May 4, 2025
Larry Miller, age 44, passed away on May 4th, 2025. Family and friends are welcome to gather for a celebration of life on Wednesday, May 7th starting at 1pm at the Slone & Company Life Celebration Center, 3556 W. 130th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44111. Closing prayers will be held on Thursday at 11am, followed by entombment at Brooklyn Heights Cemetery,...
Robert T. Kiss
May 4, 2025
Robert T. Kiss, age 77, passed away on May 4, 2025. He was born on November 11, 1947, in Weiden, Germany, to his loving parents, the late Andrew and Eleanor Kiss.
Beloved husband of Sheila Kiss; devoted father of Melissa Ulbrich (Donnie), Crystal Medley (Casey), and his cherished cat, Sebastian. He was a proud grandfather to Rebecca McKissick, Nathan Ulbrich, Tanner...
Troy Lee Graley
May 3, 2025
Troy Lee Graley, age 86, beloved husband of Kathryn Ann (née Bell) Graley, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025. Born in Emmons, West Virginia, he was the son of the late William Hobert and Mary Pauley.
Troy was the devoted father of Mike (Maria), Traci (Pete), Billy (deceased), and Timmy (Kristen). He was a proud and cherished grandfather "Poppie" to...
Dewayne Jackson
May 2, 2025
Private Services.
Life is a glorious gift that should be cherished by the living and remembered for those who have transitioned onward. It is truly a journey through space and time that invariably leaves a ripple, no matter how faint. While some of those who journey with us may do so with great expectation, others do so with selfless love and...
Daniel Lawrence Hejny
Apr 30, 2025
Daniel L. Hejny (Danny), age 64, passed away peacefully at home on April 30, 2025, surrounded by family. Born August 02, 1960, to the late Joseph “Larry” and Joanna (nee Halupka) Hejny, he resided in Cleveland, OH. Danny was a devoted father to Donielle Cox. The loving grandfather of Kameron and Madison Karlowicz. Danny welcomed fatherhood and being a grandfather...
Kathy Slocum
Apr 29, 2025
Private Services.
Life is a glorious gift that should be cherished by the living and remembered for those who have transitioned onward. It is truly a journey through space and time that invariably leaves a ripple, no matter how faint. While some of those who journey with us may do so with great expectation, others do so with selfless love and...
Gary M. Gammons
Apr 29, 2025
Gary M. Gammons, age 65, passed away on April 29, 2025. He was born on October 30, 1959, in Cleveland, Ohio, to his loving parents, the late Robert Gammons (Marva) and Barbara Womack.
Beloved husband of Patricia Blanton. Devoted father of Shavmarie McDonald-Martin (Antonio), Kishon McDonald, Chonda Brown, Heather Blanton, George Blanton, and Alisha Blanton. Cherished grandfather of Janiya Nickson and...
Carol Jean Lavelle
Apr 29, 2025
Carol Jean Lavelle, age 79, passed away on April 29, 2025. She was born on December 25, 1945, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving mother, the late Mary Stewart.
Beloved wife of the late Thomas Lavelle, II. Devoted mother of Thomas Lavelle, III (Shelly), and Lillian Lavelle. Cherished grandmother of Thomas Lavelle, IV (Nicole), Amanda Stehura (John), and the late Shannon...
Sophia M.C. Kavinsky
Apr 27, 2025
Sophia M.C. Kavinsky, age 56, passed away on April 27, 2025. She was born on December 9, 1968, in Kingston, Jamaica, to her loving parents, Carlton Charlton and Valda Hyman. Beloved wife of Brian Kavinsky.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Slone & Co. Funeral Directors.
Delois "Dee" McCoy Benson
Apr 26, 2025
Delois McCoy Benson (Dee), the third of nine children, was born on July 16, 1945 to George and Sennie Evans McCoy. She accepted Christ early in life, and was baptized by Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth at Bethel Baptist Church collegeville, Birmingham, Alabama. She graduated from G.W. Carver High School in january, 1963. She furthered her education at Baldwin Wallace College and...
Tammy L. Lester
Apr 26, 2025
Tammy L. Lester, age 67, passed away on April 26, 2025. She was born on October 5, 1957, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, the late Glenneth Edward Sr. and Shirley Ann Lester.
Beloved sister of Glenneth Edward Lester Jr. (Deceased), Therman Jay Lester, and Eric Joseph Lester. Cherished aunt of nine and great-aunt of eleven.
Tammy retired from Positively Cleveland...
Victor David Stepteau
Apr 25, 2025
Victor David Stepteau, Sr., age 79, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025. He was born on January 11, 1946, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Richard Manfred Stepteau (1916–1985) of Ironton, Ohio, and Rhoda (née Fontaine) Stepteau McCrayer (1919–2000). His parents were united in marriage on February 8, 1941. After Richard’s passing, Rhoda later married the late Robert J....
Carmen Roa Morales
Apr 25, 2025
Today we gather with heavy hearts to honor and remember an extraordinary woman — our mother, Carmen Roa Morales. It’s difficult to find words that truly capture the depth of her love, the strength of her spirit, and the warmth she brought into our lives.
Our mother was the heart of our family. She had a way of making everyone feel...
Onyx Jonuel Torres Colon
Apr 25, 2025
Onyx Jonuel Torres Colon, age 18, passed away on April 25, 2025. He was born on May 10, 2006, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, to his loving parents, Norman Xavier Torres and Edualiz M. Colon.
Onyx was the dear brother of Alexa Colon, Eddiel Quinonez, and Luna Quinonez, and a beloved grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend to many. He had a deep...
Ronald D. Dewey
Apr 25, 2025
Ronald D. Dewey, age 91, passed away on April 25, 2025. He was born on November 7, 1934, in Ludington, Michigan, to his loving parents, the late Daniel and Georgia (nee Gray) Dewey. Beloved friend of Irina Koukhanova.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Slone & Co. Funeral Directors.
Jose Angel Silva, Sr.
Apr 24, 2025
Jose Angel Silva, Sr., age 62, passed away on April 24, 2025. He was born on November 24, 1962, in Cleveland, Ohio, to his loving parents, the late Julio and Ada (nee Torres) Silva.
Jose was the devoted husband of Irma Silva, beloved father of Vanessa Silva, Angelique Silva, and Jose A. Silva, Jr. He was the cherished grandfather of Analyce...
Brigitte Richardson
Apr 23, 2025
Brigitte Richardson, age 65, passed away on April 23, 2025. She was born on December 7, 1959, in Munich, Germany, to her loving parents, the late Albert and Dorthy Richardson. Brigitte was the beloved mother of Tracie Clay Newsome, Jennifer Clay, and Willie Clay; cherished grandmother of Marsha Mason, Javon Mason, Tayvon Clay, Jamia Davis, Jayda Smith, James Bell, Ja'shawn...
Clyde Dean Jones
Apr 21, 2025
Private Services.
Life is a glorious gift that should be cherished by the living and remembered for those who have transitioned onward. It is truly a journey through space and time that invariably leaves a ripple, no matter how faint. While some of those who journey with us may do so with great expectation, others do so with selfless love and...
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