Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Carmen Maria Perez

Carmen Maria Perez

Feb 12, 2026

Carmen Maria Perez, age 81, passed away on February 12, 2026. She was born on March 25, 1944, in Moca, Puerto Rico, to her loving parents, the late Eufamio Perez and Rogelia Lassalle.

Carmen was the beloved wife of the late Candido Chacon and a devoted mother to Rosa, Lydia, Carmen, Carlos (deceased), Samuel, Luis, Pedro, Moises, Hector, Dionisio, and Eddie....

Annette Elisabeth Chase

Annette Elisabeth Chase

Feb 10, 2026

Annette Chase, age 64, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on February 10, 2026, after a battle with cancer. Annette was the daughter of Maria Hoge Hoffmann and the late Bruno Gustav Hoffmann, sister of Robert (Maryellen) and Martin (Jeannine) and aunt of Christian (William).

Annette was a teacher and activist who spent many years working to help children and teachers alike....

Freddie Franklin Adamini

Freddie Franklin Adamini

Feb 9, 2026

Freddie Franklin Adamini, age 79, passed away on February 9, 2026. He was born on May 8, 1946, in Fayette County, West Virginia, to his loving parents, the late Lester Charles and Leva (nee Sparks) Adamini.

Freddie was the beloved father of Dwayne, Rebecca, Freddie, Christina, Lovey, Angela, and James, and a cherished grandfather and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death...

Providencia Gonzalez

Providencia Gonzalez

Feb 9, 2026

Providencia Gonzalez, age 95, passed away on February 9, 2026. She was born on February 12, 1930, in Morovis, Puerto Rico, to her loving parents, the late Secundino Gonzalez and Maria Aurora Castellano. 

Providencia was the beloved mother of Angel Ayala, Jose Ayala, Carmen M. Ayala, Carlos Ayala, Martha Ayala, Mario Ayala, the late Maria Ayala, the late Carmelo Ayala, and...

Carmelo Delgado

Carmelo Delgado

Feb 8, 2026

Carmelo Delgado, age 87, passed away on February 8, 2026. He was born on June 25, 1938, in Gurabo, Puerto Rico, to his loving parents, the late Justino Delgado and Ramona Rivera.

Carmelo was the beloved husband of Carmen M. Delgado; devoted father of Maria D. Delgado-Garcia, Maria D. Delgado-Coffin, Carmelo Delgado, Jr., Rene J. Delgado, Marcos A. Delgado, Alejandro Delgado,...

Wendy K. Broadnax

Wendy K. Broadnax

Feb 6, 2026

Wendy K. Broadnax, age 54, passed away on February 6, 2026. She was born on September 9, 1971, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving father, Lee E. Broadnax, Sr., and her late mother, Willie-Mae Broadnax.

Wendy was the beloved mother of Patrick Boone, Jr., Fred Boone, JoeVonte Broadnax, Deven Broadnax, and Marquis Broadnax, Sr. She was a cherished grandmother of Kayshawn...

Mary M. Jones

Mary M. Jones

Feb 6, 2026

Mary M. Jones, age 88, passed away on February 6, 2026. She was born on August 31, 1937, in Roane County, West Virginia, to her loving parents, the late Farmer Lee and Minnie Bell Harper.

Mary was the beloved wife of Edwin Stanton Jones and the devoted mother of Marshall Edwin Jones, Shirley Ruth Tonkin, Pamela Belle Jones, Rodney Keith Jones...

Sharon Louise Nichols

Sharon Louise Nichols

Feb 6, 2026

Sharon Louise Nichols, age 78, passed away on February 6, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was our center, our bonding agent and she was always unapologetically herself in every situation. We pray that she knew how much we loved her and how much she was a part of each us to the core. 

Sharon was born on July 7,...

James C. Murphy

James C. Murphy

Feb 6, 2026

James "Jimmy" C. Murphy, age 67, passed away on February 6, 2026. He was born on May 31, 1958, in Berea, Ohio, to his loving parents, the late Howard Murphy and Clara Szollosi.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents; daughters Lisa (Keith - deceased) and Mary (Beckie); granddaughter Charlie; brothers Howard (Jackie) and Steve (Pearl); and sister Nancy (Tony...

Beverly J. Gibson

Beverly J. Gibson

Feb 6, 2026

Beverly J. (nee Boozer) Gibson, age 92, passed away on February 6, 2026. She was born on October 12, 1933, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, to her loving parents, the late Harris G. and Lavada (nee Claycomb) Boozer. Beverly was the beloved wife of the late Delmer R. Gibson and devoted mother of Donna (deceased) and Donald Gibson.

She was the cherished grandmother...

Greta Ann Kullman

Greta Ann Kullman

Feb 3, 2026

Greta Ann Kullman, age 85, passed away on February 3, 2026. She was born on July 31, 1940, in Mantglo, Pennsylvania, to her loving parents, the late George and Josephine Yelko.

Greta was the beloved wife of the late Richard Kullman and devoted mother of George A. Kephart (deceased), Randy L. Kephart (deceased), Raymond “Jake” Kephart (deceased), Jeffery L. Kephart (deceased),...

Pheakdey Chheng

Pheakdey Chheng

Feb 3, 2026

Pheakdey Chheng, age 74, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, surrounded by her family and loved ones.

She was born on January 28, 1952, in Takeo, Cambodia, to parents who instilled in her a deep love of family. 1 of 8 children, Pheakdey often spoke about her childhood and the close bond with her family, often mentioning how they rarely...

Reehan Ahmad Zubair

Reehan Ahmad Zubair

Feb 3, 2026

Reehan Ahmad Zubair passed away on February 3, 2026. Janazah Prayers were held on February 5, 2026. Interment Resthaven Memory Gardens.

Amneh A Ghanem

Amneh A Ghanem

Feb 3, 2026

Amneh A Ghanem passed away on February 3, 2026. Janazah Prayers were held on February 3, 2026. Interment Resthaven Memory Gardens. 

Violet Marie Williams

Violet Marie Williams

Feb 2, 2026

Violet Marie Williams (née Simmons), age 60, passed away on February 2, 2026. She was born on October 24, 1965. Violet was preceded in death by her loving parents, Lawrence E. Simmons and Kathryn D.J. Simmons (née Sanders); her beloved husband, Mark R. Williams; and a number of brothers and sisters.

Violet is survived by her daughters, Veronica Simmons, Casandra Simmons...

Francisco Elias Arias

Francisco Elias Arias

Feb 2, 2026

Francisco Elias Arias, age 73, passed away on February 2, 2026. He was born on November 9, 1952, in Barranquilla, Colombia, to his loving parents, the late Victor Modesto Arias and Elena Torres.

Francisco was the beloved husband of Carmen Elenea Arias; devoted father of Lisseth Arias, Carlos Becerra, and Paola Becerra; and cherished grandfather of Logan Velasco and Gabriela Velasco....

Janet E. Velez

Janet E. Velez

Feb 2, 2026

Janet E. Velez, age 68, passed away on February 2, 2026. She was born on August 28, 1957, in West Virginia, to her loving parents, the late Robert Pingley and Freda (nee Strawder) Lowe. Janet was the beloved wife of Ernesto Velez; devoted mother of Tina (nee Pingley) Hartman, Scott Boergert, and the late Patrick Boergert; and cherished grandmother of...

Sharron L. Gaines

Sharron L. Gaines

Feb 1, 2026

Sharron L. Gaines, affectionately known as “Teen” by family and friends, was born on January 3, 1976, in Cleveland, Ohio. She departed this life on February 1, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of strength, love, and unwavering devotion to her family.Sharron was preceded in death by her spouse, James Coleman. She leaves to cherish her loving memory her mother, Sandra...

Dionne Reese

Dionne Reese

Jan 31, 2026

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...

Catherine Michele Calderon

Catherine Michele Calderon

Jan 31, 2026

When, through one woman, a little more love and goodness, a little more light and truth come into the world, then that woman's life has had meaning. 

A dignified cremation has been entrusted to Slone & Co. Funeral Directors.