Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Michael Scott Ivinskas

Michael Scott Ivinskas

Nov 21, 2025

Michael Scott Ivinskas, born on May 6, 1965, in Cleveland, Ohio, left this world on November 21, 2025, after a life defined by kindness, dedication, and love. Mike passed away peacefully at Holy Family Hospice of Parma, Ohio, surrounded by his loved ones, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew him.

As a...

Angel Luis Ramos Rivera

Angel Luis Ramos Rivera

Nov 20, 2025

Angel Luis Ramos Rivera, age 66, passed away on November 20, 2025. He was born on April 11, 1959, in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, to his loving parents, Teresa Ramos and the late Jesus Ramos.

Angel was a devoted father to Angela Ramos, Ryan Ritcher, Nilsa Pepin (Manuel Perez), Luis Pepin, and Cassidy Belt. He was a cherished grandfather of Joselyn Pepin,...

Beatrice S. Mankowski

Beatrice S. Mankowski

Nov 20, 2025

Beatrice S. Mankowski, age 85, passed away on November 20, 2025. She was born on April 5, 1940, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, the late Philip and Rae (nee Rosenburg) Frank. She was the beloved wife for more than 20 years of the late James Mankowski and the devoted mother of Debbie Mankowski and Jim (Debbie) Mankowski. She...

Mohammad Jamil Damra

Mohammad Jamil Damra

Nov 19, 2025

Mohammad Jamil Damra passed away on November 19, 2025. Janazah Prayers were held on November 21, 2025. Interment West Park Cemetery.

Jewell G. Newcomer

Jewell G. Newcomer

Nov 19, 2025

Jewell G. (née Griggs) Newcomer, age 93, passed away on November 19, 2025. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Newcomer and the loving mother of Matthew, Jackie (Jim), and the late Robert Jr. and David. She was also the cherished sister of Clara (Gary) Bush, and was preceded in death by her siblings Bill, Clarence, Dorothy, and...

Tommy James Little

Tommy James Little

Nov 17, 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...

Karen Konkoli

Karen Konkoli

Nov 16, 2025

Karen Konkoli, age 69, passed away on November 16, 2025. She was born on August 6, 1956, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, the late Edmond Kozlowski and Mildred Rochek. Beloved fiancée of James Bowers. Devoted mother of Kelly Konkoli Craddock (Earl) and Katherine Konkoli, and cherished stepmother of Jennifer Bowers, Jaimee Bowers, and Jimmy Bowers. Treasured grandmother of...

Denice Ann Ressler

Denice Ann Ressler

Nov 15, 2025

"There's no place like home..." 

To our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Denice A. Ressler, home was always her favorite place to be, especially with those she loved the most: her husband, children, and grandchildren. 

Denice was born on a cold winter day on December 23, 1963, in Cleveland, Ohio, and was the devoted daughter of the late John Dunn and Nancy...

Gloria Maria Maldonado

Gloria Maria Maldonado

Nov 14, 2025

Gloria Maria Maldonado, age 86, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025. She was born on May 9, 1939, in Humacao, Puerto Rico, to her loving parents, the late Gelo Gomez and Amalia Ruiz. Gloria was the beloved wife of the late Gilberto Maldonado Ramirez.

She was the devoted mother of Carmen Ramos, Aracelis “Shelly” Mateo, Sandra Cruz, Johnny Maldonado, Gilberto...

Albi Cela & Samira Xhaferi

Albi Cela & Samira Xhaferi

Nov 13, 2025

Albi Çela, 30, and Samira Xhaferi, 28, who were engaged, tragically lost their lives in a car accident in Cleveland, Ohio, on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

Samira was a dedicated PhD student at Cleveland State University and the beloved daughter of Fatos and Miranda Xhaferi. She was also a cherished sister to Sidrit Xhaferi.

Albi was completing law school at Cleveland State...

Birtukan Teferi Nushe

Birtukan Teferi Nushe

Nov 13, 2025

Birtukan Teferi Nushe, age 39, passed away on November 13, 2025. She was born on April 26, 1986, in Hawassa, Ethiopia, to her loving parents, Teferi Nushe Galdida and Mulu Badego Gadule. Beloved wife of Girriso Futara Benderro. Devoted mother of Joanna and Leul Benderro.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at 10:30 a.m....

Yaqub A. Nur

Yaqub A. Nur

Nov 12, 2025

Yaqub A. Nur passed away on November 12, 2025. Janazah Prayers were held on November 14, 2025. Interment West Park Cemetery.

Barbara Ellen Campbell

Barbara Ellen Campbell

Nov 12, 2025

Barbara Ellen Campbell (nee Vollick), passed away surrounded by her family on November 12, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio. She was 83 years old. 

She was born on May 26, 1942, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her parents, the late Clyde and Betty Jane (nee Wenger) Vollick, and was the oldest of four children, followed by three brothers: Daniel, Terrence, and Dennis.

Barbara was...

Harlan E. Russell, Jr.

Harlan E. Russell, Jr.

Nov 12, 2025

Harlan E. Russell, Jr., aged 57 years old, passed away peacefully in Cleveland, OH. He was surrounded by loved ones as he transitioned. Harlan was a great chef who enjoyed teaching others culinary arts and loved mentoring aspiring chefs. He loved his dogs, but later in life found himself to be a cat lover. He leaves behind his loving wife,...

Robert Lee Lishka

Robert Lee Lishka

Nov 12, 2025

Robert Lee Lishka, a retired master welder of LTV Steel and a dedicated family man, passed away peacefully at his residence in Parma, Ohio, on November 12, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on January 6, 1939, Robert led a life filled with love, laughter, and numerous cherished memories.

Throughout his career at LTV Steel, Robert was recognized for his...

Sandra Tate

Sandra Tate

Nov 11, 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...

Clinton William Droster

Clinton William Droster

Nov 11, 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...

Beverly Sue Bush

Beverly Sue Bush

Nov 11, 2025

Beverly Sue Bush, age 63, passed away on November 11, 2025. She was born on August 7, 1962, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, the late John Hummel and Mary Graczyk.

Beloved mother of Carl (Jennifer) Bush, and cherished grandmother of Madelyn and Jacqueline Bush. Dear sister of Dick (Karen) Zorik, George Hummel, Barb (Bob) Meadows, and the late Kenny...

Jose Rodriguez

Jose Rodriguez

Nov 10, 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...

Saul Thomas, Jr.

Saul Thomas, Jr.

Nov 10, 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...