Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Jeanne Wood Johnson

Jeanne Wood Johnson

Nov 4, 2025

Jeanne “Auntie” Wood Johnson

The world lost David Bowie’s biggest fan today. In truth, we lost a woman of boundless curiosity, lived experience, and vim.

Have you ever met a real-life Mary Tyler Moore, but far edgier? If not, you missed out. Jeanne Wood Johnson was unforgettable. Many knew her just as Auntie, others as Bean, and a select few as “Gene...

Timothy Walden

Timothy Walden

Nov 3, 2025

Timothy "Tim" Walden, born on June 3, 1965, in Cleveland, Ohio, passed away at his residence on November 3, 2025. He was a cherished member of his community and will be profoundly missed by all who knew him.

Tim dedicated much of his professional life to the auto industry, where he excelled as a sales personnel, and later as a customer...

Leona Coles

Leona Coles

Nov 3, 2025

Leona Coles, age 70, passed away on November 3, 2025. She was born on October 25, 1955, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, the late Antonio and Melda (nee Jamison) Mediate. Beloved wife of Michael Coles. Devoted mother of Emma Coles and Evelyn Coles. Cherished grandmother of Harmony Smith. Dear sister of Robert Mediate, David Mediate, Casey Coles, Robin...

Joshua Lee Serrano

Joshua Lee Serrano

Nov 3, 2025

Joshua Lee Serrano, age 30, passed away on November 3, 2025. He was born on March 2, 1995, in Cleveland, Ohio, to his loving parents, Juan Carlos Serrano and Janet Acevedo. Beloved husband of Brittany (nee Rodriguez) Serrano. Devoted father of Valentino Lucien Serrano. Dear brother of Juan Carlos Serrano, Jr., Jacqueline Gina Serrano, Robert Serrano, Jonathan Serrano, and Krystal...

Mildred Santiago

Mildred Santiago

Nov 3, 2025

Mildred Santiago, age 87, passed away on November 3, 2025. She was born on February 11, 1938, in Yauco, Puerto Rico, to her loving parents, the late Jose Santiago and Maria Feliciano. Mildred was a devoted mother to many children, and a cherished grandmother and great-grandmother to many—each of whom loved her dearly. She was also a dear sister and...

Jane Ann Legg

Jane Ann Legg

Nov 2, 2025

Jane Ann Legg, age 68, passed away on November 2, 2025. She was born on June 15, 1957, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, the late Leonard and Rita Breuler. Devoted mother of Amber Legg, Krystal Legg, and Tiffany Legg. Cherished grandmother of Deacken, Jackson, Violet, Amelia, Joshua, Lily, Chloe (deceased). Dear sister of Jack (deceased), Richard, Dennis, and...

Eleanor A. Jordan

Eleanor A. Jordan

Nov 1, 2025

Eleanor A. Jordan (nee Gluckle) age 82

Loving mother of Susan Reed (Jim), Gary Rickard (Jen) and Brian Rickard. Dearest grandmother of Aidan. Beloved sister of Maryann Ondrejka (Phil (dec.), Adolph Gluckle (dec.), Dorothy Otero (Elving), Josephine Gobble (dec.), Theresa Cunutte (dec.) (Calvin), Rosemary Forster (Tom), Eddie Gluckle (Sandy), Jimmy Gluckle (Mary Anne (dec.), and Michael Gluckle. Daughter of the late...

Stephen Pazicni

Stephen Pazicni

Nov 1, 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...

Maria Magdalena Adrovet

Maria Magdalena Adrovet

Nov 1, 2025

Maria Magdalena Adrovet, age 85, passed away on November 1, 2025. She was born on May 27, 1940, in Maunabo, Puerto Rico, to her loving parents, the late Modesto Burgos and Mizaela Brito. Beloved wife of the late Porfirio "ToTo" Adrovet. Devoted mother of the late Samuel Adrovet. Loving sister and aunt. 

Family and friends are welcome on Tuesday, November 4,...

Glenna Elaine Ward

Glenna Elaine Ward

Oct 31, 2025

Glenna Elaine Ward, age 57, passed away on October 31, 2025. She was born on February 6, 1968, in West Virginia, to her loving parents, Clarence and Grace Lockhart. Beloved wife of William Ward. Devoted mother of William (Kelly) Ward, Jr., Candy Graley, and Allan (Sallia) Cooper. Cherished grandmother of Willa Ward, Amber Ward, and Orion Cooper, and great-grandmother of...

Sharon Marie Savarin-Sedlak

Sharon Marie Savarin-Sedlak

Oct 31, 2025

Sharon Marie Savarin-Sedlak, age 71, loving wife of John Savarin and devoted mother of Emily Sedlak (Penn).

She enjoyed camping, tending to her garden, and spending time with her beloved dogs. Sharon will be deeply missed by her family, including her brothers Rick (Brenda) and William (Pat), and her niece Laurel. She will be remembered for her kindness, her laughter, and...

Turner Slaughter, III

Turner Slaughter, III

Oct 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...

Beverly Grace Jones

Beverly Grace Jones

Oct 29, 2025

Beverly Grace Jones, 73, of Ohio City in Cleveland, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 29.

It sounds cliche, but Bev really was loved by all who knew her. She spent her life in service as a Catholic Worker, RN, activist, and artist. She followed the example of Jesus Christ in loving the stranger, the neighbor, and those in need.

In her work...

Donarae Horwitz

Donarae Horwitz

Oct 29, 2025

Donarae Horwitz, age 68, died peacefully at the Glick Center of Metro Hospital of Cleveland on Oct 29, 2025. Donarae was a retired restaurant/bar owner of thirty years in Cleveland, where she was well-known for her engaging smile, her playful nature, and her unwavering love for the Steelers! Sharing her time between Cleveland, Ohio and Leesburg, Florida, she put her...

Donald Eugene Mitchell

Donald Eugene Mitchell

Oct 27, 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...

Kimberly "Kimmie" Ford

Kimberly "Kimmie" Ford

Oct 26, 2025

Kimberly “Kimmie” Ford, age 57, passed away on October 26, 2025. She was born on April 14, 1968, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her parents, Billy Ford and the late Nola Richards.Beloved mother of Tiffany, Blake, Brandon, Donald, and her loving niece who was like a daughter to her, Tabitha. Cherished grandmother of Madyson, Kylee, Zoey, Karsyn, and Hope. Dear sister...

Eugene Darrington

Eugene Darrington

Oct 25, 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...

Mercedes Pena

Mercedes Pena

Oct 24, 2025

Mercedes Pena, born on March 17, 1953, in Caguas, Puerto Rico, passed away on October 24, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio. She dedicated her life to taking care of her family, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion.

Mercedes was the beloved mother of Iris Jimenez, Justa Ivellisse Jimenez, and Lidia Flores (Daniel Flores), who have each cherished the lessons of...

Frank J. Paterniti

Frank J. Paterniti

Oct 23, 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 Staab

Daniel Staab

Oct 23, 2025

Daniel Staab, age 70, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on October 23, 2025. Born on January 26, 1955, Daniel lived his life simply, and found his greatest pride in all his family and grandchildren. He fought a long battle, and he is now at peace.He is survived by his wife, Judy Staab, his children Sarah Buntura and Nathan Staab, and...