Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Julie Ann Gawronski

Julie Ann Gawronski

Jan 25, 2026

Julie Ann Gawronski (nee Buza), age 52, passed away on January 25, 2026. She was born on June 13, 1973, and was a longtime resident of Fairview Park.

Julie was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Debby Buza.

She is survived by her loving partner, James Gawronski; her devoted children, Corey (Kayla), Connor, and Courtney; her cherished grandchildren, Macie and Nolan;...

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. 

Jose M. Torres Serrano

Jose M. Torres Serrano

Jan 29, 2026

Jose M. Torres Serrano, age 85, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026. He was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, to his loving parents, the late Jose M. Torres and Juana Serrano.

Jose was the beloved husband of Juanita Torres and a devoted father to Jose E. Torres, Stephanie Torres, Danissa Torres, Miguel J. Torres, and Yamilette Torres. He was a...

Richard W. Jakowski

Richard W. Jakowski

Jan 28, 2026

Beloved son of the late Stanley and Margaret Jakowski. Loving brother of Rose Birel (Sam) and the late Joseph Jakowski. Uncle of Michael and Joe. Great-uncle of Hayden. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 11am at St. John Nepomucene Church. PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Private interment Calvary Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome on Monday, February 2,...

Nathan Sunnaa

Nathan Sunnaa

Jan 27, 2026

Nathan Sunnaa, age 62, passed away on January 27, 2026. He was born on October 30, 1963, in Beirut, Lebanon, to his loving parents, the late Jamal and Bahia (nee Zoorob) Sunnaa. Nathan was a dear brother to Nisreen Sunnaa, Grace Sunna, William Sunnaa, Iman Sunnaa, and Shirley Ottallah. He was a treasured uncle to 11 nieces and nephews, and...

Daniel Soward

Daniel Soward

Jan 27, 2026

Daniel "Dan" Soward, a proud business owner, passed away on January 27, 2026, in Cleveland, Ohio. Born on December 27, 1943, in Covington, Kentucky, Dan led a life filled with purpose, passion, and service to others.

A dedicated entrepreneur, Dan was the owner of Cleveland Trophy and Award on Lorain Avenue, where he not only built a successful business but also...

Abdullah Farid Saeed

Abdullah Farid Saeed

Jan 26, 2026

Abdullah Farid Saeed passed away on January 26, 2026. Janazah Prayers were held on January 29, 2026. Interment West Park Cemetery.

Tracy Anne Filmer

Tracy Anne Filmer

Jan 25, 2026

Tracy Anne Filmer, age 50, passed away on January 25, 2026. She was born on September 15, 1975, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, Wendy Filmer and Thomas Terbrack.

Tracy was a dear sister to Taylor Filmer, a treasured aunt to Braylon Geschke—one of the greatest joys of her life—and a cherished niece of Wayne Filmer, Keith Filmer, Kathy Liebenguth,...

Anthony Shorter

Anthony Shorter

Jan 25, 2026

Anthony Shorter, age 64, passed away on January 25, 2026. He was born on October 30, 1961, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Ronald and Beverly (nee Sabatine) Shorter.

Anthony was a beloved father to Heidi Shorter (Jared Rowe) and Sarah (Joe) Elkins, and a cherished grandfather to Bella Shorter and Jacob Juchnik. He was a dear brother to Tammy Shorter,...

Christine Delores Lanum

Christine Delores Lanum

Jan 23, 2026

Christine Delores Lanum, age 62, passed away on January 23, 2026. She was born on January 22, 1964, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, the late Charles Lanum and Audrey Koebler.

Christine was the beloved mother of Donald Lanum (deceased), Amanda (Victor) Collazo, Sabrina (Jacob) Stanley, Jessica (Antonio) Miranda, and Heather Kish. She was a cherished grandmother to 13 adored...

Marvin Louis Lacy II

Marvin Louis Lacy II

Jan 21, 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...

Brigetta Ann Carson

Brigetta Ann Carson

Jan 21, 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. 

Richard Earl McMillon, Jr.

Richard Earl McMillon, Jr.

Jan 20, 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...

Eather McCree

Eather McCree

Jan 19, 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...

Huriya Sala Al Eedi

Huriya Sala Al Eedi

Jan 19, 2026

Huriya Sala Al Eedi passed away on January 19, 2026. Janazah Prayers were held on January 21, 2026. Interment West Park Cemetery.

Francisca Doroteo Rosario

Francisca Doroteo Rosario

Jan 19, 2026

Francisca Doroteo Rosario, age 55, passed away on January 19, 2026. She was born on September 20, 1971, in La Romana, Dominican Republic, to her loving parents, the late Francisco and Aleja Doroteo.

Francisca was the beloved mother of Lendy and Elizabeth Doroteo, and a cherished grandmother of Nashla Guerrero Doroteo, Edryan Guerrero Doroteo, Aiden Monaci Doroteo, and Kamil Guerrero Doroteo....

Dolores Szendel

Dolores Szendel

Jan 17, 2026

Dolores Szendel, age 89, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026. She was born on July 27, 1936, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, the late Vincent and Natalie Ann (nee Kolinski) Szendel.

Dolores was the dear sister of the late Dorothy (nee Szendel) Kruzel and Vincent Szendel. She was a treasured aunt to David Kruzel, Damien (Elizabeth) Kruzel, and...

Randall Edward Raines

Randall Edward Raines

Jan 16, 2026

Randall Edward Raines, age 25, passed away on January 16, 2025. He was born on September 15, 2000, in Cleveland, Ohio, to his loving parents, Rachel Daniels and the late Randall Dale Raines, Jr.

Randall was a dear brother to Tyler Raines and Anthony Adams, and a treasured uncle to several nephews. He was a cherished grandson of Edward and Peggy...

Michael Anthony Matranga

Michael Anthony Matranga

Jan 15, 2026

Michael Anthony Matranga, age 68, passed away on January 15, 2026. He was born on June 10, 1957, in East Cleveland, Ohio, to his loving parents, the late Albert Matranga, Jr., and Martha Kozel.

Michael was the beloved father of James Thomas “JT” Matranga (deceased) and Samuel A. Matranga, and the loving fiancé of Lori Tilker. He was a dear brother...

Robert Luecht

Robert Luecht

Jan 15, 2026

Robert Luecht, age 85, passed away on January 15, 2026. He was born on November 9, 1940, in Cleveland, Ohio, to his loving parents, the late Charles F. Luecht and Alta Perkins.

Robert was the beloved husband of Maria T. Figueroa and a devoted father to Cheryl Ann Lieber (Joseph), Daniel C. Savarino, Joseph W. Figueroa (deceased), and Linda M. Priebe....