Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Diane L. Tubbs

Diane L. Tubbs

Nov 30, 2025

Diane L. Tubbs, age 68, passed away on November 30, 2025. She was born on August 21, 1957, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, the late Frank and Lucille (nee Tupa) Kalta. Diane was the beloved wife of the late Robert Tubbs, Sr., and the devoted mother of Michael Logorda, Joseph Logorda, Robert Tubbs, Jr., and Jessica (nee Tubbs)...

Naameh Hammad

Naameh Hammad

Nov 28, 2025

Naameh Hammad passed away on November 28, 2025. Janazah Prayers were held on November 29, 2025. Interment West Park Cemetery. 

Dzemal Mehic

Dzemal Mehic

Nov 27, 2025

Dzemal Mehic passed away on November 27, 2025. Janazah Prayers were held on November 29, 2025. Interment Resthaven Memory Gardens.

Carolyn Welms

Carolyn Welms

Nov 25, 2025

Carolyn Welms, age 69, passed away on November 25, 2025. She was born on October 28, 1956, in Oil City, Pennsylvania, to her loving parents, the late Frederick and Marie (nee Clark) Welms. Beloved mother of Alan Welms. Dear sister of Terry, Donnie, Carl, Timmy, Pat, Judy, and Eddie. Treasured aunt to a host of nieces and nephews.

Carolyn had a...

Dequenna Saddler

Dequenna Saddler

Nov 24, 2025

Dequenna Saddler, age 64, passed away on November 24, 2025. She was born on November 24, 1961, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, the late Adorphus Moreland and Lois Peavy. Beloved sister of Mary Y. Parker, Sandra Curry, Adorphus Moreland, and Dorothy Moreland. Cherished aunt of Doran Moore, Allen Moreland, Aaron Moreland, Nina Moreland, Robin Moreland, and Larrisia Moreland.

Dequenna...

Willis "Wick" Gene Colegrove, Sr.

Willis "Wick" Gene Colegrove, Sr.

Nov 24, 2025

Willis “Wick” Gene Colegrove, Sr., age 78, passed away on November 24, 2025. He was born on October 22, 1947, in Cuzzie, West Virginia, to his loving parents, the late Emmanuel and Blanchie Colegrove. He was the beloved husband of Judy Colegrove and the devoted father of Willis “Willie” Gene Colegrove, Jr., Barbara Lynn Colegrove, and Steven (Amanda) Colegrove. Wick...

Enrique Rodriguez

Enrique Rodriguez

Nov 23, 2025

Enrique Rodriguez, age 62, passed away on November 23, 2025. He was born on January 7, 1963, in Guánica, Puerto Rico, to his loving parents, Enrique Rodriguez and Jova Lazarini. Enrique was the beloved husband of Blanca Griselda Escalante and a devoted father to Kiara Rodriguez (deceased), Enrique Rodriguez (deceased), and Mariana Rodriguez (deceased), as well as to Jose (Elizabeth)...

Keith Marvel Schofield

Keith Marvel Schofield

Nov 22, 2025

Keith Marvel Schofield, 65, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2025, in Parma Heights, Ohio. Born on September 25, 1960, in Fort Valley, Georgia, he was the beloved son of Auther Della Schofield and John W. Schofield. Raised in Cleveland, Keith was active in the Episcopal church, serving as an acolyte, Vestry member, and participating in a mission trip to...

Joanne Pasmont Moran

Joanne Pasmont Moran

Nov 21, 2025

Joanne Pasmont Moran passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025. Born in 1934, Joanne was a longtime resident of Shaker Heights, Ohio, and in recent years made her home at the Eliza Jennings Health Campus in Cleveland. She graduated from Notre Dame Academy and later attended Miami University and Case Western Reserve University.Although her studies focused on the sciences, Joanne...

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....