Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Qasim Syed

Qasim Syed

Dec 24, 2025

Qasim Syed passed away on December 24, 2025. Janazah Prayers were held on December 26, 2025. Interment Resthaven Cemetery. 

Jamileh Hussien Banna

Jamileh Hussien Banna

Dec 22, 2025

Jamileh Hussien Banna passed away on December 22, 2025. Janazah Prayers were held on December 23, 2025. Interment West Park Cemetery.

Donald "Donnie" Hein Jr.

Donald "Donnie" Hein Jr.

Dec 21, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Donald "Donnie" Hein Jr., who left this world on December 21, 2025, at his residence in Cleveland, OH. Born on November 21, 1972, Donnie lived a life filled with passion and connection with those around him.

Donnie was a devoted father to his beloved children: Nicole, Christopher, Andrea, Alisha, Erniece,...

Teresa Mojica Delgado

Teresa Mojica Delgado

Dec 21, 2025

Teresa Mojica Delgado, age 72, passed away on December 21, 2025. She was born on August 22, 1953, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to her loving parents, the late Trinidad Delgado and Lucia Dones.

Teresa was the beloved wife of Rev. Francisco Mojica, Sr., and a devoted mother of Jose Mojica (Ruthy), Marie Mojica, and Francisco “Coqui” Mojica (Deborah). She was...

Maria Rodriguez Santos

Maria Rodriguez Santos

Dec 20, 2025

Maria Rodriguez Santos, age 82, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025. She was born on January 16, 1943, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, to her loving parents, the late Mariano Rodriguez and Cristina Santos.

Maria was the beloved wife of the late Gilberto Vazquez and a devoted and loving mother to Alberto Vazquez, Maribel Vazquez, Gilberto Vazquez, Sr. (Maria), Angelica Figueroa...

Edward Lee Fleshman

Edward Lee Fleshman

Dec 18, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share that Edward Lee Fleshman, "Eddie" (71) of Brook Park, Ohio, was welcomed to his heavenly home on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in Strongsville, Ohio, at Thomas P. Perciak Family Residential Hospice, surrounded by loving family. 

Edward was born on October 22, 1954, in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, to his parents, the late Basil Ray and Villa...

Fatima Awadallah

Fatima Awadallah

Dec 18, 2025

Fatima Awadallah passed away on December 18, 2025. Janazah Prayers were held on December 19, 2025. Interment West Park Cemetery. 

Cynthia Henry

Cynthia Henry

Dec 18, 2025

Cynthia Henry, age 90, passed away on December 18, 2025. She was born on August 15, 1935, in Trinidad, to her loving parents, the late Buck and Maria Henry.

Cynthia was a devoted and loving mother to Yvonne Henry and Sherma Fields, both of whom preceded her in death, and to Steve Henry, Betty LeQuay, Robert Joseph, Val Joseph, Kay Holder,...

Fatimah Habib Alhamyan

Fatimah Habib Alhamyan

Dec 17, 2025

Fatimah Habib Alhamyan passed away on December 17, 2025. Interment to take place in Alahsaa Municipal Cemetery, Saudi Arabia. 

Danielle Tremayne Lawson

Danielle Tremayne Lawson

Dec 16, 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...

Patrick C. Kellums, Sr

Patrick C. Kellums, Sr

Dec 16, 2025

Patrick C. Kellums, Sr., a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend of many, passed away at the age of 66, on December 16, 2025. He was born on August 19, 1959, in Cleveland, Ohio. 

He is the devoted son of the late Carl E. and Shirley A. (nee Houey) Kellums; beloved husband of the late Kathleen J. (nee...

Tyrone R. Cook

Tyrone R. Cook

Dec 16, 2025

Tyrone R. Cook, age 73, passed away on December 16, 2025. Loving father of Keith, Alan, Ty, Brian, and the late Samantha and Andrea Cook. Beloved grandfather and great-grandfather. Cherished son of Raymond Cook and Freda Collins. 

Private family services. 

James Baker

James Baker

Dec 15, 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...

Louis C. Merker, Jr.

Louis C. Merker, Jr.

Dec 14, 2025

Louis C. Merker, Jr. age 68 Passed away on December 14, 2025.

Louis was the beloved husband of Jennifer Merker (nee Roark). They were married for 14 years and shared 23 years together. He was a devoted son of the late Elsie and Louis C. Merker, Sr. He was a loving brother to Donna Miller and her husband Scott, a proud...

Fouad Saeed Abdulkadir

Fouad Saeed Abdulkadir

Dec 14, 2025

Fouad Saeed Abdulkadir passed away on December 14, 2025. Janazah Prayers were held on December 19, 2025. Interment West Park Cemetery. 

Milagros Beltran

Milagros Beltran

Dec 14, 2025

Milagros Beltran, age 57, passed away on December 14, 2025. She was born on September 1, 1968, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, Hector Caraballo and the late Anna Lydia Caraballo. Beloved wife of Guillermo L. Beltran. Devoted mother of Andrew Guillermo Beltran, Joseph Anthony Beltran, Hector Manuel Beltran, and Mayra Angelic Beltran. Cherished grandmother of Andrew Beltran, Christina...

Adam Solomon, Jr.

Adam Solomon, Jr.

Dec 13, 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...

Nayda R. Lugo Matias

Nayda R. Lugo Matias

Dec 13, 2025

Nayda R. Lugo Matias entered into rest on December 13, 2025, at the age of 71. She was born on August 29, 1954 in Anasco, Puerto Rico, to her beloved parents, the late Carlos Lugo and Maria Rivera. The beloved wife of the late Luis Matias, Nayda was a loving mother and will be deeply missed by all whose lives...

James Edward Cornell

James Edward Cornell

Dec 13, 2025

James Edward Cornell died December 13, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. He was 82 years old. He was born on September 24, 1943, in Wheeling, West Virginia. Son of the late Charles William Cornell and Minnie Mae Nixon. Uncle of Jennifer. 

Private Family Services. 

Arthur Valdez

Arthur Valdez

Dec 13, 2025

Arthur Valdez, age 63, passed away on December 13, 2025. He was born on May 10, 1962, in Fort Worth, Texas.

Arthur was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, caring brother-in-law, son-in-law, uncle, neighbor, and friend, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Anyone who met Arthur will remember his light-hearted spirit, infectious laughter, and genuine...