Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Hasan Mohmad Damra

Hasan Mohmad Damra

Jun 4, 2026

Hasan Mohmad Damra passed away on June 4, 2026. Janazah Prayers were held on June 5, 2026. Interment West Park Cemetery.

Siham T. Bahhur

Siham T. Bahhur

Jun 4, 2026

Siham T. Bahhur passed away on June 4, 2026. Janazah Prayers were held on June 5, 2026. Interment West Park Cemetery. 

Rola El Saadi

Rola El Saadi

Jun 2, 2026

Rola El Saadi passed away on June 2, 2026. Janazah Prayers were held on June 2, 2026. Interment Resthaven Memory Gardens.

Betty Lou Buchanan-Cyrus

Betty Lou Buchanan-Cyrus

Jun 1, 2026

Betty Lou Buchanan-Cyrus, age 97, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026. She was born on April 17, 1929, in Pricedale, Pennsylvania, to her loving parents, the late Villa Duvuvuei and Phoebe Scanlon.

Betty was the beloved wife of her first husband, the late Robert R. Buchanan, and her second husband, the late Edward Cyrus. She was a devoted mother to...

Julius Ceasar Kafel

Julius Ceasar Kafel

May 31, 2026

Julius Ceaser Kafel, age 23, passed away on May 31, 2026. He was born on December 26, 2002, in Cleveland, Ohio, to his loving parents, John Kafel and Sandra Carte.

Julius was the beloved father of his unborn baby, Malayah Avelana Marie Kafel. He was the dear brother of Angelika Kafel, Xavier Kafel, Szoe Lewis, Jerry Farmer-Carte, Juliana Kafel, Erika Rasnick,...

Carole Ann Cassady

Carole Ann Cassady

May 30, 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 & Company.

Judith Ann Heading

Judith Ann Heading

May 30, 2026

Judith Ann Heading, age 65, passed away on May 30, 2026. She was born on October 18, 1960, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, to her loving parents, the late Robert Sprouse and Mabel Caplinger-Sprouse.

Judith was the beloved wife of the late Michael Heading. Devoted mother of Robin Lugo (Marc), Robert Dennis, Brandy Sprouse, Ashley Heading, Luther Sams (deceased), and Maria Ramos....

Pamela Jeanne Colbert

Pamela Jeanne Colbert

May 30, 2026

Pamela Jeanne Colbert, age 81, passed away on May 30, 2026. She was born on December 11, 1944, in Washington D.C., to her loving parents, the late Raymond and Annelle (nee Gunn) Billington. Beloved mother of the late Clifford. Cherished grandmother of John (Samantha). Dear sister of Roger Billington. 

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Slone & Co. Funeral Directors

James A. Beesley

James A. Beesley

May 29, 2026

James A. Beesley, born April 10, 1945, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 29, 2026.

Beloved husband of Sylvia Beesley for 47 years. Loving father of Theanna Beesley Deaton, James Beesley, and Kayla Beesley (Michelle Manzeo). Dearest grandfather of Cameron Beesley. Son of the late Arthur C. and Romana E. Beesley. Brother of Edward C. Beesley (deceased) (Joan),...

Cynthia M. Christley

Cynthia M. Christley

May 29, 2026

Cynthia M. Christley, age 47

Loving mother of Elijah Christley, Eva Stanley, and Elizabeth Stanley. Daughter of Dorothy (nee Christley) and Kevin Kostelnik. Dearest sister of Amanda (Tony), Michael (Heather), Jennifer (Brent), Kimberly (Nicholas), and Kevin (Kristin). Treasured aunt. Best friend of Ella.

Cynthia was a woman of faith and devotion, finding solace and strength in her church community. Her dedication to...

Lena May Brown

Lena May Brown

May 29, 2026

Lena May Brown, age 68, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on May 29, 2026, following a sudden illness.

She was preceded in death by her father, Charles E. Brown; her mother, Iva Brown (nee Georgantis); and her ex-husband, David M. Dodig.

Lena was the beloved sister of Eddie, Liz, Dorothy (Buddy), Nelson (Caroline), Margaret (Ernie), Valorie (Chuckie), David (Eileen), Bobbie, Marty, and...

Michael Browder

Michael Browder

May 28, 2026

Better than honor or glory, and history's iron pen, was the thought of duty done and the love of his fellow-men.

A dignified cremation has been entrusted to Slone & Company.

Roy John Louis

Roy John Louis

May 28, 2026

Roy John Louis, age 90, passed away on May 28, 2026. He was born on October 14, 1935, in Cleveland, Ohio, to his loving parents, the late Fred Louis and Harriet Smeeze.

Roy was the beloved husband of Martha (nee Keeling) Louis. Devoted father of Wayne A. Louis and Keith R. (Mary) Louis. Cherished grandfather of Wayne A. Louis, II. Cherished...

Donald Lee Elliott

Donald Lee Elliott

May 28, 2026

Donald Lee Elliott, born on July 21, 1938, in Gates City, Virginia, passed away on May 28, 2026, in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. He lived a full life marked by a deep appreciation for wildlife and a passion for classic automobiles, interests that brought him joy and defined many memorable moments.

Mr. Elliott is remembered for his warm spirit and dedication to...

Jorge Matias Madera Pacheco

Jorge Matias Madera Pacheco

May 28, 2026

Jorge Matias Madera Pacheco passed away on May 28, 2026. He was born on August 15, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio, to his loving parents, Jose M. Pacheco Madera and Kelliann M. Madera.

Jorge was the beloved baby brother of Noelani Rose Pacheco, Dianelis Ortiz, and Lune K. Ortiz, and the cherished grandson of Ivette Flores Madera and Chago Pacheco.

Jorge brought so...

Pappu Lakshmi Narasimha Murthy

Pappu Lakshmi Narasimha Murthy

May 27, 2026

When, through one man, a little more love and goodness, a little more light and truth come into the world, then that man's life has had meaning. 

A dignified cremation has been entrusted to Slone & Company.

Robert Scott Detweiler

Robert Scott Detweiler

May 27, 2026

When, through one man, a little more love and goodness, a little more light and truth come into the world, then that man's life has had meaning. 

A dignified cremation has been entrusted to Slone & Company.

Bertha Mae Brooks

Bertha Mae Brooks

May 26, 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 & Company.

Jayme Jewel Bigler

Jayme Jewel Bigler

May 26, 2026

Jayme Jewel Bigler (Gibson), 49, of Cleveland, Ohio, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Tuesday morning of the 26th of May, 2026. She was born on the 18th of June, 1976, in Charleston, West Virginia, to her parents, the late Carey Billy and Pamela Gibson. Her death leaves a profound void in the hearts of all who knew...

Samuel Harry Torchia, III

Samuel Harry Torchia, III

May 24, 2026

When, through one man, a little more love and goodness, a little more light and truth come into the world, then that man's life has had meaning. 

A dignified cremation has been entrusted to Slone & Company.