Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio
Edna Alberta Watkins
Aug 11, 2026
Edna Alberta Watkins, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at the age of 78.
Born on June 7, 1948, Edna was lovingly known throughout her life as Alberta, a name that was special to her and to all who knew and loved her. Family was always at the very heart of who...
Astrid Mercado
Aug 10, 2026
Astrid Mercado, age 81, passed away on August 10, 2026. She was born on March 31, 1945, in Guanica, Puerto Rico, to her loving parents, the late Juan Mercado and Modesta Villa.
Astrid was the beloved wife of Felix Diaz and a devoted mother to Joyce Vega, Astrid Vega, Idalia Vega, and Keisha Cintron. She was a cherished grandmother to Sarah,...
Mary Louise Kocour
Aug 10, 2026
Mary Louise Kocour, age 92, beloved daughter of the late Frank and Bertha Kocour. Loving sister of Betty Ann Kocour and Leonard F. Kocour (deceased) (Gwen). Dearest aunt of Elizabeth Ann Wilson (Dale) and the late Leonard A. Kocour (Teri).
Mary Lou Kocour’s career at the Cleveland Institute of Music represents an extraordinary legacy of teaching, musicianship, and service. An exemplary...
Fermin Lorenzo
Aug 8, 2026
Fermin Lorenzo, age 64, passed away on August 8, 2026. He was born on September 20, 1961, in Rochester, New York, to his loving parents, Fermin Lorenzo, Sr. and Noemi Arroyo.
Fermin was the beloved husband of Evelyn Lorenzo and a devoted father to Masito, Mely, Cito, and Lisa (Christian); beloved grandfather and a dear brother to Gilbert Lorenzo and his...
Martha Matos Reyes
Aug 8, 2026
Martha Matos Reyes, age 71, passed away on August 8, 2026. She was born on April 28, 1955, in Puerto Rico, to her loving mother, the late Carmen Mendez.
Martha was the beloved mother of George Garcia Matos, Saul Garcia Matos, and Miguel Garcia Matos. She was a cherished grandmother of Devan Garcia, Saul Garcia, Jr., Lorian Matos, Crystal Matos, Emily...
Pamela A. Messenger
Aug 7, 2026
Pamela A. Messenger, age 64, passed away on August 7, 2026. She was born on July 17, 1962, in Parma, Ohio, to her loving mother, Donna M. Basista.
Pamela was the beloved wife of Robert R. Layne and dear sister of Bonnie Johns and Laura Gurkles. She dedicated 27 years of her career to Work Smart Clothing.
Pamela found joy in gardening...
John Borowski
Aug 5, 2026
John Borowski, affectionately known as “Rusty Nail,” passed away on August 5, 2026, in Brooklyn, Ohio, at the age of 42. Born on July 27, 1984, in Cleveland, Ohio, John was a vibrant presence whose life was marked by boundless passion and unwavering devotion to those he loved.
John’s culinary expertise defined much of his professional journey; he worked as a...
Dolores Lynn Poole
Aug 4, 2026
Dolores Lynn Poole, age 64, passed away on August 4, 2026. She was born on October 14, 1961, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to her loving parents, the late Daniel and Ethel Johnson.
Dolores was the beloved wife of the late Charles G. Poole, Sr.; devoted mother of Crystal Poole, Charles Poole, Jr., and Raymond Poole; cherished grandmother of Matthew Poole, Timothy Caudill,...
Ljubica Popesku Mohieddine
Aug 4, 2026
Ljubica Popesku Mohieddine passed away on August 4, 2026. Janazah Prayers will be held on August 5, 2026. Interment Resthaven Memory Gardens.
Thomas J. Hendrickson
Aug 3, 2026
Thomas Joseph Hendrickson, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2026, at the age of 88.
Born on June 16, 1938, Thomas was a proud Cleveland native who carried a deep love for his hometown throughout his life. He was an enthusiastic fan of Cleveland sports and enjoyed following his favorite teams through both the good...
Ronald Elroy Reiman
Aug 3, 2026
Ronald Elroy Reiman, age 77, passed away on August 3, 2026. Born on November 17, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio, Ronald was the beloved son of the late Elroy Joseph and Janette Edna (née Blamey) Reiman.
Ronald was the dear brother of Bruce (Rose) Reiman, Elroy Reiman (Deceased), Debra (Jack) Wheeler, Candace McCafferty, the treasured uncle of Rebecca Reiman, Kathryn Reiman, Matthew...
Brian DaWayne Copen
Aug 2, 2026
Brian DaWayne Copen, age 62, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026. He was born on July 28, 1964, in Painesville, Ohio, to his loving parents, Marlon T. Copen, Jr. and Jewell V. Copen.
Affectionately known as "the baby," Brian carried that nickname with pride, as it became a beloved family joke that brought smiles to everyone who knew him. A...
Ann Jo Bowdish
Aug 2, 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.
Carlos Lorenzo Olascoaga
Aug 2, 2026
Carlos Lorenzo Olascoaga, age 77, passed away on August 2, 2026. He was born on August 10, 1948, in Peru, to his loving parents, the late Alejandro Olascoaga and Julieta Pineyro.
Carlos was the beloved husband of Rosaura Ortiz Santiago; devoted father of Carlos Ulises Olascoaga, Silvia Olascoaga, and Jenniffer Santana; and cherished grandfather of Amanda Nicole Olascoaga, Carlos Antonio Rivera,...
Andrew G. "Andy" Bellfy
Jul 31, 2026
Andrew "Andy" Bellfy passed away surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and countless friendships.
Andy was the beloved husband of Lorraine Bellfy (née Hocking), with whom he shared a lifetime of love and devotion. He was a proud and loving father to Eileen Fenn (Alan), Renee Bellfy, and Mary Justice (Zack). Nothing brought...
Thelma "Joan" Childers
Jul 31, 2026
Thelma Joan Childers, better known as Joan, age 72, passed away on July 31, 2026, in Fairview Park, Ohio.
Joan was born on October 7, 1953, in Cleveland, Ohio. She was the beloved daughter of Beverly (nee Kotalik) Welz and the cherished stepdaughter of Dennis Welz, who lovingly cared for her throughout her life.
She was the dear sister of Teri Welz...
Angela Hazelwood
Jul 30, 2026
Angela Hazelwood, age 35, passed away on July 30, 2026. She was born on December 8, 1990, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, the late Cheryl Hall and James Hazelwood.
Angela was the beloved mother of Aidan Rivera and Lilyana Rivera, whose lives were the center of her world. She was the dear sister of Amber Hazelwood, James Hazelwood, and...
Cynthia Flanagan
Jul 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.
Robert Moody, Sr.
Jul 30, 2026
Robert Moody, Sr., age 57, passed away on July 30, 2026. He was born on September 20, 1968, in Cleveland, Ohio, to his loving mother, Polly Bailey (John). Robert was preceded in death by his father, Matthew Sloan.
Robert was a devoted father to Brandon Moody, Robert Moody, Jr., and Matthew Moody. He was the cherished grandfather of Malasia, Brandon, E'Maiya,...
Randall "Randy" McFadden
Jul 30, 2026
Randall “Randy” McFadden, age 82, passed away on July 30, 2026, in Rocky River, Ohio. He was born on March 6, 1944, in Akron, Ohio, to his loving parents, the late Ned Eugene and Margaret (née Oberly) McFadden.
Randy is survived by his dear friends, Steve and Wanda Sink, as well as his beloved church family, who provided him with friendship,...
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