Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Daris R. Johnson, Jr.

Daris R. Johnson, Jr.

Feb 23, 2026

Daris R. Johnson Jr., age 60, passed away on February 23, 2026, in Cleveland, Ohio. He was born on May 20, 1965, in Monticello, Indiana, to his loving parents, the late Daris R. Johnson Sr. and Brenda (nee Lunsford) Johnson.

He was the beloved father of Douglas Gump (deceased), Kayla (Jason) Jogan, Andrew Johnson, Daris Johnson, and Joseph (Brianna) Johnson, and...

Florence Johns

Florence Johns

Feb 22, 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.

Jeanette M. Hitsman

Jeanette M. Hitsman

Feb 22, 2026

Jeanette M. Hitsman, age 76, passed away on February 22, 2026. She was born on October 9, 1949, in Dietz, Germany, to her loving parents, the late Frank Stuczka and Stella Zajac.

Jeanette was the beloved wife of the late Robert C. Hitsman. She was a devoted mother to Laura Brown, Tracy Hitsman, and Christine Berning. She was a cherished grandmother...

Elaine Vanadia

Elaine Vanadia

Feb 19, 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.

Barbara Ann Peskura

Barbara Ann Peskura

Feb 19, 2026

Barbara Ann Peskura, a cherished member of her community and beloved matriarch of her family, passed away on February 19, 2026, in Brook Park, Ohio. Born on October 4, 1941, in Fairview Park, Ohio, Barbara dedicated her life to her family and was known for her warm spirit and loving nature.

Barbara was the daughter of the late George and Julia...

Katherine Callaway

Katherine Callaway

Feb 19, 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.

Dennis Egut

Dennis Egut

Feb 19, 2026

Dennis Egut, 75, died peacefully on Thursday February 19, 2026 at home, with his family near his side.

Dennis was a man that knew a little bit about pretty much anything. He enjoyed the challenge of fixing and building things. He was reliable and was there to lend a helping hand to his family and friends. He had a calm and...

Michael Scott Gibbs

Michael Scott Gibbs

Feb 17, 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.

Kathy Ann Taylor

Kathy Ann Taylor

Feb 17, 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.

Jordan Jackiewiecz

Jordan Jackiewiecz

Feb 17, 2026

Jordan Jackiewiecz, age 28, passed away on February 16, 2026. He was born on February 13, 1998, in Cleveland, Ohio, to his loving parents, Fred and Teresa (nee Wheaton) Jackiewiecz.

Jordan was a dear brother of Joshua (Emily) Jackiewiecz and Donald (Candace) Simpson, and a treasured uncle of Elliot, Oliver, Adelaide, and Zander. He was the cherished grandson of Naomi Wheaton....

Christine Ann Walter (Boll)

Christine Ann Walter (Boll)

Feb 16, 2026

Christine Ann Walter (Boll) passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, February 16th. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on February 9, 1965, to her parents Richard J. Boll Jr. (Kathy) and Marlene Tillett Larue (John)

Christine was the beloved wife of Jefty Walter and the mother of Michael Loukas , Elizabeth Loukas (Deceased), and stepmother to Jeffry...

Gerald Joseph Wolters

Gerald Joseph Wolters

Feb 15, 2026

Jerry Wolters, 61, passed away Feb 15, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.

He loved fishing and cooking for the people he cared about, especially his spaghetti, roast, and baked beans. He was a wonderful firstborn to his loving mom and the very best big brother to his six siblings, leading with quiet strength and a big heart, always making...

Maxine Darby

Maxine Darby

Feb 15, 2026

Maxine Darby, age 89, passed away on February 15, 2026. She was born on February 17, 1936, in Kentucky, to her loving parents, the late Dodge and Elizabeth Hatfield. Maxine was the beloved wife of the late Donald E. Darby, and a devoted mother of Donna (Karl) Schultz, Kathy (John) Gable, Donald Darby, Robert Darby, and Ronald D. Hatfield. She...

Romona Branco

Romona Branco

Feb 14, 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...

Maximo Eduardo Martinez, Sr.

Maximo Eduardo Martinez, Sr.

Feb 14, 2026

Maximo Eduardo Martinez, Sr., age 81, passed away on February 14, 2026. He was born on November 18, 1944, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, to his loving parents, the late Eduardo Peguero and Altagracia Martinez.

Maximo was the beloved husband of Rosa Tavarez De Martinez; devoted father of Maria, Cynthia, Maximo, Jr., Rosaligia, and Rosalba; and cherished grandfather of Aliyah, D'Angelo,...

Raymond Blake

Raymond Blake

Feb 14, 2026

Raymond Blake, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026, in Westlake, Ohio. He was born on September 18, 1939, and throughout his life, he made indelible marks on the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him.

Raymond was a man of many interests and passions, including his love for the...

John Paul Reiss

John Paul Reiss

Feb 13, 2026

John Paul Reiss, age 68, passed away on February 13, 2026. He was born on March 3, 1957, in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, to his loving parents, the late George Paul and Emily P. (nee Melago) Reiss.

John was the dear brother of James, Ann, and Ellen, and a treasured uncle who held a special place in the hearts of his family.

Funeral...

Jason Vlach

Jason Vlach

Feb 13, 2026

Jason Vlach, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, and uncle who took immense pride in his family and the life he built. Jason's dedication to his loved ones was only matched by his passion for life itself. He possessed a deep appreciation for cars and nature, and...

Richard Raymond Pountney

Richard Raymond Pountney

Feb 12, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Richard Raymond Pountney, known affectionately as Rich, who left this world on February 12, 2026, in Cleveland, Ohio. Born on July 30, 1950, in Cleveland, Rich dedicated his life to education and service, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew him.

Rich's academic journey began at Borromeo Seminary, from...

John Welling

John Welling

Feb 12, 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.