Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Kimberly "Kimmie" Ford

Kimberly "Kimmie" Ford

Oct 26, 2025

Kimberly “Kimmie” Ford, age 57, passed away on October 26, 2025. She was born on April 14, 1968, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her parents, Billy Ford and the late Nola Richards.Beloved mother of Tiffany, Blake, Brandon, Donald, and her loving niece who was like a daughter to her, Tabitha. Cherished grandmother of Madyson, Kylee, Zoey, Karsyn, and Hope. Dear sister...

Mercedes Pena

Mercedes Pena

Oct 24, 2025

Mercedes Pena, born on March 17, 1953, in Caguas, Puerto Rico, passed away on October 24, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio. She dedicated her life to taking care of her family, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion.

Mercedes was the beloved mother of Iris Jimenez, Justa Ivellisse Jimenez, and Lidia Flores (Daniel Flores), who have each cherished the lessons of...

Norma Iris Rodriguez

Norma Iris Rodriguez

Oct 23, 2025

Norma Iris Rodriguez, age 67, passed away on October 23, 2025. She was born on June 28, 1958, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, the late Julio and Ada (nee Torres) Silva.

Beloved mother of Monica Silva (Omar), Jose Rodriguez, Jr. (Syndi), Jessica Rodriguez, and Erica Rodriguez. Cherished grandmother of Arianna, Sunshine, Jaleigha, Omar, Jacob, and Caleb. Dear sister of...

Mary Bistak

Mary Bistak

Oct 23, 2025

Mary Bistak, age 58, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, Cherished mother of Loretta Boles (James Boles Son-in-law) and Matthew Deja; grandmother of Brenda, Nia, and Carla; dear sister of David and Wendy (sister-in-law); aunt of Nicole, Chelsea, Robert, Sara, Stephanie, Nathan, and Zack (ex son-in-law Jonathan), Mary Jane and Peyton Williams, Scott Fordyce, and Tanya Scott; great aunt...

Daisy M. Cole

Daisy M. Cole

Oct 22, 2025

Daisy M. Cole, age 84, passed away on October 22, 2025. She was born on April 14, 1941, in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, to her loving parents, the late Robert Henderson and Addie Wade. Beloved wife of Kenneth Cole. Devoted mother of Mia Cole-Washington (Spencer) and Gary Cole. Cherished grandmother of Anthony Cole (Peggy), Branden Cole (Temia), and Dominique Black (Eric),...

Norberto Lopez Rivera

Norberto Lopez Rivera

Oct 21, 2025

Norberto Lopez Rivera, age 77, passed away on October 21, 2025. He was born on April 12, 1948, in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico, to his loving parents, Esiquio Lopez and Maria Rivera. Beloved husband of Mary Ann Perez. Devoted father of Nolberto Lopez Feliciano (Beatriz Mercado), Israel Lopez Feliciano (Damaris Rivera), Vivian J. Lopez Feliciano (Luis A. Lopez), Dinoralys Lopez...

James Brown

James Brown

Oct 21, 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...

Contez Mathews

Contez Mathews

Oct 19, 2025

Contez Mathews, affectionately known as "Tushie" or "Chuck", was born on December 20, 1992, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Charlissa Woods and LeConte Mathews, who raised him with love, strength, and unwavering support. From a young age, he displayed a vibrant spirit, a kind heart, and a natural ability to bring joy to those around him. Whether through his infectious laughter,...

Darius D. Douglas

Darius D. Douglas

Oct 19, 2025

Darius D. Douglas, age 57, passed away on October 19, 2025. He was born on September 17, 1968, in Cleveland, Ohio, to his loving parents, the late Otis Douglas, Jr., and Rosetta Jackson.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Slone & Co. Funeral Directors.

Megan A. Gregg

Megan A. Gregg

Oct 19, 2025

Megan A. Gregg, age 38, passed away on October 19, 2025. She was born on October 8, 1987, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, Tammy Gregg and Henry Reuse, and was also cared for by her stepfather, Edward Rabbitt. She was the adored granddaughter of the late Shirley and George Gregg. 

Beloved mother of Nicholas and Wilemina Gregg. Cherished Goddaughter...

Bruce C. Singleton "Lil Bruce Jr."

Bruce C. Singleton "Lil Bruce Jr."

Oct 18, 2025

Bruce C. Singleton, also known as "Lil Bruce, Jr.," was born on May 22, 1979, to his parents, Deborah L. Singleton and Bruce C. Bishop, in Cleveland, Ohio. He attended Cleveland Public Schools and graduated from John Hay High School. He worked as a production worker in factories in Cleveland and the surrounding areas. Lil Bruce was known to family...

Mehranzig Tirgan

Mehranzig Tirgan

Oct 18, 2025

Mehranzig Tirgan passed away on October 18 2025. Janazah Prayers were held on October 22, 2025. Interment West Park Cemetery.

James N. Watkins, Jr.

James N. Watkins, Jr.

Oct 18, 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...

Suzanne M. Krutsch

Suzanne M. Krutsch

Oct 15, 2025

Suzanne M. (nee Mucic) Krutsch, age 80, passed away on October 15, 2025. She was born on October 7, 1945, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, the late Elias T. and Mary O. (nee Chapis) Mucic.

Beloved wife of the late John A. Krutsch. Devoted mother of John Thomas Krutsch. Dear sister of the late Madeline “Cookie” Schilling and the...

Ciro Medina

Ciro Medina

Oct 15, 2025

Ciro Medina, age 77 of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025. Loving father of Victor Medina, James Kovach, Brittany Medina, and Daniel Yearout; cherished grandfather of David Bentley III, and Bryson; dear brother of Maria Isabel, Diego, Fernando, Eduardo, Ana Bolena, and Patricia; uncle of Mauricio, Claudia, Juan Diego, Ingrid, Diana, Angela, Cristina, Margarita, Felipe, and Camila.

Ciro was...

Brenda Sue Johnson

Brenda Sue Johnson

Oct 14, 2025

Brenda Sue Johnson, age 77, passed away on October 14, 2025. She was born on October 24, 1947, in Lewisburg, West Virginia, to her loving parents, the late Charles Todd Lunsford and Roxie (nee Dennison) Lunsford.

Beloved wife of the late Daris R. Johnson. Devoted mother of Daris R. Johnson, Jr., Rebecca I. Johnson (deceased), Bobbie J. Johnson (deceased), Brian K....

Calixto Rios Jr.

Calixto Rios Jr.

Oct 13, 2025

Calixto Rios Jr., age 63 of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025. Cherished son of the late Calixto R. Rios Sr. and Carmen Rios; loving brother of Haydde Rios, Hilda Rios, Edwin Rodriguez, Medeli Rodriguez, and the following deceased, Carmen Santiago, Rosemary Delgado, Maria Rios, Norman Rios, and Noel Rios; cherished uncle of a host of nieces and...

Brian Kenneth Bednarski

Brian Kenneth Bednarski

Oct 13, 2025

Brian Kenneth Bednarski, age 58, passed away on October 13, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio, where he was also born on February 1, 1967. He is survived by his beloved wife, Seprina Bednarski, and his loving mother, Helen Bednarski.

Brian was the proud father of seven children: Chad Rhodes, Brian Bednarski, Brandi (Pierre) Bednarski, Justin Bednarski, Karen Bednarski, Kristynn (Tevin) Holt, and...

Vickie Armentrout

Vickie Armentrout

Oct 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...

Manuel Gutierrez-Oliveras

Manuel Gutierrez-Oliveras

Oct 12, 2025

Manuel Gutierrez-Oliveras, age 82, passed away on October 12, 2025. He was born on July 18, 1943, in Yauco, Puerto Rico, to his loving parents, the late Miguel A. Gutierrez and Rosa J. Oliveras.

Beloved husband of Milagros (nee Caraballo) Gutierrez. Devoted father of Luis M. Gutierrez, Carlos J. Gutierrez (Cheryl), and Brenda Gutierrez (Andres Garcia). Cherished grandfather of Fernando M....