Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Valentine James Halko, Jr.

Valentine James Halko, Jr.

Feb 25, 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.

Douglas Dwayne Krizan, Sr.

Douglas Dwayne Krizan, Sr.

Feb 25, 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.

Margot Melendez

Margot Melendez

Feb 25, 2026

Margot Melendez, age 86, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026. She was born on May 19, 1939, in Comerio, Puerto Rico, to her loving parents, the late Osvaldo and Clemencia Vazquez.

Margot was the beloved wife of the late Pedro Melendez and a devoted and loving mother to Pedro J. Melendez, Raymond Melendez, Soraida Melendez, Manuel Roman, Maribel Gonzalez, Georgi...

Fatmeh Amra

Fatmeh Amra

Feb 23, 2026

Fatmeh Amra passed away on February 23, 2026. Janazah Prayers were held on February 24, 2026. Interment Resthaven Memory Gardens.

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...

Mary Ester Elston

Mary Ester Elston

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.

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...

Jamal Abdalla Abdelhamid

Jamal Abdalla Abdelhamid

Feb 21, 2026

Jamal Abdalla Abdelhamid passed away on February 21, 2026. Janazah Prayers were held on February 33, 2026. Interment Resthaven Memory Gardens.

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...

Khadra Ahmad Hattab

Khadra Ahmad Hattab

Feb 17, 2026

Khadra Ahmad Hattab passed away on February 17, 2026. Janazah Prayers were held on February 18, 2026. Interment West Park Cemetery. 

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...