Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Carol Jean Lavelle

Carol Jean Lavelle

Apr 29, 2025

Carol Jean Lavelle, age 79, passed away on April 29, 2025. She was born on December 25, 1945, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving mother, the late Mary Stewart.

Beloved wife of the late Thomas Lavelle, II. Devoted mother of Thomas Lavelle, III (Shelly), and Lillian Lavelle. Cherished grandmother of Thomas Lavelle, IV (Nicole), Amanda Stehura (John), and the late Shannon...

Sophia M.C. Kavinsky

Sophia M.C. Kavinsky

Apr 27, 2025

Sophia M.C. Kavinsky, age 56, passed away on April 27, 2025. She was born on December 9, 1968, in Kingston, Jamaica, to her loving parents, Carlton Charlton and Valda Hyman. Beloved wife of Brian Kavinsky. 

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Slone & Co. Funeral Directors.

Delois "Dee" McCoy Benson

Delois "Dee" McCoy Benson

Apr 26, 2025

Delois McCoy Benson (Dee), the third of nine children, was born on July 16, 1945 to George and Sennie Evans McCoy. She accepted Christ early in life, and was baptized by Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth at Bethel Baptist Church collegeville, Birmingham, Alabama. She graduated from G.W. Carver High School in january, 1963. She furthered her education at Baldwin Wallace College and...

Tammy L. Lester

Tammy L. Lester

Apr 26, 2025

Tammy L. Lester, age 67, passed away on April 26, 2025. She was born on October 5, 1957, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, the late Glenneth Edward Sr. and Shirley Ann Lester.

Beloved sister of Glenneth Edward Lester Jr. (Deceased), Therman Jay Lester, and Eric Joseph Lester. Cherished aunt of nine and great-aunt of eleven.

Tammy retired from Positively Cleveland...

Victor David Stepteau

Victor David Stepteau

Apr 25, 2025

Victor David Stepteau, Sr., age 79, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025. He was born on January 11, 1946, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Richard Manfred Stepteau (1916–1985) of Ironton, Ohio, and Rhoda (née Fontaine) Stepteau McCrayer (1919–2000). His parents were united in marriage on February 8, 1941. After Richard’s passing, Rhoda later married the late Robert J....

Carmen Roa Morales

Carmen Roa Morales

Apr 25, 2025

Today we gather with heavy hearts to honor and remember an extraordinary woman — our mother, Carmen Roa Morales. It’s difficult to find words that truly capture the depth of her love, the strength of her spirit, and the warmth she brought into our lives.

Our mother was the heart of our family. She had a way of making everyone feel...

Onyx Jonuel Torres Colon

Onyx Jonuel Torres Colon

Apr 25, 2025

Onyx Jonuel Torres Colon, age 18, passed away on April 25, 2025. He was born on May 10, 2006, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, to his loving parents, Norman Xavier Torres and Edualiz M. Colon.

Onyx was the dear brother of Alexa Colon, Eddiel Quinonez, and Luna Quinonez, and a beloved grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend to many. He had a deep...

Ronald D. Dewey

Ronald D. Dewey

Apr 25, 2025

Ronald D. Dewey, age 91, passed away on April 25, 2025. He was born on November 7, 1934, in Ludington, Michigan, to his loving parents, the late Daniel and Georgia (nee Gray) Dewey. Beloved friend of Irina Koukhanova. 

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Slone & Co. Funeral Directors. 

Jose Angel Silva, Sr.

Jose Angel Silva, Sr.

Apr 24, 2025

Jose Angel Silva, Sr., age 62, passed away on April 24, 2025. He was born on November 24, 1962, in Cleveland, Ohio, to his loving parents, the late Julio and Ada (nee Torres) Silva.

Jose was the devoted husband of Irma Silva, beloved father of Vanessa Silva, Angelique Silva, and Jose A. Silva, Jr. He was the cherished grandfather of Analyce...

Brigitte Richardson

Brigitte Richardson

Apr 23, 2025

Brigitte Richardson, age 65, passed away on April 23, 2025. She was born on December 7, 1959, in Munich, Germany, to her loving parents, the late Albert and Dorthy Richardson. Brigitte was the beloved mother of Tracie Clay Newsome, Jennifer Clay, and Willie Clay; cherished grandmother of Marsha Mason, Javon Mason, Tayvon Clay, Jamia Davis, Jayda Smith, James Bell, Ja'shawn...

Clyde Dean Jones

Clyde Dean Jones

Apr 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...

Robert D. Achterman, Jr.

Robert D. Achterman, Jr.

Apr 21, 2025

Robert D. Achterman, Jr., age 69, passed away on April 21, 2025. He was born on November 14, 1955, in Easton, Pennsylvania, to his loving parents, the late Robert Dennis, Sr., and Elvira Marie (nee DeCesare) Achterman. Beloved husband of Tiffany Black. 

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Slone & Co. Funeral Directors. 

Trancito Ercilia Vega

Trancito Ercilia Vega

Apr 21, 2025

Trancito Ercilia Vega, age 80, passed away on April 21, 2025. She was born on June 24, 1944, in El Salvador, to her loving parents, the late Carlos Vega and Rosa Aguilar.

Trancito was the beloved mother of Gerber Quinonez, Sandor Quinonez, Julia Quinonez, Carolina (nee Quinonez) Bravo, Yenny (nee Gonzalez) Ramirez, Rosa Gonzalez, and Yenssy Gonzalez. She was a cherished...

Lucky Jerome Dovalosky

Lucky Jerome Dovalosky

Apr 20, 2025

Lucky Dovalosky, age 69, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on April 20, 2025. 

Born on July 8 in Cleveland, Lucky was the beloved son of James and Genevieve Dovalosky. A proud graduate of Rhodes High School, Class of 1973, Lucky went on to serve his country in the United States Navy. After his service, he earned a degree in Finance...

Sherry Lynn Greenawalt

Sherry Lynn Greenawalt

Apr 20, 2025

Sherry Lynn Greenawalt, age 62, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2025. She was born on January 14, 1963, in Bath, Ohio to her loving parents, the late Charles and Jane Cox.

Sherry was the beloved wife of Glenn Greenawalt with whom she shared 28 beautiful years. She was a devoted sister to Lesia (nee Cox) Savoca and was preceded in...

Eddy James Bonner II

Eddy James Bonner II

Apr 19, 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...

Enouch Alamin

Enouch Alamin

Apr 19, 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...

Shannon Yeager

Shannon Yeager

Apr 19, 2025

Shannon Yeager, age 41, passed away on April 19, 2025. She was born on January 12, 1984, in Cleveland, Ohio to her loving parents, John Hunt (deceased) and Sandra Buckley. 

Beloved fiancée of Tony Konachek. Devoted mother to Shyanna Hunt and Austin Hunt. Cherished sister to Rebecca Royster, Melissa Crites, Loretta Crites, John Jesse Temple, and Brittany Hunt Buckley (deceased). 

Shannon was...

Sylvia Thompson

Sylvia Thompson

Apr 19, 2025

Sylvia Thompson, age 79, passed away on April 19, 2025. She was born on October 25, 1945, in Pennsylvania, to her loving parents, the late Steven Reed and Anna Butch. Devoted wife. Beloved mother and grandmother to many. 

Entombment on Thursday, April 24, 2025, at Brooklyn Heights Cemetery 4700 Broadview Road, Cleveland OH 44109, at 1:00 p.m. (please meet at gates...

Jose Antonio Pedro, Sr.

Jose Antonio Pedro, Sr.

Apr 18, 2025

Jose Antonio Pedro, Sr., lovingly known as “Tony,” age 62, passed away on April 18, 2025. Born on December 11, 1962, in Cleveland, Ohio, Tony was the beloved son of the late Rafael Pedro Lopez and Ana Pedro Vasquez.

Tony was the devoted husband of the late Nekia Renee Pedro and the proud and loving father of Jose A. Pedro, Jr.,...