Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Luis Rodriguez Rodriguez

Luis Rodriguez Rodriguez

Mar 20, 2026

Luis Anibal Rodriguez Rodriguez, age 72, passed away on March 20, 2026. He was born on December 26, 1953, in Lajas, Puerto Rico, to his loving parents, the late Rolando and Rosalina Rodriguez.

Luis was the beloved husband of Flor Milagros Abolafia. He was a devoted father to Raquel Rodriguez, Richard Rodriguez, Xiomara Rodriguez, Jason Rodriguez, Veronica Rodriguez, Eric Rodriguez, and...

Marilyn Joyce Pyatt

Marilyn Joyce Pyatt

Mar 17, 2026

Marilyn Joyce (nee Fenske) Pyatt, age 79, went home to be with the Lord on March 17, 2026. She was reunited with her beloved husband of 37 ½ years, William Henry Pyatt, Sr., who preceded her in death on September 28, 2006; together again for eternity.

She was the devoted mother of William Henry Pyatt, Jr. (Alison Nightengale) and Christina (Mark)...

Diana Marie Kaine

Diana Marie Kaine

Mar 16, 2026

Diana Marie Kaine went home to be with the Lord March 16th, 2026.

Diana and Late husband Howard had five sons. Stuart (Tammy), Philip (Vickie), Rich (Elyce), Robert (April) and William (Kim). Diana had 12 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Diana was a dear daughter to the late Edward and Beatrice Ross, beloved sister of the late Charles Ross, Mary Pat...

Enaam D Salman

Enaam D Salman

Mar 16, 2026

Enaam D. Salman passed away on March 16, 2026. Janazah Prayers will be held on March 17, 2026. Interment Resthaven Memory Gardens. 

Brinard T. Darrington

Brinard T. Darrington

Mar 15, 2026

Brinard Tyron Darrington, age 75, passed away on March 15, 2026. He was born on September 4, 1950, in Choctaw Bluff, Alabama, to his loving mother, Thelma (nee Darrington) Randle, and the late David Sims.

Brinard was the beloved husband of the late Sharon Ann (nee Coleman) Darrington. He was a devoted father to Brinard Frierson, Sadaya H. Lewis, Shawna M....

Michelle Joyce Burton

Michelle Joyce Burton

Mar 14, 2026

Michelle Joyce Burton, age 49, passed away on March 14, 2026. She was born on January 25, 1977, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving mother, Eleanor Collins.

Michelle was the beloved mother of Elissia Collins, Tremayne Burton, Jr., Tatiana Burton, and DeAntae Burton, and a proud dog mom to Belle, Niko, and Denim. She was the cherished grandmother of Lillianna Kitts,...

Brahim E Ayad

Brahim E Ayad

Mar 14, 2026

Brahim E. Ayad passed away on March 14, 2026. Janazah Prayers will be held on March 16, 2026. Interment Resthaven Memory Gardens.

Danny Kiefer

Danny Kiefer

Mar 11, 2026

Danny Kiefer, age 68, passed away on March 11, 2026. He was born on July 29, 1957, in Lakewood, Ohio, to his loving parents, Carl and Ruth (nee Giesel) Kiefer, and was also raised by his stepmother, Betty Kiefer.

He was the beloved husband of Connie Kiefer. Devoted father of Beth Kiefer (Adam Stout). Cherished grandfather of Lilly Kiefer-Stout and Lena...

Oda Willene Murphy

Oda Willene Murphy

Mar 9, 2026

Oda Willene Murphy, age 83, passed away on March 9, 2026. She was born on March 20, 1942, in Seco, Kentucky, to her loving parents, the late Bill Murphy and Sarah Smith.

Oda was the beloved mother of Michelle Murphy and the late Vivia Caldwell. She was a cherished grandmother of Amanda Dockery and Christopher Caldwell, and a proud great-grandmother of...

Gregory Casmir Gottson

Gregory Casmir Gottson

Mar 8, 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.

Pedro DeJesus, Jr.

Pedro DeJesus, Jr.

Mar 8, 2026

Pedro DeJesus, Jr., age 29, passed away on March 8, 2026. He was born on December 13, 1996, in Cleveland, Ohio, to his loving parents, Pedro DeJesus and Julie DeLees Molina.

Pedro was the dear brother of Aida M. DeJesus, Alexander Velazquez, and Alexis Velazquez. He was a treasured uncle to Liam, Juliette, Bently, Adalyn, and Amelia Grace Velazquez. Pedro was...

Beverly Willis

Beverly Willis

Mar 7, 2026

Beverly Willis, age 84, passed away on March 7, 2026.

She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Nathaniel and Louise Jones; her devoted husband, Willie Earl Willis Sr.; her beloved son, Willie Earl Willis Jr.; her sisters, Bessie Reeves and Johnnie Mae Howard; and her brother, John Johnson Jr.

Beverly leaves to cherish her memory her devoted daughter, Tonya Anderson....

Timothy James Glowacki

Timothy James Glowacki

Mar 7, 2026

Timothy James Glowacki, age 38, passed away on March 7, 2026. He was born on May 22, 1987, in Cleveland, Ohio, to his loving parents, Dollie Nason and Thomas Glowacki.

Timmy was the beloved father of Monroe, Presley, Hazley, and Crusher. He was the dear brother of Jerry Roush and Jessica Glowacki, and a treasured uncle to Anthony, Isaiah, Aziah, Malachi,...

Mary Louise Matzek

Mary Louise Matzek

Mar 6, 2026

Mary Louise Matzek, age 71, passed away on March 6, 2026. She was born on March 8, 1954, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, the late Jim and Betty (nee Kroyer) Gullett.

Mary was the beloved wife of the late Gary Matzek. She was the devoted mother of Dawn (John) Mechling (deceased), Jason Norris, and Angela (Greg) Poling. She was...

Jeremiah Maurice Hamilton

Jeremiah Maurice Hamilton

Mar 5, 2026

Jeremiah Maurice Hamilton, age 38, passed away on March 5, 2026. He was born on December 4, 1987, in Cleveland, Ohio, to his loving parents, Johnny and Shirley “Tina” Hamilton.

Jeremiah was a dear brother to Teneshia Hamilton, John Hamilton, Jr., and Jamall Hamilton. He was a treasured uncle to Tavania Hamilton, Domonic Hamilton, Tayanna Such, Demeir Hamilton, and Jamall Hamilton,...

Maritza Dones

Maritza Dones

Mar 5, 2026

Maritza Dones, age 62, passed away on March 5, 2026. She was born on October 5, 1963, in Bronx, New York, to her loving parents, the late Francisco Jurado and Josefina Dones.

She was the beloved mother of Angel M. Cintron, Cindy Lee Ortiz, and Ernesto Dones Torres. Maritza was a cherished grandmother of Aliyah Mercedes Cintron, Brianna Cintron, Danial Garcia,...

Maria S. Santiago

Maria S. Santiago

Mar 5, 2026

Maria S. Santiago, age 76, passed away on March 5, 2026. She was born on January 16, 1950, in Cayey, Puerto Rico, to her loving parents, the late Santiago Villafane and Eduvigis Flores.

Maria was the beloved mother of Julio Santiago, Martina Santiago, and Jim Kullman. She was a cherished grandmother and great-grandmother of many. She was also a dear sister...

Frank August Hudson

Frank August Hudson

Mar 3, 2026

Frank August Hudson, age 77, passed away on March 3, 2026. He was born on July 25, 1948, in Covington, Kentucky, to his loving parents, the late Alan and Shirley (nee Cobb) Hudson.

Frank was the beloved husband of the late Barbara Ann Hudson. Devoted father of Denise Ann Hudson and the late Tina Marie Hudson Hiner. Cherished grandfather of John...

Confesor Nieves

Confesor Nieves

Mar 3, 2026

Confesor Nieves "Jumbo", age 70, passed away on March 3, 2026. He was born on May 6, 1955, in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, he was the son to the late Carmen Nieves (Cruz) and Confesor Nieves (Betancourt)

He was the beloved father of Carmen M. Nieves (Ralph), Jasmine Nieves, and Joshua Nieves. Confesor was a cherished grandfather of 9 and proud great-grandfather...

Charles Lovelace

Charles Lovelace

Mar 2, 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...