Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Reehan Ahmad Zubair

Reehan Ahmad Zubair

Feb 3, 2026

Reehan Ahmad Zubair passed away on February 3, 2026. Janazah Prayers were held on February 5, 2026. Interment Resthaven Memory Gardens.

Amneh A Ghanem

Amneh A Ghanem

Feb 3, 2026

Amneh A Ghanem passed away on February 3, 2026. Janazah Prayers were held on February 3, 2026. Interment Resthaven Memory Gardens. 

Francisco Elias Arias

Francisco Elias Arias

Feb 2, 2026

Francisco Elias Arias, age 73, passed away on February 2, 2026. He was born on November 9, 1952, in Barranquilla, Colombia, to his loving parents, the late Victor Modesto Arias and Elena Torres.

Francisco was the beloved husband of Carmen Elenea Arias; devoted father of Lisseth Arias, Carlos Becerra, and Paola Becerra; and cherished grandfather of Logan Velasco and Gabriela Velasco....

Janet E. Velez

Janet E. Velez

Feb 2, 2026

Janet E. Velez, age 68, passed away on February 2, 2026. She was born on August 28, 1957, in West Virginia, to her loving parents, the late Robert Pingley and Freda (nee Strawder) Lowe. Janet was the beloved wife of Ernesto Velez; devoted mother of Tina (nee Pingley) Hartman, Scott Boergert, and the late Patrick Boergert; and cherished grandmother of...

Catherine Michele Calderon

Catherine Michele Calderon

Jan 31, 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 & Co. Funeral Directors.

Betty Jean Gardner-Chibundu

Betty Jean Gardner-Chibundu

Jan 29, 2026

Betty Jean Gardner-Chibundu, age 65, passed away on January 29, 2026. She was born on August 24, 1960, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, the late Mary M. Gardner and William Davis.

Betty was the beloved mother of Monique Gardner, Yvonne Gardner, Loretta Chibundu, Rayshonna Chibundu, Deja Gardner, and Shanautica Chibundu. She was a cherished grandmother of 20 and a...

Jose M. Torres Serrano

Jose M. Torres Serrano

Jan 29, 2026

Jose M. Torres Serrano, age 85, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026. He was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, to his loving parents, the late Jose M. Torres and Juana Serrano.

Jose was the beloved husband of Juanita Torres and a devoted father to Jose E. Torres, Stephanie Torres, Danissa Torres, Miguel J. Torres, and Yamilette Torres. He was a...

Richard W. Jakowski

Richard W. Jakowski

Jan 28, 2026

Beloved son of the late Stanley and Margaret Jakowski. Loving brother of Rose Birel (Sam) and the late Joseph Jakowski. Uncle of Michael and Joe. Great-uncle of Hayden. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 11am at St. John Nepomucene Church. PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Private interment Calvary Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome on Monday, February 2,...

Toni Dell Medley

Toni Dell Medley

Jan 27, 2026

Toni Dell Medley, age 77, passed away on January 27, 2026. She was born on September 16, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, the late Clarence, Sr., and Louis-dell Huff.

Toni was the beloved wife of Berman Medley; a devoted mother to Christopher Huff (Rebecca Sarota); and a loving stepmother to Tammy Medley. She was a cherished grandmother to...

Nathan Sunnaa

Nathan Sunnaa

Jan 27, 2026

Nathan Sunnaa, age 62, passed away on January 27, 2026. He was born on October 30, 1963, in Beirut, Lebanon, to his loving parents, the late Jamal and Bahia (nee Zoorob) Sunnaa. Nathan was a dear brother to Nisreen Sunnaa, Grace Sunna, William Sunnaa, Iman Sunnaa, and Shirley Ottallah. He was a treasured uncle to 11 nieces and nephews, and...

Daniel Soward

Daniel Soward

Jan 27, 2026

Daniel "Dan" Soward, a proud business owner, passed away on January 27, 2026, in Cleveland, Ohio. Born on December 27, 1943, in Covington, Kentucky, Dan led a life filled with purpose, passion, and service to others.

A dedicated entrepreneur, Dan was the owner of Cleveland Trophy and Award on Lorain Avenue, where he not only built a successful business but also...

Sheria Adore La'Shae Williams

Sheria Adore La'Shae Williams

Jan 26, 2026

Sheria Adore La’Shae Williams, a precious and beloved baby girl, passed away on January 26, 2026, at one month old. She was born on December 23, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, Antonio Williams and Amada McElrath. Though her life was brief, Sheria’s presence brought deep love, joy, and meaning to all who knew her.

Sheria is survived by...

Linda Yvette Hill

Linda Yvette Hill

Jan 26, 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 & Co. Funeral Directors.

Abdullah Farid Saeed

Abdullah Farid Saeed

Jan 26, 2026

Abdullah Farid Saeed passed away on January 26, 2026. Janazah Prayers were held on January 29, 2026. Interment West Park Cemetery.

Julie Ann Gawronski

Julie Ann Gawronski

Jan 25, 2026

Julie Ann Gawronski (nee Buza), age 52, passed away on January 25, 2026. She was born on June 13, 1973, and was a longtime resident of Fairview Park.

Julie was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Debby Buza.

She is survived by her loving partner, James Gawronski; her devoted children, Corey (Kayla), Connor, and Courtney; her cherished grandchildren, Macie and Nolan;...

Tracy Anne Filmer

Tracy Anne Filmer

Jan 25, 2026

Tracy Anne Filmer, age 50, passed away on January 25, 2026. She was born on September 15, 1975, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, Wendy Filmer and Thomas Terbrack.

Tracy was a dear sister to Taylor Filmer, a treasured aunt to Braylon Geschke—one of the greatest joys of her life—and a cherished niece of Wayne Filmer, Keith Filmer, Kathy Liebenguth,...

Anthony Shorter

Anthony Shorter

Jan 25, 2026

Anthony Shorter, age 64, passed away on January 25, 2026. He was born on October 30, 1961, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Ronald and Beverly (nee Sabatine) Shorter.

Anthony was a beloved father to Heidi Shorter (Jared Rowe) and Sarah (Joe) Elkins, and a cherished grandfather to Bella Shorter and Jacob Juchnik. He was a dear brother to Tammy Shorter,...

Guadalupe Luis Rivera

Guadalupe Luis Rivera

Jan 24, 2026

Guadalupe Luis Rivera, lovingly known as Lupe (Pops), passed away on January 24, 2026, at the age of 84. Born in Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico, he lived a life rooted in love, service, and family.

He was the devoted husband of Hilda Velez and the son of Luis Rivera David & Tomasa Medina Santiago. Guadalupe proudly served in the United States...

Eloise Fuller

Eloise Fuller

Jan 23, 2026

Eloise Fuller, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 23, 2026, at 10:42 p.m., surrounded by her loving family. She was 75.

Born February 15, 1950, in Cleveland, Ohio, Eloise was the daughter of the late Mary Harris and Linton Odom. Raised in the Forest Hill neighborhood on Cleveland’s East Side, she was...

Christine Delores Lanum

Christine Delores Lanum

Jan 23, 2026

Christine Delores Lanum, age 62, passed away on January 23, 2026. She was born on January 22, 1964, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, the late Charles Lanum and Audrey Koebler.

Christine was the beloved mother of Donald Lanum (deceased), Amanda (Victor) Collazo, Sabrina (Jacob) Stanley, Jessica (Antonio) Miranda, and Heather Kish. She was a cherished grandmother to 13 adored...