Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

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...

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.

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,...

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...

Brigetta Ann Carson

Brigetta Ann Carson

Jan 21, 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. 

Richard Earl McMillon, Jr.

Richard Earl McMillon, Jr.

Jan 20, 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...

Francisca Doroteo Rosario

Francisca Doroteo Rosario

Jan 19, 2026

Francisca Doroteo Rosario, age 55, passed away on January 19, 2026. She was born on September 20, 1971, in La Romana, Dominican Republic, to her loving parents, the late Francisco and Aleja Doroteo.

Francisca was the beloved mother of Lendy and Elizabeth Doroteo, and a cherished grandmother of Nashla Guerrero Doroteo, Edryan Guerrero Doroteo, Aiden Monaci Doroteo, and Kamil Guerrero Doroteo....

Dolores Szendel

Dolores Szendel

Jan 17, 2026

Dolores Szendel, age 89, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026. She was born on July 27, 1936, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, the late Vincent and Natalie Ann (nee Kolinski) Szendel.

Dolores was the dear sister of the late Dorothy (nee Szendel) Kruzel and Vincent Szendel. She was a treasured aunt to David Kruzel, Damien (Elizabeth) Kruzel, and...

Randall Edward Raines

Randall Edward Raines

Jan 16, 2026

Randall Edward Raines, age 25, passed away on January 16, 2025. He was born on September 15, 2000, in Cleveland, Ohio, to his loving parents, Rachel Daniels and the late Randall Dale Raines, Jr.

Randall was a dear brother to Tyler Raines and Anthony Adams, and a treasured uncle to several nephews. He was a cherished grandson of Edward and Peggy...

Robert Luecht

Robert Luecht

Jan 15, 2026

Robert Luecht, age 85, passed away on January 15, 2026. He was born on November 9, 1940, in Cleveland, Ohio, to his loving parents, the late Charles F. Luecht and Alta Perkins.

Robert was the beloved husband of Maria T. Figueroa and a devoted father to Cheryl Ann Lieber (Joseph), Daniel C. Savarino, Joseph W. Figueroa (deceased), and Linda M. Priebe....

Intesar Ahmad Taye

Intesar Ahmad Taye

Jan 14, 2026

Intesar Ahmad Taye passed away on January 14, 2026. Janazah Prayers were held on January 15, 2026. Interment Resthaven Memory Gardens.

Fuad Mosabih Abdul Hamed

Fuad Mosabih Abdul Hamed

Jan 12, 2026

Fuad Mosabih Abdul Hamed passed away on January 12, 2026. Janazah Prayers were held on January 13, 2026. Interment Resthaven Memory Gardens. 

Laura Jones

Laura Jones

Jan 11, 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...

Andrew Mucic

Andrew Mucic

Jan 10, 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...

Emmanuel Abofu Akateh

Emmanuel Abofu Akateh

Jan 10, 2026

Emmanuel Abofu Akateh, age 52, passed away on January 10, 2026. He was born on December 31, 1973, in Menji, Cameroon, to his loving parents, the late Martin and Juliana Akateh.

Emmanuel was the beloved husband of Margaret Akateh and a devoted father to Rita Akateh, Elsie (Dominic) Nkengafac, Lydia (Desmond) Asaha, Joel Akateh, and Faith Akateh. He was a cherished...

Jazmine Esperanza Robinson

Jazmine Esperanza Robinson

Jan 10, 2026

Jazmine Esperanza Robinson, precious daughter and beloved baby, passed away on January 10, 2026, at just six weeks old. She was born on November 25, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, Evelyn Cavillo and Jeffery Robinson.

Though her time on this earth was brief, Jazmine’s life was filled with love and hope. She was a dear sister to Jailen...

Mark Jones

Mark Jones

Jan 10, 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...

Arthur C. Fessler

Arthur C. Fessler

Jan 10, 2026

Arthur C. Fessler, age 86, passed away on January 10, 2026. He was born on November 16, 1939, in Cleveland, Ohio, to his loving parents, the late Arthur S. and Lillian E. (née Hruby) Fessler.

Arthur was the beloved father of Arthur J. Fessler and David T. (Jeanette) Fessler, and the cherished grandfather of Caitlin, Morgan, Lauren, Sara, Taylor, and Matthew...