Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Shane Kalem Mitchell

Shane Kalem Mitchell

Jun 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...

Russell Blackburn

Russell Blackburn

Jun 20, 2026

Russell Blackburn, age 36, passed away on June 20, 2026, in Cleveland, Ohio. He was born on June 1, 1990, in Cleveland, Ohio.

Russell was the beloved son of Donna Blackburn and stepfather David Kyte, and the late Russell J. Winder. He was the loving significant other of Jenalynn Blackburn and the devoted father of Russell J. Blackburn, Jr. He was...

Nicolas Hulshouser

Nicolas Hulshouser

Jun 20, 2026

Nicolas Hulshouser, age 32, passed away on June 20, 2026, in Akron, Ohio. He was born on July 20, 1993, in Desoto, Texas.

Nicolas was the beloved son of Lori Lang and Ricky Hulshouser. He was the loving fiancé of Marry Hussing and the devoted father of Zoey Craig and Elijah Hulshouser. He was also the dear brother of Dylan Hulshouser.

Nicolas...

Shirley Pelkey

Shirley Pelkey

Jun 20, 2026

Shirley Pelkey (nee Fretz), age 90, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026, in Avon, Ohio. She was born on June 10, 1936, in Fayette City, Pennsylvania, to the late Percy and Martha Fretz (nee Hency).

Shirley was the beloved wife of the late John Robert Pelkey, who preceded her in death in 2004. She was the loving mother of Doug,...

Amina Mamadaliyeva

Amina Mamadaliyeva

Jun 19, 2026

Baby Girl Amina Mamadaliyeva was born asleep on June 19, 2026. Although her life was short, she touched the lives of all who loved her deeply, including her parents, her older brother and sister and her twin sister. She will be forever loved and always missed. 

Burial took place on June 24, 2026, at Resthaven Memory Gardens. 

Danial W. Beckert

Danial W. Beckert

Jun 19, 2026

Danial W. Beckert, age 46, passed away on June 19, 2026, in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. He was born on January 11, 1980, in Fairfax County, Virginia. 

Danial was the beloved son of Candy Beckert (nee Taylor) and John Beckert, Sr. He was the loving husband of Emily Beckert (nee Calderon) and the devoted father of Destiny, Angel, and Jasmine Beckert. He...

Bonnie Lee Pollack

Bonnie Lee Pollack

Jun 19, 2026

Bonnie Lee Pollack (nee Kirkland), 77, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026. She was born on April 12, 1949, to the late Chester Earl and Grace Gloria Kirkland.

She was the loving mother of Frank (Angie) Nelson, Sherry (James, Sr.) Casto, Tina Davis, April (Robert) Casto, and Danny (Alesha) Nelson. She was a proud grandmother and great-grandmother who cherished her...

Toni Denise Willis-Kirks

Toni Denise Willis-Kirks

Jun 18, 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...

James Travis Mullins, Jr.

James Travis Mullins, Jr.

Jun 18, 2026

James Travis Mullins Jr., known more closely as “Jimmy” or “Jimbo”, age 68, passed away peacefully in his home on June 18, 2026.

Born on June 4, 1958, to James Travis Mullins Sr. and Betty Kathryn Fantine, Jim was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose greatest joy came from spending time with those he loved most.



Jim is survived by...

Tanya Lea Lukashik

Tanya Lea Lukashik

Jun 18, 2026

Tanya Lukashik, 64, passed away on June 18, 2026, leaving behind a collection of stories, strong opinions, loyal friendships, and enough memories to fill a hundred lifetimes.

Tanya was born on June 25, 1961, to Mary Ellen and Peter Lukashik. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Notosha, and by Michael, the California Highway Patrol officer she loved...

Bobby Stevenson

Bobby Stevenson

Jun 18, 2026

Bobby Stevenson, age 70, passed away on June 18, 2026. Family and friends are welcome on Monday, June 22, 2026, and Tuesday, June 23, 2026, from 4 to 10 p.m. at Slone & Co. Life Celebration Center, 3556 West 130th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44111. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Annunciation Greek...

Jackie Gerber

Jackie Gerber

Jun 17, 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...

Pedro Alicea Munoz

Pedro Alicea Munoz

Jun 16, 2026

Pedro Alicea Munoz aka ‘Chuki’ age 60 passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026 peacefully through the night. Pete was a free spirit who lived his life on his own terms and always with a story to tell!

The son of the late Pedro Alicea Jr. and Patricia Rojas, and stepson of Raul Rojas, born on January 12,1966. He is survived by...

Mark Reed

Mark Reed

Jun 16, 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...

Susan B. Fake

Susan B. Fake

Jun 16, 2026

Susan Fake, age 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 16th, 2026.

Susan was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lansing Fake and parents Walter Gwiazdowski and Dianne Werkin.

She is survived by her devoted daughter, Shannon Schneider, who dedicated many years to her care, and her son, Brandon Fake. Susan also leaves behind her cherished grandchildren:...

Lori Carol Chaser

Lori Carol Chaser

Jun 15, 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.

Stephen John Zoretich

Stephen John Zoretich

Jun 15, 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...

Alice J. Brangard

Alice J. Brangard

Jun 15, 2026

Alice J. Brangard, age 81, passed away on June 15, 2026. She was born on December 4, 1944, in Beckley, West Virginia, to her loving parents, the late Burnette and Mamie B. Jones.

Alice was a devoted mother to Preston (Tanya Parshall) Schaar, James Larch (deceased), Ralph (Laurie) Schaar, Sandy Ryan, Dorothy (Brian) Ayers, and Brenda Schaar. She was a cherished...

Ulis Hester

Ulis Hester

Jun 14, 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.

Yelena Chalaya

Yelena Chalaya

Jun 13, 2026

Yelena Chalaya, age 74, passed away on June 13, 2026. Born on July 4, 1951, in Donetsk, Ukraine, Yelena was the beloved daughter of the late Petr and Valentina Silchenko. In 1996, she immigrated to the United States, where she built a life centered on family, hard work, and perseverance.

Yelena dedicated her career to the field of mechanical engineering, a...