Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Thomas "Tommie" Lee Hughley, Sr.

Thomas "Tommie" Lee Hughley, Sr.

Feb 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.

Jerilene L Thompson

Jerilene L Thompson

Feb 8, 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.

Madeline Connolly Taylor

Madeline Connolly Taylor

Feb 8, 2026

Madeline Laverne Connolly Taylor was born on April 20, 1945, and grew up in Bluefield, WV. She was the daughter of the late Allan B. Connolly, Sr., and the late Thelma Trigg Connolly. Her brother Oliver Michael "Buster" Connolly preceded her in death. She is survived by one brother, Allan B. Connolly, Jr., of Wheeling, WV. Madeline leaves behind two...

Carmelo Delgado

Carmelo Delgado

Feb 8, 2026

Carmelo Delgado, age 87, passed away on February 8, 2026. He was born on June 25, 1938, in Gurabo, Puerto Rico, to his loving parents, the late Justino Delgado and Ramona Rivera.

Carmelo was the beloved husband of Carmen M. Delgado; devoted father of Maria D. Delgado-Garcia, Maria D. Delgado-Coffin, Carmelo Delgado, Jr., Rene J. Delgado, Marcos A. Delgado, Alejandro Delgado,...

Ernest Scales

Ernest Scales

Feb 7, 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...

Michael J. Podolak

Michael J. Podolak

Feb 7, 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...

Edna Mae Curtis

Edna Mae Curtis

Feb 6, 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...

Wendy K. Broadnax

Wendy K. Broadnax

Feb 6, 2026

Wendy K. Broadnax, age 54, passed away on February 6, 2026. She was born on September 9, 1971, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving father, Lee E. Broadnax, Sr., and her late mother, Willie-Mae Broadnax.

Wendy was the beloved mother of Patrick Boone, Jr., Fred Boone, JoeVonte Broadnax, Deven Broadnax, and Marquis Broadnax, Sr. She was a cherished grandmother of Kayshawn...

Mary M. Jones

Mary M. Jones

Feb 6, 2026

Mary M. Jones, age 88, passed away on February 6, 2026. She was born on August 31, 1937, in Roane County, West Virginia, to her loving parents, the late Farmer Lee and Minnie Bell Harper.

Mary was the beloved wife of Edwin Stanton Jones and the devoted mother of Marshall Edwin Jones, Shirley Ruth Tonkin, Pamela Belle Jones, Rodney Keith Jones...

Sharon Louise Nichols

Sharon Louise Nichols

Feb 6, 2026

Sharon Louise Nichols, age 78, passed away on February 6, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was our center, our bonding agent and she was always unapologetically herself in every situation. We pray that she knew how much we loved her and how much she was a part of each us to the core. 

Sharon was born on July 7,...

James C. Murphy

James C. Murphy

Feb 6, 2026

James "Jimmy" C. Murphy, age 67, passed away on February 6, 2026. He was born on May 31, 1958, in Berea, Ohio, to his loving parents, the late Howard Murphy and Clara Szollosi.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents; daughters Lisa (Keith - deceased) and Mary (Beckie); granddaughter Charlie; brothers Howard (Jackie) and Steve (Pearl); and sister Nancy (Tony...

Beverly J. Gibson

Beverly J. Gibson

Feb 6, 2026

Beverly J. (nee Boozer) Gibson, age 92, passed away on February 6, 2026. She was born on October 12, 1933, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, to her loving parents, the late Harris G. and Lavada (nee Claycomb) Boozer. Beverly was the beloved wife of the late Delmer R. Gibson and devoted mother of Donna (deceased) and Donald Gibson.

She was the cherished grandmother...

Richard Marzec

Richard Marzec

Feb 5, 2026

Richard Lee “Richie” Marzec, at the age of 44, who departed this life on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Ahuja Hospital in Beachwood, Ohio, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Richie was born on January 12, 1982, in Garfield Heights, Ohio. He leaves behind his beloved children: Gabriella, Mykenzie, and Romeo. He is also survived by his father, Alan Marzec; his...

Sherry Schueneman

Sherry Schueneman

Feb 5, 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.

Scott Ben Wolfgram

Scott Ben Wolfgram

Feb 4, 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. 

Donald Phillip Smith

Donald Phillip Smith

Feb 3, 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.

Baby Girl Jacqueline Austin

Baby Girl Jacqueline Austin

Feb 3, 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...

Celia Renee Smachlo Kaplan

Celia Renee Smachlo Kaplan

Feb 3, 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. 

Greta Ann Kullman

Greta Ann Kullman

Feb 3, 2026

Greta Ann Kullman, age 85, passed away on February 3, 2026. She was born on July 31, 1940, in Mantglo, Pennsylvania, to her loving parents, the late George and Josephine Yelko.

Greta was the beloved wife of the late Richard Kullman and devoted mother of George A. Kephart (deceased), Randy L. Kephart (deceased), Raymond “Jake” Kephart (deceased), Jeffery L. Kephart (deceased),...

Pheakdey Chheng

Pheakdey Chheng

Feb 3, 2026

Pheakdey Chheng, age 74, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, surrounded by her family and loved ones.

She was born on January 28, 1952, in Takeo, Cambodia, to parents who instilled in her a deep love of family. 1 of 8 children, Pheakdey often spoke about her childhood and the close bond with her family, often mentioning how they rarely...