Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Autumn Marie Parks

Autumn Marie Parks

Dec 11, 2021

Autumn Marie Parks  age 33 Loving mother of Michael Kingsmill.  Beloved daughter of Tammy Parks (DeSalvo) and the late William Parks, Sr.  Dearest sister of Kara Parks, Isabella Parks, Haylee Parks, William Parks, Jr.  and James “JT” Parks.  Beloved granddaughter of James and Rebecca Parks, Robert DeSalvo, Sr.  and Shirley Oravetz.  Dearest niece and cousin to many.  Family and friends are...

Juanita Ortiz

Juanita Ortiz

Dec 11, 2021

Juanita Ortiz, age 100, passed away on December 11, 2021.  She was born on October 29, 1921 in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico to the late Flor Luciano and Jovina Aponte.

Juanita is survived by her; children, Hilda Reyes (Willie), Ray Ortiz (Carmen), Florence Munoz (Tito), Carlos Ortiz, Gilbert Ortiz, Marie Sweeney (Jim), William Ortiz, Mary Lou Diaz (Jose) Sandy Wood; grandchildren,...

Freda Ann Westfall

Freda Ann Westfall

Dec 9, 2021

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...

Nabil   Hassen

Nabil Hassen

Dec 9, 2021

Nabil Hassen, age 74, passed away on December 9, 2021.  Janazah prayers were held on December 9, 2021.  Interment at Resthaven Memory Gardens.

Geraldine Kennedy

Geraldine Kennedy

Dec 9, 2021

Geraldine Kennedy, age 85, passed away on December 9, 2021.  She was born August 15, 1936, in Cleveland, Ohio to the union of Amy Kennedy and Samuel Kennedy, both deceased.

She had 3 siblings that preceded her in death, Ella Mae Hunter, Ferris Kennedy, Robert Earl Kennedy; son Raymont. 

Geraldine was an active member of Evening Star Missionary Baptist Church. ...

Robert E. Brewer

Robert E. Brewer

Dec 9, 2021

Robert E. Brewer, age 66, passed away on December 9, 2021.  He was born on June 29, 1955 in Hamtramck, Michigan. 

Dear husband of Wendy, son of Robert and Barbara (nee Rynkowski) Brewer; dear uncle of Stephanie, Megan, Marissa, Jacqueline, Matthew and Rick; great uncle of Maximus, Aubrey and Blake; dog dad to Autumn, Gracie and Hannah.

He enjoyed classic...

Bahaa Ahmad Yousef

Bahaa Ahmad Yousef

Dec 8, 2021

Bahaa Amhad Yousef, age 70, passed away on December 8, 2021.  Janazah prayers were held on December 9, 2021.  Interment Resthaven Memory Gardens. 

Adam J. Dovalosky

Adam J. Dovalosky

Dec 8, 2021

Adam J. Dovalosky, age 37 passed away unexpectedly on December 8, 2021. Devoted father of Lucas Dovalosky. Beloved son of Lucky and Judy Dovalosky. Loving brother of Rachel Gilmore, Desiree Kurowski, and Seth Dovalosky. Adam was a loving uncle, and friend. He served his country in  United States Navy. He will be missed by many. Family and friends are welcome...

Tammie Marie Cox

Tammie Marie Cox

Dec 7, 2021

Tammie Marie Cox, age 58, passed away on December 7, 2021.  She was born on August 27, 1963, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Clifton and Linda (nee Locy) Cox.

She is survived by her dear children, Tabatha Baleskie (Tom), Sabrina Baleskie (Herb), Michael Petruska, and Rosemary Petruska, deceased; cherished grandchildren, Chloe, Bridget, Damien, Nathaniel “Big,” Anelia, Jaidence, and Jayce;...

James D Adler

James D Adler

Dec 7, 2021

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...

James D Adler

James D Adler

Dec 7, 2021

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...

Billy   Akers, Sr.

Billy Akers, Sr.

Dec 6, 2021

Billy Akers, Sr. age 78, passed away on December 6, 2021 at his home.  He was born on July 18, 1943 in Huntington, West Virginia to Jasper Jack Akers Sr., and Ruth Morm Murphy Akers.  He grew up in Culloden, West Virginia.

Billy Joe served in the United States Army in Vietnam.  He used his mechanical abilities when he moved...

James Christian Lutz

James Christian Lutz

Dec 5, 2021

James Christian Lutz,  age 81 Loving father of Debbie (Tom) Vallo, Dale (Jamee) Lutz and James, Jr. (deceased).  Grandfather of Colleen (Brian) Garvin, Lisa (Marty) Williams, Alex Lutz, Max Lutz, Michael Lutz, James Lutz and Nick Lutz. Great-grandfather of Olivia, Sophia and Grace.  Beloved son of Henry and Helen Lutz (both deceased). Brother of Hank (Maureen) Lutz.  Uncle of Warren and Cheryl.  Cousin to George...

Joe   Williams

Joe Williams

Dec 5, 2021

Joe Allen Williams, age 81, passed away on December 5, 2021.  He was born on August 23, 1940 in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Lester and Kathleen (nee Shelton) Williams.

Joe is survived by his beloved wife, Sandra (nee Thomas) Williams; dear children, Joe (Lisa) Williams, Mark (Colleen) Williams, Jim (Tracy) Williams, Lora Nacarato, Diana (Michael) Horton and the...

Luis Rafael Diaz Hernandez

Luis Rafael Diaz Hernandez

Dec 4, 2021

Luis Rafael Diaz Hernandez, age 53, passed away December 4, 2021 at Metro Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio.  Born December 14, 1967 in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico, to the late Maximino and Maria Elena (Hernandez) Diaz, he resided in Cleveland, Ohio. 

He is survived by his children, Luis Rafael Diaz, Jr. (Ann), Anthony Diaz, Shabellie Mary Diaz and Johnny Boy Diaz; grandchildren,...

Doris   York

Doris York

Dec 4, 2021

Doris York, 59, passed away December 04, 2021.   Loving sister of Pamela Langford.  Private services.

Jose Rafael Diaz Colon

Jose Rafael Diaz Colon

Dec 4, 2021

Jose Rafael Diaz Colon, age 56, passed away on December 4, 2021.

He was born on November 22, 1965 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico to Jose R. Diaz, deceased and Maria C. Colon.

He is survived by his wife, Damneris Maldonado; sister, Lydia Diaz; he was a loving step-father, step-grandfather, and uncle to many.

Jose will be dearly missed by...

Elizabeth   Szyarto

Elizabeth Szyarto

Dec 3, 2021

Elizabeth (Liz) Szyarto, (nee Thomma) was a caring mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many.  She left us suddenly on December 3, 2021 at the age 62. She was born to Albert and June Thomma on September 28, 1959 in Queens, New York.

Liz spent over twenty years making the world a more beautiful place one yard at a time...

Linda   Krueger

Linda Krueger

Dec 3, 2021

Linda Krueger, age 58, passed away on December 3, 2021.  She was born on May 4, 1963 in Lakewood, Ohio to Allen Krueger, Betty Courey Krueger and the late Ruth Taylor.

She is survived by her loving children, Lindsey Henley, Stephanie Weigel and Steve Henley; cherished granddaughter, Robyn Henley; siblings, Patricia Strickland, Ed Krueger, Jim Courey, Gail Smith, Dan Courey,...

Dorothy M. Gelle

Dorothy M. Gelle

Dec 2, 2021

Dorothy M. Gelle age 87 Loving daughter of the late William and Emily Gelle.  Dearest cousin of George Merk, Margie, Joni, Debbie (Tom) Vallo, Colleen (Brian), Olivia, Sophia, Lisa (Marty) and Grace. Funeral Service on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 10:15am at the Bican Bros. Funeral Home 5215 Fleet Ave., family will have private viewing but loving prayers for Dorothy embracingly...