Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Jacqueline Jones

Jacqueline Jones

May 30, 2025

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...

William Joseph "Smitty" Smith

William Joseph "Smitty" Smith

May 30, 2025

William Joseph “Smitty” Smith, age 62, passed away on May 30, 2025. Born on September 19, 1962, Bill lived a life marked by generosity, humor, and deep love for his family and friends.

A welder by trade and a man of many passions, Bill was an avid hunter and a dedicated motorcycle enthusiast, and very proud of his country as well...

Charles Lucas

Charles Lucas

May 27, 2025

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...

John William Higgins

John William Higgins

May 27, 2025

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...

Gabriel Reyes

Gabriel Reyes

May 25, 2025

Gabriel Reyes, born on May 2, 1944, in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, transitioned peacefully from this life on May 25, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio. His remarkable journey spanned over eight decades, filled with love, laughter, and countless cherished memories.

Gabriel was a devoted husband to Nereida Reyes with whom he shared an incredible 48 years of marriage, celebrating a bond that was...

Edwin Medina, Jr.

Edwin Medina, Jr.

May 24, 2025

Edwin Medina, Jr., a beloved son, brother, uncle, and loving friend to many, passed away on May 24, 2025, at the age of 39.

Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, to his parents, Evelyn and Edwin Medina, Sr., Edwin enjoyed every moment of his life. He loved traveling and exploring different places, taking in the sights, meeting the people, and experiencing...

Yvonne Vanessa Jordan

Yvonne Vanessa Jordan

May 24, 2025

Yvonne Vanessa Jordan, age 68, passed away on May 24, 2025. Beloved daughter of the late Fareeda Mansur and Assim Mansur. Loving mother of Latina Jordan, Rembert Jordan, and Fredrick Smith. Cherished grandmother of ReChaun (deceased), Datina, Phillip, Breana, London, Jamir, Keanna, Keasia, Keaun, ReChaun, Rashad, Alayah, Jayla, Fredrick Jr., Nicholas, Da’Ron, and Haleigh. Adored great-grandmother of Jay’Chaun, Khalid, Jay’Ceon,...

Lowell Benton Thompson

Lowell Benton Thompson

May 24, 2025

Lowell Benton Thompson, 82, of North Olmsted, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on September 29, 1942, Lowell (Ben) proudly served his country in the United States Air Force before making his home in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1965. A man of deep integrity and dedication, he began his professional journey as a lineman...

Candice Talton

Candice Talton

May 23, 2025

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...

George Ohmer

George Ohmer

May 23, 2025

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...

Nina L. Lloyd

Nina L. Lloyd

May 23, 2025

Nina L. Lloyd, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on May 23, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio, at the age of 72. Born on October 31, 1952, in Charleston, West Virginia, Nina embraced every moment of her life with a vibrant spirit and an unwavering dedication to her family and friends.

Nina was the cherished daughter of the...

Grant Eves

Grant Eves

May 23, 2025

Grant Eves, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025, in the comfort of his home in Cleveland, Ohio. His journey began on July 7, 1952, when he was born in the same vibrant city that he would later call home throughout his life. Grant's spirit shone brightly, filled with warmth and kindness...

Zeinab Abdula Suleiman

Zeinab Abdula Suleiman

May 23, 2025

Zeinab Abdula Suleiman passed away on May 23, 2025. Janazah prayers were held on May 24, 2025. Interment West Park Cemetery. 

Marlene Dawn Sanchez

Marlene Dawn Sanchez

May 22, 2025

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...

Jerry Lee Hamilton

Jerry Lee Hamilton

May 22, 2025

Jerry Lee Hamilton, age 71, passed away on May 22, 2025. He was born on May 17, 1954, in Cleveland, Ohio, to his loving parents, the late Moddest Lee and Della Muriel Hamilton.

Beloved father of Matthew David Hamilton, and former husband and beloved companion of Marietta Hamilton. Cherished by his treasured cat, Callie. Dear brother of Donald Hamilton, Pamela Butler,...

Climance Nyef Abuhamdeh

Climance Nyef Abuhamdeh

May 22, 2025

Climance Nyef Abuhamdeh passed away on May 22, 2025. Janazah Prayers were held on May 23, 2025. Interment West Park Cemetery.

Johnnie F. Stewart

Johnnie F. Stewart

May 21, 2025

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...

Johnnie F. Stewart

Johnnie F. Stewart

May 21, 2025

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...

Philip M. Maxim

Philip M. Maxim

May 21, 2025

Philip M. Maxim, age 88, passed away on May 21, 2025. He was born on September 23, 1936, in Cleveland, Ohio, to his loving parents, the late Philip P. and Shirley (nee Sewell) Maxim. Dear brother of Marilyn Claire Comiskey (Deceased). Treasured uncle and great uncle to a host of nieces and nephews. 

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Slone & Co. Funeral...

Shirley Marie Reed

Shirley Marie Reed

May 21, 2025

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...