Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Rafael Cruz

Rafael Cruz

Sep 7, 2021

Rafael Cruz, age 82, passed away on September 7, 2021.  He was born on July 24, 1939 in Comerio, Puerto Rico to the late Bienvenido Cruz and Teresa Rodriguez.

Rafael is survived by his beloved wife, Santa Cruz, loving children, Miltelina (William) Munoz, Miriam (Ennio) Leon, Migdalia (Gilberto) Moreno, Rafael (Linda) Cruz, Jr., cherished grandchildren, Jacquelyn, Jodene, William, Tricia, Mekeighla,...

Dellia (aka Nikki) Nichole Montina Burgos

Dellia (aka Nikki) Nichole Montina Burgos

Sep 7, 2021

Dellia Nichole Montina Burgos, (aka Nikki), age 28, passed away on September 7, 2021.  Mother of Nomar Burgos , daughter of Melina Rogers, Jose & Deanne Burgos, loving sister of Steven Rudd, Amanda Burgos, Juju Burgos, Shayla Ridley, Alize Ridley and Anthony Burgos.  Loved by father of Nomar Burgos, Dewan Powell, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.  Dellia will be dearly...

Jose Luis Rodriguez

Jose Luis Rodriguez

Sep 7, 2021

Jose Luis Rodriguez, age 56, passed away on September 7, 2021.

He was born on May 1, 1965 in Puerto Rico to the late Jose Rodriguez Pena and Tomaza Lopez.

Jose is survived by his beloved wife, Carmen Rodriguez, step-mom, Maria Garcia, step brother, Carlos Redondo, step sister, Trisha (Chris) Rodriguez, aunts, Luz and Noemi.  He was a loving brother,...

Larry   Bell

Larry Bell

Sep 6, 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 and...

Anthony   Wilson, Sr.

Anthony Wilson, Sr.

Sep 6, 2021

Anthony Wilson Sr., age 74, passed away on September 6, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio after battling a war with prostate cancer.  Anthony Wilson was born in San Francisco, CA on November 20, 1945 and later moved to Cleveland, Ohio in 1948.

He is survived by his sons, Darryl and Anthony Wilson.  He is also survived by his sisters, Elosie Y.,...

Joanne M Fritz

Joanne M Fritz

Sep 5, 2021

Joanne Marie Fritz, age 70, passed away on September 5, 2021.

She was born on October 14, 1950, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Albert and Doris Fritz.

Joanne worked as a waitress at the Red Chimney in Slavic Village, Cleveland, Ohio, and was well known by many over her forty years of service. She enjoyed watching her grandsons play...

Charles   Newman

Charles Newman

Sep 3, 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...

Patricia E. Presley

Patricia E. Presley

Sep 3, 2021

Patricia E. Presley, age 75, passed away on September 3, 2021.

She was born on June 29, 1946 in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late William O. Waters II and Margaret A. Motor.

Patricia was employed as a caregiver for the State of Ohio Board of Mental Retardation for many years and after her retirement went to work at a group...

Joseph Salem

Joseph Salem

Sep 3, 2021

Joseph Salem, age 60, passed away on September 3, 2021.  Janazah prayers will be held September 3, 2021.  Interment Resthaven Memory Gardens.

Kevin Richard Smith

Kevin Richard Smith

Sep 2, 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...

Shirley Ann Honaker

Shirley Ann Honaker

Sep 2, 2021

Shirley Ann Honaker age 77

Beloved wife of the late Dallas Lee Honaker.  Loving mother of Leroy Hager (deceased), Kevin Honaker, Michael Honaker, Mark Honaker and Tracey Honaker (Michael Cafego).  Dearest grandmother of Angelina, Anthony, Aaron, Leroy, Jr., Keith, Katie, Dallas (deceased) and Nathan. Great-grandmother of Layla, Lolah, Abigail, Mariana and Channing.  Sister of the following deceased: Paulette “Cookie”, Allan, Richard, BoBo and Eugene.  Aunt...

Virginia Louise Stasek

Virginia Louise Stasek

Sep 2, 2021

Virginia Louise Stasek, age 77, passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, September 2, 2021.  Born March 1, 1944 in Fayette Co. West Virginia, to the late Lester M. and Maria V. (nee Zimmerly) Morris, she moved to Cleveland and worked for the 7-UP Bottling Co.  She is survived by her loving companion, Clifford Jones; daughter, Terry (Don); brother's, Leonard, Carl, Roger...

Teresa Marlene Alvarez

Teresa Marlene Alvarez

Sep 1, 2021

Teresa Marlene Alvarez, age 40, passed away September 01, 2021.  She is survived by her young children Cory and Anthony, brother Steven Alvarez, and lifelong best friend Virginia Renee Gear.  

Private family services.  

William Willard Martin

William Willard Martin

Sep 1, 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...

Richard P. Mehalko

Richard P. Mehalko

Sep 1, 2021

Richard P. Mehalko  age 84 

Loving husband of Paulette Mehalko (nee Pacholski).  Dearest brother of Jerry Mehalko and Ray Mehalko. Uncle of Tammy Batzell (husband Jeff).  Great-Uncle of Hayden, Kenny, Mandy and Joey.  Family and friends are welcome on Sunday, September 5, 2021 from 1:00pm-3:00pm at the BICAN BROS. FUNERAL HOME 5215 Fleet Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44105 where funeral services will be held at...

Jesse   Dombeck

Jesse Dombeck

Aug 31, 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...

Bing   Zhao

Bing Zhao

Aug 31, 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...

Shirley Gertrude Morgan

Shirley Gertrude Morgan

Aug 30, 2021

Shirley Gertrude Morgan, age 83, passed away on August 30, 2021.

She was born on November 8, 1937 in Fayetteville, West Virginia to the late Carl and Catherine (nee Houchins) Quick.

Shirley is survived by her dear son, Jeffrey D. (Michele) Morgan,  her cherished grandchildren, Autum, Aimee, Joshua, Michael, Vincent, Nicholas, Jeffrey, Kevin, Ryan and Erin, 8 great grandchildren and...

Angel   Rivera

Angel Rivera

Aug 29, 2021

Angel Rivera, age 70, of Cleveland, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021.

He was born on September 16, 1950 in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico to the late Ezequiel Rivera and Rosaura Santos.

Angel enjoyed music, playing his guitar and gardening.

Survived by his dear wife, Maria (Cecilia) Rivera, loving children, Marilyn Baxter and Elizabeth Rivera, siblings, Evelyn Rivera, Leopoldo Rivera,...

Isha Limarie Rivera Vargas

Isha Limarie Rivera Vargas

Aug 29, 2021

Isha Limarie Rivera Vargas, age 43, passed away on August 29, 2021.

She was born on February 19, 1978 in Ponce, Puerto Rico.

Isha is survived by her mother, Gloria Isabel Garcia,  Dear children, William D. Rivera, Nashaly Rivera (Angel A. Tapia), Nanishka M. Rivera. Cherished granddaughter, Yamilka D. Tapia, siblings, Xiumara Plaza, Yahaira M. Valentin and Jose O. Arroyo....