Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Joyce C. Wood

Joyce C. Wood

Dec 17, 2024

Joyce Carolyn Wood, a lifelong Cleveland area resident, passed away December 17, 2024, with family and her beloved pet, Lexi by her side. She was born on May 12, 1944, in Lakewood, Ohio, and was an independent, headstrong woman with the heart of a kind and loving sister and aunt.

In her teen years, Joyce contracted Rheumatic fever leaving her with...

Maria Morales

Maria Morales

Dec 17, 2024

Maria Morales, born on August 17, 1943, in Maunabo, Puerto Rico, to the loving union of Trinidad and Seferina Santiago, entered into eternal rest on December 17, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family. 

Maria was one of nine siblings raised in a household filled with faith, love, and music. She carried these values throughout her life as a devoted wife to...

Frankie Joseph Graham

Frankie Joseph Graham

Dec 17, 2024

Frankie Joseph Graham, age 61, passed away on December 17, 2024. He was born on November 22, 1963, in Cleveland, Ohio, to his loving parents, the late Charles Graham and Judy Edinger. 

Beloved father of Deedee Wiese (Thorn). Dear brother of Bradley Graham, Pamela Graham, and the late Charles Graham, Sr. (Becky), Thomas Graham, and Douglas Graham. Treasured uncle of Brandi...

Maria Carmen Gonzalez Soto

Maria Carmen Gonzalez Soto

Dec 17, 2024

Maria Carmen Gonzalez Soto, age 91, passed away on December 17, 2024. Born on Christmas Day in 1932 in Utuado, Puerto Rico, she was the beloved daughter of the late Juan Gonzalez and Maria Bernardina Soto.

Maria was a devoted mother to Carmen G. Martinez, Maria Martinez, Miriam Martinez, Olga I. DeLeon, and Enrique Martinez, and a cherished grandmother who brought...

Roy Franklin Bowden

Roy Franklin Bowden

Dec 16, 2024

Roy Franklin Bowden, age 77, passed away on December 16, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Delores P. Bowden. Cherished father of Donna Clark, Diane Cordero, Denise Prokop, Rose Sendejaz, Dolores O’Dell, and Clara Clark. Loving grandfather, great grandfather, and great great grandfather. 

Family and friends are welcome on Friday, December 27, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Slone &...

Norma Padilla

Norma Padilla

Dec 16, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Norma Padilla, who left us on December 16, 2024, at the age of 72. Norma was a woman of notable strength and resilience. Despite the many challenges life placed before her, she faced them with perseverance. Her devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and The Rosary was a source...

John Kuna

John Kuna

Dec 15, 2024

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...

Tammy Mills

Tammy Mills

Dec 15, 2024

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...

Marilyn Claire Comiskey

Marilyn Claire Comiskey

Dec 15, 2024

Marilyn Comiskey (née Maxim), age 80, passed away peacefully with family surrounding her on December 15, 2024. Born on November 8, 1944, she was just three years old when she lost her father, an ore boat captain on the Great Lakes. That death lead to other losses, as her mother struggled to provide for the young family on her own,...

Edwin Garcia

Edwin Garcia

Dec 15, 2024

Edwin Garcia, age 60, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024. He was born on August 31, 1964, in New York, to his loving parents, the late Jose and Lina Garcia. Edwin was the dear brother of William Garcia, Haydee Ortiz, and the late Jose L. Garcia, and a treasured uncle to many nieces and nephews. He was a man...

Safet Dzino

Safet Dzino

Dec 15, 2024

Safet Dzino passed away on December 15, 2024. Janazah Prayers were held on December 18, 2024. Interment Highland Park Cemetery. 

Mansour Mahmoud Awad

Mansour Mahmoud Awad

Dec 15, 2024

Mansour Mahmoud Awad passed away on December 15, 2024. Janazah Prayers were held on December 16, 2024. Interment Resthaven Memory Gardens. 

Keith R. Thornhill

Keith R. Thornhill

Dec 14, 2024

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 Hackney

James Hackney

Dec 14, 2024

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...

Gregory Bruno Mascio

Gregory Bruno Mascio

Dec 14, 2024

Gregory Bruno Mascio, age 78, passed away on December 14, 2024. Born on September 1, 1946, in Cook County, Illinois, Gregory was the beloved husband of Robin (nee Wollam) Mascio. Together for 17 years, their bond was unbreakable, and their love for each other was immeasurable.

He was the cherished father of Nicolette (nee Mascio) Harper, Ashley Duncan, and Shane (Abigail)...

Cheryl L. Keich

Cheryl L. Keich

Dec 13, 2024

Cheryl L. Keich, age 76, passed away on December 13, 2024. Interment Riverside Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Slone & Co. Funeral Directors.

Enrique Rodriguez Caceres

Enrique Rodriguez Caceres

Dec 13, 2024

Enrique Rodriguez Caceres, age 70, passed away on December 13, 2024. He was born on May 24, 1954, in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, to his loving parents, the late Segundo Rodriguez and Felicita Caceres. 

Interment Municipal de Yabucoa (Yabucoa, Puerto Rico).

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Slone & Co. Funeral Directors. 

Kenneth Baker

Kenneth Baker

Dec 13, 2024

Kenneth Edward Baker, born on February 24, 1938, peacefully passed away on December 13, 2024. He was the beloved son of Christine Macha and Benjamin Baker, both deceased.

Kenneth is survived by his loving children, Wendy (Lou) Callahan and Michael Kenneth Baker, as well as his step-children, Bob (Mary) Shimits, Jeff (Kim) Shimits, Nancy (Rick) Mack, Tom Shimits and Katie Bican....

Raymond Sasala

Raymond Sasala

Dec 12, 2024

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...

Hiep Nguyen

Hiep Nguyen

Dec 12, 2024

Hiep Nguyen, age 77, passed away on December 12, 2024. Beloved friend of many.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 23, 2024, at 10 a.m., at St. Boniface Church 3545 W 54th St, Cleveland, OH 44102. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. 

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Slone & Co. Funeral Directors.