Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Clara Margaret Marinelli

Clara Margaret Marinelli

May 6, 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.

Shayne Michael Hannan

Shayne Michael Hannan

May 6, 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.

James Jackson

James Jackson

May 5, 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.

Timothy Scott Leach

Timothy Scott Leach

May 5, 2026

Timothy S. Leach, 57, Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on May 5, 2026. Throughout his life, he faced many personal struggles and challenges, yet those closest to him knew the depth of his love for his family. Though relationships were not always easy and opinions may have differed over the years, his mother, brother, children, and grandchildren, remained forever in his...

Dominga Velazquez Maldonado

Dominga Velazquez Maldonado

May 4, 2026

Dominga Velazquez Maldonado, age 80, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026. She was born on May 27, 1945, in Humacao, Puerto Rico, to her loving parents, the late Agustin Velazquez and Emilia Haimiriche.

Dominga was the beloved wife of the late Luis Angel Maldonado; devoted mother of Mayra E. Maldonado and Luis A. Maldonado; cherished grandmother of Christian J. Figueroa...

Robert Alan Light

Robert Alan Light

May 4, 2026

Robert Alan Light, 74, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2026, at Boulder Crossing Health and Rehabilitation in Streetsboro, OH.

Born on January 18, 1952, in Geneva, Ohio, he was the son of Robert R. Light and Monna Light-O’Connor (Mansfield). He was a 1970 graduate of Geneva High School and a 1974 graduate of Miami University. He was a member...

Karen Louise Rieker

Karen Louise Rieker

May 4, 2026

Karen Louise Rieker, age 83

Beloved wife of the late Albert Rieker. Loving mother of Matt Kaiser (Kim), Stephen Rieker (Dani), Rick Kaiser (Laura) and Colleen McAdams (Jimi). Cherished grandmother of Josh, Cory (Katie), Andrew (Jamie), Hannah, Noah, Jason, Alyssa, Braiden, Alyson and James IV. Great-grandmother of Kali, Colton and Ezra. Dearest sister of David Swanson (dec.) (Sandy). Daughter of the...

Johann F. Kaspar

Johann F. Kaspar

May 3, 2026

Johann F. Kaspar, age 70, passed away on May 3, 2026. He was born on March 5, 1956, in Bobingen, West Germany, to his loving parents, the late Johann H. and Hannelore C. (Gerhardt) Kaspar.

Johann was the beloved husband of Lavette (Collins) Kaspar . He was the devoted father of Johann, Ben, and Justin, and stepfather of Darrien, Myracle, and...

Aida Luz Santiago

Aida Luz Santiago

May 3, 2026

Aida Luz Santiago (nee Rodriguez) age 76

Beloved wife of the late Roberto Santiago. Loving mother of Robert Santiago, Michael Santiago (Debra), Joseph Santiago (Missy) and Norma Laboy (Javier). Cherished grandmother of Nathan, Joselynne, Chasity, Joseph, Valerie, Victoria, Olivia, Lisa Marie, Roberto and Antonio. Great-grandmother of Amari, Esteban, Cruz, Noah, Hanson and Cataleya. Dearest sister of Margaret, Hilda and the late...

Malachi Welch

Malachi Welch

May 2, 2026

Malachi Welch was born on February 28, 2026, and became an angel on May 2, 2026. Although his life was short, he touched the lives of all who loved him deeply. A beloved and cherished son, he will be forever loved and always missed. 

Private family services were held. A dignified cremation was entrusted to Slone & Company.

Kamal Abdul-Alim

Kamal Abdul-Alim

May 2, 2026

Kamal Abdul-Alim passed away on May 2, 2026. Janazah Prayers were held on May 5, 2026. Interment West Park Cemetery.

Elisa Eaves

Elisa Eaves

May 1, 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...

Bilquees A. Qureshi

Bilquees A. Qureshi

May 1, 2026

Bilquees A. Qureshi passed away on May 1, 2026. Janazah Prayers were held on May 2, 2026. Interment Resthaven Memory Gardens.

Diego Alexis Ferrer Rivera

Diego Alexis Ferrer Rivera

Apr 29, 2026

Diego Alexis Ferrer Rivera, age 82, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026. He was born on May 3, 1943, in Cidra, Puerto Rico, to his loving parents, the late Diego Ferrer Rodriguez and Nilsa Victoria Rivera.

Diego will be remembered for his kind spirit and the special relationships he shared with those closest to him. He leaves behind his bonus...

Marvin Rayshaun Cook

Marvin Rayshaun Cook

Apr 28, 2026

Marvin Rayshaun Cook, born on September 5, 1974, in Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on April 28, 2026, in his beloved hometown of Cleveland. Marvin was a cherished individual whose presence touched the lives of those around him with kindness and warmth.

Throughout his life, Marvin remained deeply connected to his roots in Cleveland, a city that witnessed his growth from a...

Edward Solack

Edward Solack

Apr 28, 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.

Phyllis Howard

Phyllis Howard

Apr 27, 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.

Sergio Ruiz

Sergio Ruiz

Apr 27, 2026

Sergio Ruiz, age 75, passed away on April 27, 2026. He was born on September 15, 1950, in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, to his loving parents, the late Arcadio and Bernabella (nee Figueroa) Ruiz.

Sergio was the beloved husband of the late Nerida Ortiz-Ruiz. He was a devoted father to Madeline (Dale) Hill, Javier Ruiz, Sergio Ruiz, Jr., Gilberto Ruiz, Andres Ruiz...

Jessica Gonzalez Nieves

Jessica Gonzalez Nieves

Apr 26, 2026

Jessica Gonzalez Nieves, age 44, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on May 21, 1981, in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, to her loving mother, Esmeralda Nieves Sanchez, and her late father, Marcos Ruben Gonzalez.

Jessica was the beloved wife of Ricardo Luis Exclusa Maldonado, who remained by her side with unwavering...

Duke Kaminski

Duke Kaminski

Apr 26, 2026

Derek Kaminski, affectionately known as “Duke”, a devoted family man, passed away on April 26, 2026, in Parma, Ohio. Born on August 23, 1958, in Cleveland, Ohio.

Duke was a dedicated worker at Compass Health. His dedication to his profession was reflected in the care and compassion he extended to those around him.

An avid sports enthusiast, Duke found joy in softball,...