Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Donald Phillip Smith

Donald Phillip Smith

Feb 3, 2026

Better than honor or glory, and history's iron pen, was the thought of duty done and the love of his fellow-men.

A dignified cremation has been entrusted to Slone & Company.

Baby Girl Jacqueline Austin

Baby Girl Jacqueline Austin

Feb 3, 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...

Celia Renee Smachlo Kaplan

Celia Renee Smachlo Kaplan

Feb 3, 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. 

Greta Ann Kullman

Greta Ann Kullman

Feb 3, 2026

Greta Ann Kullman, age 85, passed away on February 3, 2026. She was born on July 31, 1940, in Mantglo, Pennsylvania, to her loving parents, the late George and Josephine Yelko.

Greta was the beloved wife of the late Richard Kullman and devoted mother of George A. Kephart (deceased), Randy L. Kephart (deceased), Raymond “Jake” Kephart (deceased), Jeffery L. Kephart (deceased),...

Pheakdey Chheng

Pheakdey Chheng

Feb 3, 2026

Pheakdey Chheng, age 74, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, surrounded by her family and loved ones.

She was born on January 28, 1952, in Takeo, Cambodia, to parents who instilled in her a deep love of family. 1 of 8 children, Pheakdey often spoke about her childhood and the close bond with her family, often mentioning how they rarely...

Amneh A Ghanem

Amneh A Ghanem

Feb 3, 2026

Amneh A Ghanem passed away on February 3, 2026. Janazah Prayers were held on February 3, 2026. Interment Resthaven Memory Gardens. 

Violet Marie Williams

Violet Marie Williams

Feb 2, 2026

Violet Marie Williams (née Simmons), age 60, passed away on February 2, 2026. She was born on October 24, 1965. Violet was preceded in death by her loving parents, Lawrence E. Simmons and Kathryn D.J. Simmons (née Sanders); her beloved husband, Mark R. Williams; and a number of brothers and sisters.

Violet is survived by her daughters, Veronica Simmons, Casandra Simmons...

Francisco Elias Arias

Francisco Elias Arias

Feb 2, 2026

Francisco Elias Arias, age 73, passed away on February 2, 2026. He was born on November 9, 1952, in Barranquilla, Colombia, to his loving parents, the late Victor Modesto Arias and Elena Torres.

Francisco was the beloved husband of Carmen Elenea Arias; devoted father of Lisseth Arias, Carlos Becerra, and Paola Becerra; and cherished grandfather of Logan Velasco and Gabriela Velasco....

Janet E. Velez

Janet E. Velez

Feb 2, 2026

Janet E. Velez, age 68, passed away on February 2, 2026. She was born on August 28, 1957, in West Virginia, to her loving parents, the late Robert Pingley and Freda (nee Strawder) Lowe. Janet was the beloved wife of Ernesto Velez; devoted mother of Tina (nee Pingley) Hartman, Scott Boergert, and the late Patrick Boergert; and cherished grandmother of...

Ellen Conde

Ellen Conde

Feb 1, 2026

Ellen Conde, born on August 1, 1952, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026. She was a cherished daughter, beloved sister, and treasured aunt whose presence brought warmth and kindness to all who knew her.

Ellen was the devoted daughter of John Powers and Margaret Lucille Conde, whose love and guidance shaped her into the remarkable woman she became. Throughout her...

Timothy Winslow Carter

Timothy Winslow Carter

Feb 1, 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.

Dionne Reese

Dionne Reese

Jan 31, 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...

Catherine Michele Calderon

Catherine Michele Calderon

Jan 31, 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.

Artanya Cole

Artanya Cole

Jan 30, 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...

Tramand Soloved Culver

Tramand Soloved Culver

Jan 30, 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...

Betty Jean Gardner-Chibundu

Betty Jean Gardner-Chibundu

Jan 29, 2026

Betty Jean Gardner-Chibundu, age 65, passed away on January 29, 2026. She was born on August 24, 1960, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, the late Mary M. Gardner and William Davis.

Betty was the beloved mother of Monique Gardner, Yvonne Gardner, Loretta Chibundu, Rayshonna Chibundu, Deja Gardner, and Shanautica Chibundu. She was a cherished grandmother of 20 and a...

Jose M. Torres Serrano

Jose M. Torres Serrano

Jan 29, 2026

Jose M. Torres Serrano, age 85, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026. He was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, to his loving parents, the late Jose M. Torres and Juana Serrano.

Jose was the beloved husband of Juanita Torres and a devoted father to Jose E. Torres, Stephanie Torres, Danissa Torres, Miguel J. Torres, and Yamilette Torres. He was a...

Ihor Vakhrameiev

Ihor Vakhrameiev

Jan 28, 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...

Richard W. Jakowski

Richard W. Jakowski

Jan 28, 2026

Beloved son of the late Stanley and Margaret Jakowski. Loving brother of Rose Birel (Sam) and the late Joseph Jakowski. Uncle of Michael and Joe. Great-uncle of Hayden. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 11am at St. John Nepomucene Church. PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Private interment Calvary Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome on Monday, February 2,...

Toni Dell Medley

Toni Dell Medley

Jan 27, 2026

Toni Dell Medley, age 77, passed away on January 27, 2026. She was born on September 16, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, the late Clarence, Sr., and Louis-dell Huff.

Toni was the beloved wife of Berman Medley; a devoted mother to Christopher Huff (Rebecca Sarota); and a loving stepmother to Tammy Medley. She was a cherished grandmother to...