Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Nathan Sunnaa

Nathan Sunnaa

Jan 27, 2026

Nathan Sunnaa, age 62, passed away on January 27, 2026. He was born on October 30, 1963, in Beirut, Lebanon, to his loving parents, the late Jamal and Bahia (nee Zoorob) Sunnaa. Nathan was a dear brother to Nisreen Sunnaa, Grace Sunna, William Sunnaa, Iman Sunnaa, and Shirley Ottallah. He was a treasured uncle to 11 nieces and nephews, and...

Daniel Soward

Daniel Soward

Jan 27, 2026

Daniel "Dan" Soward, a proud business owner, passed away on January 27, 2026, in Cleveland, Ohio. Born on December 27, 1943, in Covington, Kentucky, Dan led a life filled with purpose, passion, and service to others.

A dedicated entrepreneur, Dan was the owner of Cleveland Trophy and Award on Lorain Avenue, where he not only built a successful business but also...

Damion Sawyer

Damion Sawyer

Jan 26, 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...

Edward Visosky, Jr.

Edward Visosky, Jr.

Jan 26, 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...

Benjamin Rios Vazquez

Benjamin Rios Vazquez

Jan 26, 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...

Sheria Adore La'Shae Williams

Sheria Adore La'Shae Williams

Jan 26, 2026

Sheria Adore La’Shae Williams, a precious and beloved baby girl, passed away on January 26, 2026, at one month old. She was born on December 23, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, Antonio Williams and Amada McElrath. Though her life was brief, Sheria’s presence brought deep love, joy, and meaning to all who knew her.

Sheria is survived by...

Linda Yvette Hill

Linda Yvette Hill

Jan 26, 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 & Co. Funeral Directors.

Abdullah Farid Saeed

Abdullah Farid Saeed

Jan 26, 2026

Abdullah Farid Saeed passed away on January 26, 2026. Janazah Prayers were held on January 29, 2026. Interment West Park Cemetery.

Julie Ann Gawronski

Julie Ann Gawronski

Jan 25, 2026

Julie Ann Gawronski (nee Buza), age 52, passed away on January 25, 2026. She was born on June 13, 1973, and was a longtime resident of Fairview Park.

Julie was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Debby Buza.

She is survived by her loving partner, James Gawronski; her devoted children, Corey (Kayla), Connor, and Courtney; her cherished grandchildren, Macie and Nolan;...

Tracy Anne Filmer

Tracy Anne Filmer

Jan 25, 2026

Tracy Anne Filmer, age 50, passed away on January 25, 2026. She was born on September 15, 1975, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, Wendy Filmer and Thomas Terbrack.

Tracy was a dear sister to Taylor Filmer, a treasured aunt to Braylon Geschke—one of the greatest joys of her life—and a cherished niece of Wayne Filmer, Keith Filmer, Kathy Liebenguth,...

Anthony Shorter

Anthony Shorter

Jan 25, 2026

Anthony Shorter, age 64, passed away on January 25, 2026. He was born on October 30, 1961, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Ronald and Beverly (nee Sabatine) Shorter.

Anthony was a beloved father to Heidi Shorter (Jared Rowe) and Sarah (Joe) Elkins, and a cherished grandfather to Bella Shorter and Jacob Juchnik. He was a dear brother to Tammy Shorter,...

Phillip Louis Harris

Phillip Louis Harris

Jan 24, 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...

Victor Clarence Moon

Victor Clarence Moon

Jan 24, 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...

Jennifer Boales

Jennifer Boales

Jan 24, 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.

Guadalupe Luis Rivera

Guadalupe Luis Rivera

Jan 24, 2026

Guadalupe Luis Rivera, lovingly known as Lupe (Pops), passed away on January 24, 2026, at the age of 84. Born in Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico, he lived a life rooted in love, service, and family.

He was the devoted husband of Hilda Velez and the son of Luis Rivera David & Tomasa Medina Santiago. Guadalupe proudly served in the United States...

William Richard Gleason

William Richard Gleason

Jan 23, 2026

William Richard Gleason, known as "Bill," a resident of Oberlin and Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on January 23, 2026, at the age of 71. Born on September 29, 1954, in Oberlin, the son of Warren Gerber Gleason and Alma Eileen Wirth.

For 25 years, William made his home at the Woodlawn Court Apartments in Sandusky, Ohio.

He is survived by several friends,...

William L. Vujevich

William L. Vujevich

Jan 23, 2026

William L. Vujevich, fondly known as Bill, was born on January 20, 1956, in Medina, Ohio. He passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, in Parma, Ohio, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.

Bill was the beloved son of William Richard and Helen (nee Katcher) Vujevich. He grew up surrounded by the warmth of family, and his bond...

Eloise Fuller

Eloise Fuller

Jan 23, 2026

Eloise Fuller, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 23, 2026, at 10:42 p.m., surrounded by her loving family. She was 75.

Born February 15, 1950, in Cleveland, Ohio, Eloise was the daughter of the late Mary Harris and Linton Odom. Raised in the Forest Hill neighborhood on Cleveland’s East Side, she was...

Christine Delores Lanum

Christine Delores Lanum

Jan 23, 2026

Christine Delores Lanum, age 62, passed away on January 23, 2026. She was born on January 22, 1964, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, the late Charles Lanum and Audrey Koebler.

Christine was the beloved mother of Donald Lanum (deceased), Amanda (Victor) Collazo, Sabrina (Jacob) Stanley, Jessica (Antonio) Miranda, and Heather Kish. She was a cherished grandmother to 13 adored...

Bradley David Burland

Bradley David Burland

Jan 22, 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