Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Luis Manuel Bazan

Luis Manuel Bazan

Apr 5, 2025

Luis Manuel Bazan, age 81, passed away on April 5, 2025. He was born on January 9, 1944, in Patillas, Puerto Rico, to his loving parents, the late Rodolfo Bazan and the late Maria Cristina Lozada.

Beloved husband of Wencesla Rivera. Devoted father of Luisa DeLeon (David Ruiz), Luis M. Bazan, Jr. (Marilyn), Luis R. Bazan (Maria), Shirley Bazan, Jonathan Bazan...

Bonnie Karen Kovanitz

Bonnie Karen Kovanitz

Apr 4, 2025

Bonnie Karen Kovanitz, age 84, passed away on April 4, 2025. She was born on January 11, 1941, in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, to her loving parents, the late William Curtis Tate and Marie Dickinson.

Beloved wife of the late Alex Kovanitz. Devoted mother of Robert D. Gheen (Tania), Karen K. Haines (William, deceased), Mark A. Gheen (Debbie), and Patrick S. Gheen (Sophia)....

Louise Marie Forney

Louise Marie Forney

Apr 2, 2025

Louise Marie (nee Durka) Forney, age 52, passed away on April 2, 2025. She was born on March 5, 1973, in Buffalo, NY, to her loving parents, the late Joan (nee Barren) Durka and Edwin Durka (Nancy).

Beloved wife of Derek Forney for 24 years. Devoted mother of Lucas, Madeline, and Benjamin Forney. Cherished sister of Renee (Tom) Ovitt and Janice...

Edwin Perez

Edwin Perez

Apr 2, 2025

Edwin Perez, age 67, passed away on April 2, 2025. He was born on September 19, 1957, in Manhattan, New York, to his loving parents, Delia Ortiz and Getulio Perez. Edwin was the beloved husband of Edith Santiago and a devoted father to Kimberlyn Perez, Beberlin Negron, Edwin David Perez, Taina Perez, Ambar Perez, Delia Perez, Sabel Perez, Sarai Perez,...

Byron Wrim

Byron Wrim

Apr 1, 2025

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...

Byron Wrim

Byron Wrim

Apr 1, 2025

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...

George William Coyne

George William Coyne

Apr 1, 2025

George William Coyne, age 60, passed away on April 1, 2025. He was born on November 21, 1964, in Brook Park, Ohio, to his loving parents, the late George R. and Joann P. (nee Allington) Coyne.

Beloved partner of Lillian Hussing. Devoted father of Tonya M. Coyne, Jessica A. Coyne, and Justin J. Coyne. Cherished grandfather of Olivia M. Coyne, Gabriella...

Keaon Lamont Giles

Keaon Lamont Giles

Mar 31, 2025

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...

Mustafa E. Abdalla

Mustafa E. Abdalla

Mar 31, 2025

Mustafa E. Adalla passed away on March 31, 2025. Janazah Prayers were held on April 1, 2025. Interment Resthaven Memory Gardens. 

Dave Torres

Dave Torres

Mar 31, 2025

Dave Torres, age 64, passed away on March 31, 2025. He was born on March 5, 1961, in Brooklyn, New York, to his loving parents, Adam Torres and the late Isabel Roman.

Beloved father of Tatiana Yarger, Michael Torres, Hunter Torres, and Izzy Torres. Cherished grandfather of Dominic Yarger, Gabriella Ramos, and Jaxon Yarger. Dear brother of Milagros Torres, Adam Torres,...

Phyllis Ann Barker

Phyllis Ann Barker

Mar 31, 2025

Phyllis Ann (nee Stollings) Barker was born March 10, 1932, and went home to the Lord on March 31, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, and one sister. She was the loving wife of A.W. Barker, who also preceded her in death. She was the loving mother to Stephen Barker, Dawn Schmidt (Ron), Kimberly Sims...

Donald W. Sterling

Donald W. Sterling

Mar 30, 2025

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...

Kenneth Ludwig

Kenneth Ludwig

Mar 30, 2025

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...

Carl F. Zelenskas

Carl F. Zelenskas

Mar 30, 2025

Carl F. Zelenskas age 75Beloved husband of Charlene "Char" (nee Szymkowski). Loving father of Dawn, Holly and Joy Zelenskas. Cherished grandfather of Darren and Cassandra. Son of the late Bernard and Mildred Zelenskas. Dearest brother of Bernard "Binky" Zelenskas (Phyllis). Brother in law of Chuck Szymkowski (Nadine). Uncle of Kim (Brad), Bernie (Stephanie), Denise (Geoff), Ricky, Natalie (Eric) and Chucky....

Denny Nicholas Wojton

Denny Nicholas Wojton

Mar 29, 2025

Dennis Nicholas Wojton, age 82, passed away on March 29, 2025. Born on August 10, 1942, in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the beloved son of the late Chester and Irene (nee Wegryn) Wojton. Denny was the devoted husband of 48 years to Rosemary Wojton and a loving father to Karen (Willy) Rydzewski and Anthony "Tony" (Tonie) Wojton. He was a...

Nigel Perry

Nigel Perry

Mar 28, 2025

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...

Laura Ann Powell

Laura Ann Powell

Mar 28, 2025

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...

Jerome Lee Zavoda

Jerome Lee Zavoda

Mar 28, 2025

Jerome "Jerry" Lee Zavoda, age 78, passed away on March 28, 2025. Born on February 28, 1947, in Cleveland, Ohio, to his loving parents, the late Josephine and Stephen Zavoda. Beloved father of Scott Zavoda and Jill Bottoms. Cherished grandfather of Cora Zavoda, Kaitlynn Zavoda, Jeffrey Bottoms, Jr., and Joshua Ortman. Dear brother of Kevin, Roger, and Steve Zavoda.

Jerome had...

James B. Chlad

James B. Chlad

Mar 27, 2025

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...

Mary B. Collins

Mary B. Collins

Mar 27, 2025

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...