Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

James Baker

James Baker

Dec 15, 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...

Sandra Deutsch

Sandra Deutsch

Dec 14, 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...

Sharon Shaw

Sharon Shaw

Dec 14, 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...

Louis C. Merker, Jr.

Louis C. Merker, Jr.

Dec 14, 2025

Louis C. Merker, Jr. age 68 Passed away on December 14, 2025.

Louis was the beloved husband of Jennifer Merker (nee Roark). They were married for 14 years and shared 23 years together. He was a devoted son of the late Elsie and Louis C. Merker, Sr. He was a loving brother to Donna Miller and her husband Scott, a proud...

Fouad Saeed Abdulkadir

Fouad Saeed Abdulkadir

Dec 14, 2025

Fouad Saeed Abdulkadir passed away on December 14, 2025. Janazah Prayers were held on December 19, 2025. Interment West Park Cemetery. 

Milagros Beltran

Milagros Beltran

Dec 14, 2025

Milagros Beltran, age 57, passed away on December 14, 2025. She was born on September 1, 1968, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, Hector Caraballo and the late Anna Lydia Caraballo. Beloved wife of Guillermo L. Beltran. Devoted mother of Andrew Guillermo Beltran, Joseph Anthony Beltran, Hector Manuel Beltran, and Mayra Angelic Beltran. Cherished grandmother of Andrew Beltran, Christina...

Richard Johnson

Richard Johnson

Dec 13, 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...

Adam Solomon, Jr.

Adam Solomon, Jr.

Dec 13, 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...

Nayda R. Lugo Matias

Nayda R. Lugo Matias

Dec 13, 2025

Nayda R. Lugo Matias entered into rest on December 13, 2025, at the age of 71. She was born on August 29, 1954 in Anasco, Puerto Rico, to her beloved parents, the late Carlos Lugo and Maria Rivera. The beloved wife of the late Luis Matias, Nayda was a loving mother and will be deeply missed by all whose lives...

James Edward Cornell

James Edward Cornell

Dec 13, 2025

James Edward Cornell died December 13, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. He was 82 years old. He was born on September 24, 1943, in Wheeling, West Virginia. Son of the late Charles William Cornell and Minnie Mae Nixon. Uncle of Jennifer. 

Private Family Services. 

Arthur Valdez

Arthur Valdez

Dec 13, 2025

Arthur Valdez, age 63, passed away on December 13, 2025. He was born on May 10, 1962, in Fort Worth, Texas.

Arthur was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, caring brother-in-law, son-in-law, uncle, neighbor, and friend, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Anyone who met Arthur will remember his light-hearted spirit, infectious laughter, and genuine...

Justin Edwin Poche

Justin Edwin Poche

Dec 12, 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...

Robert Craig Savarin

Robert Craig Savarin

Dec 12, 2025

Robert Savarin, age 71, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025, surrounded by love and comfort, with his longtime partner Betty Hurst at his side.

Born on February 27, 1954, in Youngstown, Ohio, Robert lived a life rooted in hard work, creativity, and simple joys. A lifelong carpenter, he had a gift for building and fixing things. When he wasn’t working...

Terry Lee Hudson Jr.

Terry Lee Hudson Jr.

Dec 12, 2025

Terry Lee Hudson Jr., born on August 22, 1968, passed away on December 12, 2025, in his hometown. He lived a life rich in passion and creativity, particularly enjoying the art of building model cars and dedicating countless hours to fixing vehicles, skills that showcased both his ingenuity and meticulous attention to detail. Outside, Terry found joy in nature, embracing...

Arnie Bogarty

Arnie Bogarty

Dec 10, 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...

Diana Marie Snyder

Diana Marie Snyder

Dec 10, 2025

Diana Marie Snyder was born on July 30, 1950, and died peacefully on December 10, 2025, after a nine-month struggle with declining health due to complications of a brain tumor. Diana was a sister, an aunt, a friend, an educator, and a mentor. She was a woman of intellect, wit, and words. Diana received her Bachelor of Arts and her...

Deborah Brown

Deborah Brown

Dec 10, 2025

Deborah Brown, age 73, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on December 10, 2025.

Deborah was born on March 22, 1952, and was raised in the Seventh-day Adventist faith, which remained the foundation of her life. She was a strong believer in Jesus Christ, faithfully sharing her beliefs with her family and lovingly raising her children in the faith she held dear.

Deborah...

Pamela D. Selvage

Pamela D. Selvage

Dec 10, 2025

Pamela D. Selvage, age 66, passed away on December 10, 2025. She was born on July 10, 1959, in San Antonio, Texas, to her loving parents, Alline Stone and Raymond Selvage, Sr. Beloved mother of Thomas Selvage and Crystal Dishman. Cherished grandmother of Shawn Dishman, Bryan Dishman, Amber Selvage, Ashley Selvage, Tyler Piwinski, Abigail Dishman, and Bubbas; and proud great-grandmother...

Roy Mays

Roy Mays

Dec 9, 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...

Andrew Poe

Andrew Poe

Dec 9, 2025

Andrew Poe, age 77, passed away on December 9, 2025. He was born on July 28, 1948, in Shaqualak, Mississippi, to his loving parents, the late Phill and Mary (nee Thompson) Poe.

Andrew was the beloved husband of the late Annie (nee Dickson) Poe. Devoted father of Andy and Andrea. Cherished grandfather and great grandfather. He will be remembered as a...