Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Ardellis Parker

Ardellis Parker

Oct 2, 2025

Ardellis Parker, born on August 25, 1940, in Washington, D.C., to the late Douglas Freeman and Livonia Parker, passed away surrounded by her loving family. She was the second of seven children. She was preceded in death by her sisters Leary Bell Parker and Livonia “Jean” Bass; her brother Jerry M. Parker; her son Douglas Parker; and her daughter Norma...

Ray Lightner

Ray Lightner

Oct 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...

Shannon Marie Williams

Shannon Marie Williams

Oct 1, 2025

Shannon Marie Williams, age 56 of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2025,  Cherished daughter of Ruby Molnar and the late George Williams; dear mother of Michelangelo Grillo, Justin Williams (deceased), Shantyna Williams, and Samira Williams; grandmother of four;  loving sister of Gail Williams (deceased) and Sheila Williams; aunt of Joshua Williams, Jazalynn Murray, Shanalesa Murray, Zion Murray and...

Margaret C. Brooks

Margaret C. Brooks

Sep 29, 2025

Margaret C. Brooks, age 97, passed away on September 29, 2025. She was born on December 15, 1927, in Zanesville, Ohio, to her loving parents, the late Wes and Ellen Schrack.

Beloved mother of George Fred Brooks, Jr. (Deceased), and David Edward Brooks (Donna). She was preceded in death by the father of her children, the late George Frederick Brooks. Cherished...

Aniaz Anthony Paradiso

Aniaz Anthony Paradiso

Sep 28, 2025

Aniaz Paradiso, age 16, passed away suddenly on September 28, 2025.

He was the beloved son of Eric Paradiso (Mariah Roop) and the late Toni Valenti. He was a devoted and loving brother to Alayah Paradiso, Harlow Paradiso, Nina Ferrante, and Amire Valenti, and a treasured cousin to many who adored him.

Aniaz was a bright, energetic, and kind-hearted young man whose...

Karen Mulloy

Karen Mulloy

Sep 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...

Patrick Michael Schneider

Patrick Michael Schneider

Sep 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...

Rosemarie Cottingham

Rosemarie Cottingham

Sep 27, 2025

Rosemarie Cottingham passed away on September 27, 2025. Janazah Prayers will be held on September 30, 2025. Interment West Park Cemetery.

Bibi Aisha Yousufzai

Bibi Aisha Yousufzai

Sep 27, 2025

Bibi Aisha Yousufzai passed away on September 27, 2025. Janazah Prayers will be held on September 25, 2025. Interment Resthaven Memory Gardens.

Betty Ann Reed Peart

Betty Ann Reed Peart

Sep 26, 2025

Betty Ann Reed Peart, age 72, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025. She was born on December 3, 1952, in Baltimore, Maryland, to her loving parents, the late George and Zelma Reed.

Beloved wife of Robert Delmont Peart. Devoted mother of Larry (Ashley) Sutherland. Cherished grandmother of Morgan Taylor Sutherland, Emma McWhorter, Noah McWhorter, and Madison McWhorter. Dear sister of...

James Richard Kelly

James Richard Kelly

Sep 25, 2025

James Richard Kelly, age 74, passed away on September 25, 2025. He was born on August 17, 1951, in Eastlake, Ohio, to his loving father, James Kelly, Sr. Devoted father of James D. (Tracy) Kelly, and former husband of Susan L. Kelly, mother of his child.

James proudly served his country as a Marine and later enjoyed a well-earned retirement. He...

Willie Orr

Willie Orr

Sep 24, 2025

Willie Orr, age 60, passed away on September 24, 2025. He was born on October 12, 1964, in Cleveland, Ohio, to his loving parents, the late Willie Scott and Airgine Orr. Beloved husband of the late Cheryl Ann Badley Orr. Devoted father of Jamar Orr (deceased), Tiffany Walker, Jermaine Orr, Jewuan Orr, Tia Orr, and Taleah Orr. Cherished grandfather and...

Donald L. Robertson, Jr.

Donald L. Robertson, Jr.

Sep 24, 2025

Donald L. Robertson, Jr., born on July 21, 1976, in Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on September 24, 2025, in Euclid, Ohio. He was a cherished son, devoted father, beloved grandfather, and a supportive brother and uncle, leaving behind a legacy that will be remembered by all who knew him.

Donald was the son of Donald L. and Cynthia L. (nee Martin)...

Michael James Coleman

Michael James Coleman

Sep 24, 2025

Michael James Coleman, beloved son of Cecile Marek and the late Michael Coleman, died suddenly on Wednesday September 24, 2025, at age 58. He is the grandson of the late James and Helen Marek and Josephine and Leonard Coleman. Michael will be greatly missed by his aunts and uncles, his many cousins, especially Ian, and by his friends and feline...

William "Bill" G. Loomer

William "Bill" G. Loomer

Sep 23, 2025

William “Bill” G. Loomer aka Buttons

Bill entered into his eternal slumber on September 23rd, 2025. Bill was a true friend, a loving and dear father, a supportive brother, and a loving husband.He is preceded in death by his mother Theresa, father Albert, and step-fathers Rafael, and Weldon “Smitty”; his eldest sister Darlene and her late husband Mark, youngest sister Lisa...

William J. Swincicki

William J. Swincicki

Sep 21, 2025

William J. Swincicki, age 57, passed away on September 21, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio. He was born on December 3, 1967, in Bay City, Michigan.

William was the beloved husband of the late Michelle “Shelly” Terwilliger, and a devoted father to Alyssa Swincicki, Ethan Swincicki, and Jacob Swincicki. He was a proud grandfather to Daemon (Leo) Kent, Rocco Kent, and Sean...

Michelle Lynn Terwilliger

Michelle Lynn Terwilliger

Sep 21, 2025

Michelle Lynn Terwilliger, age 55, passed away on September 21, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio. A loving wife, daughter, sister, cherished family member, and devoted educator, Shelly’s life was marked by her unwavering dedication to others and her joyful spirit.

Born on January 12, 1970, in Garfield Heights, Ohio, Shelly was the daughter of Coralise I. Terwilliger and the late John M....

Juanita Giakoumakis

Juanita Giakoumakis

Sep 21, 2025

Juanita Giakoumakis, age 79, passed away on September 21, 2025. She was born on May 31, 1946, to her loving parents, the late Antonio Garcia and Georgina Fabre. Beloved wife of the late Vasilis Giakoumakis. Devoted mother of Lynnet (deceased) and Henry (Monika) Caraballo. Cherished grandmother of Jamie, Eric, and Milena, and proud great-grandmother of Aria. Dear sister of Lucy...

Tammy Lynn Erskine

Tammy Lynn Erskine

Sep 20, 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...

Alissha Jean Brown

Alissha Jean Brown

Sep 20, 2025

Alissha Jean Brown, born on October 20, 1988, in Ravenna, Ohio, passed away suddenly on September 20, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio. She was a cherished individual whose life touched many.

Alissha was the beloved daughter of Donna Howell-Brown and the late James Dale Brown. Her legacy continues through her three daughters, Alexys and Nachole Ashworth and Jada Harley, who brought her...