Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Debra Sue Nichols

Debra Sue Nichols

Dec 7, 2024

Debra Sue Nichols, age 68, passed away on December 7, 2024. She was born on February 7, 1956, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, the late Bernard Shrader and Doris Abram.

Debra was the beloved wife of the late James Nichols and the loving companion of Earl Webb. She was a devoted mother to Elizabeth Blair (Thomas McCormick, son-in-law) and...

Phillip John Frank Sr.

Phillip John Frank Sr.

Dec 7, 2024

Phillip J. Frank Sr., affectionately known as Mario, born on August 2, 1967, in Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on December 7, 2024. He spent his final days surrounded by the love of his family and friends in the city he cherished—Cleveland.

Phillip dedicated his life to his family, who include his beloved wife, Susan Frank, and their cherished children, Kimberly Morales...

Willie Ford

Willie Ford

Dec 6, 2024

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...

Clayton Jack Gump

Clayton Jack Gump

Dec 6, 2024

Clayton "Jack" Gump passed away on December 6, 2024. He was born on February 8, 1957 to the late Denver and Pearless Hardway.

Jack’s legacy lives on through his beloved children: Christopher, Michael Sr., Daniel Sr., and Angelia Gump and his treasured grandchildren: Michael Jr., Noah, Ashleigh, Shianna, Fiona, Alysa, Daniel Jr., Greyson, Aubrianna, Lillian, and Andrew, each of whom brought...

Kaitlyn Autumn Piper

Kaitlyn Autumn Piper

Dec 6, 2024

Kaitlyn Autumn Piper, age 22, passed away on December 6, 2024. She was born on October 6, 2002, in Traverse City, Michigan, to her loving parents, William and Jennifer M. Piper. 

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Slone & Co. Funeral Directors.

Candy Leaf

Candy Leaf

Dec 6, 2024

Candy Leaf, age 53, passed away on December 6, 2024. She was born on February 14, 1971, in Painesville, Ohio, to her loving parents Richard James and Sandra Leaf. Dear sister of Richard Leaf.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Slone & Co. Funeral Directors. 

Jalani Ghulam Mian

Jalani Ghulam Mian

Dec 6, 2024

Jalani Ghulam Mian passed away on December 6, 2024. Janazah Prayers were held on December 9, 2024. Interment Crownhill Cemetery (Twinsburg, Ohio).

Ramona Santiago Suazo

Ramona Santiago Suazo

Dec 6, 2024

Ramona Santiago Suazo, age 73, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2024. She was born on March 17, 1951, in Morovis, Puerto Rico, to her loving parents, the late Raymondo Santiago and Natividad Suazo.

Ramona was the beloved wife of Domingo Rodriguez and the devoted mother of Marisol Stokes (Daryll) and Jose L. Rodriguez. She was a cherished grandmother of Maria...

George Luis Cruz

George Luis Cruz

Dec 6, 2024

George Luis Cruz, born on December 26, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York, passed away peacefully in Cleveland, Ohio, December 6, 2024. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother, leaving behind a rich legacy of love and cherished memories.

George was a man of many passions. He treasured long walks in the Cleveland Metro Parks, where he would often reflect...

Theresa Gerhart

Theresa Gerhart

Dec 6, 2024

Theresa Gerhart, age 64, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio. Born on May 4, 1960 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Herbert and Doris (Mrazek) Carl.

For thirty beautiful years, Theresa shared her life with her husband, Dennis Gerhart. Together, they built a family filled with love and laughter, raising their four children: Brittany, Krystal, Christopher, and...

Willie E. Brown

Willie E. Brown

Dec 5, 2024

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...

Warren Young

Warren Young

Dec 5, 2024

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...

Iris Margarita Alicea Rojas

Iris Margarita Alicea Rojas

Dec 5, 2024

Iris Margarita Alicea Rojas, age 51, passed away on December 5, 2024. She was born on December 22, 1972, in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, to her loving parents, Eva Rojas Ortiz and the late Benigno Alicea. 

Family and friends are welcome on Thursday, December 19, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Slone & Co. Funeral Directors 13115 Lorain Ave. Cleveland, OH...

Dale Kushner

Dale Kushner

Dec 4, 2024

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...

Michael Soto, Sr.

Michael Soto, Sr.

Dec 4, 2024

Michael Soto, Sr., age 40, passed away unexpectedly on December 4, 2024. Born on January 29, 1984, in Bronx, New York, he was the beloved son of Sonia Galindez. 

A devoted father, Michael leaves behind his children: Michael G. Soto, Jr., J'vien Martinez, Izayah Soto, Taina Soto, and Sherae Martinez. He was a proud and cherished grandfather to Katalena Martinez and...

Johnny Morgan, Jr.

Johnny Morgan, Jr.

Dec 3, 2024

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...

Harold Bolenbaugh

Harold Bolenbaugh

Dec 3, 2024

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...

Larry Williams

Larry Williams

Dec 3, 2024

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...

Nancy Ortiz

Nancy Ortiz

Dec 3, 2024

Nancy Ortiz, 54, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on December 3, 2024. Born on May 2, 1970, in Murray, Utah. Nancy was a devoted mother, cherished daughter, and beloved sister, whose warm spirit touched the lives of many.

Nancy is survived by her three loving children, Jordan, Armanda and Evelyn Torres. She is also remembered fondly by her parents, Antonio Ortiz...

Alicia M. Britton

Alicia M. Britton

Dec 3, 2024

Alicia M. Britton, age 52, passed away on December 3, 2024. She was born on January 26, 1972, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, the late Franklin Z. and JoAnn (nee Hardy) Cooper.

Devoted mother of Thomas J. Murphy, Jr., Amanda L. Murphy, and Cheyenne Cooper. Cherished grandmother of Thomas J. Murphy III, Nevah Davis, Jaiden Thomas Jara-Murphy. Dear sister...