Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Cheryl Ann Gatten

Cheryl Ann Gatten

Dec 2, 2024

Cheryl Ann Gatten, age 69, passed away on December 2, 2024. She was born on April 29, 1955, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, the late Victor E. Wyderka and Margaret J. Screptoch. Beloved wife of Ronald Gatten. 

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Slone & Co. Funeral Directors. 

Jimar Arroyo

Jimar Arroyo

Dec 2, 2024

Jimar Arroyo, age 50, passed away on December 2, 2024. He was born on January 15, 1974, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to his loving parents, Maria Delgado Dones and the late Rafael Arroyo, stepson of Wilfredo Gonzalez. Beloved father of Angie (Mito), Jimaris (Jose), dearest brother of Jerry (Sita), Angel (Wandy), Glenda, Fernando "Juni" (Mindy), Ariana (Alberto), Rafael "Juni",...

Ross Boggess

Ross Boggess

Dec 2, 2024

Ross Boggess, age 70, passed away on December 2, 2024. He was born on June 7, 1951, in Cleveland, Ohio, to his loving parents, the late James and Mildred (nee Clark) Boggess. Beloved husband, father, and brother. 

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Slone & Co. Funeral Directors. 

SHERLYN MASON

SHERLYN MASON

Dec 1, 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...

Roberto Luis Lillo Castro

Roberto Luis Lillo Castro

Dec 1, 2024

Roberto Luis Lillo Castro, age 36, passed away on December 1, 2024. Born on April 18, 1988, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, he was the cherished son of Raul Reinaldo Lillo and Maria E. Lourdes Castro.

Roberto was the beloved father of Kiaralis and Aaliyah, and the loving companion of Reina. He was a devoted brother to Raul R. Lillo, Xiomara M....

Mark S. Segelin

Mark S. Segelin

Nov 30, 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...

Darlene Stefka

Darlene Stefka

Nov 30, 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...

Frank Crepinsek

Frank Crepinsek

Nov 30, 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...

Jason Eric Coons

Jason Eric Coons

Nov 30, 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...

Harry Donovan Jarrell

Harry Donovan Jarrell

Nov 30, 2024

Harry Donovan Jarrell, age 85, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024. Born July 18, 1939 in Whitesville, West Virginia to the late Ocie and Katherine (nee Christian) Jarrell, he currently resided in Middleburg Heights.

Harry is survived by his children, Daniel (Leyna) Jarrell, David (Darlene) Jarrell and Amy Jarrell; grandchildren, David (Alison), Dennis, Ashley, Joshua, Amanda, Shawn and Austin; great-grandchildren, Brody,...

Verna Nordean Fye

Verna Nordean Fye

Nov 29, 2024

Verna Nordean (nee Kelly) Fye, age 86, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024. She was born on September 13, 1938, in Dubois, Pennsylvania, to her loving parents, the late John and Edna (nee Gill) Kelly.

Verna was the beloved wife of the late Samuel Fye Sr. and the devoted mother of Debbie Kramer (Larry), Samuel Fye Jr., the late Terry...

Karl J. Bernhardt

Karl J. Bernhardt

Nov 28, 2024

Karl J. Bernhardt, age 58, passed away suddenly on November 28, 2024. He was born on April 4, 1966, in Cleveland, Ohio, to his loving parents, Louis Bernhardt and Frances Hradelovitz.

Beloved husband of Debra A. Bernhardt, Karl was the devoted father of Krista A. Petruska (Auston) and dear brother of Frances Kelly (Dennis), Irene Reitenbach (Carl), and the late Louis...

Donna Jean Vitko

Donna Jean Vitko

Nov 28, 2024

Donna Jean Vitko, age 65, passed away on November 28, 2024. She was born on February 9, 1959, in Washington, Pennsylvania, to her loving parents, the late Clarence Allen and Grethel Etta (nee Snyder) Gheen.

Donna was the beloved mother of Amanda, Timothy, and Denise; cherished grandmother of Cheyanne, Nathan, April, Skye, X-Zavier, Damien, and great-grandmother of Daelen. She was a...

Rasheeda C. Henderson

Rasheeda C. Henderson

Nov 27, 2024

Rasheeda C. Henderson, age 42, passed away on November 27, 2024. She was born on July 1, 1982, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, Jacquelin Spruce and Marvin Rutherford. Beloved wife of John L. Henderson. 

She was the devoted mother of Shyah Peterson, Sharde Peterson, and Demetrius Thomas, and a cherished grandmother to Mileah Renae, Major Peterson, and Paris Thomas....

Margaret Cupach

Margaret Cupach

Nov 27, 2024

Margaret Cupach, age 88, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2024. She was born on April 2, 1936, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, the late Charles and Elizabeth Bohm.

Margaret was the beloved wife of the late John William Cupach. She was a devoted mother to John Eric Cupach (Brandy) and Bernadette Aumiller (Brent), cherished grandmother of Jimmy (Lauren),...

Paula Welsh (AKA Welch)

Paula Welsh (AKA Welch)

Nov 25, 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 Kirby

Michael Kirby

Nov 25, 2024

Michael Kirby, age 57, passed away on November 25, 2024. Born on September 21, 1967, in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the beloved son of the late James and Wanda Kirby.

Michael was the devoted husband of Cathy Underwood and a loving father to Dayna Kirby (deceased), and stepfather to Kyle Grimes, Ryan Grimes (Lacy), and Kayla Grimes. He was a cherished...

Ann Drayer

Ann Drayer

Nov 25, 2024

Ann Drayer, age 56, passed away on November 25, 2024. She was born on August 1, 1968, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, Charles and Catherine (nee Roat) Nester. Beloved wife of the late Frank Drayer II. Devoted mother of Caitlin Drayer, James Drayer, and the late Cassie Drayer. Cherished grandmother of Charlotte Mulliniks, Haley Thomason, Kloe Thomason, Sammy...

Anita Budd

Anita Budd

Nov 24, 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...

Ricky Lee Foreman

Ricky Lee Foreman

Nov 24, 2024

Ricky Lee Foreman, age 62, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 24, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and kindness. Born on May 8, 1962, in Cleveland, Ohio, Ricky was the cherished son of the late Edgar Foreman and Frances Foreman, who lovingly carries on his memory. 

Known for his generosity, Ricky made everyone feel valued and welcomed. A...