Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Khadra Ahmad Hattab

Khadra Ahmad Hattab

Feb 17, 2026

Khadra Ahmad Hattab passed away on February 17, 2026. Janazah Prayers were held on February 18, 2026. Interment West Park Cemetery. 

Michael Scott Gibbs

Michael Scott Gibbs

Feb 17, 2026

When, through one man, a little more love and goodness, a little more light and truth come into the world, then that man's life has had meaning.

A dignified cremation has been entrusted to Slone & Company.

Kathy Ann Taylor

Kathy Ann Taylor

Feb 17, 2026

When, through one woman, a little more love and goodness, a little more light and truth come into the world, then that woman's life has had meaning.

A dignified cremation has been entrusted to Slone & Company.

Jordan Jackiewiecz

Jordan Jackiewiecz

Feb 17, 2026

Jordan Jackiewiecz, age 28, passed away on February 16, 2026. He was born on February 13, 1998, in Cleveland, Ohio, to his loving parents, Fred and Teresa (nee Wheaton) Jackiewiecz.

Jordan was a dear brother of Joshua (Emily) Jackiewiecz and Donald (Candace) Simpson, and a treasured uncle of Elliot, Oliver, Adelaide, and Zander. He was the cherished grandson of Naomi Wheaton....

Christine Ann Walter (Boll)

Christine Ann Walter (Boll)

Feb 16, 2026

Christine Ann Walter (Boll) passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Monday, February 16th. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on February 9, 1965, to her parents Richard J. Boll Jr. (Kathy) and Marlene Tillett Larue (John)

Christine was the beloved wife of Jefty Walter and the mother of Michael Loukas , Elizabeth Loukas (Deceased), and stepmother to Jeffry...

Gerald Joseph Wolters

Gerald Joseph Wolters

Feb 15, 2026

Jerry Wolters, 61, passed away Feb 15, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.

He loved fishing and cooking for the people he cared about, especially his spaghetti, roast, and baked beans. He was a wonderful firstborn to his loving mom and the very best big brother to his six siblings, leading with quiet strength and a big heart, always making...

Maxine Darby

Maxine Darby

Feb 15, 2026

Maxine Darby, age 89, passed away on February 15, 2026. She was born on February 17, 1936, in Kentucky, to her loving parents, the late Dodge and Elizabeth Hatfield. Maxine was the beloved wife of the late Donald E. Darby, and a devoted mother of Donna (Karl) Schultz, Kathy (John) Gable, Donald Darby, Robert Darby, and Ronald D. Hatfield. She...

Jerry Greene

Jerry Greene

Feb 14, 2026

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...

Jennifer Rich

Jennifer Rich

Feb 14, 2026

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...

Romona Branco

Romona Branco

Feb 14, 2026

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...

Maximo Eduardo Martinez, Sr.

Maximo Eduardo Martinez, Sr.

Feb 14, 2026

Maximo Eduardo Martinez, Sr., age 81, passed away on February 14, 2026. He was born on November 18, 1944, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, to his loving parents, the late Eduardo Peguero and Altagracia Martinez.

Maximo was the beloved husband of Rosa Tavarez De Martinez; devoted father of Maria, Cynthia, Maximo, Jr., Rosaligia, and Rosalba; and cherished grandfather of Aliyah, D'Angelo,...

Raymond Blake

Raymond Blake

Feb 14, 2026

Raymond Blake, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026, in Westlake, Ohio. He was born on September 18, 1939, and throughout his life, he made indelible marks on the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him.

Raymond was a man of many interests and passions, including his love for the...

Jackie "Jack" Dean Delridge

Jackie "Jack" Dean Delridge

Feb 13, 2026

Jackie "Jack" Dean Delridge, age 85, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on February 13, 2026. Born on September 4, 1940, in Whipple, West Virginia, to his parents, the late Julian and Jessie Katheryn (nee Morre) Delridge, Jack was well-known for his dedication to both his family and his passions.

Throughout his life, Jack served honorably in the United States Navy, an...

John Paul Reiss

John Paul Reiss

Feb 13, 2026

John Paul Reiss, age 68, passed away on February 13, 2026. He was born on March 3, 1957, in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, to his loving parents, the late George Paul and Emily P. (nee Melago) Reiss.

John was the dear brother of James, Ann, and Ellen, and a treasured uncle who held a special place in the hearts of his family.

Funeral...

Jason Vlach

Jason Vlach

Feb 13, 2026

Jason Vlach, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted husband, father, brother, and uncle who took immense pride in his family and the life he built. Jason's dedication to his loved ones was only matched by his passion for life itself. He possessed a deep appreciation for cars and nature, and...

Marwan A Odeh

Marwan A Odeh

Feb 12, 2026

Marwan A. Odeh passed away on February 12, 2026. Janazah Prayers were held on February 13, 2026. Interment Resthaven Memory Gardens.

Richard Raymond Pountney

Richard Raymond Pountney

Feb 12, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Richard Raymond Pountney, known affectionately as Rich, who left this world on February 12, 2026, in Cleveland, Ohio. Born on July 30, 1950, in Cleveland, Rich dedicated his life to education and service, leaving a lasting impact on all who knew him.

Rich's academic journey began at Borromeo Seminary, from...

John Welling

John Welling

Feb 12, 2026

Better than honor or glory, and history's iron pen, was the thought of duty done and the love of his fellow-men.

A dignified cremation has been entrusted to Slone & Company.

Carmen Maria Perez

Carmen Maria Perez

Feb 12, 2026

Carmen Maria Perez, age 81, passed away on February 12, 2026. She was born on March 25, 1944, in Moca, Puerto Rico, to her loving parents, the late Eufamio Perez and Rogelia Lassalle.

Carmen was the beloved wife of the late Candido Chacon and a devoted mother to Rosa, Lydia, Carmen, Carlos (deceased), Samuel, Luis, Pedro, Moises, Hector, Dionisio, and Eddie....

Clarence Ray Walker

Clarence Ray Walker

Feb 10, 2026

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...