Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Denise Linn Petroff

Denise Linn Petroff

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...

Danny Joseph Hancock

Danny Joseph Hancock

Feb 10, 2026

Danny Joseph Hancock, aged 66, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026, in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Born on March 22, 1959, in Youngstown, Ohio, Danny lived a life filled with joy, creativity, and the warmth of family.

Danny graduated from Niles High School, where he showcased his talent as a base drummer in the high school band, a passion that marked...

Carl Adams

Carl Adams

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...

Annette Elisabeth Chase

Annette Elisabeth Chase

Feb 10, 2026

Annette Chase, age 64, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on February 10, 2026, after a battle with cancer. Annette was the daughter of Maria Hoge Hoffmann and the late Bruno Gustav Hoffmann, sister of Robert (Maryellen) and Martin (Jeannine) and aunt of Christian (William).

Annette was a teacher and activist who spent many years working to help children and teachers alike....

Ray R. Lautenschlager

Ray R. Lautenschlager

Feb 9, 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...

Freddie Franklin Adamini

Freddie Franklin Adamini

Feb 9, 2026

Freddie Franklin Adamini, age 79, passed away on February 9, 2026. He was born on May 8, 1946, in Fayette County, West Virginia, to his loving parents, the late Lester Charles and Leva (nee Sparks) Adamini.

Freddie was the beloved father of Dwayne, Rebecca, Freddie, Christina, Lovey, Angela, and James, and a cherished grandfather and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death...

Providencia Gonzalez

Providencia Gonzalez

Feb 9, 2026

Providencia Gonzalez, age 95, passed away on February 9, 2026. She was born on February 12, 1930, in Morovis, Puerto Rico, to her loving parents, the late Secundino Gonzalez and Maria Aurora Castellano. 

Providencia was the beloved mother of Angel Ayala, Jose Ayala, Carmen M. Ayala, Carlos Ayala, Martha Ayala, Mario Ayala, the late Maria Ayala, the late Carmelo Ayala, and...

Lenore K Sauer

Lenore K Sauer

Feb 8, 2026

Lenore K. Sauer, 86, passed away on February 8, 2026. Beloved daughter of George Sivko and Louise Szafran. Devoted mother and grandmother. 

A dignified cremation has been entrusted to Slone & Company. 

Robert Donald Haddad

Robert Donald Haddad

Feb 8, 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.

Thomas "Tommie" Lee Hughley, Sr.

Thomas "Tommie" Lee Hughley, Sr.

Feb 8, 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.

Jerilene L Thompson

Jerilene L Thompson

Feb 8, 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.

Madeline Connolly Taylor

Madeline Connolly Taylor

Feb 8, 2026

Madeline Laverne Connolly Taylor was born on April 20, 1945, and grew up in Bluefield, WV. She was the daughter of the late Allan B. Connolly, Sr., and the late Thelma Trigg Connolly. Her brother Oliver Michael "Buster" Connolly preceded her in death. She is survived by one brother, Allan B. Connolly, Jr., of Wheeling, WV. Madeline leaves behind two...

Carmelo Delgado

Carmelo Delgado

Feb 8, 2026

Carmelo Delgado, age 87, passed away on February 8, 2026. He was born on June 25, 1938, in Gurabo, Puerto Rico, to his loving parents, the late Justino Delgado and Ramona Rivera.

Carmelo was the beloved husband of Carmen M. Delgado; devoted father of Maria D. Delgado-Garcia, Maria D. Delgado-Coffin, Carmelo Delgado, Jr., Rene J. Delgado, Marcos A. Delgado, Alejandro Delgado,...

Ernest Scales

Ernest Scales

Feb 7, 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...

Michael J. Podolak

Michael J. Podolak

Feb 7, 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...

Edna Mae Curtis

Edna Mae Curtis

Feb 6, 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...

Wendy K. Broadnax

Wendy K. Broadnax

Feb 6, 2026

Wendy K. Broadnax, age 54, passed away on February 6, 2026. She was born on September 9, 1971, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving father, Lee E. Broadnax, Sr., and her late mother, Willie-Mae Broadnax.

Wendy was the beloved mother of Patrick Boone, Jr., Fred Boone, JoeVonte Broadnax, Deven Broadnax, and Marquis Broadnax, Sr. She was a cherished grandmother of Kayshawn...

Mary M. Jones

Mary M. Jones

Feb 6, 2026

Mary M. Jones, age 88, passed away on February 6, 2026. She was born on August 31, 1937, in Roane County, West Virginia, to her loving parents, the late Farmer Lee and Minnie Bell Harper.

Mary was the beloved wife of Edwin Stanton Jones and the devoted mother of Marshall Edwin Jones, Shirley Ruth Tonkin, Pamela Belle Jones, Rodney Keith Jones...

Sharon Louise Nichols

Sharon Louise Nichols

Feb 6, 2026

Sharon Louise Nichols, age 78, passed away on February 6, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was our center, our bonding agent and she was always unapologetically herself in every situation. We pray that she knew how much we loved her and how much she was a part of each us to the core. 

Sharon was born on July 7,...

James C. Murphy

James C. Murphy

Feb 6, 2026

James "Jimmy" C. Murphy, age 67, passed away on February 6, 2026. He was born on May 31, 1958, in Berea, Ohio, to his loving parents, the late Howard Murphy and Clara Szollosi.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents; daughters Lisa (Keith - deceased) and Mary (Beckie); granddaughter Charlie; brothers Howard (Jackie) and Steve (Pearl); and sister Nancy (Tony...