Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Astrid Mercado

Astrid Mercado

Aug 10, 2026

Astrid Mercado, age 81, passed away on August 10, 2026. She was born on March 31, 1945, in Guanica, Puerto Rico, to her loving parents, the late Juan Mercado and Modesta Villa.

Astrid was the beloved wife of Felix Diaz and a devoted mother to Joyce Vega, Astrid Vega, Idalia Vega, and Keisha Cintron. She was a cherished grandmother to Sarah,...

Mary Louise Kocour

Mary Louise Kocour

Aug 10, 2026

Mary Louise Kocour, age 92, beloved daughter of the late Frank and Bertha Kocour. Loving sister of Betty Ann Kocour and Leonard F. Kocour (deceased) (Gwen). Dearest aunt of Elizabeth Ann Wilson (Dale) and the late Leonard A. Kocour (Teri).

Mary Lou Kocour’s career at the Cleveland Institute of Music represents an extraordinary legacy of teaching, musicianship, and service. An exemplary...

John Wallace

John Wallace

Aug 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...

John Moravcik

John Moravcik

Aug 8, 2026

John Moravcik  age 85

Dearest father, brother and friend. Funeral Mass Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 10:00 am at St. Patrick Catholic Church 3602 Bridge Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44113 where visitation will be held from 9:30am until time of mass.

Mr. Moravcik was a Veteran of The United States Army.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Slone & Co. Funeral Directors.

Fermin Lorenzo, Jr.

Fermin Lorenzo, Jr.

Aug 8, 2026

Fermin Lorenzo, Jr., age 64, passed away on August 8, 2026. He was born on September 20, 1961, in Rochester, New York, to his loving parents, Fermin Lorenzo, Sr. and Noemi Arroyo.

Fermin was the beloved husband of Evelyn Lorenzo and a devoted father to Masito, Mely, Cito, and Lisa (Christian); beloved grandfather and a dear brother to Gilbert Lorenzo and...

Martha Matos Reyes

Martha Matos Reyes

Aug 8, 2026

Martha Matos Reyes, age 71, passed away on August 8, 2026. She was born on April 28, 1955, in Puerto Rico, to her loving mother, the late Carmen Mendez.

Martha was the beloved mother of George Garcia Matos, Saul Garcia Matos, and Miguel Garcia Matos. She was a cherished grandmother of Devan Garcia, Saul Garcia, Jr., Lorian Matos, Crystal Matos, Emily...

Pamela A. Messenger

Pamela A. Messenger

Aug 7, 2026

Pamela A. Messenger, age 64, passed away on August 7, 2026. She was born on July 17, 1962, in Parma, Ohio, to her loving mother, Donna M. Basista.

Pamela was the beloved wife of Robert R. Layne and dear sister of Bonnie Johns and Laura Gurkles. She dedicated 27 years of her career to Work Smart Clothing.

Pamela found joy in gardening...

Imaduddean Holozadah

Imaduddean Holozadah

Aug 6, 2026

Imaduddean Holozadah passed away on August 6, 2026, at the age of 60. He was born on May 19, 1966.

Imaduddean will be remembered with love and affection by his family, friends, and all those who had the privilege of knowing him. His life leaves behind meaningful memories that will continue to be cherished by those closest to him.

Although his passing...

John Borowski

John Borowski

Aug 5, 2026

John Borowski, affectionately known as “Rusty Nail,” passed away on August 5, 2026, in Brooklyn, Ohio, at the age of 42. Born on July 27, 1984, in Cleveland, Ohio, John was a vibrant presence whose life was marked by boundless passion and unwavering devotion to those he loved.

John’s culinary expertise defined much of his professional journey; he worked as a...

Dolores Lynn Poole

Dolores Lynn Poole

Aug 4, 2026

Dolores Lynn Poole, age 64, passed away on August 4, 2026. She was born on October 14, 1961, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to her loving parents, the late Daniel and Ethel Johnson.

Dolores was the beloved wife of the late Charles G. Poole, Sr.; devoted mother of Crystal Poole, Charles Poole, Jr., and Raymond Poole; cherished grandmother of Matthew Poole, Timothy Caudill,...

Ljubica Popesku Mohieddine

Ljubica Popesku Mohieddine

Aug 4, 2026

Ljubica Popesku Mohieddine passed away on August 4, 2026. Janazah Prayers will be held on August 5, 2026. Interment Resthaven Memory Gardens. 

Robert Henry Frederick, Jr.

Robert Henry Frederick, Jr.

Aug 3, 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 Anthony Miller

Michael Anthony Miller

Aug 3, 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...

Thomas J. Hendrickson

Thomas J. Hendrickson

Aug 3, 2026

Thomas Joseph Hendrickson, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2026, at the age of 88.

Born on June 16, 1938, Thomas was a proud Cleveland native who carried a deep love for his hometown throughout his life. He was an enthusiastic fan of Cleveland sports and enjoyed following his favorite teams through both the good...

Ronald Elroy Reiman

Ronald Elroy Reiman

Aug 3, 2026

Ronald Elroy Reiman, age 77, passed away on August 3, 2026. Born on November 17, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio, Ronald was the beloved son of the late Elroy Joseph and Janette Edna (née Blamey) Reiman. 

Ronald was the dear brother of Bruce (Rose) Reiman, Elroy Reiman (Deceased), Debra (Jack) Wheeler, Candace McCafferty, the treasured uncle of Rebecca Reiman, Kathryn Reiman, Matthew...

Steve Evanovich

Steve Evanovich

Aug 2, 2026

Steve Evanovich passed away on August 2, 2026. He was born on November 24, 1941.

Steve’s life will be remembered by those who knew and loved him, each carrying their own cherished memories of the moments, conversations, and experiences they shared with him. His passing leaves an absence that will be deeply felt, while the memories created throughout his life will...

Brian DaWayne Copen

Brian DaWayne Copen

Aug 2, 2026

Brian DaWayne Copen, age 62, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026. He was born on July 28, 1964, in Painesville, Ohio, to his loving parents, Marlon T. Copen, Jr. and Jewell V. Copen.

Affectionately known as "the baby," Brian carried that nickname with pride, as it became a beloved family joke that brought smiles to everyone who knew him. A...

Ann Jo Bowdish

Ann Jo Bowdish

Aug 2, 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.

Carlos Lorenzo Olascoaga

Carlos Lorenzo Olascoaga

Aug 2, 2026

Carlos Lorenzo Olascoaga, age 77, passed away on August 2, 2026. He was born on August 10, 1948, in Peru, to his loving parents, the late Alejandro Olascoaga and Julieta Pineyro.

Carlos was the beloved husband of Rosaura Ortiz Santiago; devoted father of Carlos Ulises Olascoaga, Silvia Olascoaga, and Jenniffer Santana; and cherished grandfather of Amanda Nicole Olascoaga, Carlos Antonio Rivera,...

Andrew G. "Andy" Bellfy

Andrew G. "Andy" Bellfy

Jul 31, 2026

Andrew "Andy" Bellfy passed away surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and countless friendships.

Andy was the beloved husband of Lorraine Bellfy (née Hocking), with whom he shared a lifetime of love and devotion. He was a proud and loving father to Eileen Fenn (Alan), Renee Bellfy, and Mary Justice (Zack). Nothing brought...