Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

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....

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...

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,...

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...