Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Carl F. Zelenskas

Carl F. Zelenskas

Mar 30, 2025

Carl F. Zelenskas age 75Beloved husband of Charlene "Char" (nee Szymkowski). Loving father of Dawn, Holly and Joy Zelenskas. Cherished grandfather of Darren and Cassandra. Son of the late Bernard and Mildred Zelenskas. Dearest brother of Bernard "Binky" Zelenskas (Phyllis). Brother in law of Chuck Szymkowski (Nadine). Uncle of Kim (Brad), Bernie (Stephanie), Denise (Geoff), Ricky, Natalie (Eric) and Chucky....

Denny Nicholas Wojton

Denny Nicholas Wojton

Mar 29, 2025

Dennis Nicholas Wojton, age 82, passed away on March 29, 2025. Born on August 10, 1942, in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the beloved son of the late Chester and Irene (nee Wegryn) Wojton. Denny was the devoted husband of 48 years to Rosemary Wojton and a loving father to Karen (Willy) Rydzewski and Anthony "Tony" (Tonie) Wojton. He was a...

Nigel Perry

Nigel Perry

Mar 28, 2025

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...

Laura Ann Powell

Laura Ann Powell

Mar 28, 2025

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...

Jerome Lee Zavoda

Jerome Lee Zavoda

Mar 28, 2025

Jerome "Jerry" Lee Zavoda, age 78, passed away on March 28, 2025. Born on February 28, 1947, in Cleveland, Ohio, to his loving parents, the late Josephine and Stephen Zavoda. Beloved father of Scott Zavoda and Jill Bottoms. Cherished grandfather of Cora Zavoda, Kaitlynn Zavoda, Jeffrey Bottoms, Jr., and Joshua Ortman. Dear brother of Kevin, Roger, and Steve Zavoda.

Jerome had...

James B. Chlad

James B. Chlad

Mar 27, 2025

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...

Mary B. Collins

Mary B. Collins

Mar 27, 2025

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...

Ronald Elder Forrest

Ronald Elder Forrest

Mar 27, 2025

Ronald Elder Forrest, age 72, passed away on March 27, 2025. He was born on July 20, 1952, in Cleveland, Ohio, to his loving parents, Faye Jones and the late Elder Forrest.

Ronald was a devoted father to Ronald (deceased), Keith, Charmaine (deceased), Shannon, Christopher, and Yvonne (Glenn). He was a cherished grandfather to Katrina, Cheron, Isaah, Glenn, Jr., DaCheya, Carmelo,...

Clarence Lee Byrd, Jr.

Clarence Lee Byrd, Jr.

Mar 26, 2025

Clarence Lee Byrd, Jr., age 68, passed away on March 26, 2025. He was born on March 30, 1956, in New Haven, Connecticut, to his loving mother, the late Rosemarie (née Carter) Eason.

Clarence was a dear brother to David P. Wright, Billy Wright, Kelly Eason, and Lori Lindsey, and foster brother to Patricia Cochran. He was a treasured uncle to...

Gary Neal

Gary Neal

Mar 26, 2025

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...

Soha Mohammad Ibrahim

Soha Mohammad Ibrahim

Mar 25, 2025

Soha Mohammad Ibrahim passed away on March 25, 2025. Janazah prayers were held on March 26, 2025. Interment Resthaven Memory Gardens.

Jose R. Roman

Jose R. Roman

Mar 24, 2025

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...

Florence Rimar

Florence Rimar

Mar 24, 2025

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...

Crystal Flagg

Crystal Flagg

Mar 24, 2025

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...

Betty G. Murray

Betty G. Murray

Mar 23, 2025

Betty G. Murray, age 58, passed away on March 23, 2025. She was born on February 10, 1967, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, the late John J. and Zelma Ratcliff. Betty was the beloved wife of Earl P. Murray and the devoted mother of Marcia N. Murray and the late Rachel A. Murray.

A cherished sister, she is survived...

Wilson Caraballo Caraballo

Wilson Caraballo Caraballo

Mar 22, 2025

Wilson Caraballo Caraballo, age 84, passed away on March 22, 2025. He was born on July 23, 1940, in Yauco, Puerto Rico, to his loving parents, the late Jose and Cresencia Caraballo. Wilson was a devoted father to Sonia Caraballo (Ricky Diaz), Marybel Caraballo, and Sandra Caraballo (Guman Matos). He was a cherished grandfather of David Jesus, Damaris Reyes, Yadira...

Wayne McDonald

Wayne McDonald

Mar 21, 2025

Wayne McDonald, age 73, passed away on March 21, 2025. He was born on May 7, 1951. Beloved father of Wayne McDonald, Jr., and cherished grandfather of Crystal Young.

Wayne found joy in hard work, caring for dogs, mowing yards, and lending a helping hand to others. He was a football fan and loved watching classic TV Westerns. He will be...

Waheeb H. Zahriyeh

Waheeb H. Zahriyeh

Mar 21, 2025

Waheeb H. Zahriyeh passed away on March 21, 2025. Janazah Prayers were held on March 22, 2025. Interment Resthaven Memory Gardens. 

Keith Wayne Green

Keith Wayne Green

Mar 21, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Keith Wayne Green, 67—a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Keith passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025, surrounded by his family. 

He will be deeply missed by his devoted wife of over 20 years, Annie Green, his partner in life and every adventure.

Keith was the proud and loving father of...

Jennifer Dawn Snead

Jennifer Dawn Snead

Mar 20, 2025

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...