Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

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...

Beverly J. Gibson

Beverly J. Gibson

Feb 6, 2026

Beverly J. (nee Boozer) Gibson, age 92, passed away on February 6, 2026. She was born on October 12, 1933, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, to her loving parents, the late Harris G. and Lavada (nee Claycomb) Boozer. Beverly was the beloved wife of the late Delmer R. Gibson and devoted mother of Donna (deceased) and Donald Gibson.

She was the cherished grandmother...

Richard Marzec

Richard Marzec

Feb 5, 2026

Richard Lee “Richie” Marzec, at the age of 44, who departed this life on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Ahuja Hospital in Beachwood, Ohio, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Richie was born on January 12, 1982, in Garfield Heights, Ohio. He leaves behind his beloved children: Gabriella, Mykenzie, and Romeo. He is also survived by his father, Alan Marzec; his...

Sherry Schueneman

Sherry Schueneman

Feb 5, 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.

Scott Ben Wolfgram

Scott Ben Wolfgram

Feb 4, 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. 

Baby Girl Jacqueline Austin

Baby Girl Jacqueline Austin

Feb 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...

Celia Renee Smachlo Kaplan

Celia Renee Smachlo Kaplan

Feb 3, 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. 

Greta Ann Kullman

Greta Ann Kullman

Feb 3, 2026

Greta Ann Kullman, age 85, passed away on February 3, 2026. She was born on July 31, 1940, in Mantglo, Pennsylvania, to her loving parents, the late George and Josephine Yelko.

Greta was the beloved wife of the late Richard Kullman and devoted mother of George A. Kephart (deceased), Randy L. Kephart (deceased), Raymond “Jake” Kephart (deceased), Jeffery L. Kephart (deceased),...

Pheakdey Chheng

Pheakdey Chheng

Feb 3, 2026

Pheakdey Chheng, age 74, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, surrounded by her family and loved ones.

She was born on January 28, 1952, in Takeo, Cambodia, to parents who instilled in her a deep love of family. 1 of 8 children, Pheakdey often spoke about her childhood and the close bond with her family, often mentioning how they rarely...

Amneh A Ghanem

Amneh A Ghanem

Feb 3, 2026

Amneh A Ghanem passed away on February 3, 2026. Janazah Prayers were held on February 3, 2026. Interment Resthaven Memory Gardens. 

Violet Marie Williams

Violet Marie Williams

Feb 2, 2026

Violet Marie Williams (née Simmons), age 60, passed away on February 2, 2026. She was born on October 24, 1965. Violet was preceded in death by her loving parents, Lawrence E. Simmons and Kathryn D.J. Simmons (née Sanders); her beloved husband, Mark R. Williams; and a number of brothers and sisters.

Violet is survived by her daughters, Veronica Simmons, Casandra Simmons...

Francisco Elias Arias

Francisco Elias Arias

Feb 2, 2026

Francisco Elias Arias, age 73, passed away on February 2, 2026. He was born on November 9, 1952, in Barranquilla, Colombia, to his loving parents, the late Victor Modesto Arias and Elena Torres.

Francisco was the beloved husband of Carmen Elenea Arias; devoted father of Lisseth Arias, Carlos Becerra, and Paola Becerra; and cherished grandfather of Logan Velasco and Gabriela Velasco....

Janet E. Velez

Janet E. Velez

Feb 2, 2026

Janet E. Velez, age 68, passed away on February 2, 2026. She was born on August 28, 1957, in West Virginia, to her loving parents, the late Robert Pingley and Freda (nee Strawder) Lowe. Janet was the beloved wife of Ernesto Velez; devoted mother of Tina (nee Pingley) Hartman, Scott Boergert, and the late Patrick Boergert; and cherished grandmother of...

Timothy Winslow Carter

Timothy Winslow Carter

Feb 1, 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.

Dionne Reese

Dionne Reese

Jan 31, 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...

Catherine Michele Calderon

Catherine Michele Calderon

Jan 31, 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.

Artanya Cole

Artanya Cole

Jan 30, 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...

Tramand Soloved Culver

Tramand Soloved Culver

Jan 30, 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...

Betty Jean Gardner-Chibundu

Betty Jean Gardner-Chibundu

Jan 29, 2026

Betty Jean Gardner-Chibundu, age 65, passed away on January 29, 2026. She was born on August 24, 1960, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, the late Mary M. Gardner and William Davis.

Betty was the beloved mother of Monique Gardner, Yvonne Gardner, Loretta Chibundu, Rayshonna Chibundu, Deja Gardner, and Shanautica Chibundu. She was a cherished grandmother of 20 and a...