Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Luz Aida Clemente

Luz Aida Clemente

Jun 5, 2025

Luz Aida Clemente, age 59, passed away on June 5, 2025. She was born on November 24, 1965, in the Bronx, New York, to her loving parents, the late Carmelo and Candida Cruz.

Luz was a devoted mother to Sandra Reyes, Henry Linder, Ramon Cruz, Yazmine Cruz, and Feliz Cruz. She was a proud and cherished grandmother to Ja'Lamar Reyes, Jayon...

Robert "Bob" Wayne Vargo

Robert "Bob" Wayne Vargo

Jun 4, 2025

Robert "Bob" Wayne Vargo, age 53, passed away on June 4, 2025. He was born on February 23, 1972, in Cleveland, Ohio, to his loving parents, the late Bill C. Vargo and Mildred L. Vargo.

Beloved husband of Melinda Hill-Vargo. Devoted father of Robert, Emma, and Calvin. Dear brother of William Vargo and Debra (nee Vargo) Sleva. Treasured uncle to a...

Ramon Malave

Ramon Malave

Jun 3, 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...

Allen Bruce Horn

Allen Bruce Horn

Jun 3, 2025

Allen Bruce Horn, age 63, passed away on June 3, 2025. He was born on July 14, 1961, in Mobile, Alabama, to his loving parents, the late Willie Lee and MayBell Horn.

Allen was known for his strong work ethic, his love of football, and his passion for all things sports. He was deeply loved by his family and friends and...

Rebecca Ilene Johnson

Rebecca Ilene Johnson

Jun 3, 2025

Rebecca Ilene Johnson, age 56, passed away on June 3, 2025. She was born on February 5, 1969, in Monticello, Indiana, to her loving parents, Daris, Sr., and Brenda Sue Johnson.

Rebecca was the devoted mother of Zachary Johnson and dear sister of Matt Johnson, Melissa Johnson, Daris Johnson, Jr., and Brian Johnson. She was preceded in death by her beloved...

Michael Kaine Paden

Michael Kaine Paden

Jun 1, 2025

Michael Kaine Paden age 27Beloved son of Tanya Legg (Billy Ackley) and Kenneth Paden. Loving brother of Alysa, Jordan, Ashely, Billy, Tristan, Kash and Hendrix. Dearest uncle of Jackson, Jayce and Avery. Cherished grandson of Cheryl Pahner (deceased) (Jesse Pahner), Jesse Legg and Marie and Bob Paden. Great-grandson of the late Martha Meadows. Michael had a lifelong passion for understanding...

Victor M. Mendoza

Victor M. Mendoza

Jun 1, 2025

Victor M. Mendoza, age 54, passed away on June 1, 2025. He was born on June 11, 1970, in Maunabo, Puerto Rico, to his loving mother, Melanea Torres.

Dear brother of Edwin Rosa, Luis Mendoza, Alex Torres, Vivian Torres, and Raquel Torres. Treasured uncle to a host of nieces and nephews. 

Victor enjoyed playing the lottery, bowling, baseball, stadium hot dogs with...

Karen L. Zanzig

Karen L. Zanzig

May 31, 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...

Thong Duc Pham

Thong Duc Pham

May 31, 2025

Thong Pham, a proud Lieutenant of the Vietnam Marines, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025, at 10:30 PM in Brunswick, Ohio. He was 80 years old.

Born on July 4, 1945, in Hanoi, Vietnam, Thong lived a life marked by courage, strength, and wisdom. He honorably served as a Lieutenant in the Vietnam Marines during the war, demonstrating exceptional leadership...

Lorraine Carmeta Woodstock

Lorraine Carmeta Woodstock

May 31, 2025

Lorraine Carmeta Woodstock, age 63, passed away on May 31, 2025. She was born on April 25, 1962, in Montego Bay, Jamaica, to her loving parents, Allan and Rosamind Woodstock.

Lorraine attended Baracks Road Primary and Salt Spring All Age schools during her early years in Jamaica. In 2007, Lorraine migrated to the United States in pursuit of new opportunities and...

Denise L. Tetzlaff Ontko Guinta

Denise L. Tetzlaff Ontko Guinta

May 31, 2025

Denise L. Tetzlaff Ontko Guinta, age 71, passed away on May 31, 2025. She was born on January 18, 1954, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, the late Wilbur and Jeanette Tetzlaff.

Beloved wife of the late John Guinta. Devoted mother of Paul (Cassie) Ontko, Paula (Larry) Smith, and Tina (Forest) Gullett. Cherished grandmother of Paul, Amber, Joey, Mikey, Alex,...

Jacqueline Jones

Jacqueline Jones

May 30, 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...

William Joseph "Smitty" Smith

William Joseph "Smitty" Smith

May 30, 2025

William Joseph “Smitty” Smith, age 62, passed away on May 30, 2025. Born on September 19, 1962, Bill lived a life marked by generosity, humor, and deep love for his family and friends.

A welder by trade and a man of many passions, Bill was an avid hunter and a dedicated motorcycle enthusiast, and very proud of his country as well...

Charles Lucas

Charles Lucas

May 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...

John William Higgins

John William Higgins

May 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...

Gabriel Reyes

Gabriel Reyes

May 25, 2025

Gabriel Reyes, born on May 2, 1944, in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, transitioned peacefully from this life on May 25, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio. His remarkable journey spanned over eight decades, filled with love, laughter, and countless cherished memories.

Gabriel was a devoted husband to Nereida Reyes with whom he shared an incredible 48 years of marriage, celebrating a bond that was...

Edwin Medina, Jr.

Edwin Medina, Jr.

May 24, 2025

Edwin Medina, Jr., a beloved son, brother, uncle, and loving friend to many, passed away on May 24, 2025, at the age of 39.

Born in New Brunswick, New Jersey, to his parents, Evelyn and Edwin Medina, Sr., Edwin enjoyed every moment of his life. He loved traveling and exploring different places, taking in the sights, meeting the people, and experiencing...

Yvonne Vanessa Jordan

Yvonne Vanessa Jordan

May 24, 2025

Yvonne Vanessa Jordan, age 68, passed away on May 24, 2025. Beloved daughter of the late Fareeda Mansur and Assim Mansur. Loving mother of Latina Jordan, Rembert Jordan, and Fredrick Smith. Cherished grandmother of ReChaun (deceased), Datina, Phillip, Breana, London, Jamir, Keanna, Keasia, Keaun, ReChaun, Rashad, Alayah, Jayla, Fredrick Jr., Nicholas, Da’Ron, and Haleigh. Adored great-grandmother of Jay’Chaun, Khalid, Jay’Ceon,...

Lowell Benton Thompson

Lowell Benton Thompson

May 24, 2025

Lowell Benton Thompson, 82, of North Olmsted, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on September 29, 1942, Lowell (Ben) proudly served his country in the United States Air Force before making his home in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1965. A man of deep integrity and dedication, he began his professional journey as a lineman...

Candice Talton

Candice Talton

May 23, 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...