Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Robert Craig Savarin

Robert Craig Savarin

Dec 12, 2025

Robert Savarin, age 71, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025, surrounded by love and comfort, with his longtime partner Betty Hurst at his side.

Born on February 27, 1954, in Youngstown, Ohio, Robert lived a life rooted in hard work, creativity, and simple joys. A lifelong carpenter, he had a gift for building and fixing things. When he wasn’t working...

Terry Lee Hudson Jr.

Terry Lee Hudson Jr.

Dec 12, 2025

Terry Lee Hudson Jr., born on August 22, 1968, passed away on December 12, 2025, in his hometown. He lived a life rich in passion and creativity, particularly enjoying the art of building model cars and dedicating countless hours to fixing vehicles, skills that showcased both his ingenuity and meticulous attention to detail. Outside, Terry found joy in nature, embracing...

Arnie Bogarty

Arnie Bogarty

Dec 10, 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...

Diana Marie Snyder

Diana Marie Snyder

Dec 10, 2025

Diana Marie Snyder was born on July 30, 1950, and died peacefully on December 10, 2025, after a nine-month struggle with declining health due to complications of a brain tumor. Diana was a sister, an aunt, a friend, an educator, and a mentor. She was a woman of intellect, wit, and words. Diana received her Bachelor of Arts and her...

Deborah Brown

Deborah Brown

Dec 10, 2025

Deborah Brown, age 73, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on December 10, 2025.

Deborah was born on March 22, 1952, and was raised in the Seventh-day Adventist faith, which remained the foundation of her life. She was a strong believer in Jesus Christ, faithfully sharing her beliefs with her family and lovingly raising her children in the faith she held dear.

Deborah...

Pamela D. Selvage

Pamela D. Selvage

Dec 10, 2025

Pamela D. Selvage, age 66, passed away on December 10, 2025. She was born on July 10, 1959, in San Antonio, Texas, to her loving parents, Alline Stone and Raymond Selvage, Sr. Beloved mother of Thomas Selvage and Crystal Dishman. Cherished grandmother of Shawn Dishman, Bryan Dishman, Amber Selvage, Ashley Selvage, Tyler Piwinski, Abigail Dishman, and Bubbas; and proud great-grandmother...

Roy Mays

Roy Mays

Dec 9, 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...

Andrew Poe

Andrew Poe

Dec 9, 2025

Andrew Poe, age 77, passed away on December 9, 2025. He was born on July 28, 1948, in Shaqualak, Mississippi, to his loving parents, the late Phill and Mary (nee Thompson) Poe.

Andrew was the beloved husband of the late Annie (nee Dickson) Poe. Devoted father of Andy and Andrea. Cherished grandfather and great grandfather. He will be remembered as a...

Deborah A. Cruz

Deborah A. Cruz

Dec 9, 2025

Deborah A. Cruz, age 65, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025. She was born on November 5, 1960, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, the late George and Mildred (nee Ledford) Hobbs. She was the beloved mother of Jessica M. (nee Hobbs) McCalpine (Tony, Sr.) and her son-in-love, Stevie. Cherished grandmother of Luis A. Santiago, Jr. (Natalie) and...

Anwar Juma Ali

Anwar Juma Ali

Dec 8, 2025

Anwar Juma Ali passed away on December 8, 2025. Janazah Prayers were held on December 9, 2025. Interment Resthaven Memory Gardens.

Joseph Hrisko

Joseph Hrisko

Dec 7, 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...

Maria M. Gabin Veras

Maria M. Gabin Veras

Dec 7, 2025

Maria M. Gabin Veras, age 79, passed away on December 7, 2025. She was born on April 13, 1946, in Salcedo, Dominican Republic, to her loving parents, the late Edelfio Gabin and Ana Sara Vega. Maria was the beloved mother of Felix Tineo, Cristina Tineo, Nercida Veras, Gilberto Valerio, Ana Gabin, Carmen Ventura, Maria Ventura, Rosanna Rodriguez, and the late...

Moises Rivera

Moises Rivera

Dec 7, 2025

Moises Rivera, age 66, passed away on December 7, 2025. He was born on April 18, 1959, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to his loving parents, the late Julia Rivera and Juan Santiago. Moises was a devoted brother to Lidia Ester Rivera, Maria Victoria Santiago, Midalia Galarzia, Maria Garay, and Miguel A. Gonzalez, and was preceded in death by his...

Frank Horvath

Frank Horvath

Dec 7, 2025

Frank Horvath, born on February 10, 1963, in Cleveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on December 7, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family. He was a cherished presence in the lives of many and will be deeply missed.

Frank was the son of Raymond and Hazel (nee Henry) and was a devoted husband to Melissa (nee Friedel). As a...

Wendell T. Hawkins

Wendell T. Hawkins

Dec 5, 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...

Louis Vazquez

Louis Vazquez

Dec 5, 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...

Jonibek Abdulfayzov

Jonibek Abdulfayzov

Dec 5, 2025

Jonibek Abdulfayzov passed away on December 5, 2025. Interment Sochak Poyon Cemetery, Uzbekistan. 

Cynthia Fox

Cynthia Fox

Dec 4, 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...

Arland Pryor

Arland Pryor

Dec 4, 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...

Jack Barfield

Jack Barfield

Dec 4, 2025

Jack Barfield, age 92, passed away peacefully at his home in Cleveland, Ohio, on December 4, 2025. He was born on October 8, 1933, in Sundial, West Virginia, to his loving parents, the late Jessie Barefield and Lucinda Petry.

Jack was blessed to have known true and enduring love through his marriage to his beloved wife, Rosetta. Together, they built a...