Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Jose M. Torres Serrano

Jose M. Torres Serrano

Jan 29, 2026

Jose M. Torres Serrano, age 85, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2026. He was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico, to his loving parents, the late Jose M. Torres and Juana Serrano.

Jose was the beloved husband of Juanita Torres and a devoted father to Jose E. Torres, Stephanie Torres, Danissa Torres, Miguel J. Torres, and Yamilette Torres. He was a...

Ihor Vakhrameiev

Ihor Vakhrameiev

Jan 28, 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...

Richard W. Jakowski

Richard W. Jakowski

Jan 28, 2026

Beloved son of the late Stanley and Margaret Jakowski. Loving brother of Rose Birel (Sam) and the late Joseph Jakowski. Uncle of Michael and Joe. Great-uncle of Hayden. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 11am at St. John Nepomucene Church. PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Private interment Calvary Cemetery. Family and friends are welcome on Monday, February 2,...

Toni Dell Medley

Toni Dell Medley

Jan 27, 2026

Toni Dell Medley, age 77, passed away on January 27, 2026. She was born on September 16, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, the late Clarence, Sr., and Louis-dell Huff.

Toni was the beloved wife of Berman Medley; a devoted mother to Christopher Huff (Rebecca Sarota); and a loving stepmother to Tammy Medley. She was a cherished grandmother to...

Nathan Sunnaa

Nathan Sunnaa

Jan 27, 2026

Nathan Sunnaa, age 62, passed away on January 27, 2026. He was born on October 30, 1963, in Beirut, Lebanon, to his loving parents, the late Jamal and Bahia (nee Zoorob) Sunnaa. Nathan was a dear brother to Nisreen Sunnaa, Grace Sunna, William Sunnaa, Iman Sunnaa, and Shirley Ottallah. He was a treasured uncle to 11 nieces and nephews, and...

Daniel Soward

Daniel Soward

Jan 27, 2026

Daniel "Dan" Soward, a proud business owner, passed away on January 27, 2026, in Cleveland, Ohio. Born on December 27, 1943, in Covington, Kentucky, Dan led a life filled with purpose, passion, and service to others.

A dedicated entrepreneur, Dan was the owner of Cleveland Trophy and Award on Lorain Avenue, where he not only built a successful business but also...

Damion Sawyer

Damion Sawyer

Jan 26, 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...

Edward Visosky, Jr.

Edward Visosky, Jr.

Jan 26, 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...

Benjamin Rios Vazquez

Benjamin Rios Vazquez

Jan 26, 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...

Sheria Adore La'Shae Williams

Sheria Adore La'Shae Williams

Jan 26, 2026

Sheria Adore La’Shae Williams, a precious and beloved baby girl, passed away on January 26, 2026, at one month old. She was born on December 23, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, Antonio Williams and Amada McElrath. Though her life was brief, Sheria’s presence brought deep love, joy, and meaning to all who knew her.

Sheria is survived by...

Linda Yvette Hill

Linda Yvette Hill

Jan 26, 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 & Co. Funeral Directors.

Abdullah Farid Saeed

Abdullah Farid Saeed

Jan 26, 2026

Abdullah Farid Saeed passed away on January 26, 2026. Janazah Prayers were held on January 29, 2026. Interment West Park Cemetery.

Julie Ann Gawronski

Julie Ann Gawronski

Jan 25, 2026

Julie Ann Gawronski (nee Buza), age 52, passed away on January 25, 2026. She was born on June 13, 1973, and was a longtime resident of Fairview Park.

Julie was preceded in death by her beloved mother, Debby Buza.

She is survived by her loving partner, James Gawronski; her devoted children, Corey (Kayla), Connor, and Courtney; her cherished grandchildren, Macie and Nolan;...

Tracy Anne Filmer

Tracy Anne Filmer

Jan 25, 2026

Tracy Anne Filmer, age 50, passed away on January 25, 2026. She was born on September 15, 1975, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, Wendy Filmer and Thomas Terbrack.

Tracy was a dear sister to Taylor Filmer, a treasured aunt to Braylon Geschke—one of the greatest joys of her life—and a cherished niece of Wayne Filmer, Keith Filmer, Kathy Liebenguth,...

Anthony Shorter

Anthony Shorter

Jan 25, 2026

Anthony Shorter, age 64, passed away on January 25, 2026. He was born on October 30, 1961, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Ronald and Beverly (nee Sabatine) Shorter.

Anthony was a beloved father to Heidi Shorter (Jared Rowe) and Sarah (Joe) Elkins, and a cherished grandfather to Bella Shorter and Jacob Juchnik. He was a dear brother to Tammy Shorter,...

Phillip Louis Harris

Phillip Louis Harris

Jan 24, 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...

Victor Clarence Moon

Victor Clarence Moon

Jan 24, 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...

Jennifer Boales

Jennifer Boales

Jan 24, 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.

Guadalupe Luis Rivera

Guadalupe Luis Rivera

Jan 24, 2026

Guadalupe Luis Rivera, lovingly known as Lupe (Pops), passed away on January 24, 2026, at the age of 84. Born in Juana Díaz, Puerto Rico, he lived a life rooted in love, service, and family.

He was the devoted husband of Hilda Velez and the son of Luis Rivera David & Tomasa Medina Santiago. Guadalupe proudly served in the United States...

William Richard Gleason

William Richard Gleason

Jan 23, 2026

William Richard Gleason, known as "Bill," a resident of Oberlin and Norwalk, Ohio, passed away on January 23, 2026, at the age of 71. Born on September 29, 1954, in Oberlin, the son of Warren Gerber Gleason and Alma Eileen Wirth.

For 25 years, William made his home at the Woodlawn Court Apartments in Sandusky, Ohio.

He is survived by several friends,...