Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Mark J. Kapp

Mark J. Kapp

Jul 21, 2025

Mark J. Kapp, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025, at the age of 66.

Born on November 7, 1958, in Cleveland, Mark was the beloved son of the late Gerald Kapp and Faye Tullar. He was preceded in death by his siblings Jack Kapp, Bryan Kapp, and Sherry Seidel-Kerr. He is survived by his sisters Kitty Tischler...

Edward Braden, Jr.

Edward Braden, Jr.

Jul 21, 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...

Gladys Lopez

Gladys Lopez

Jul 20, 2025

Gladys Lopez, age 63, passed away on July 20, 2025. She was born on August 28, 1961, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, the late Gertrudis Medina and Bienvenida “Cana” Medina.

Gladys was the beloved wife of Hector M. Lopez and the devoted mother of Nilsa Lopez and Hector L. Lopez. She was a cherished grandmother to Aslin Lopez, Nataliana...

Juma J. Ali

Juma J. Ali

Jul 20, 2025

Juma J. Ali, age 73, passed away on July 20, 2025. Janazah Prayers will be held on July 21, 2025. Interment Resthaven Memory Gardens. 

Carl A. Merriman

Carl A. Merriman

Jul 19, 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...

Irvin Marcellus Rowan

Irvin Marcellus Rowan

Jul 19, 2025

Irvin Rowan, 78, of Sutton, West Virginia, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025. Born on November 19, 1946, in Sutton, Irvin was the son of the late Goldie Ruth Rowan and Griffin Rowan. He was known for his unwavering dedication to family and his strong work ethic.

Irvin is survived by his loving wife, Helen, and his children: John, Tiandre,...

Carnell Brooks

Carnell Brooks

Jul 18, 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...

Alyssa Ann Cottrill

Alyssa Ann Cottrill

Jul 18, 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...

Algemenia Williams

Algemenia Williams

Jul 18, 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...

Francisco Javier Ortiz

Francisco Javier Ortiz

Jul 18, 2025

Francisco Javier Ortiz, age 48, passed away on July 18, 2025. He was born on April 3, 1977, in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, to his loving parents, Carmen Rodriguez and the late Francisco Ortiz.

Francisco was the beloved father of Kamil Javier Ortiz, Karina Mya Ortiz, and Kelany Nicole Ortiz. He was a devoted brother to Jannett Ortiz and Wenddy I....

Joe Nelson

Joe Nelson

Jul 17, 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...

Ahruden Mentrunezz

Ahruden Mentrunezz

Jul 17, 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...

Catherine L. Reece

Catherine L. Reece

Jul 17, 2025

Catherine L. Reece, age 75, passed away on July 17, 2025. She was born on April 3, 1950, in London, England, to her loving parents, the late Alan and Audrey Taylor.

Beloved wife of Robert Reece. Devoted mother of Thomas Harte, Jennifer Harte (Chris Zimmer), and Rachel (Brandon) McKinney. Cherished grandmother of Nicole Jones (Josh Wade), Audrey Harte, Maddison Harte, Seth...

Gerald Moore

Gerald Moore

Jul 16, 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...

Stephen Reik

Stephen Reik

Jul 15, 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...

Geraldine Pollard

Geraldine Pollard

Jul 15, 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...

Rhonda Sue Evans

Rhonda Sue Evans

Jul 15, 2025

Rhonda Sue Evans, age 58, passed away unexpectedly on July 15, 2025.

A beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Rhonda brought warmth and compassion to everyone she met. She is now reunited in heaven with her beloved son, Shane Collins; her mother, Betty Neidert; and her brothers, John and Graham — along with many other cherished family members and friends...

Christina R. Clawson

Christina R. Clawson

Jul 13, 2025

Christina R. Clawson, a vibrant soul born on July 10, 1980, in the heart of Cleveland, Ohio, departed this world suddenly on July 13, 2025, leaving behind a tapestry of cherished memories woven through the lives of those she loved. Christina, who embraced the joy of life with open arms, was a beacon of laughter and warmth, a cherished daughter,...

Saad Mahmoud Abed

Saad Mahmoud Abed

Jul 13, 2025

Saad Mahmoud Abed passed away on July 13, 2025. Janazah Prayers were held on July 14, 2025. Interment Resthaven Memory Gardens. 

David Michael Schneider

David Michael Schneider

Jul 12, 2025

David Michael Schneider, age 79, passed away on July 12, 2025. He was born on June 28, 1946, in Cleveland, Ohio, to his loving parents, the late Rudolph and Anna Schneider. Dear brother of Gene Schneider. Treasured uncle of Lisa Crow, Phyllisann Folan, Kelly Bedor, Leah Crow, Mylie Johnson, Ava Leddy, Harrison Leddy, and Henry Leddy.

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