Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Wali Akbar Ali

Wali Akbar Ali

Feb 7, 2024

Wali Akbar Ali, age 74, passed away on February 7, 2024. Born on November 3, 1949, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late John and Hattie (nee McLaughlin) Petterson. Beloved husband of Lyndia Ali. 

Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Slone & Co. Funeral Directors.

Ernestine Brooks

Ernestine Brooks

Feb 6, 2024

Ernestine Brooks (aka Ann), age 73, was called home on February 6, 2024. Born on December 21, 1950, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, to the late Roosevelt Rivers and Florence Nevius. Cherished grandmother of the late Kevin Grant and dear sister to her late siblings, Brenda and Gregory Rivers. 



Ernestine accepted Christ at an early age and was known for her...

Sharon Winfrey

Sharon Winfrey

Feb 6, 2024

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...

Anthony D. Perkins

Anthony D. Perkins

Feb 6, 2024

Anthony D. Perkins, 58, of Elyria, Ohio, passed away on February 6, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. Born on December 17, 1965, in Dayton, Ohio, he was the cherished son of Betty Kraft and the late Anthony Perkins.

Anthony will be remembered fondly as the dear brother of Judy Cottrill (Chester), Carolyn Looney (Darrell), Jenny Duncan (Joe), Lisa Weese (Rodney),...

Timothy Abe Owens

Timothy Abe Owens

Feb 5, 2024

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...

Luis Angel Otero

Luis Angel Otero

Feb 5, 2024

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...

Matin James Sles Garrison

Matin James Sles Garrison

Feb 4, 2024

Matin James Sles Garrison passed away on February 4, 2024, at the age of 59. He was born on June 15, 1964, in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, to John Samuel Garrison and Bernadette Hightower.

Matin leaves behind a legacy of love and devotion to his family. He leaves behind his mother Bernadette Hightower. He was the devoted father of Dione Spencer (Deceased),...

Kevin Paul Kolesar

Kevin Paul Kolesar

Feb 3, 2024

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...

Susan Louise Helgeson

Susan Louise Helgeson

Feb 3, 2024

Susan Louise Helgeson, age 82, passed away on February 3, 2024. Born on June 25, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Robert Cornell and Vera Elizabeth (nee Johnson) Helgeson. Beloved mother of Samantha and Wayne Scott. Cherished grandmother of Hannah Scott, Grace (nee Scott) Haas, Lydia Scott, Abigail Scott, Naomi Scott, Sophia Scott, Jubilee Scott, Casper Miller, and great...

Sead "Sejo" Sukalic

Sead "Sejo" Sukalic

Feb 3, 2024

Sead "Sejo" Sukalic, aged 76, passed away on February 3, 2024. Born on March 10, 1947, in Mostar, Bosnia, to the late Asim Sukalic and Nevzeta Soldin.

Sead was the beloved husband of Mirjana Mitrovic, with whom he shared a deeply rooted bond. He was a devoted father to Mia and Zlatko Sukalic, nurturing them with care and wisdom throughout their...

Ronald Spencer Strachan

Ronald Spencer Strachan

Feb 3, 2024

Ronald Spencer Strachan, aged 89, peacefully passed away on February 3, 2024, leaving behind a lifetime of memories and love. Born on July 31, 1934, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to the late Earle and Doris Strachan, Ronald's life was defined by simplicity, warmth, and devotion.

He shared six decades of marriage with his beloved wife, Karole (nee Livingston) Strachan, and together they...

Du-Wanddy Guy III

Du-Wanddy Guy III

Feb 2, 2024

Du-Wanddy Guy III passed away on February 2, 2024. Born on November 30, 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Du-Wanddy Guy Jr. and Monica Correa. 

Funeral Arrangements entrusted to Slone & Co. Funeral Directors.

Ronald Land

Ronald Land

Feb 2, 2024

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...

Renee Scipio

Renee Scipio

Feb 2, 2024

Renee Suzanne Scipio, aged 61, passed away on February 2, 2024. Born on February 24, 1962, in Cleveland, Ohio, Renee was the daughter of the late Henry Watkins and Charlene Antoine-Brown.

Renee was a beloved mother to Shatara Holly Welch, Julion Charles Welch, and Clarence Arthur Perry. She was the cherished grandmother of Julion Welch Jr., Zacharius Townsend, Julieonni Welch, Jeo'Vani...

Thomas Paul Polak

Thomas Paul Polak

Feb 2, 2024

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...

Tony Lee Brand

Tony Lee Brand

Feb 2, 2024

Tony Lee Brand, fondly known as 'Tony the Dog,' departed this world on February 2, 2024, at the age of 65. Born on December 16, 1958, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Chester and Dolores (nee Wright) Brand.

A devoted father to Tony Jr. (Chrissy), Jennifer, Devin, and Mason, Tony cherished every moment spent with his children. He found immense joy in being...

Myron Karl Young

Myron Karl Young

Feb 2, 2024

Myron Karl Young passed away on February 2, 2024. Janazah Prayers were held on February 5, 2024. Interment Resthaven Memory Gardens. 

William Lamar Dotson, Jr.

William Lamar Dotson, Jr.

Jan 31, 2024

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...

Donita Smith

Donita Smith

Jan 31, 2024

Donita Smith, 55, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on January 31, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter. Born on May 8, 1968, to Lela Harris and the late Donald Smith.

She is survived by her devoted children: Daenita Bradley, Domonique Bradley, Lisa Smith, and Carolyn Cotchery. Donita's heart overflowed with love for her grandchildren: Ausar Bradley, Aquilat Bradley,...

Mary Alice Thomas

Mary Alice Thomas

Jan 31, 2024

Mary Alice Thomas, age 69, passed away on January 31, 2024. Born on June 7, 1954, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Aloyde and Alice (nee Deloney) Melton. Beloved mother of Chantay Deloney, Nicole Deloney, Andre Haley, Damien Thomas, and the late Damon Thomas. Cherished grandmother of Derrion Hardy, Ladonna Deloney, Willie Hardy, Deonna Deloney, Kayla Thomas, Amaya Haley, Aiyanna...

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