Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

William J. Swincicki

William J. Swincicki

Sep 21, 2025

William J. Swincicki, age 57, passed away on September 21, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio. He was born on December 3, 1967, in Bay City, Michigan.

William was the beloved husband of the late Michelle “Shelly” Terwilliger, and a devoted father to Alyssa Swincicki, Ethan Swincicki, and Jacob Swincicki. He was a proud grandfather to Daemon (Leo) Kent, Rocco Kent, and Sean...

Michelle Lynn Terwilliger

Michelle Lynn Terwilliger

Sep 21, 2025

Michelle Lynn Terwilliger, age 55, passed away on September 21, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio. A loving wife, daughter, sister, cherished family member, and devoted educator, Shelly’s life was marked by her unwavering dedication to others and her joyful spirit.

Born on January 12, 1970, in Garfield Heights, Ohio, Shelly was the daughter of Coralise I. Terwilliger and the late John M....

Juanita Giakoumakis

Juanita Giakoumakis

Sep 21, 2025

Juanita Giakoumakis, age 79, passed away on September 21, 2025. She was born on May 31, 1946, to her loving parents, the late Antonio Garcia and Georgina Fabre. Beloved wife of the late Vasilis Giakoumakis. Devoted mother of Lynnet (deceased) and Henry (Monika) Caraballo. Cherished grandmother of Jamie, Eric, and Milena, and proud great-grandmother of Aria. Dear sister of Lucy...

Vince Kerpely

Vince Kerpely

Sep 20, 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...

Tammy Lynn Erskine

Tammy Lynn Erskine

Sep 20, 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...

Alissha Jean Brown

Alissha Jean Brown

Sep 20, 2025

Alissha Jean Brown, born on October 20, 1988, in Ravenna, Ohio, passed away suddenly on September 20, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio. She was a cherished individual whose life touched many.

Alissha was the beloved daughter of Donna Howell-Brown and the late James Dale Brown. Her legacy continues through her three daughters, Alexys and Nachole Ashworth and Jada Harley, who brought her...

Joseph Anthony Szymkowski, III

Joseph Anthony Szymkowski, III

Sep 20, 2025

Joseph Anthony Szymkowski, III, born on July 1, 1983, in Cleveland, Ohio, passed away suddenly on September 20, 2025, in his hometown. He was 42 years old.

Joseph, affectionately known as Joey, was the cherished son of Cindy Webb and the late Joseph Szymkowski, Sr. He will be deeply missed by his beloved fiancée, Kaylee Koehler, who brought joy and companionship...

Mark Alan Honaker

Mark Alan Honaker

Sep 20, 2025

Mark Alan Honaker, age 50, passed away on September 20, 2025. He was born on March 1, 1975, in Cleveland, Ohio, to his loving parents, the late Dallas Lee and Shirley Ann Honaker.

Beloved brother of Kevin Honaker, Tracey Honaker, Michael Honaker, and the late Leroy Hager. Treasured uncle of Leroy Hager, Jr., Keith Hager, Steven McKenty, Angelina Snopel, Anthony Snopel,...

Marvin Odom

Marvin Odom

Sep 19, 2025

Marvin Odom, a cherished father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 19, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. Born on May 24, 1954, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Mary Harris and Linton Odom, Marvin was affectionately known to many as "Uncle B." To know him was to love him, and he was a constant,...

Teresa Kalasz

Teresa Kalasz

Sep 19, 2025

Teresa Kalasz, age 92 of Cleveland, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 19 2025.  Beloved wife of the late Lajos Kalasz; dear mother of Joseph A Kalasz, Louis Kalasz, and Theresa M Kalasz; grandmother of Jolene Kalasz; great grandmother of Iree, Anez, Issic, and Dapmey Kalasz.

Funeral services entrusted to Slone & Co. Funeral Directors. 

Lissette Quinones

Lissette Quinones

Sep 18, 2025

Lissette Quinones, age 54, passed away on September 18, 2025. She was born on August 14, 1971, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, Esther Quinones and the late Elmo Quinones.

She was the devoted mother of Yoselize Bruno, Joel Bruno, and Josue Bruno, and the cherished grandmother of Dailize Hill, Luciano Bruno, Niko Bruno, Lillyanna Bruno, Jolie Bruno, and Romani...

Darlene Willis-Zeh

Darlene Willis-Zeh

Sep 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...

Pearl Ethel Owen

Pearl Ethel Owen

Sep 17, 2025

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Pearl Owen, went to be with the Lord on September 17, 2025, at the age of 87.Affectionately known as “Grandmama,” she was the heart of our family. She raised seven children in total- her 5 biological children: Brenda Robinson, Cynthia Owen, who preceded her in death and Deniese Owen, who also preceded her in death,...

Patricia Schmittle

Patricia Schmittle

Sep 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...

James Meeks

James Meeks

Sep 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...

Irma Reyes

Irma Reyes

Sep 16, 2025

Irma Reyes, age 77, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025. She was born on December 13, 1947, in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico, to her loving parents, the late Segundo Reyes and Ramona Hernandez.

Irma was the beloved mother of Marko Roman and Carmen (Hector) Cruz, and the cherished grandmother of Jasmen Roman, Juan Gonzalez, Marlena Roman, Tomas Gonzalez, Syladys Gonzalez,...

Maisson Ibrahim Zayed

Maisson Ibrahim Zayed

Sep 16, 2025

Maisson Ibrahim Zayed passed away on September 16, 2025. Janazah Prayers were held on September 17, 2025. Interment West Park Cemetery. 

Ashton Hicks

Ashton Hicks

Sep 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...

Roger Richard Nims

Roger Richard Nims

Sep 15, 2025

Roger Richard Nims, affectionately known as PopaLop, was born on August 22, 1942, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Albert & Mamie Nims. He was one of eight children and grew up surrounded by the love of family and community.

Roger attended John Adams High School. As a child, he attended the family church, Shiloh Baptist, and later became a member...

Bethzaida Dominguez

Bethzaida Dominguez

Sep 15, 2025

Bethzaida Dominguez, age 56, passed away on September 15, 2025. She was born on July 8, 1969, in Puerto Rico, to her loving parents, Carmen and Anthonio Nieves. She was the beloved wife of Osmar Dominguez, and the devoted mother of Acaena, Osmar, Risquiel, Bethzaida, Anthony, and Angelica Dominguez. She was a cherished grandmother and great-grandmother, a dear sister, and...