Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Laura Jackson-Samson

Laura Jackson-Samson

Feb 24, 2023

Laura Jackson-Samson, age 42, passed away on February 24, 2023. Beloved wife of Ricky L. Samson. Dear sister of Lynard Zingale, Antoinette Zingale, Dana Jackson, Jennifer Jackson, Jodi Jackson, and Michelle Roseborough. Treasured daughter of the late Lynard Jackson and Gina Degiglio. Loving stepmom of Briahna Maldonado. Cherished friend of many. Laura had many accomplishments, but her most recent and...

Deborah Sue Podmore

Deborah Sue Podmore

Feb 24, 2023

Deborah Sue Podmore (nee Sutphin) passed away unexpectedly on February 24, 2023, in Cleveland, Ohio. She was 68 years old. 

She was born on August 12, 1954, in Buffalo, New York, to her parents, John and Eleanor (nee Schritchfield) Sutphin. She was the sister of Evelyn, John, Don and stepsister of Richard, Eleanor, and Roger. 

Deborah's love story began on...

Carol Lynn Nicholson

Carol Lynn Nicholson

Feb 23, 2023

 

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...

Rochele Scott

Rochele Scott

Feb 23, 2023

 

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...

Consuelo Lebron Rivera

Consuelo Lebron Rivera

Feb 23, 2023

Consuelo Lebron Rivera, age 82, passed away on February 23, 2023. Devoted mother of Arlene (Gabriel Rodriguez, Sr.) Morales, Vidal (Brendaliz) Morales, Maria (Ronald) Hawkins, Efrain Rodriguez, Luis Rodriguez, and Miriam Rodriguez. Cherished grandmother of Gabriel Rodriguez, Jr., Christian Figueroa, Tanya Figueroa, Xiomara Morales, Kenneth Morales, Omar Morales, Jesse Lebron, and Steven Lebron. Dear sister of Luis (Carmen) Solis and...

Anthony Dennard

Anthony Dennard

Feb 22, 2023

 

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...

Ronald A. Chegan

Ronald A. Chegan

Feb 21, 2023

Ronald A. J. Chegan, age 76, passed away on February 21, 2023. Ronald proudly served his country for 4 years in the United States Navy. He is survived by his devoted wife, Judith Chegan; beloved daughters, Christina Bargo and April Pfaller; 5 cherished grandchildren, and 11 loving great grandchildren. Ronald was laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery, 14609 Brookpark...

Patrece Townsend

Patrece Townsend

Feb 20, 2023

 

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...

Kathryn Bravo

Kathryn Bravo

Feb 20, 2023

Kathryn Bravo passed away suddenly on February 20, 2023, in Cleveland, Ohio. She was 34 years old.

She was born on June 2, 1988, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her parents Jonathan and Neita (nee Leathers).

Kathryn was the beloved mother of Amare Freeman, Aria Bravo, Karena "Lulu" Simon and stepmother to Donnesha Simon; adored grandmother of Javonte Wright, II; dearest...

Benjamin Irizarry

Benjamin Irizarry

Feb 19, 2023

Benjamin Irizarry, age 33, passed away on February 19, 2023. Beloved son of Nilda Vazquez and Tito Irizarry. Dear brother of Reuben Vazquez (Angela), Jeremy Irizarry, Ismael Irizarry, Gabby Irizarry, Hiram Irizarry, Ary Irizarry, Jaclyn Irizarry, and Juanita Dodson. Cherished uncle of Isaac Vazquez, Jacob Holmberg, and AnaLeah Vazquez. Family and friends are welcome on Sunday, March 5, 2023, from...

Roger Raba

Roger Raba

Feb 18, 2023

Roger Raba, age 78, passed away February 18, 2023.  He leaves behind his significant other, Mary Ann Krainz.  Private services.  

Lori Ann Winstead

Lori Ann Winstead

Feb 18, 2023

Lori Ann Winstead, age 56, passed away on February 18, 2023. Beloved wife of Kenneth R. Bernard. Devoted mother of Sarah Winstead, Emily Winstead, Katie Russell-Winstead, and Sonny Winstead. Cherished grandmother of Katheryn Byrum and Lukas Byrum. Loving daughter of Thomas and Patty (nee. Carmen) Veeley. Dear sister of Tommy Veeley and Tammi (nee. Keffer) Doyle. Loving daughter-in-law of Barbara...

Tyrone Hughes

Tyrone Hughes

Feb 17, 2023

 

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...

Nancy Marie Cook

Nancy Marie Cook

Feb 17, 2023

Nancy Marie Cook, age 79, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023. She was born to the late Berton and Alta (nee. Terrell) Williams, on March 29, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio.

Nancy will be remembered for her fierce independence and adventurous spirit. Her love of exploration and discovery led her to experience all that life had to offer, and her courage...

Leona Rabant

Leona Rabant

Feb 17, 2023

Leona Rabant (nee Bartoszewski), age 82 

Beloved wife of the late Kevin.  Loving mother of Kevin, Rebecca (Brian) (both deceased), Tim, Sr. (Michelle), Monique (David) (both deceased) and Chad (deceased).  Dearest grandmother of Timothy, Jr., Brittany, Brian, Jr., Bradley, BriAnn, Alexandra, Nathan and Kaylee.  Great-grandmother of Tyler, Madison, Lena, and Everly Joy.  Sister of JoAnne and Theresa (both deceased).  Family...

Shirley McCallister

Shirley McCallister

Feb 14, 2023

Shirley McCallister, age 61, passed away unexpectedly on February 14, 2023. Shirley was born to the late Darrel McCallister and Edith Wallace on March 8, 1961. She is survived by her children: Joseph McCallister (Deceased), Jacquelyn Leonard (Steven), Lisa McCallister, Steven McCallister, and Brian McCallister. Cherished grandmother to many grandchildren. Loving sister, aunt, and friend to many.

Anyone who knew...

Steven James Diaz

Steven James Diaz

Feb 14, 2023

 

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...

Amon Rasheed Ogletree

Amon Rasheed Ogletree

Feb 14, 2023

Amon Rasheed Ogletree, age 16, passed away on February 14, 2023. Beloved son of Richard Ogletree and Kenyatta Royal. Dear brother of Lawerance Johnson. Loving uncle of Jayceon and Aviana Johnson. Treasured nephew of Kizzie Royal, Demetrius Royal, and Kenneth Royal. Cherished cousin of Zahvieyae Royal, Zaheim Royal, Juakell Noah, Nylia Royal, and Quantrell Royal. Amon enjoyed basketball and video...

Steven Tyrone Freeman

Steven Tyrone Freeman

Feb 13, 2023

Steven Tyrone Freeman sunrise was June 2nd, 1973, in Cleveland, Ohio. He was born to the late Herbert (Herb) Freeman and Joyce Freeman (nee. Dunn). Raised in Mocksville, North Carolina, until Stevens’ teenage years he later then moved back to Cleveland, Ohio. He received his education from the Cleveland public school system but would eventually graduate from Job Corps in...

Julia Dahabiye Sammour

Julia Dahabiye Sammour

Feb 13, 2023

Julia Dahabiye Sammour passed away on February 13, 2023. Janazah prayers were held on February 14, 2023. Interment West Park Cemetery.