Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Barbara A. Hood

Barbara A. Hood

Jul 21, 2023

Barbara Ann Platts Hood, 75, passed away on Friday, July 21st, at North Olmsted Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility after bravely battling a lengthy illness. She was born on October 16, 1947, to Alberta Platts and Dace Talmadge and spent her entire life in her beloved hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. Barbara’s early years were shaped by the love of her parents...

Daniel Demko

Daniel Demko

Jul 20, 2023

 

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...

Catrice D. Bailey

Catrice D. Bailey

Jul 20, 2023

On July 20, 2023, our beloved Catrice D. Bailey left this world far too soon, at the tender age of 24. Catrice was born on May 28, 1999, in Cleveland, OH, to her loving parents, Merrick C. Bailey Sr. and Catrice M. Smith. She was a cherished sister to Merrick C. Bailey Jr., Alecia K. Parker, Rakim R. Holland, and...

Juanita Crawford

Juanita Crawford

Jul 19, 2023

 

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...

Lisa Marie Valenzona

Lisa Marie Valenzona

Jul 19, 2023

Lisa Marie Valenzona, beloved daughter of Pete Valenzona and Nancy Brown, touched the lives of many during her 52 years on this earth. With profound sadness, we announce her passing on July 19, 2023, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of love.

As a devoted mother, Lisa took great pride in raising her children, Ashley Valenzona, Toni Campbell, Ariel...

Clayton Brooks

Clayton Brooks

Jul 18, 2023

 

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...

William W. Janusczak

William W. Janusczak

Jul 18, 2023

William W. Janusczak, age 32, passed away on July 21, 2023. William was born on September 24, 1990, to his beloved parents, Joseph Fiasco and Patricia Janusczak (Both Deceased), and grew up in a close-knit family. Treasured stepson of Jeff Piwinski. He was a cherished brother to Jodie Janusczak, Michael Janusczak, Cody Janusczak, Elizabeth Fiasco, Patricia Fiasco, Crissy Fiasco, Steven...

Kenneth Lee Harper

Kenneth Lee Harper

Jul 18, 2023

 

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...

Joseph Labriola

Joseph Labriola

Jul 18, 2023

 

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...

Walter Evanovich

Walter Evanovich

Jul 17, 2023

Walter Evanovich, age 82, passed away on July 17, 2023.

Family and friends are welcome on Saturday, July 22, 2023, from 4 to 10 p.m., and Sunday, July 23, 2023, from 4 to 10 p.m., at Slone & Co. Life Celebration Center 3556 W. 130th St. Cleveland, OH 44111. Interment Lakewood Cemetery (Akron, Ohio)

Charles Alexander

Charles Alexander

Jul 16, 2023

Charles Alexander passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023, in Cleveland, Ohio. 

He was born on August 18, 1957, in Lakewood, Ohio.

Charles was the beloved husband of Sophie Alexander (nee Estazalka); devoted father of Tyler, Joshua, Charles, Philip and Zackary; dear brother of Russell (Wilma) and Brianna (Stephen) Jaklowsky and dearest brother-in-law to several.

Private Family Services were held. 

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Andras Alapi

Andras Alapi

Jul 15, 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...

Omar Khalid Azzam

Omar Khalid Azzam

Jul 15, 2023

Omar Khalid Azzam passed away on July 15, 2023. Janazah prayers were held on Monday, July 17, 2023. Interment Resthaven Memory Gardens.

Richard Eugene Burroughs

Richard Eugene Burroughs

Jul 14, 2023

 

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...

Joseph C. Kolar

Joseph C. Kolar

Jul 14, 2023

 

Joseph C. Kolar, age 97

Beloved husband of the late Mary C. Kolar (nee Sypniewski).  Loving father of Joseph (Linda) Kolar and James (Susan) Kolar.  Dearest grandfather of Melissa, Jessica, Daniel, Jacob and Emily. Great-grandfather of McKenzie, Ryan, Michael, Rachel, Conor and Hunter.  Brother of the following deceased: Katherine, Florence, Baby Kolar, Helen, Ruth, Dorothy, Ethel (Walter), Margaret (Stanley),...

Monica Ransom

Monica Ransom

Jul 13, 2023

 

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...

Floyd Samples

Floyd Samples

Jul 13, 2023

 

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...

Jamil Attallah

Jamil Attallah

Jul 13, 2023

Jamil Attallah passed away on July 13, 2023. Janazah prayers where held on Friday, July 14, 2023. Interment Resthaven Memory Gardens.

Meghan Joy Smith

Meghan Joy Smith

Jul 13, 2023

Meghan Joy Smith, passed away suddenly on July 13, 2023 in Willoughby, Ohio. She was 29 years old. 

She was born on June 23, 1994, in Parma, Ohio.

Meghan was the beloved daughter and mommy’s girl of Bev Smith; the dearest niece of Bruce (Tracy) Smith, Bernie Smith and Christine (Victor) Rhodes; and cherished cousin of Destiny and Kaitlyn Rhodes,...

Blair Nichols

Blair Nichols

Jul 12, 2023

 

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...