Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Rachel Louise Taylor

Rachel Louise Taylor

May 17, 2023

Rachel was born on October 22, 1994, at 3:15 PM in Cleveland, Ohio, to her beloved parents, Rhonda Hall-Taylor and Joseph Dacus "JD" Taylor. The youngest of four, with three older brothers, Rachel was ''the one that mattered the most to everyone" and was the girl her mother had always dreamed of and wished for. 

"Just a home girl," Rachel...

Ethel Louise McElwee

Ethel Louise McElwee

May 14, 2023

Ethel Louise McElwee, a beloved wife, sister, aunt, and friend, passed on May 14, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and compassion. Born on May 23, 1938, in Perrysville, Ohio, Ethel was a remarkable woman who touched the lives of many through her selfless acts of giving and her unwavering positive spirit.

Ethel married the love of...

Quentin Mikhail Daniel

Quentin Mikhail Daniel

May 14, 2023

Quentin Mikhail Daniel, aged 39, passed away on May 14, 2023. Quentin was the first child of Ms. Gloria Daniel and had two siblings in Cleveland, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Audrey Daniel, and grandfather, Willie Daniel. Quentin was the older brother of Charles C. Daniel and Ernest C. Daniel, and they found strength in the...

Marlene Joyce Puckett

Marlene Joyce Puckett

May 14, 2023

Marlene Joyce Puckett, a loving wife, mother, and friend, passed away on May 14th, 2023 at the age of 84 in Cleveland, Ohio. Marlene was born in Lonaconing, Maryland on April 18th, 1939 to William Wilson and Viola Barnes.Marlene will always be remembered as a caring and devoted wife to her husband Harold Puckett. Together they built a life full...

Joyce 'Tiny' Polivka Mace Caringi

Joyce 'Tiny' Polivka Mace Caringi

May 13, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joyce 'Tiny' Polivka Mace Caringi, who left us on May 13th, 2023. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many. Joyce was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1943 to the late Charles Zinner and Dorothy (nee. Van Dyke) Zinner.Joyce was known for her love of her...

Raymond Grabiak

Raymond Grabiak

May 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...

Raymond Lee Jacobs

Raymond Lee Jacobs

May 12, 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...

Kenneth F. George Jr.

Kenneth F. George Jr.

May 12, 2023

Kenneth F. George Jr., age 56, passed away on May 12, 2023. Devoted father of Christopher George, Sarah George, and Samantha Broner. Cherished grandfather of Wyatt Broner, Luca Broner, Sophia Broner, Makenna George, Skylar George, Kaden Stipkovich, Elijah Stipkovich, Isabella Stipkovich, and Dontez Smith II. Beloved son of Charlotte Cameron and Kenneth George. Dear brother of John Senko.

Graveside...

Andy Killian

Andy Killian

May 12, 2023

Andy Killian  January 21, 1943 - May 12, 2023

Andy was born in Kew Gardens, New York and having a father in the US Coast Guard, moved often, settling in Lakeside, Ohio. He attended Baldwin Wallace University in Berea where he was active in the theater.

Andy taught English in the Cleveland Work Study Program then at Cleveland Extension High...

Ernestine Ballard Wilkins

Ernestine Ballard Wilkins

May 12, 2023

Ernestine Ballard Wilkins, 97, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 21, 1925 in Jackson, Mississippi to Percy Max Ballard and Viola Singletary.Ernestine met her husband John R. Wilkins Sr. at Howard University in Washington D.C., where they later married and moved to Cleveland, Ohio to raise their family. Ernestine...

Kathleen Marie Valentine

Kathleen Marie Valentine

May 11, 2023

Kathleen Marie Valentine, (nee. Calmer), passed away peacefully on May 11, 2023, in her hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. She was surrounded by her loving family till the very end. Kathleen was born on July 23, 1946, in Cleveland, Ohio to Elizabeth Joan Calmer and Edward Thomas Calmer.Kathleen was an exceptional mother to her two daughters, Beth-Anne Valentine Hurlock (Josh) and...

Raul Perez

Raul Perez

May 11, 2023

Raul Perez, born on October 10th, 1969 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico, passed away on May 11th, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was a beloved husband to Viviana Gonzalez and a devoted father to Raul, Dominic, Viviana, Khianna and two grandchildren Analisse Perez and Aniylah Perez. He also leaves behind his mother Milagros A. Frias and six siblings: Minerva Villegas,...

Saharo Ahmed Dawajir

Saharo Ahmed Dawajir

May 10, 2023

Saharo Ahmed Dawajir passed away on May 10, 2023. Janazah prayers were held on May 11, 2023. Interment West Park Cemetery.

Abeer Sehweil

Abeer Sehweil

May 10, 2023

Abeer Sehweil passed away on May 10, 2023. Janazah prayers were held on May 12, 2023. Interment Resthaven Memory Gardens.

Elsie Y. Kralik

Elsie Y. Kralik

May 9, 2023

Elsie Y. Kralik (nee Brdicka)  age 95

Beloved wife of the late Elmer Dolezal and the late Vladimir Kralik.  Loving mother of Brian Dolezal (Sarka), Gary Dolezal (Jadwiga) and Roger Dolezal.  Dearest grandmother of Brianna.  Sister of Jerry Brdicka (Gerry) and the late Charles Brdicka.  Step-mother of Andy Kralik. Elsie started gymming with the DTJ organization at the age of seven...

Timothy Alan McGuire

Timothy Alan McGuire

May 9, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Timothy Alan McGuire on May 9, 2023, in Brook Park, Ohio. Timothy was born to Rose and the late Robert McGuire on May 4, 1971, in Lakewood, Ohio. He was the loving brother to Cheryl L. McGuire (Tony) and John R. McGuire (deceased), as well as a cherished...

Carlan Archie, Jr.

Carlan Archie, Jr.

May 8, 2023

 

Private Services.

Mr. Carlan Archie, Jr. was a Veteran of The United States Marine Corps.

 

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...

Christopher Kovach

Christopher Kovach

May 8, 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...

Tierra Ebony Davis

Tierra Ebony Davis

May 8, 2023

Tierra Ebony Davis passed away on May 8th, 2023 in her hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. She was born on February 2nd, 1989 in the same city where she spent much of her life spreading joy to those around her.Throughout her life, Tierra was known for her outgoing personality and the way she lived every day to the fullest. She loved...

Tanina Lisa Franceschi

Tanina Lisa Franceschi

May 8, 2023

Tanina Lisa Franceschi, passed away at the age of 47 on May 8, 2023 in Elyria, Ohio. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend who touched the lives of many with her kindness and infectious spirit.Born on August 16th, 1975 in Brooklyn, New York, Tanina grew up to become the heart and glue of her family. Her love...