Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Edward Lee Fleshman

Edward Lee Fleshman

Dec 18, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share that Edward Lee Fleshman, "Eddie" (71) of Brook Park, Ohio, was welcomed to his heavenly home on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in Strongsville, Ohio, at Thomas P. Perciak Family Residential Hospice, surrounded by loving family. 

Edward was born on October 22, 1954, in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, to his parents, the late Basil Ray and Villa...

Fatima Awadallah

Fatima Awadallah

Dec 18, 2025

Fatima Awadallah passed away on December 18, 2025. Janazah Prayers were held on December 19, 2025. Interment West Park Cemetery. 

Cynthia Henry

Cynthia Henry

Dec 18, 2025

Cynthia Henry, age 90, passed away on December 18, 2025. She was born on August 15, 1935, in Trinidad, to her loving parents, the late Buck and Maria Henry.

Cynthia was a devoted and loving mother to Yvonne Henry and Sherma Fields, both of whom preceded her in death, and to Steve Henry, Betty LeQuay, Robert Joseph, Val Joseph, Kay Holder,...

Fatimah Habib Alhamyan

Fatimah Habib Alhamyan

Dec 17, 2025

Fatimah Habib Alhamyan passed away on December 17, 2025. Interment to take place in Alahsaa Municipal Cemetery, Saudi Arabia. 

Patrick C. Kellums, Sr

Patrick C. Kellums, Sr

Dec 16, 2025

Patrick C. Kellums, Sr., a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend of many, passed away at the age of 66, on December 16, 2025. He was born on August 19, 1959, in Cleveland, Ohio. 

He is the devoted son of the late Carl E. and Shirley A. (nee Houey) Kellums; beloved husband of the late Kathleen J. (nee...

Tyrone R. Cook

Tyrone R. Cook

Dec 16, 2025

Tyrone R. Cook, age 73, passed away on December 16, 2025. Loving father of Keith, Alan, Ty, Brian, and the late Samantha and Andrea Cook. Beloved grandfather and great-grandfather. Cherished son of Raymond Cook and Freda Collins. 

Private family services. 

Fouad Saeed Abdulkadir

Fouad Saeed Abdulkadir

Dec 14, 2025

Fouad Saeed Abdulkadir passed away on December 14, 2025. Janazah Prayers were held on December 19, 2025. Interment West Park Cemetery. 

Milagros Beltran

Milagros Beltran

Dec 14, 2025

Milagros Beltran, age 57, passed away on December 14, 2025. She was born on September 1, 1968, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, Hector Caraballo and the late Anna Lydia Caraballo. Beloved wife of Guillermo L. Beltran. Devoted mother of Andrew Guillermo Beltran, Joseph Anthony Beltran, Hector Manuel Beltran, and Mayra Angelic Beltran. Cherished grandmother of Andrew Beltran, Christina...

Nayda R. Lugo Matias

Nayda R. Lugo Matias

Dec 13, 2025

Nayda R. Lugo Matias entered into rest on December 13, 2025, at the age of 71. She was born on August 29, 1954 in Anasco, Puerto Rico, to her beloved parents, the late Carlos Lugo and Maria Rivera. The beloved wife of the late Luis Matias, Nayda was a loving mother and will be deeply missed by all whose lives...

James Edward Cornell

James Edward Cornell

Dec 13, 2025

James Edward Cornell died December 13, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. He was 82 years old. He was born on September 24, 1943, in Wheeling, West Virginia. Son of the late Charles William Cornell and Minnie Mae Nixon. Uncle of Jennifer. 

Private Family Services. 

Arthur Valdez

Arthur Valdez

Dec 13, 2025

Arthur Valdez, age 63, passed away on December 13, 2025. He was born on May 10, 1962, in Fort Worth, Texas.

Arthur was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, caring brother-in-law, son-in-law, uncle, neighbor, and friend, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Anyone who met Arthur will remember his light-hearted spirit, infectious laughter, and genuine...

Robert Craig Savarin

Robert Craig Savarin

Dec 12, 2025

Robert Savarin, age 71, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025, surrounded by love and comfort, with his longtime partner Betty Hurst at his side.

Born on February 27, 1954, in Youngstown, Ohio, Robert lived a life rooted in hard work, creativity, and simple joys. A lifelong carpenter, he had a gift for building and fixing things. When he wasn’t working...

Terry Lee Hudson Jr.

Terry Lee Hudson Jr.

Dec 12, 2025

Terry Lee Hudson Jr., born on August 22, 1968, passed away on December 12, 2025, in his hometown. He lived a life rich in passion and creativity, particularly enjoying the art of building model cars and dedicating countless hours to fixing vehicles, skills that showcased both his ingenuity and meticulous attention to detail. Outside, Terry found joy in nature, embracing...

Robert Craig Savarin

Robert Craig Savarin

Dec 12, 2025

Robert Craig Savarin, age 71, passed away on December 12, 2025. He was born on February 27, 1954, in Austintown, Ohio. Beloved son of the late George Savarin and Thresea Corriditie, and dear brother of John. 

Private family services were held. 

Diana Marie Snyder

Diana Marie Snyder

Dec 10, 2025

Diana Marie Snyder was born on July 30, 1950, and died peacefully on December 10, 2025, after a nine-month struggle with declining health due to complications of a brain tumor. Diana was a sister, an aunt, a friend, an educator, and a mentor. She was a woman of intellect, wit, and words. Diana received her Bachelor of Arts and her...

Deborah Brown

Deborah Brown

Dec 10, 2025

Deborah Brown, age 73, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on December 10, 2025.

Deborah was born on March 22, 1952, and was raised in the Seventh-day Adventist faith, which remained the foundation of her life. She was a strong believer in Jesus Christ, faithfully sharing her beliefs with her family and lovingly raising her children in the faith she held dear.

Deborah...

Pamela D. Selvage

Pamela D. Selvage

Dec 10, 2025

Pamela D. Selvage, age 66, passed away on December 10, 2025. She was born on July 10, 1959, in San Antonio, Texas, to her loving parents, Alline Stone and Raymond Selvage, Sr. Beloved mother of Thomas Selvage and Crystal Dishman. Cherished grandmother of Shawn Dishman, Bryan Dishman, Amber Selvage, Ashley Selvage, Tyler Piwinski, Abigail Dishman, and Bubbas; and proud great-grandmother...

Andrew Poe

Andrew Poe

Dec 9, 2025

Andrew Poe, age 77, passed away on December 9, 2025. He was born on July 28, 1948, in Shaqualak, Mississippi, to his loving parents, the late Phill and Mary (nee Thompson) Poe.

Andrew was the beloved husband of the late Annie (nee Dickson) Poe. Devoted father of Andy and Andrea. Cherished grandfather and great grandfather. He will be remembered as a...

Deborah A. Cruz

Deborah A. Cruz

Dec 9, 2025

Deborah A. Cruz, age 65, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025. She was born on November 5, 1960, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, the late George and Mildred (nee Ledford) Hobbs. She was the beloved mother of Jessica M. (nee Hobbs) McCalpine (Tony, Sr.) and her son-in-love, Stevie. Cherished grandmother of Luis A. Santiago, Jr. (Natalie) and...

Maria M. Gabin Veras

Maria M. Gabin Veras

Dec 7, 2025

Maria M. Gabin Veras, age 79, passed away on December 7, 2025. She was born on April 13, 1946, in Salcedo, Dominican Republic, to her loving parents, the late Edelfio Gabin and Ana Sara Vega. Maria was the beloved mother of Felix Tineo, Cristina Tineo, Nercida Veras, Gilberto Valerio, Ana Gabin, Carmen Ventura, Maria Ventura, Rosanna Rodriguez, and the late...