Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Oct 26, 2024

Vicente Rodriguez Toro, age 27, passed away on October 26, 2024. He was born on June 16, 1997, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, to his loving parents, Vicente Rodriguez and Wanda Ivette Toro. 

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Slone & Co. Funeral Directors. 

Oct 25, 2024

David Gleason Ranke, age 75, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024. Born on November 4, 1948, in Buffalo, New York, he was the beloved son of the late Robert and Dorthea Ranke. David was a devoted husband to the late Jane Ranke and a loving father to Jeffrey (Sarah) and Deborah Ranke. He was a dear brother to Robert...

Oct 25, 2024

Ngoi Nguyen, age 59, passed away on October 25, 2024. Born on November 10, 1964, in Thuy Dam, Vietnam, he was the beloved son of Nguyen Gach and Nguyen Thi Long. A devoted father to Ninh, Hoa, Trang, and Khanh Nguyen, he was also a cherished grandfather to Kalyana Tan-Nguyen, Davion Tan-Nguyen, Jaxon Emralino-Nguyen, Isabella Emralino-Nguyen, and Carson Nguyen-Wells. Dear...

Oct 25, 2024

Wanda Batts, age 76, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024. Born on July 5, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late William Calvin and Marie Brady, Wanda was the beloved wife of the late William Batts. She was a devoted mother to Cheryl Tiller (Deward), Sandra Baer, Diane Patton (Charles), and James Woods (Tana). Wanda was a cherished grandmother...

Oct 25, 2024

Gary Alan Emery, a cherished member of the Cleveland community and a devoted family man, passed away peacefully at his residence in Cleveland, Ohio, on October 25, 2024. He was born on December 19, 1956, in Lakewood, Ohio, to parents Tibor and Irene (nee Lasenyik) Emery.

A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, Gary served his country with distinction...

Oct 24, 2024

Maryam Karimi Rouzbahani, age 87, passed away on October 24, 2024. Janazah Prayers were held on October 31, 2024. Interment Resthaven Memory Gardens. 

Oct 24, 2024

Cruz Maria Alvarado, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home in Cleveland, Ohio on October 24, 2024. Born on September 14, 1931, in Coamo, Puerto Rico, Cruz lived a life filled with love, laughter, and a passion for dancing and singing. 

Cruz is survived by her loving children: Ruth Ortiz, Angel M. Alvarado, Maria J....

Oct 24, 2024

Samuel Rodriguez, age 77, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2024. Born on August 3, 1947, in Comerio, Puerto Rico, he was the loving son of Cristino Rodriguez and the late Antonia Pagan. Samuel was a devoted father to Felipe (deceased), Natasha, Maria, Luis, and Samuel Jr., and a cherished grandfather to Samairy, Isaiah, Felipe Jr., Mia, and Rafael. A...

Oct 22, 2024

Thomas Matthew Howard, Sr., lovingly known as Tom, was born on November 30, 1968, to Cornelius and Dorothy Howard in Cleveland, Ohio. The youngest of 19 children, Tom held a special place in the hearts of his large and loving family. 

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Cornelius and Dorothy; his brothers, Connie, Christopher, Ricardo, Sandy, and Cornelius Jr.;...

Oct 22, 2024

Louise Drobek, age 76, passed away on October 22, 2024. Born on November 6, 1947, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was the beloved daughter of the late Louis and Mildred Drobek. A dedicated student, Louise graduated from Little Flower High School in Philadelphia and went on to earn her undergraduate degree from Immaculata College in Pennsylvania. She later pursued her graduate...

Oct 22, 2024

Matthew J. Fries, age 43, passed away on October 22, 2024. He was born on October 31, 1980, in Cleveland, Ohio, to his loving mother, Amy Glaze (Len, deceased). Matthew was the proud father of John (Sara) and Chris Fries, and a devoted grandfather to Mia and Isabella. He was a beloved brother to Harvey (Heather), Krystle, David (Mary), and...

Oct 21, 2024

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...

Oct 21, 2024

William Perez, age 62, passed away on October 21, 2024. He was born on September 13, 1962, in Brooklyn, New York, to his loving parents, Margaro and Aurora Perez. William was the devoted husband of Elizabeth Perez and the cherished father of Betsy Perez (Alan Johnson), William Perez Jr. (Amanda Parsons), Yesenia Perez (Carlos Deleon), and Julie Perez Deleon (Israel...

Oct 21, 2024

Brian Douglas Hutchins, age 51, passed away on October 21, 2024. Born on May 11, 1972, in Midland, Michigan, he was the beloved son of the late Norman Bruce Hutchins and Margaret Robbins. Cherished husband of Dawn Babjak Hutchins, and devoted father to Lottie Anne Madelyn, David Francis, and Ashlyn Nichole Hutchins. Loving brother to Debra French (Paul), John Wayne...

Oct 20, 2024

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...

Oct 20, 2024

Maria Elena Orozco, age 37, passed away on October 20, 2024. She was born on April 17, 1987, in Carolina, Puerto Rico, to her loving parents, Carlos Alberto Febrez and Olga Agosto Rodriguez, and beloved stepfather, Jose Miguel Garcia Andino. Maria was the devoted mother of Jandriel Camacho Orozco and Richard Kenid Melendez Orozco. She was a dear sister to...

Oct 20, 2024

Jeanette Ann Poole, age 91, passed away on October 20, 2024. She was born on August 5, 1933, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, the late Joseph J. and Helen (nee Gunya) Hetzel. Beloved wife of James Poole. Cherished mother and grandmother. 

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Slone & Co. Funeral Directors. 

Oct 20, 2024

Phillip Lee Lefler, Sr., age 61, passed away on October 20, 2024. He was born on May 3, 1963, in Mullens, West Virginia, to his loving parents, the late Howard and Joan (nee Webb) Lefler. Beloved father of Phillip Lefler, Jr. (Tiffaney) and cherished grandfather of Phillip Lefler III. Dear brother of Bruce Lefler Sr. (Theresa), Joann Hardy (Dave), and...

Oct 19, 2024

Oct 19, 2024

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...