Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Rev. Angel Luis Villamil

Rev. Angel Luis Villamil

Jan 18, 2025

Rev. Angel Luis Villamil, age 88, passed away on January 18, 2025. Born in Humacao, Puerto Rico, to the late Manuel and Atanasia Villamil, he lived a life devoted to faith, family, and service.

Beloved husband of 53 years to Isabel Lazu Villamil, Rev. Villamil was the devoted father of Emmanuel Villamil (Bonnie), Elizabeth Villamil-Canario (Gabriel A.), Angel Villamil, and the...

Laverne Ferguson

Laverne Ferguson

Jan 18, 2025

Laverne Ferguson, age 63, passed away on January 18, 2025. She was born on June 22, 1961, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, to her loving parents, the late William J. Baker and Bertha Dotson. Beloved wife, mother, and sister. 

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Slone & Co. Funeral Directors.

Minerva Mestre

Minerva Mestre

Jan 18, 2025

Minerva Mestre, age 68, passed away on January 18, 2025. She was born on September 27, 1956, in Manhattan, New York, to her loving parents, the late Angel and Ramona Mestre.

Beloved mother of Melissa (Luis), Francisco, Elvin (Mariel), Melinda (Terence), Maryellie (Nathan), and Jimmy (Staisie), Minerva was the cherished grandmother of Johnathan, Cameron, Angel, Glorialyce, Terence Jr., Terence III, Tay'veon,...

Ronald A. Thatch, Sr.

Ronald A. Thatch, Sr.

Jan 17, 2025

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...

Pablo Diaz

Pablo Diaz

Jan 16, 2025

Pablo Diaz, age 94; born on January 25, 1930 in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, to the late Felix Diaz and Rosa Maria Martinez, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025 while visiting with family in Santo Domingo. Beloved husband of the late Carmen Diaz; loving father of Ricky Diaz (Sonia), Kevin Diaz (Barb), Rosa Diaz (Harold), Magdalena Diaz (Kim) and bonus...

Joe Nathan Williams

Joe Nathan Williams

Jan 16, 2025

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...

Ismail Abraham Abiff

Ismail Abraham Abiff

Jan 15, 2025

Ismail Abraham Abiff passed away on January 15, 2025. Interment Eastern Cemtery I (Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands). 

Charles Beaty Clemins, Sr.

Charles Beaty Clemins, Sr.

Jan 14, 2025

Charles Beaty Clemins, Sr., age 63, passed away on January 14, 2025. 

Chuck was a devoted, hardworking man known for his caring and helpful nature. A skilled mechanic and tow truck operator, he shared his knowledge and love of cars with his children. Chuck was well-loved in his community for offering affordable towing services, always driven by his belief that people...

John J. Ingalls Page

John J. Ingalls Page

Jan 14, 2025

John J. Ingalls Page, age 25, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on January 14, 2025. Born on December 3, 1999, in Lakewood, Ohio, he was the beloved son of Mary Beth Page and the late Michael Lee Page.

John was the cherished brother of Olivia Lee (William), Leah Cremer (Levi), Ashlee Frazee, and Ciara Baker (Tiana Brown). He was a devoted...

Syed Nazim Ali

Syed Nazim Ali

Jan 14, 2025

Syed Nazim Ali passed away on January 14, 2025. Janazah Prayers were held on January 14, 2025. Interment Resthaven Memory Gardens. 

Brian Sims

Brian Sims

Jan 13, 2025

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...

Victor A. Roman

Victor A. Roman

Jan 13, 2025

Victor A. Roman, age 64, passed away on January 13, 2025. He was born on April 17, 1960, in Jaguas, Puerto Rico, to his loving parents, the late Isidoro Roman and Isabel Velazquez.

Victor was the beloved father of Victor A. Roman, Jr. (deceased) and Arianette M. Roman-Nunez. He was the dear brother of Zoraida Gonzalez, Zenaida Roman, Jesus Roman, and...

Lorenzo Hunter

Lorenzo Hunter

Jan 12, 2025

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...

Matthew Cooper

Matthew Cooper

Jan 12, 2025

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...

John Gilliam, Jr.

John Gilliam, Jr.

Jan 12, 2025

John Gilliam, Jr., affectionately known as "Bub," age 54, passed away on January 12, 2025. He was born on May 29, 1970, in Cleveland, Ohio, to his loving parents, the late Bertha Wells and John Gilliam, Sr.

John was the beloved husband of Rebecca Klepac, dear brother of Robert Gilliam, Connie Gibbs, and the late Calvin Gilliam. He was a treasured...

Stanley A. Orkiszewski

Stanley A. Orkiszewski

Jan 9, 2025

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...

Curtis J. Holloway

Curtis J. Holloway

Jan 9, 2025

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...

Barbara Gibel

Barbara Gibel

Jan 9, 2025

Barbara Gibel, age 78, passed away on January 9, 2025. She was born on March 6, 1946, in Morehead, Kentucky, to her loving parents, the late Edward and Lillian Smith. Barbara was the beloved wife of Kenneth Gibel and devoted mother of Kenneth Adkins and Angela Nickoloff. She was the cherished grandmother of Sarah Frye, Abbey Croxton, Forrest Croxton, Molly...

Janis Alisa Blackwell

Janis Alisa Blackwell

Jan 8, 2025

Janis Alisa Blackwell, age 65, affectionately known as "Mama J" passed away on January 8, 2025. She was born on September 13, 1959, in Augusta, Georgia, to her loving parents, the late Ralph Blackwell and Geneva Harper.

Janis was the beloved mother of Nisha, Michael, Demetrius, and Marvin. She was a devoted grandmother to Jabari, Marvion, and Amare. Janis will be...

Carmen Lydia Cruz

Carmen Lydia Cruz

Jan 8, 2025

Carmen Lydia Cruz (née Arroyo), age 81, passed away on January 8, 2025. She was born on August 24, 1943, in Yauco, Puerto Rico, to her loving parents, the late Antonio Arroyo and Juana Caraballo de Arroyo, with Nilda and Antonio (Tonin) Quinones also playing a significant role in her upbringing.

Carmen was the beloved wife of Francisco Cruz. She was...