Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Masende Kizungu

Masende Kizungu

Dec 29, 2021

Masende Kizungu, age 50, passed away on December 29, 2021.  She was born on January 1, 1971, in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

She is survived by her children, Mwavita, Noela, Sakina, Ndulu, Happy, Jeanine, and Abedi; her parents, 3 grandchildren, and many brothers and sisters in Africa.

Family and friends are welcome on Saturday, January 8, 2022, for a...

Gloria Krotsmer

Gloria Krotsmer

Dec 28, 2021

Gloria Krotsmer, age 56, passed away on December 28, 2021.  She was born on July 15, 1965, in Phoenix, Arizona.

She is survived by her mother, Sally Cox; children, Vanessa Krotsmer, Kayana Chhoeun, and Justice Chhoeun; siblings, Joe Krotsmer, Aunt Helena, and Aunt Pauletta; grandchildren, Janiya Profeta, Angelina Profeta, Paris Mitchell, and Peyton Mitchell.

Gloria was a strong woman that...

MaryAnn E Cassity

MaryAnn E Cassity

Dec 28, 2021

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...

Lillian Phillips

Lillian Phillips

Dec 28, 2021

Lillian Phillips, age 91, passed away on December 28, 2021.  She was born on May 20, 1930, in Devonia, Tennessee to the late Alex Patterson and Sarah Phillips.

She is survived by her dear children, David L. (Barbara) Patterson and Walter R. (Jean) Patterson; brother, Mack Patterson; cherished grandchildren, David L. Patterson, Rochelle Kilby, Bridget Patterson, Valerie Ruiz, Scotty Skilton,...

Jerry Lee Mullins

Jerry Lee Mullins

Dec 28, 2021

Jerry Lee Mullins, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021.  He was born on April 22, 1957 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Ova Mae Ball.

Jerry is survived by his loving son, Jerry Lee Mullins, Jr.; cherished grandchildren, Adrian and Anya'lynn Mullin.

He enjoyed home improvements, riding motorcycles, and helping people in his AA community.  Jerry especially...

James   Addie

James Addie

Dec 28, 2021

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...

Newland Melvin Shaw

Newland Melvin Shaw

Dec 27, 2021

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...

John R. Kamps, Jr.

John R. Kamps, Jr.

Dec 27, 2021

John R. Kamps, Jr. age 66, passed away on December 27, 2021.  He was born on April 22, 1955, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late John Kamps, Sr., and Ann Mannix Kamps.

He is survived by his brother, David Kamps, and sister, Debra Bernhardt; he was also a loving uncle.

John proudly served in the United States Army.  He will...

Andrea   Clark

Andrea Clark

Dec 27, 2021

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...

Luis Alfredo Veras Suazo

Luis Alfredo Veras Suazo

Dec 26, 2021

Luis Alfredo Veras Suazo, age 67, passed away on December 26, 2021.  He was born on January 10, 1954, in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

Luis is survived by his dear children, Priscilla Veras, Caroline Veras (Michael Martinez), Ricardo Veras, Javish Veras; siblings, Rafael Veras, Susana Veras, Iris Veras, Dulce Veras, Fernando Veras, Radhames Veras; cherished grandchildren, Juan Daniel Gil, Amia...

Svette Denise Williams

Svette Denise Williams

Dec 26, 2021

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...

Randall   Phalin

Randall Phalin

Dec 26, 2021

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...

Kimberly M. Vandergriff

Kimberly M. Vandergriff

Dec 26, 2021

Kimberly M. Vandergriff, age 50, passed away on December 26, 2021.  She was born on December 20, 1971, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Michael Vandergriff and Linda Trotter.

She is survived by her siblings, Michael, Earl, Dora, Linda, and Sharon; nieces and nephews, Welly, Leonard, Angela, Benjamin, Trisha, Suzy, Jake, and Nate.

Kimberly loved animals, especially her fur babies,...

Otae   Watkins

Otae Watkins

Dec 26, 2021

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...

Sharon A. Dove

Sharon A. Dove

Dec 25, 2021

Sharon A. Dove, age 61, passed away on December 25, 2021.  She was born on February 21, 1960 to the late Carl Steinhoff and Joy O'Reilly.  

She is survived by her daughter, Megan Steinhoff; grandson, Kyler; siblings, Carl, David, Mike (deceased) and Dan (deceased). 

Arrangements were entrusted to Slone & Co. Funeral Directors, 13115 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44111. Graveside...

Jeffrey Michael Randy Ruiz

Jeffrey Michael Randy Ruiz

Dec 25, 2021

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of our beloved Jeffrey.

Jeffrey Michael Randy Ruiz, age 29, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 25, 2021.  He was born in Bronx, New York on May 21, 1992.

He is survived by his parents, Randy Ruiz, and Denise Serrano-Ruiz; and his siblings, Randy, Jasmin (Robert), Anthony,...

Robert L Fitzwater Jr

Robert L Fitzwater Jr

Dec 25, 2021

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...

Marvin L. Bentley, III

Marvin L. Bentley, III

Dec 24, 2021

Marvin L. Bentley, III, passed away on December 24, 2021.  He was born on July 19, 1968, in Cleveland, Ohio to Marvin Bentley II and Lou Easter Phillips. 

He is survived by his former wives, Lorena Bentley, and Chandra Bland; dear children, Lamontios Bentley (deceased), Mareyon Bentley, Marchanna & Chamarra Bentley, and DeMarco Bentley; siblings, Tina Bentley, and Tracey Bentley;...

Philip   Griffin

Philip Griffin

Dec 24, 2021

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...

Raymond D. Ewald

Raymond D. Ewald

Dec 24, 2021

Raymond D. Ewald, age 82, passed away suddenly on December 24, 2021.

He was born on August 12, 1939, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Raymond J. Ewald and Edna Henderson Ewald.

Raymond is survived by his dear children, Dawn Noel, David M. Ewald, James W. Ewald, and Randy W. Ewald; cherished grandchildren, Hayden, and Hudson; siblings, Sue Baker, Karen...