Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Zachary L. Artis

Zachary L. Artis

Nov 19, 2021

Zachary L. Artis, age 25, passed away on November 19, 2021. 

He was born on August 8, 1996 in Buffalo, New York to Thurman Artis and Cheryl Strong.

Zachary is survived by his loving siblings, Cierra, Tierce Lamar, Thurman and Tashari Erone Artis; nieces and nephews, Amayah Taylor, Cannon Miles and Olivia Miles.

He enjoyed basketball, boxing, karate and football. ...

Nijaz   Kuduzovic

Nijaz Kuduzovic

Nov 19, 2021

Nijaz Kuduzovic, age 62, passed away on November 19, 2021.  Janazah prayers were held on November 20, 2021.  Interment in Resthaven Memory Gardens.

Darlene   Vale

Darlene Vale

Nov 19, 2021

Darlene Vale, age 64, passed away November 19, 2021.  She was born on January 5, 1957 in Cleveland, Ohio to Glenn and Helen (nee Stafford) Bennett.  Loving Wife of Halley Vale.

Loving Mother, Grandmother and Sister.

 Family and friends are welcome on Monday, November 22, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Slone & Co. Funeral Directors, 13115 Lorain...

Vanessa "Ness" Panas

Vanessa "Ness" Panas

Nov 19, 2021

Vanessa R. “Ness” Panas, Devoted Christian and Proselytizer , online journalist, and long time resident of Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on November 19, 2021 at the age of 45.

She leaves behind her beloved husband, John Panas; dear children, Michael and Jonathan Panas; her cherished grandson, Caleb Panas; parents, Renee and Keith Simmons;  brothers, Keith, Kevin and Krieg Simmons; and...

Alfonzo   Sims, Jr.

Alfonzo Sims, Jr.

Nov 18, 2021

On Thursday, November 18, 2021, Alfonzo Sims Jr. was peacefully called home to be with his Heavenly Father.  He leaves here to celebrate his brief stay, his parents, Alfonzo Sr. and Barbara, his children LaChell, Alena, Courtney, Harlan, Al'leshia, Aljuwon, and Alliyah, his brothers, Michael and Anthony (Lezlee) Sims, his nephews and niece, Marcus, Anthony and Nicole, his grandchildren along...

Denise   McDonald

Denise McDonald

Nov 18, 2021

Denise McDonald, age 54, passed away on November 18, 2021.  She was born on August 14, 1967 in Waterbury, Connecticut to Gary and Gladys (nee Martinez) McDonald.

She is survived by her loving children, Yolanda Perez (Derek Williams) and Xiane Hernandez (De’Al Glaze); dear siblings, Margarita Lopez, Evelyn Lopez (Elias Arroyo), Heriberto Hernandez, Erica Rivera and Maria Hernandez, deceased; cherished...

Yong-Ae "Kim"   Stark

Yong-Ae "Kim" Stark

Nov 18, 2021

Yong-Ae Stark, (nee Kim), age 70, passed away on November 18, 2021.

She was born on September 16, 1951 in South Korea.

Yong-Ae is survived by her dear husband of 48 years, George F. Stark; loving children, William F. Stark and Angela K. Stark; 3 grandchildren; and 1 great grandson.

She enjoyed spending time with her family and will be...

Brunilda Morales Torres

Brunilda Morales Torres

Nov 18, 2021

Brunilda Morales Torres, age 70, passed away on November 18, 2021.

She is survived by her dear husband Confesor Figueroa Serrano; loving mother to, Ernesto Villafane (Gloria), Aracelis Morales, Brunilda Figueroa (David), Carmelo Villafane (Yolanda Montanez), Luz A. Villafane, (David Nunez) Nephtali Villafane (Saneikgua Godfrey) and Yazmin Figueroa.  She was also a loving sister, grand-mother and friend to many.  She...

Jose M Santiago

Jose M Santiago

Nov 18, 2021

Jose M. Santiago, age 51, passed away on November 18, 2021.  Dear son to the late Domingo and Cloduarda Santiago.  Dearest brother to Janet, Ismael, Edwin, Sandra, Mildred, Manuel, Francisco and the late Iroil and Santos.  Jose will be forever loved and missed by all his family and friends.

Services will be held on Friday, November 26, 2021 at Slone...

Rocky G Smith

Rocky G Smith

Nov 18, 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...

Johnny Edward Pekarek

Johnny Edward Pekarek

Nov 17, 2021

Johnny Edward Pekarek, age 56, passed away on November 17, 2021. Loving father of Lisa Amburgey,  Jennifer Vance, John Oakley, and Laura Oakley. Cherished grandfather to twelve beautiful grandchildren. Beloved brother of Daryl Stephen Pekarek(deceased), Dale Sopjack, Marianne Webb, Michael Pekarek, Cindy Bassett, (deceased), and Trudy Williams. Loving uncle to many. His memorial will be held at Wallace Lake in...

Laura Ann Ostromek

Laura Ann Ostromek

Nov 16, 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...

Gadria Salih

Gadria Salih

Nov 16, 2021

Gadria Salih, passed away on November 16, 2021.  Janazah prayers will be held on November 17, 2021.  Interment in Resthaven Memory Gardens.

James   Edwards Jr

James Edwards Jr

Nov 16, 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...

Dolores A. Brady

Dolores A. Brady

Nov 15, 2021

Dolores A. Brady (nee Hodge), age 91, passed away on November 15, 2021.  She was born on October 2, 1930 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Margaret Tapaszi and William Hodge.

She is survived by her loving children, Kenneth P. (Jennifer) Brady, Darlene (Kenneth) Bombalski, and Timothy (Janet) Brady; cherished grandchildren, Kelly Fanger, Devon Brady, Katie Kain (Alex), Alex Brady,...

Milton   Love

Milton Love

Nov 15, 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...

David J Eads

David J Eads

Nov 14, 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...

Carmen A. Flores

Carmen A. Flores

Nov 14, 2021

Carmen A. Flores, age 76, passed away on November 14, 2021.  She was born on June 14, 1945 in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico to the late Salustiano Figueroa and Gregoria Perez. Carmen is survived by her loving children, Roberto (Marisol) Flores, Marisol Flores (Chad Dubesa), Miguel A. Flores (Maritza Ortiz), Margarita Flores (Marcial Pacheco); dear siblings, Carmen Lidia Ramos, Miguel Figueroa; cherished...

Richard Roy Caster

Richard Roy Caster

Nov 14, 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...

Aida Luz Figueroa

Aida Luz Figueroa

Nov 12, 2021

Aida Luz Figueroa, age 75, passed away on November 12, 2021. 

She was born on April 23, 1946 in Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico to the late Luis Figueroa and Eusebia Cruz.

Aida is survived by her dear children, Aida Janette Garcia and Jose “Lito” (Rosa) Garcia, their father, Jose Antonio Garcia; siblings, Maria T. (Robert) Figueroa - Luecht, Luis E....