Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Mildred L. Vargo

Mildred L. Vargo

Dec 28, 2024

Mildred L. Vargo (Millie), 80, passed away peacefully on December 28th, 2024. She was a cherished Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and Friend. Millie leaves a legacy of love, importance of family and of humor.

Millie was the beloved daughter of the late Kermit C. and Mildred Farley (nee Sims), born on May 9, 1944, in Sewickley, Pennsylvania. She moved...

Mark Dewane Williams

Mark Dewane Williams

Dec 28, 2024

Mark Dewane Williams, aged 57 years old, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on December 28th, 2024, after a diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer’s in early 2021. 

Mark was born on September 20th, 1967, to Joe and Sandra Williams in Cleveland, Ohio. Mark went on to train in the police academy and became a police officer of 29 years. In 1997, Mark married...

Zaina Kousar Knapp

Zaina Kousar Knapp

Dec 27, 2024

Zaina Kousar Knapp passed away on December 27, 2024. Janazah Prayers were held on December 31, 2024. Interment Resthaven Memory Gardens. 

James Kevin Ferron

James Kevin Ferron

Dec 27, 2024

James Ferron, age 47, passed away on December 27, 2024. He was born on August 23, 1977, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to his loving mother, Deborah Anthony.

James was the beloved father of Aliyah Ferron, Billi Ferron, James Ferron, Preshus Ferron, Monica Kosman, and Monique Miller, and a cherished grandfather of Lalani, Oceann, Nito, CJ, and Jace. He was a dear brother...

Henry Davis

Henry Davis

Dec 27, 2024

Henry Davis, age 45, passed away on December 27, 2024. Born on January 29, 1979, in Cleveland, Ohio, Henry was the cherished son of Elaine Cullum and Anthony McCoy, with Vincent Cullum and Levon Burnett, Sr., playing a significant role in his upbringing.

Henry was the beloved father of Tyson Davis and the dear brother of Anthony Davis, Chavone Burnett, Levon...

Leonard Pratt

Leonard Pratt

Dec 26, 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...

Dennis W. Fairley

Dennis W. Fairley

Dec 24, 2024

Dennis W. Fairley, age 66, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024. He was born on April 18, 1958, in Richmond County, North Carolina, to his loving parents, Ella Robinson and Jerry Fairley.

Dennis was the beloved husband of Sandra (nee Bings) Fairley. He was a devoted father to Rashon L. Bings, Dennel W. Fairley (Enjoli), Brent A. Fairley, and Jermaine...

Alexandra Pantelimon

Alexandra Pantelimon

Dec 24, 2024

Alexandra Pantelimon, born on November 3, 1944, in Romania, passed away on December 24, 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio, leaving behind a rich legacy of love and family.

Alexandra is survived by her husband Gheorghe Pantelimon; beloved children Valeriu Nicolae and George; grandchildren George Pantelimon, Anastasia Pantelimon, Georgiana Pantelimon, Alexandra Hortea, Robert Hortea, Daniel Pantelimon, and Sergiu Pantelimon; great-grandchild to Hortea David; cherished...

Asuncion "Tito" Malave

Asuncion "Tito" Malave

Dec 23, 2024

Asuncion "Tito" Malave, age 85, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2024, in Chicago, Illinois. Born on May 5, 1939, in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, he was the beloved son of the late Anicasio Malave and Herminia Zayas.

Tito was the cherished father of Mayra, Mildred, Ruben, and Jose Luis; proud grandfather of Alex, Addin, Anthony, Armani, Alyssa, Ashley, Aidali, Diannie,...

Kent Demetric McGlothin

Kent Demetric McGlothin

Dec 22, 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...

Gulianz Shavkatova

Gulianz Shavkatova

Dec 22, 2024

Gulianz Shavkatova passed away on December 22, 2024. Janazah Prayers were held on December 23, 2024. Interment Resthaven Memory Gardens. 

John Deveau, Jr.

John Deveau, Jr.

Dec 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...

Mary Rose Hlouschek

Mary Rose Hlouschek

Dec 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...

Mary Ware

Mary Ware

Dec 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...

Rafael V. Quinones

Rafael V. Quinones

Dec 21, 2024

Rafael V. Quinones, age 80, passed away on December 21, 2024. He was born on September 26, 1944, in Yauco, Puerto Rico, to his loving parents, the late Ramon and Rosa Quinones. 

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Slone & Co. Funeral Directors. 

Robert Lester Mitchell, Jr.

Robert Lester Mitchell, Jr.

Dec 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...

Arbutus Russo Comstock

Arbutus Russo Comstock

Dec 20, 2024

Arbutus Russo Comstock, born on April 30, 1959, in Lorain, Ohio, left this world on December 20, 2024, but her spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. A daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother, Arbutus was a beacon of laughter and love, her personality radiating warmth that embraced everyone around her.

Her humor was a...

Robert B. Brastajn

Robert B. Brastajn

Dec 20, 2024

Robert B. Brastajn, a lifelong Cleveland resident, passed away on December 20, 2024. He was born on November 17, 1964, in Cleveland, Ohio, and was a devoted companion, father, and friend to many.

Robert cherished the time spent with his companion, Shirley Johnson, who provided him with support and love throughout their relationship. He was also a proud stepfather to Mary...

Rachel Brooke Austin

Rachel Brooke Austin

Dec 19, 2024

Rachel Brooke Austin, age 44, passed away on December 19, 2024. She was born on September 28, 1980, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, James and Janis Austin. Cherished sister of Candace Leon (Freddy) and Brice Austin. Treasured aunt to Megan "Boo" (her children, Josiah & Jordan), Nani (her children, Elias & Azari), Nikki, Shyra, Mariah, and Isaac.

Rachel enjoyed...

Notra Mae Long

Notra Mae Long

Dec 19, 2024

Notra Mae Long, age 88, passed away on December 19, 2024. She was born on October 18, 1936, in Tuskegee, Alabama, to her loving parents, the late Iris Chisholm and Marie Brown.

Notra was the beloved wife of Clarence Long and the devoted mother of Bettye J. Rhinehart (Willie), John L. Smith (Tina), Sylvia A. McIntosh (Melvin - both deceased), Harold...