Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Christopher Kustra

Christopher Kustra

Mar 6, 2025

Christopher Chester Kustra (66), born December 12th, 1958, passed away peacefully at Holy Family Hospice on March 6th, 2025, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

Known as Rooster, he was a Union Local 5 Bricklayer for over 30 years. He worked hard and played hard and was always the life of the party, but his biggest joy and pride in life...

Robert Blake

Robert Blake

Mar 5, 2025

Robert Blake, age 58, passed away on March 5, 2025. He was born on July 12, 1966, in Wilmington, Delaware, to his loving parents, the late Patricia A. (nee Creamer) Cawley and George W. Blake.

Beloved father of Mary Beth (nee Blake) Kiss (Tyler) and John Blake, he shared his children with former spouse, Mary D’Onofrio. Dear brother of William Blake...

Samuel Haque

Samuel Haque

Mar 5, 2025

Samuel Haque passed away on March 5, 2025. Janazah prayers were held on March 6, 2025. Interment Resthaven Memory Gardens. 

Hector L. Pagan Ayala

Hector L. Pagan Ayala

Mar 4, 2025

Hector L. Pagan Ayala, age 67, passed away on March 4, 2025. He was born on April 25, 1958, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to his loving parents, the late Manuel Pagan and Josefa Ayala. A beloved father, brother, and uncle, Hector found joy in playing the conga at church, sharing his love for music and faith with those around...

Maria Molina

Maria Molina

Mar 4, 2025

Maria Molina, age 91, passed away on March 4, 2025. She was born on September 2, 1933, in Villalba, Puerto Rico, to her loving parents, Francisco Laboy and Elisa Gonzalez.

Maria was the beloved wife of the late Martin Molina and a devoted mother to Martin Molina, Jr., Gertrudis (Tito) Molina, Cruz Maria Fuentes, Jose Abel Molina, and Betsy Molina Schafer....

Patricia C. Moorman-Bailey

Patricia C. Moorman-Bailey

Mar 4, 2025

Patricia C. Moorman-Bailey, age 72, passed away on March 4, 2025. She was born on July 8, 1952, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, the late William and Norma M. (nee Jansen) Moorman.

Beloved mother of Brian (Cassie), Stephanie, and Robert Bailey. Father of her children, Herbert Bailey. Cherished grandmother of Julia Bailey-Farrar, Brian Bailey, and Grace Bailey. Dear sister...

Elizabeth Duffield

Elizabeth Duffield

Mar 4, 2025

Elizabeth Duffield, age 40, passed away on March 4, 2025. She was born on July 29, 1984, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, Alexander Duffield and Kelly Hanna. Elizabeth was a devoted mother to Kellianna Lopez, Eli Lopez, and Harmony Williams. She shared a beautiful life with her beloved partner, Roberto Lopez.

She was a dear sister to Heather Beaver,...

Edwin Torres Vargas

Edwin Torres Vargas

Mar 4, 2025

Edwin Torres Vargas, age 76, passed away on March 4, 2025. He was born on March 5, 1948, in Las Marías, Puerto Rico, to his loving parents, the late Emiliano Torres and Gloria Vargas.

Beloved husband of Candy Torres. Devoted father of Edwin Jr. (Mariam), Jose (Diana), Erica, Melissa, and Patricia (Benjamin). Cherished grandfather of Dominic, Leila, Letitia, Khalid, Tiffany, Yuliana,...

Aliye Cosan

Aliye Cosan

Mar 4, 2025

Aliye Cosan passed away on March 4, 2025. Janazah Prayers were held on March 6, 2025. Interment Pine Lawn Cemetery (Cheektowaga, New York).

Victor Morales

Victor Morales

Mar 4, 2025

Victor Morales, age 89, passed away on March 4, 2025. He was born on August 3, 1935, in Yauco, Puerto Rico, to his loving parents, the late Domingo Morales and Leonol Rios.

Beloved father of Victor Morales Marquez (Marisol Maldonado Perez), Arleen Morales, and Elizabeth Ginorio Morales. Cherished grandfather of Karenleen Ginorio Morales, Mariely Ginorio Morales, Michelle Ginorio Morales, Jose Velez,...

Carol Lakatos

Carol Lakatos

Mar 4, 2025

Carol Lakatos, age 83, passed away on March 4, 2025. She was born on March 31, 1941, in Berea, Ohio, to her loving parents, the late Robert and Susan (nee Winters) Mackall. Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt. 

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Slone & Co. Funeral Directors. 

John Lester Chambers

John Lester Chambers

Mar 3, 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...

Michael Steven Campbell

Michael Steven Campbell

Mar 3, 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...

Donald Szymczak

Donald Szymczak

Mar 3, 2025

Our pillar of strength and support, Donald Szymczak passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025. He was 84 years old. Don was born on March 16, 1940, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late John and Sylvia (nee Beran) Szymczak. He was the cherished and beloved husband of the late Anna May (nee Kuhel) Szymczak. They were married for 61 years, a...

Edward Clark

Edward Clark

Mar 3, 2025

Edward Clark, age 64, passed away on March 3, 2025. He was born on June 9, 1960, to his loving parents, Leroy and Bernice Ruth Terry Clark. Beloved husband of Debra Clark. Devoted father of Corissa Clark, Lee Clark Jr. (Deceased), and stepchildren, Anthony McKissack and Alisha Peeples. Cherished grandfather of Taniyah Peeples, Aaron Rowe, and Antoinette McKissack, and proud...

Cynthia Daniels

Cynthia Daniels

Mar 2, 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...

Paul S. Walsh

Paul S. Walsh

Mar 1, 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...

VanChez Pierre Triplett, Sr.

VanChez Pierre Triplett, Sr.

Mar 1, 2025

VanChez Pierre Triplett, Sr., was born on December 2, 1981, to his parents, Micheele Triplett and the late Vance Triplett in Cleveland, OH.

VanChez passed away on March 1, 2025. Leaving to mourn: his mother Micheele Triplett, his brothers Tauras J. Jones and Justin V. Triplett, five children: Vanchez P. Triplett Jr., Dejah Chambliss, Emani, Eva and Evan Triplett. Four nephews:...

Gwendolyn Christine Howard

Gwendolyn Christine Howard

Mar 1, 2025

Gwendolyn Christine Howard, age 44, passed away on March 1, 2025. She was born on April 20, 1980, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, Kimberly (nee Hilderbrand) and the late Roy Howard. Beloved mother. 

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Slone & Co. Funeral Directors. 

Ali Suleimanov

Ali Suleimanov

Mar 1, 2025

Ali Suleimanov passed away on March 1, 2025. Janazah Prayers were held on March 3, 2025. Interment Resthaven Memory Gardens. 

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