Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Rafeeq Syed

Rafeeq Syed

Feb 22, 2024

Rafeeq Syed passed away on February 22, 2024. Janazah Prayers were held on February 22, 2024. Interment Resthaven Memory Gardens.

Felix Diaz

Felix Diaz

Feb 20, 2024

Felix Diaz, age 92, passed away on February 20, 2024. He was born on November 27, 1931, in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico. Beloved friend of Joyce Vega. 

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Slone & Co. Funeral Directors. 

John Otis Card

John Otis Card

Feb 19, 2024

John Otis Card left this world on Monday, February 19, 2024, with his brother, Arthur Lee Card Sr., and his niece, Valeria Hardy, by his side. John Otis was born on October 8, 1937, in Auburn, Alabama. He was the beloved oldest son of Oda Gentry Card and Bennie Lee Card, which earned him the nickname “Sonny.” After high school,...

Billy Shorter

Billy Shorter

Feb 19, 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...

Aida Alago

Aida Alago

Feb 19, 2024

Aida Alago, age 76, passed away on February 19, 2024. She was born on February 11, 1948, in Isabela, Puerto Rico, to her beloved parents, the late Pedro Alago and Delfina Castro.

Aida will be fondly remembered as the cherished mother of Kimberly Alago, William Lugo, and Pedro Lugo. She was the adored grandmother of Israel Cruz, Ismael Pina, Adialis Lugo,...

Nafisa Khatoon Syed

Nafisa Khatoon Syed

Feb 19, 2024

Nafisa Khatoon Syed passed away on February 19, 2024. Janazah Prayers were held on February 20, 2024. Interment Resthaven Memory Gardens.

William Edward Blackwell

William Edward Blackwell

Feb 18, 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...

Thaddeus Gooden

Thaddeus Gooden

Feb 16, 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...

Roger Johnson

Roger Johnson

Feb 15, 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...

Elisabeth Klein

Elisabeth Klein

Feb 15, 2024

Elisabeth Klein, 90 years young, of Cleveland, Ohio passed away peacefully on February 15, 2024. Elisabeth was born in Romania to the late Andreas and Rosalia (nee Bauholcer) Neubacker. She is survived by her loving children Rosemary (Karl) Kaupe, Hildegard (Carl) Criblez, Herbert Klein, and Robert Klein; treasured grandchildren Siobhan McKenna, Russell Criblez, Elizabeth Criblez; and cherished great grandchildren Colin,...

Ernest L. Laird

Ernest L. Laird

Feb 15, 2024

Ernest L. Laird, age 83, passed away on February 15, 2024. Ernest was born on September 9, 1940, in Seth, West Virginia, to the late John and Doris (nee Donley) Laird.

Ernest was the beloved husband of Mary Laird, and together they shared a lifetime of love and companionship. He was the devoted father of the late John Laird (Joanne) and...

Leonard Perkins III

Leonard Perkins III

Feb 15, 2024

Leonard Perkins III, age 61, passed away on February 15, 2024. Born on June 30, 1962, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Leonard Perkins II and Alice (nee Dahlke) Berger. Beloved husband of Dianna Maynard. Cherished father of Leonard Amos Perkins IV, Melissa Ann Perkins, Bonnie Michelle Perkins, Josh Smith, Kenny Maynard, and the late Jimmy Gibson. Cherished grandfather of...

Leon Tiffon Johnson

Leon Tiffon Johnson

Feb 14, 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...

Rebecca Ann Black

Rebecca Ann Black

Feb 14, 2024

Rebecca Ann Black, aged 69, passed away on February 14, 2024. Born on November 17, 1954, to the late Roy and Loretta (nee. Deforest) Black.

She was the beloved wife of Charles H. Brown, with whom she shared countless joys and adventures. As a devoted mother, Rebecca leaves behind her children Heather A. Emery, Kenneth B. Emery II, and Brandon R....

Gerald Wayne Denham

Gerald Wayne Denham

Feb 14, 2024

Gerald Wayne Denham age 70 

Beloved husband of Terry Denham (nee Danko). Loving father of Gerald Denham, Jr., Scott Denham (Allison), and Steven Goff (deceased). Dearest grandfather of Scott Denham, Jr. and Brianna Denham. Son of Carlie and Jethro Denham (both deceased). Brother of Wilma Kanera (Frank), Louise Meece (Phillip), Lois Lucy (deceased) (Bob), Earl Denham (deceased) (Donna), Dean Denham (Josie),...

Martha Jane Friedrich

Martha Jane Friedrich

Feb 14, 2024

Martha Jane Friedrich (nee Bise), 96, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away at home with family around her on February 14, 2024.



Martha was born on February 7, 1928, in Clarksburg, WV. She was the daughter of the late David Levi and Elsie Vee (nee Cofer) Bise.



She was the beloved wife of the late Herman C. Friedrich, and leaves behind her three...

Sajida Begum Haneef

Sajida Begum Haneef

Feb 13, 2024

Sajida Begum Haneef passed away on February 13, 2024. Janazah Prayers were held on February 14, 2024. Interment Resthaven Memory Gardens. 

Leonard Anthony Allen

Leonard Anthony Allen

Feb 12, 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...

Ray Gentry

Ray Gentry

Feb 12, 2024

Ray Gentry, age 83, passed away on February 12, 2024. Loving friend to many. Interment Riverside Cemetery.Funeral arrangements entrusted to Slone & Co. Funeral Directors. 

Glenn Lawrence Briley-Deets

Glenn Lawrence Briley-Deets

Feb 12, 2024

Glenn Lawrence (Larry) Deets , age 73, passed away on February 12, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 20, 1950, in Washington D.C., Larry was the son of the late Elsie Deets. He leaves behind his devoted wife, Angela Briley, and a legacy of love and kindness.

Larry was a cherished father to Michelle O'Hara (Brendan), Jennifer Gilbert...