Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Broderick Leon Graham

Broderick Leon Graham

Feb 14, 2025

Broderick Leon Graham passed away on February 14, 2025. Janazah Prayers were held on February 15, 2025. Interment Resthaven Memory Gardens. 

Andre Battle

Andre Battle

Feb 12, 2025

Andre Battle, age 67, passed away on February 12, 2025. He was born on November 28, 1957, in Yonkers, New York, to his loving parents, the late Ernest and Alice Battle. Devoted father of Kendra Parker, Christian Williams, Duane McQuay, and stepchildren Douglas Smith, Jr., and Dwuan Smith. Cherished grandfather of DeQuan Parker, DaShawn Arthur, Daron Williams, Roniesha Williams, Paige...

Carmen Rivera Santos

Carmen Rivera Santos

Feb 12, 2025

Carmen Rivera Santos, age 78, passed away on February 12, 2025. She was born on September 26, 1946, in Morovis, Puerto Rico, to her loving parents, the late Daniel Rivera and Margarita Ventura. 

Carmen was the beloved mother of Annie, Rafael, Felix, and Juanita Rivera. She was a cherished grandmother of Jose Aaron Alicea, Loyda Rivera, Nathaniel Rivera, Frank A. Encarnacion,...

Darnell Burks

Darnell Burks

Feb 11, 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...

Thomas Martinez Sanchez

Thomas Martinez Sanchez

Feb 10, 2025

It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that we share the unexpected passing of Thomas Sanchez on Monday, February 10, 2025. Thomas was the beloved husband of Tabatha Mrozek-Sanchez and the son of Andrea Sanchez and the late Fidel Sanchez Sr. He was the loving sibling of the late Jesus, the late Lilly, the late Monica, Fidel Jr.,...

Debbie Jean Lotts

Debbie Jean Lotts

Feb 10, 2025

Debbie Jean Lotts, age 68, passed away on February 10, 2025. She was born on May 30, 1956, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, the late Albert M. Lotts Jr. and Jeanette (nee Smith) Lotts. Dear sister. 

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Slone & Co. Funeral Directors. 

Jeffrey Paul Tokar

Jeffrey Paul Tokar

Feb 9, 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...

Fernando Marrero

Fernando Marrero

Feb 9, 2025

Fernando Marrero, age 64, passed away on February 9, 2025. He was born on October 9, 1960, in Utuado, Puerto Rico, to his loving parents, Fernando Marrero and the late Hilda Iris Cruz.

A devoted father, he leaves behind his beloved children, Fernando Jr., Rosa Iris, Emanuel, and Miriam Marrero, and their mother, Blasina DeJesus. He was a cherished grandfather to...

Michael Gibson

Michael Gibson

Feb 9, 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...

Nathan Stephens

Nathan Stephens

Feb 9, 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...

Luna Milagros Simone Najera

Luna Milagros Simone Najera

Feb 8, 2025

Luna Milagros Simone Najera, age 7, passed away on February 8, 2025. She was born on April 27, 2017, in Honduras, to her loving parents, Jose Wilfredo Najero and Erika Patricia Najera. 

Family and friends are welcome on Thursday, February 13, 2025, from 5 to 9 p.m., at Slone & Co. Life Celebration Center 3556 W. 130th St. Cleveland, OH 44111. 

Geraldean Samson

Geraldean Samson

Feb 8, 2025

Geraldean Samson (1960–2025) of Cleveland, "Ohio City"—her hard-fought battles ended on Saturday, February 6, 2025, when she entered a peaceful place of rest. Geraldean was a dear sister to Jim, Joyce, Joanie, and Rick (as well as Jimmy & Sue). She will forever be in our hearts and memories… may her beautiful soul rest in peace.

In accordance with Geraldean's wishes,...

Rachel Raye Christy

Rachel Raye Christy

Feb 7, 2025

Rachel Raye Christy, age 59, passed away on February 7, 2025.

Family and friends are welcome Tuesday, February 25, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Slone & Co. Life Celebration Center 3556 W. 130th St. Cleveland, OH 44111.

James Arthur Spencer I

James Arthur Spencer I

Feb 7, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jim Spencer, beloved father, brother, and friend, who went home to be with the Lord on February 7th, 2025 at the age of 86. Born in 1938, Jim dedicated his life to his family and his community, leaving a legacy of love and service.

Jim raised three wonderful children: his...

Charles E. Hare

Charles E. Hare

Feb 7, 2025

Charles E. Hare, 80, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2025, in Westlake, Ohio. He was on born on July 16, 1944, in Cleveland, Ohio.

He is survived by his children, Honie Bunnie Sigley, Charles Dee Hare, and stepchildren Tony Malkowski, Robert Malkowski, Billy Malkowski, James Severe, and Tiffany Hall; grandchildren Justine, Delcena, Alyssa Rose, Nathan, Isabella, and Charles Dee Hare...

Betty Ann Miller

Betty Ann Miller

Feb 6, 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...

Otis (Tonka) Douglas III

Otis (Tonka) Douglas III

Feb 6, 2025

Otis (Tonka) Douglas III, age 25, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on February 6, 2025. Born on May 1, 1999, he was the beloved son of Patrick Robert Keeley and the late Charrita Douglas. 

Otis leaves behind his cherished daughters, Monicah, Kahlani, Ka’Mya, and Kamorah Douglas, who were the light of his life. He is also survived by his siblings: Glenda...

Thomas Patrick Leach, Jr.

Thomas Patrick Leach, Jr.

Feb 5, 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...

Annette M. Mellott

Annette M. Mellott

Feb 5, 2025

Annette Marie (nee Rydzewski) Mellott, age 84, passed away on February 5, 2025. She was born on February 23, 1940, to the late Michael Rydzewski and Mary Novak.

Annette was married 62 years to Guy Franklin Mellott (Deceased 2021). Annette was a proud mother to Nancy (Gary) Nash, Frank Mellott, David Mellott (Deceased), and Tracy Mellott. Loving grandmother to Gina (Carl)...

Eleanore Welky

Eleanore Welky

Feb 4, 2025

Eleanore Welky, age 99, passed away on February 4, 2025. She was born on April 1, 1925, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, the late Paul and Mary Konecsni. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Welky. Devoted mother of Joseph, Nancy, Allen, Mary, Thomas (deceased), and Peter. Cherished grandmother of E.J., Amy, Alex, Amanda, Tommy, Anthony, Jessica, and great...