Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Cleveland, Ohio

Jerome Eugene Walter

Jerome Eugene Walter

Feb 26, 2023

Jerome Eugene Walter passed away on February 26, 2023, in Cleveland, Ohio. He was 75 years old. 

He was born on July 13, 1947, in Painesville, Ohio, to his parents, the late Wilhelm Fredreck and Caltha Mae (nee Wellman) Walter. 

Jerome is the loving brother of Janet Heise and the late William, Caroline, and Esther.

Family and friends welcomed SUNDAY, MARCH...

Rafael Hernandez

Rafael Hernandez

Feb 26, 2023

Rafael Hernandez, age 55, passed away on February 26, 2023. Beloved husband of Elsie Hernandez. Devoted father of Rafael Junior Hernandez (Deceased), Gamaliel Hernandez, Yadira Hernandez, Madeline Lopèz, Elsie Valentin, Daniel Valentin, and Ivelisse Valentin. Cherished grandfather of Mateo, Mia, Eli, Jacy, Isaiah, Orlando, Adriana, Xavier, Asia, Arie, Chris, Matthew, Serenity, and Messiah. Dear brother of Ricardo, MaLen, Lucy, Omar,...

Donald Holcomb

Donald Holcomb

Feb 25, 2023

Donald Holcomb, age 70, passed away on February 25, 2023. Dear brother of Patricia Howdyshell and the late Ronald Holcomb. Beloved son of the late Donald Clarence Holcomb and Bertha Hunt. Donald was a Navy Veteran who enjoyed music, movies, taking pictures, and collecting miniature trains. Private family services were cared for by Slone & Co. Funeral Directors.

Kim McNamee

Kim McNamee

Feb 24, 2023

 

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...

Edward Maruszewski

Edward Maruszewski

Feb 24, 2023

 

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...

Laura Jackson-Samson

Laura Jackson-Samson

Feb 24, 2023

Laura Jackson-Samson, age 42, passed away on February 24, 2023. Beloved wife of Ricky L. Samson. Dear sister of Lynard Zingale, Antoinette Zingale, Dana Jackson, Jennifer Jackson, Jodi Jackson, and Michelle Roseborough. Treasured daughter of the late Lynard Jackson and Gina Degiglio. Loving stepmom of Briahna Maldonado. Cherished friend of many. Laura had many accomplishments, but her most recent and...

Deborah Sue Podmore

Deborah Sue Podmore

Feb 24, 2023

Deborah Sue Podmore (nee Sutphin) passed away unexpectedly on February 24, 2023, in Cleveland, Ohio. She was 68 years old. 

She was born on August 12, 1954, in Buffalo, New York, to her parents, John and Eleanor (nee Schritchfield) Sutphin. She was the sister of Evelyn, John, Don and stepsister of Richard, Eleanor, and Roger. 

Deborah's love story began on...

Carol Lynn Nicholson

Carol Lynn Nicholson

Feb 23, 2023

 

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...

Rochele Scott

Rochele Scott

Feb 23, 2023

 

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...

Consuelo Lebron Rivera

Consuelo Lebron Rivera

Feb 23, 2023

Consuelo Lebron Rivera, age 82, passed away on February 23, 2023. Devoted mother of Arlene (Gabriel Rodriguez, Sr.) Morales, Vidal (Brendaliz) Morales, Maria (Ronald) Hawkins, Efrain Rodriguez, Luis Rodriguez, and Miriam Rodriguez. Cherished grandmother of Gabriel Rodriguez, Jr., Christian Figueroa, Tanya Figueroa, Xiomara Morales, Kenneth Morales, Omar Morales, Jesse Lebron, and Steven Lebron. Dear sister of Luis (Carmen) Solis and...

Anthony Dennard

Anthony Dennard

Feb 22, 2023

 

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...

Ronald A. Chegan

Ronald A. Chegan

Feb 21, 2023

Ronald A. J. Chegan, age 76, passed away on February 21, 2023. Ronald proudly served his country for 4 years in the United States Navy. He is survived by his devoted wife, Judith Chegan; beloved daughters, Christina Bargo and April Pfaller; 5 cherished grandchildren, and 11 loving great grandchildren. Ronald was laid to rest at Holy Cross Cemetery, 14609 Brookpark...

Patrece Townsend

Patrece Townsend

Feb 20, 2023

 

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...

Kathryn Bravo

Kathryn Bravo

Feb 20, 2023

Kathryn Bravo passed away suddenly on February 20, 2023, in Cleveland, Ohio. She was 34 years old.

She was born on June 2, 1988, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her parents Jonathan and Neita (nee Leathers).

Kathryn was the beloved mother of Amare Freeman, Aria Bravo, Karena "Lulu" Simon and stepmother to Donnesha Simon; adored grandmother of Javonte Wright, II; dearest...

Benjamin Irizarry

Benjamin Irizarry

Feb 19, 2023

Benjamin Irizarry, age 33, passed away on February 19, 2023. Beloved son of Nilda Vazquez and Tito Irizarry. Dear brother of Reuben Vazquez (Angela), Jeremy Irizarry, Ismael Irizarry, Gabby Irizarry, Hiram Irizarry, Ary Irizarry, Jaclyn Irizarry, and Juanita Dodson. Cherished uncle of Isaac Vazquez, Jacob Holmberg, and AnaLeah Vazquez. Family and friends are welcome on Sunday, March 5, 2023, from...

Roger Raba

Roger Raba

Feb 18, 2023

Roger Raba, age 78, passed away February 18, 2023.  He leaves behind his significant other, Mary Ann Krainz.  Private services.  

Lori Ann Winstead

Lori Ann Winstead

Feb 18, 2023

Lori Ann Winstead, age 56, passed away on February 18, 2023. Beloved wife of Kenneth R. Bernard. Devoted mother of Sarah Winstead, Emily Winstead, Katie Russell-Winstead, and Sonny Winstead. Cherished grandmother of Katheryn Byrum and Lukas Byrum. Loving daughter of Thomas and Patty (nee. Carmen) Veeley. Dear sister of Tommy Veeley and Tammi (nee. Keffer) Doyle. Loving daughter-in-law of Barbara...

Tyrone Hughes

Tyrone Hughes

Feb 17, 2023

 

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...

Nancy Marie Cook

Nancy Marie Cook

Feb 17, 2023

Nancy Marie Cook, age 79, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023. She was born to the late Berton and Alta (nee. Terrell) Williams, on March 29, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio.

Nancy will be remembered for her fierce independence and adventurous spirit. Her love of exploration and discovery led her to experience all that life had to offer, and her courage...

Leona Rabant

Leona Rabant

Feb 17, 2023

Leona Rabant (nee Bartoszewski), age 82 

Beloved wife of the late Kevin.  Loving mother of Kevin, Rebecca (Brian) (both deceased), Tim, Sr. (Michelle), Monique (David) (both deceased) and Chad (deceased).  Dearest grandmother of Timothy, Jr., Brittany, Brian, Jr., Bradley, BriAnn, Alexandra, Nathan and Kaylee.  Great-grandmother of Tyler, Madison, Lena, and Everly Joy.  Sister of JoAnne and Theresa (both deceased).  Family...