Cleveland, OH Obituaries

Galina Nezhevenko Galina Nezhevenko passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Born in Ukraine to Iliya and Bronia Nezhevenko, Galina later lived in Ukraine, Russia and Israel before making h...

Pamela T Wagner passed on July 29, 2026, at the age of 72. Born on February 13, 1954, in Lakewood, Pamela lived in Cleveland, Ohio.

Morton Lee Cohen, 75, passed on July 29, 2026. Born June 2, 1951, in Cleveland, Ohio, Morton lived in Lyndhurst, Ohio. Cherished son of the late Esther and Abe Cohen and dear brother of the late Gary ...

Nestor Luis Rivera Quinones passed on July 28, 2026, at the age of 68. Nestor was a resident of Cleveland, Ohio, and visitation will be held at Craciun Berry Funeral Home, 7200 Detroit Ave, Clevela...

Carlos Noel Colon Erazo passed on July 26, 2026, at the age of 49, born on August 6, 1976, and a resident of Cleveland, Ohio.

Edward “Torchy” T. Smith beloved husband of Peggy (nee Payner). Loving father of Halley Ann (Joshua) Firstenberg and Matthew Jason (Rebecca) Smith. Devoted grandfather of Elle, Bryna, Eli and Simon. D...

Mr. Marcus Driggins Jr. passed on July 22, 2026, at the age of 29. In Loving Memory of Marcus Terrell Driggins Jr. Marcus Terrell Driggins Jr., affectionately known as "Markie" by his family and lov...

Irwin C. Lewis PhD, Beloved brother of the late Harry Lewis and Jeanette Cholkofsky. Devoted uncle of Sharon "Schara" (David) Lewis Tompkins. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, July 29 at 1 PM...

Andrey Ravkin passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026. He was born in Moscow, USSR, to Victor and Ludmila Ravkin. In 1989, he immigrated with his family to the United States, where he built a life cen...

Susan Haas, age 82, peacefully passed away last week. She was lovingly raised by her mother and stepfather after the loss of her father in World War II. Susan pursued her education at Penn State Unive...

Mrs. Norma Freney passed on July 26, 2026, at the age of 76. It is with deep sorrow and heartfelt faith in the promise of God that we announce the passing of our beloved Mrs. Norma Freney. On July 26...

Pearl Maltz was the devoted mother of Kevin Maltz (Abbey) and Robert Maltz; loving grandmother; dear sister of Norman Greenberg and Nettie Laserson (Merle deceased); and cherished aunt and great aunt ...

Shirley Rae Katz (née Silver), age 90, passed on July 25, 2026 Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Minne...

Fidela Santiago passed on July 21, 2026, at the age of 82. Visitation will be held at Craciun Berry Funeral Home, 7200 Detroit Ave, Cleveland, OH 44102, US, on August 1, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 4:00 ...

David Megresh passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Born in Ukraine to Motya and Freida Megrish, David was a Holocaust survivor whose strength, resilience, and determination shaped the re...

Mrs. Tommie Mae Meadows, age 75, passed on July 22, 2026. Visitation will be held at Cummings & Davis Funeral Home, 13201 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44112, on July 30, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 7:00...

Irene M. Morrow age 94. Beloved and devoted wife of Edward (deceased). Loving mother of Jeffrey, Patrick (deceased), Martin (Shelia), Roberta Morrow (Garry McPhee), Lorraine (Philip) Hall and Christin...

Michael H. Benjamin, a talented artist and architect, passed away July 20th at the age of 90 with his daughters by his side. Michael was born and raised in Cleveland Heights and gave much of his time...

Robyn Paige Novick, a cherished mother, daughter, wife, sister, aunt, and dedicated Jewish educator, peacefully passed away on July 19th, 2026. She was born in Washington, D.C., daughter to Peter Novi...

Ann L. Glick (nee Schwartz) Beloved wife of the late Stephen M. Glick. Loving mother of Stacey (Brian) Davis and Andrea (Marc) Krakow. Adored grandmother of Griffin Davis, Mackenzie Davis, Grayson Kra...

Mr. Ramon Leroy Scruggs passed on July 19, 2026, at the age of 84. It is with deep sorrow and heartfelt faith in the promise of God that we announce the passing of our beloved Mr. Ramon Leroy Scruggs...

Mr. Byron F West passed on July 18, 2026, at the age of 74. It is with deep sorrow and heartfelt faith in the promise of God that we announce the passing of our beloved Mr. Byron F. West. On July 18,...

Dora Shevtsova, age 91, a kind and caring math teacher, passed away last week. She was a beloved educator who was always ready to help and was greatly admired by her students and friends alike. Dora w...

Eugene Katz, age 93, passed away peacefully last week, leaving behind a legacy rich in music, art, and adventure. Throughout his life, Eugene was passionate about jazz, playing the clarinet and saxoph...

Ethel L Johnson, born March 9, 1936, passed on July 17, 2026, at the age of 90. A Wake will be held at Cummings & Davis Funeral Home, 13201 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44112, on August 4, 2026, ...

Earle Edwin Yanowitz passed away peacefully at his home on July 17, 2026. Earle was pre-deceased by his Mother, Frieda (Emerman) Yanowitz, Father Hyman Yanowitz, and his Sisters Beverly Williams and E...

Francisco A. Hernandez, age of 87. Dearly beloved father of Alberto Hernandez and Richard Hernandez. Dearest grandfather of Eddie Lee, Cristiana Hernandez, Kimberly Hernandez and Thais Hernandez. Lovi...

Ida Ginzburg, age 84, peacefully passed away, leaving behind a large and loving community of family and friends who cherished her for her sweetness and kindness. A helpful soul and walking encyclopedi...

Frances “Frannie” Arletta Palmisano (née Wylie), age 83, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Frannie dedicated her professional life to bringing comfort and dignity to others as a Licen...

Mr. Johnny Lee Lindsey Jr. passed on July 4, 2026, at the age of 70. Mr. Johnny Lee Lindsey Jr., known to his closet family and friends affectionately as “Pookey” aka “Hat”. Johnny was born in Clev...

Mrs. Annie Barnes passed on July 13, 2026, at the age of 85. EARLY YEARS Annie Delores Johnson was born to the Late Annie Lee Johnson and Gehazel Pettway on 07/30/1940 in Birmingham Alabama. In 1...

Mrs. Vivian Delores Allen passed on July 13, 2026, at the age of 94, having been born on December 25, 1931. Mrs. Vivian Delores Allen was called from labor to reward on July 13, 2026. The Giver of Li...

Derrick Salim Rahman, 58, was born on April 13, 1968, and passed away on July 1, 2026. Derrick will be remembered as a beloved and cherished presence—steadfast in his devotion to those he loved, and q...

Zakhar Grinberg Zakhar Grinberg passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Born in Ukraine to David and Khaya Grinberg, Zakhar earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering and enjoyed a long career a...

STUART LAWRENCE RIVCHUN Surrounded by family at his home in Everett, WA, Stuart Rivchun, 71, passed away from cancer on July 10, 2026. Born in 1954 in Cleveland, Ohio to Frederick and Muriel Rivchun,...

Martin "Marty" Markowitz passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy of courage, devotion, and unconditional love. Born to Holocaust survivors Jack and Lili M...

Elaine Regina Miller passed away on July 13, 2026. She was an inspiration to many and cherished by her family. Born in Indianapolis on May 15, 1936, to Joseph and Clara Bassler (both deceased), Elain...

Sondra Boyd, a lifelong dedicated worker and compassionate soul, passed away last week at the age of 94. She was a lifelong resident of Cleveland, Ohio living life to the fullest on her own terms. S...

Lester Stoller beloved husband of the late Maxine (nee Margolis). Loving father of Ivy (David Rohler) Kopit, Beth (Jeremy) Rosenbaum and Gregg (Nancy Wohl) Stoller. Devoted grandfather of Alison Kopi...

Fay Silverman (née Parnes) Fay Silverman (née Parnes), beloved wife of the late Alvin B. Silverman, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. She shared a remarkable 64-year marriage with Alvi...

Rev. Eliezer Negron, age 72, dearly beloved husband of Judith Negron for 50 years. Loving father of Eddie (Wilma) Negron Jr., Randy (Lucy) Negron and Elvin (Jessie) Negron. Cherished grandfather of Jo...

Kenneth Hairston, 60, passed away peacefully on July 6, 2026, after a courageous fight marked by the same quiet strength and determination that defined his life. Born in Jenkins Jones, West Virginia,...

Puri "Honey" Ruiz, age of 94. Devoted wife of Louis Ruiz (deceased). Beloved mother of 8 Uncle Louie, Milli (Husband Joe), Evelyn, Angie (Dale), Elizabeth (Cirilo), Jose (Nancy) Ruiz, Willie (Cindy) a...

Edith (Edie) Delman, 77, died peacefully in Cleveland on July 7, 2026, surrounded by her family. Her death came after a short illness. She is survived by her husband, Brent; her sons Geoffrey (Susan) ...

Phyllis P. Froimson (née Peltz), beloved wife of Dr. Avrum Froimson; devoted mother of Lisa Mann (Herrick), Eric Froimson (Abbe), Dr. Mark Froimson (Kim), and Karen Conway (Greg); cherished grandmothe...

Jacquelyn Susan Ellis passed on July 1, 2026, at the age of 58, having been born on September 30, 1967. It is with a heavy heart that we must announce that our Jacquelyn (Jackie) Susan Ellis, 58, of ...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gail Powers, on July 6, 2026. Gail was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 24, 1937 to Ben and Molly Ross. Gail is predeceased by her brother, Eugen...

George Firica passed on July 5, 2026, at the age of 94; born on March 2, 1932, in Bucharest, Réunion, George lived in Rocky River, Ohio.

Kevin Douglas Painter passed on July 5, 2026, at the age of 65, having been born on October 13, 1960.

CARMEN AMANDA “JUANA” COLON MEDINA, age 73, passed away Friday, July 3, 2026. Loving mother of Erika Colon (Arnold), Carlos Rodriguez Colon (Emily), and Edwin Rodriguez Colon; grandmother of 10: grea...