All Obituaries

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Ray Anthony Kelly was born on April 18, 1958, to Primus Kelly and Annie Mae Kelly.  He is proceeded in death by his father Primus and eldest sister Mildra C. Kelly.                                            Ray was born in Cresent City, Florida, and later migrated to Daytona Beach, Florida.  He attended Bonner Elementary and Holly Hill Jr. High School. After relocating to...

Patrice Lachelle Lewis was greeted at Heaven’s gates on February 7, 2023, by her mother, and maternal and paternal grandparents. Patrice Lachelle was born to Edward Blackmon, Sr., and the late Patricia Ann Lewis on August 3rd, 1972. Patrice attended East High School and was formerly employed with Sally Beauty Supply. Patrice will be deeply missed for her love for her family, sense of humor, and being the life of the party. She is survived by her father Edward (Linda) Blackmon Sr.,...

Peter Seelig, 83, of Parma died Wednesday, December 7, 2022.  He was born on February 8, 1939, in Timisoara, Romania. His family fled Romania in 1945 during World War 2, then immigrated to the US in 1950.  Peter was confirmed as a follower of Christ at Immanuel Lutheran Church and graduated with the inaugural class of Lutheran West High School in 1959. He worked for the City of Cleveland in the Accounting Dept. for 34 years. In 1995 he married Nancy Cogan, and they spent 9...

Darlene Novak Smith, age 58 of Twinsburg, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022, at The Avenue Care and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born October 14, 1964, at (hospital) and was raised in Strongsville, Ohio.  In her younger years, Darlene enjoyed music, making chocolate candies, and spending time with friends. In 2002, she married James and they had a beautiful daughter named Zoee.  Darlene was a loving and proud mother. Darlene loved to share herself, whether it be a story,...

Stephen (Steve) John Kaczynski, beloved husband to Terry, and father to Chrissy (Tommy), Stephen (Dawn), and Andrew (Rachel), passed away on May 23, 2022. Born and raised in The Big Apple, Steve was a proud New Yorker and baseball fanatic who never missed a Yankees game. He went to Regis High School and St. John’s University, where he received both his undergrad and a law degree. After graduating from law school, Steve entered the Army JAG Corps, eventually attending the University of...

Henry Harold Witherspoon (Affectionately known as "Prune") went home to be with the Lord on May 20th, 2022 after a brief illness. dear son of the late Henry and Edna Witherspoon. Survived by children Tamla and Raphael, sister Diane, nephew Terrance, and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends. Memorial service to be held at a later date.

Obituary of Emma Bell (Watkins) Bailey   Emma Bell Bailey, 92, transitioned peacefully at home on May 3, 2022, surrounded by family.  Emma joins her loving husband Douglas (1921 - 1993) at the table of the Lord.  Emma was born December 9, 1929, in Meridian, Mississippi to Bufice and Tobitha Watkins.   She accepted Christ at an early age and grew up in Meridian.     Emma met Douglas while he was visiting friends in Mississippi.  Emma Bell Watkins...

     Roland Heard was called home Sunday, March 13, 2022. Roland was born June 14, 1953, to the union of Ms. Willie Lee Roundtree of Arkansas and Eugene Alexander Heard of Alabama. Roland attended Cleveland Public Schools and graduated from Max Hayes High School.      Roland was incredibly talented in basketball, football, and music. Growing up Roland sang in several music groups in Cleveland. Roland worked for the Cleveland Board of Education, The Re-Entry...