Cleveland Education Community Mourns Loss of Beloved Educators Maria and Donald Nunney

Cleveland Education Community Mourns Loss of Beloved Educators Maria and Donald Nunney

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cleveland education community is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Maria Nunney, 50, and her husband, Donald Nunney, 55 — both longtime, deeply respected educators within the Cleveland Metropolitan School District.

Maria and Donald dedicated their lives to shaping the minds and hearts of generations of students. Known for their unwavering commitment, kindness, and passion for teaching, the couple left an indelible mark on colleagues, students, and the broader Cleveland community.

The circumstances surrounding their passing have not been publicly disclosed, but the impact of their absence is already being deeply felt across the district.

Tributes have poured in from former students, fellow educators, and community leaders, honoring the Nunneys’ decades of service and the powerful legacy they leave behind.