All Obituaries

Frances Anne (Navigante) Taromina, 94, passed away on September 22, 2022, in Altamonte Springs, FL. Frances is preceded in death by husband Joseph A. Taromina, father Michele Navigante, mother Rosa Doria, grandson Joseph Greci, and sisters Grace Foti, Grazia Gagliardi, Francesca Menicucci, and Cynthia Fair. Frances is survived by sons Lawrence (Marcie) Greci, Michael (Marybeth) Taromina, and Steven (Omar Hasan) Taromina, daugher-in-law Christine Blackway, grandchildren Catherine Larsen,...

LaVerne Abel nee Walker, 94, passed away on September 19, 2022, in Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando, FL. LaVerne Abel was born on January 26, 1928 in Lyons, IL, to William John Walker and Ruth Evelyn Walker nee Nielsen. George Dees became stepdad to her and her older brother, Johnny, around 1932. After leaving high school, she went on to work as a clerk for the railroad. Her boss, Julius Abel became her father-in- law soon after. Following a whirlwind romance of three days, LaVerne...

Eduardo Luciano Vargas, 90, of Orlando, died peacefully on Friday, September 16, 2022. He was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico to the late Carmelo and Adelaida (Mariani) Vargas. He came to the U.S. in the early 1950’s and enrolled at Tulane University. He couldn’t complete his degree because he enlisted into the U.S. Air Force to serve his country. His military career took he and his family around the world to places such as Germany, Spain and Panama. At retirement, he attained the...

Barbara J.  (Barnes) Clapper, 83, of Orlando, died on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. One of 10 children, she was born in Liberty Township, Butler County, Ohio to the late Robert and Maude (Vance) Barnes. She met her love, George Clapper when she moved to Florida and married him when she was 16 and he was 18. They resided in the same home they purchased since 1959. Barbara and George owned a Lawn and Tree Service Company, and she worked behind the scenes supporting him every step of the...

Victor Suarez, 79, of Eustis, FL died on Thursday, September 8, 2022. He was born in Havana, Cuba to the late Tomas and Quintina (Mesa) Suarez. He worked in the Cuban electric company as a lineman but came to America for a better life for his family. He moved to New Jersey and was a tungsten machinist until 1997 when he moved to Central Florida. In Florida, he was a maintenance supervisor until he retired in 2009. Victor was a very outgoing social butterfly who sparked conversation with...

Richard J. Priewe, Orlando, FL, passed away peacefully in his Sleep on Wednesday night, September 7, 2022. Richard was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin on April 9, 1929, the son of the late Paul and Laura (Barlament) Priewe. While in high school, he won the State title in boxing of Wisconsin in the lightweight division. Richard entered the Air force in 1947 and retired in 1969 as Captain with Military Honors. While stationed in Wiesbaden, West Germany as a U.S. Air Force...

Patsy Busing Barr, who lived a long and full life, passed away on September 1, 2022, very peacefully at home from natural causes.  She always professed she would like to live to the age of 90.  Her wish came true. She was born in Lakeland, Florida on July 7, 1932 to the late Wyatt Ward Busing and Lena Shepard Busing. Patsy graduated from Lakeland High School as did her sister Gwen and brother Wyatt Ward.  Her husband loved to tease her about “graduating with...

Our Dear Mother, Ruby Nell Chester, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, in DeBary, FL at the age of 96. She was born in Quitman, MS to the late Jesse and Lucile (Taylor) Hinton. Ruby attended church every Sunday and Wednesday and instilled her Christian values in her children. She was a member of the Eastern Star since 1960 and served with great devotion. She was received at Fort Hawkins, GA Chapter 285 and transferred her petition to Composite Chapter 305 and Orlando...