Obituaries

Nov 12, 2024

    Florentino Polanco AKA “Polanco”, 79, of Astoria, New York, passed away on November 12, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Polanco was born October 18, 1945, in the Dominican Republic, the son of Parents’ Andres Polanco and Dominga Valera.

    Polanco married Josefina Polanco Rosas on November 20, 1975, in New York City. They enjoyed many memories throughout...

Nov 9, 2024

THEODOREDIS, LAMBROS, age 85, passed away November 9, 2024 in Orlando, FL. Born January 16, 1939 in Vyroneia, Greece, Lambros first arrived in the United States via Cleveland, OH, before moving to Buffalo, NY, and eventually settling in Orlando, FL. He immigrated with dreams of building a joyful, fulfilling and successful life, which by all accounts he achieved. Lambros was...

Nov 8, 2024

Edward Hedley Van Akin passed away on November 8, 2024, in Orlando, FL. He was born on March 25, 1932, in Galesburg, Illinois. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Joan Tavel Van Akin whom he married on February 15, 1958, in Orlando, FL, his daughter, Karen Van Akin Baer and her husband Russell Kevin Baer of Dunedin,...

Nov 5, 2024

William Russell Joyce, known to friends as Bill, was born on July 22, 1933 in Cleveland Ohio to Dorothy Ann (Keenan) Joyce and William Russell Joyce. He attended high school and college in Baltimore Maryland, graduating from John Hopkins University. He lived and worked in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for about forty years, where he met his wife Sonia Fosse...

Nov 5, 2024

The Reverend Dr. Eugene “Gene” Morris Zimmerman was born in Crystal Beach, FL to Marie (Morris) and Porter Zimmerman. He passed away on November 5, 2024, in Orlando, FL surrounded by family. Gene grew up in the Tarpon Springs, FL area and served in the Navy in the US and overseas during WWII. After the war, he attended the University...

Nov 2, 2024

Maura Lee Ramage

July 17, 1946 – November 2, 2024

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants.” Psalm 116:15

Maura Lee Ramage passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by love. Maura was predeceased by her parents Pren and Kathryn Hollingsworth, and her grandson Angel Brown. Maura is survived by her three daughters Jennifer Wright, Christina...

Oct 27, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Yolanda Andre Betancourt. A loving and devoted mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. She passed away at 75 on October 27, 2024, in Winter Park, FL surrounded by her loving family.

Yolanda was born on January 17, 1949 in Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela, to Jose Betancourt and Ailsa Betancourt. She was...

Oct 27, 2024

 

Maria Suarez was born in Oriente, Cuba, and grew up in La Habana. She married the love of her life, Victor Suarez, at 18. A talented seamstress, Maria was known for her creativity and craftsmanship. She was a devoted mother to two children: Victor Manuel (deceased) and Barbara Lissette. She was a proud grandmother to eight grandchildren—Justin, Yessenia, Joshua, Abbigail,...

Oct 26, 2024

Jeanne was born in upstate, NY on November 22, 1934 to Alvin & Hazel Beal. She was the oldest of 3 children, sister to Marilyn (Don) Schaus of Montgomery, AL and Robert “Bob” (Dianne) Beal of Apopka, FL. Jeanne graduated from Boone High School in its first graduating class of 1953. Jeanne fell in love with and married a young...

Oct 22, 2024

In Loving Memory of Mark Anthony Johnson

Mark Anthony Johnson was more than a father, son, husband, and friend; he was the steady heartbeat of a family, the quiet hero to countless students, and a light that warmed all who were blessed to know him. At 35, a life so radiant feels painfully brief, and yet, in his short time, he...

Oct 21, 2024

Devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great-Great Grandmother

 

Lola Helen Gregory (Helen) passed away peacefully and went to her eternal home on October 21, 2024 at 95 years old surrounded by her family and her family’s prayers. Helen was a gorgeous woman of immense love and wisdom who cherished every moment spent with loved ones. She lived a beautiful life,...

Oct 20, 2024

**In Loving Memory of Wilma Louise Needham**

*Age 89*

*Winter Park, Florida*

Wilma Louise Needham, born on June 27, 1935, in Ray City, Georgia, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2024, after a brave battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was cherished daughter of Cursey Benson Ray and Pauline Mikell Ray.

She shared a loving marriage with James A. Needham for 57 years, until his...

Oct 16, 2024

Larry Gene Fegebank, 82, passed away on October 16, 2024, in Orlando, FL after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Born on May 10, 1942, Larry dedicated his life to his family, his faith, and his community.

Larry graduated from Paullina High School, and later earned his bachelor's degree in history from The University of Iowa. He built a successful career...

Oct 15, 2024

Gloria Miller (nee Ables, formerly Berggren), aged 83 years, passed away peacefully at Cornerstone Orlando Hospice House on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 surrounded by family and friends.

Gloria was born July 14, 1941 the daughter of the late Charles George Ables and Ruth Nellie Ables (Holmes) of North Branch, MN. 

A former resident of North Branch, MN, Gloria spent years actively engaged...

Oct 14, 2024

Oct 9, 2024

Joan Strack, 91, passed away on October 9, 2024, in Orlando, FL. She is survived by James Strack, Jr. - step-son, of Orlando, Diane Strack - daughter-in-law, Melissa Strack - granddaughter, Christina Strack Crowe -granddaughter, Brent Crowe -grandson-in-law, Gabriel Crowe - great-grandson, Charis Crowe - great-granddaughter, Mercy Crowe - great-granddaughter, Za'Riah Crowe - great-granddaughter, ZiYon Crowe - great-grandson, Aryanna Crowe...

Sep 29, 2024

Because I have loved life, I shall have no sorrow to die. I have sent up my gladness on wings, to be lost in the blue of the sky. I have run and leaped with the rain, I have taken the wind to my breast. My cheek like a drowsy child to the face of the earth I have pressed. 

In...

Sep 29, 2024

    Farris D. Etterlee, Sr.- 87, a proud veteran of the Navy, passed away September 29, 2024, in Orlando, Florida. Farris was born on February 14, 1937, in Augusta, GA to the late John Etterle and Elva James. He graduated from Hephzibah High School where he played football. He then enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served with the...

Sep 18, 2024

The Ramnarain family is welcoming guests for a visitation on Monday, September 23, 2024 at 5pm to 9pm at Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home located at 1148 E. Plant St., Winter Garden, FL 34787. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 11am at Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home located at 1148 E. Plant St., Winter Garden,...

Sep 10, 2024

    Robert J. Welch 76, passed away in his home on September 10, 2024.  Robert was born on December 4, 1947, to William and Josephine Welch in Waukegan, Illinois. Bob served for the US Army from June 1968 - June 1971. During his time with the military, Bob had been stationed for a period of time in Vietnam. After...