Obituaries

Dec 4, 2022

Daniel Patrick O'Donnell, II, 69, passed away from natural causes on December 4, 2022, in Orlando, Florida. Danny was born on September 18, 1953 in Orlando to William O. O'Donnell, Sr. and Elaine Prather O'Donnell. Danny was a life long native of Orlando and graduated from William R. Boone High School in 1971. After high school graduation, he played...

Nov 29, 2022

Melanie Arvin Kutz of Orlando, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 56, on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, Deroy C. Arvin, Jr. and Linda Jean Arvin. Melanie was a devoted and loving mother to Alex Kutz and Daniel (Katelin) Kutz; a cherished sister to Melissa (Leopoldo) Romero and Melinda (Giles) Woodhall;...

Nov 27, 2022

Joan “Joanie” Wood was born to John and Velma Wood on February 28, 1935, in Troy, Ohio. After graduating from high school in Newfane, New York, she started a career with the telephone company that would span decades and end in sunny Orlando, Florida. She was an astute businesswoman who enjoyed traveling, being at the beach, and cooking in...

Nov 24, 2022

Juliann "Julie" Teresa (Kubajak) Sobr, of Orlando, went to be with the LORD on Thursday, November 24, 2022. She was born a preemie of seven months and 3.5 lbs in Chicago, IL to the late Stanley and Julia (Lach) Kubajak. Our dear LORD kept Juliann alive to be the caregiver to her parents, husband and 19 foster children. Julie...

Nov 17, 2022

Stephen Lawrence Elliott passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, November 17, 2022, in Orlando, Florida.

Steve was born on July 11, 1948, in Jacksonville, Fla. He was the only son of Julian Harvey Elliott and June Margaret Elliott. Steve spent his childhood in Jacksonville and later moved to Miami where he graduated from Miami High...

Nov 9, 2022

Mary Johnson died on November 9, 2022 at the age of 98. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Dewey in 2017. Mary was an English  teacher for many years, beginning in Tennessee and Alabama, and then in Orlando. She greatly valued the importance of education and was a voracious reader of printed books and newspapers throughout her life. She...

Nov 6, 2022

It is with the deepest sadness that we announce that our beloved Donald McCloskey passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 6 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Visitation and services will be held at the Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home, 2811 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, FL 32806 on Sunday, November 20, 2022. Visiting hours will...

Nov 1, 2022

Visitation will be held on Friday, 11/11/2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. followed by a Funeral Service from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Graveside Service will be held on Monday, 11/14/2022 at 11:00 a.m. Livestream link below.

Oct 30, 2022

Jasper Morgan Horne (Jerry), 76, of Orlando, FL, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2022, of complications from a rare form of Parkinson’s disease called Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). Jerry was born in Live Oak, FL, on April 8, 1946, but lived most of his life in Vero Beach, FL. He graduated from Vero Beach High School and received...

Oct 25, 2022

Eugene Alexander Volik, 86, of Orlando fell asleep in the Lord on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. He was born in Sumy, Ukraine to the late Simon Alexander and Anna Volik. He and his family immigrated to the U.S. when he was 14 years old. Gene proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. Returning to civilian life, he...

Oct 24, 2022

Kalil “Kelly” George Aide passed away peacefully the morning of October 24, 2022.  Kelly’s full life began in Winsted, Connecticut on August 24, 1932, as a first generation American, born to the late George and Mary Aide, both immigrants from Lebanon.  The family moved to Florida around 1937 and Kelly spent the remainder of his youth in Orlando, FL....

Oct 24, 2022

On Monday, October 24, 2022, Alton G. Pitts, loving husband and father of three children, passed away peacefully in his sleep in his home having consumed a last meal of his favorite chocolate ice cream, just 20 days shy of his 96th birthday. On November 13, 1926 Alton was born to Henry C. and Mamie Powell Pitts, two school...

Oct 23, 2022

On the morning of October 23, 2022, Brett passed away from a fatal accident.

Brett was born on August 29, 2000 in Orlando, Florida. He was the fourth child of Stanley and Teri Creel. Brett's zest for life was known by all who knew him. He was funny, quick witted and loved jokes. He had such a...

Oct 23, 2022

Beloved husband, father, father-in-law, uncle, and stepfather “Mike” left this mortal world and was delivered into the hands of our Lord on the evening of Sunday, October 23rd.  Mike was born in Chicago 95 years ago and moved to Orlando from Park Ridge, New Jersey in the early 80’s. He is preceded in death by parents John & Frances...

Oct 12, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Eliezel Benitez. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Oct 5, 2022

William "Bill" V. Reid, Jr. passed away October 5, 2022 at age 72. He was born in Aurora, Colorado on November 10, 1949. He graduated from Colonial High School in 1967. He was employed by the City of Orlando for 32 years.

Bill began his military career in June, 1969 when the US Army invited him to...

Oct 3, 2022

George Fotieo, 98, of Orlando, entered into eternal rest October 3, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Vivian Colivas Fotieo, children Dr. Gregory Fotieo (Dana) of Albuquerque, NM, Lianna Fotieo (Richard Chuilli) of Orlando, Georgia "Gigi" Fotieo (Chad Allman) of Orlando, and grandchildren Nicholas, Kirsten, Alex and Ryan. He is preceded in death by...

Oct 2, 2022

Thomas R. Brown Jr. (92) passed away in his home on October 2, 2022.  He was born January 3, 1930 in Arcadia Florida to the late Thomas Richard Brown Sr. and Mildred Viola Welles Brown. He hailed from early Florida pioneering families that were influential in establishing banking, orange grove operation, and cattle ranching in the region.  Tom graduated...

Sep 28, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Debra (Taylor) Steele. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 25, 2022

Leila Jane Jerrell, 90, of Orlando, FL passed away on Sunday evening, September 25, 2022.  An only child, she was born in the Montville Township (Pinebrook), Morris County New Jersey to the late Charles and Hazel (Kerris) Hanson.  Jane was a tom boy who loved nature and playing in the woods of rural New Jersey as a child.  Jane...