Obituaries

Sep 25, 2022

Robert Edwin Shaffer, 84, of Winter Park, FL, passed away on Sunday, September 25, 2022. He was born on April 18, 1938, in Litchfield, MN and then moved to Willmar, MN, where he grew up and attended school.  After graduating high school, he proudly enlisted and served in the US Navy and, after serving 4 years, enrolled in St....

Sep 23, 2022

Brant Copple, 44, of Morgantown, WV, formerly of Orlando, FL, passed away, unexpectedly, on September 23, 2022.

Brant was born on March 19, 1978 to Rosemary and Tom Copple in Orlando, FL.  He graduated from Boone High School in 1996.  In 2007, Brant moved to Morgantown, West Virginia where he was self-employed.

Brant was one...

Sep 22, 2022

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)...

Sep 21, 2022

Ann Frances Christensen was born March 3, 1940 in Orlando, Florida to Edwin P. and Bama N. Christensen and passed away in her home Wednesday, September 21.  Ann graduated from Delaney Elementary, Cherokee Junior High and Boone High School.  She attended Appalachian State Teacher's College in Boone North Carolina where she met and later married Charles Odell Payne .  Ann...

Sep 19, 2022

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...

Sep 16, 2022

Joseph Timothy Haynes, II, 59, of Orlando, died on Friday, September 16, 2022. He was born in Oswego, NY to Dawn (Pospesel) and the late Joseph Timothy Haynes. Joseph became a “transplant native” when he and his family moved to Florida when he was nine years old. As an adult, Joseph was a skilled craftsman. His multiple job skills included...

Sep 16, 2022

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....

Sep 14, 2022

Joyce Anderson Saeger, 91, passed away on September 14, 2022, at Westminster Towers in Orlando, Florida.

Joyce was born on April 16, 1931, in Cleveland, Ohio, to parents Elsa Margareta (Ostlund) Anderson and Alvin E. Anderson. They moved, with her brother Phil, to Barrington, Rhode Island in 1943, and that became the family’s home base.

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Sep 13, 2022

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...

Sep 10, 2022

Mr. Jerry Lee Stanford, age 80 of Clermont, Florida, passed away on September 10, 2022 at Advent Health Orlando. He was born on November 24, 1941 in Soperton, GA to the late Clarrey and Ruby Anderson Stanford. He had been a CPA for most of his life. He was a proud United States Marine Veteran having served as Sargent....

Sep 8, 2022

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...

Sep 7, 2022

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...

Sep 1, 2022

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...

Aug 31, 2022

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...

Aug 26, 2022

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

Aug 21, 2022

In loving memory of our mother, Migdalia Perezcanto, who passed away on August 21, 2022, at age 95. Migdalia was the devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Migdalia is survived by her 2 daughters: Jacqueline Perezcanto and Elizabeth Robert; seven grandchildren: John and Brandon Robert, Miguel, Walter, Juan Carlos, Alexander Mangione and Maritza Lopez; nine great-grandchildren: Jonathan and...

Aug 20, 2022

Lawrence “Larry” Edward Wood, Jr. passed to his Heavenly home on August 20, 2022.  Born on May 15, 1951 in Rochester, NY, his family relocated to Orlando when he was six months old.  Larry spent most of his career in the grocery business; starting out as a bag boy for Sac and Save.  He learned the art of meat cutting and was...

Aug 18, 2022

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

Aug 16, 2022

John Jacob Matz passed away in Orlando, Florida on Tuesday, August 16, 2022.

He was 85 and surrounded by his family.

John was born on June 4, 1937, in Big Stone Gap, Virginia, to the proud parents of Joseph and Aileen Matz.  John was the last child of 12 brothers and sisters. He enjoyed being part...

Aug 15, 2022

Elsie Mae Gschwind of Orlando, Florida, and Duluth, Georgia, died peacefully on Monday, August 15, 2022, at Parc at Duluth Personal Care Home in Duluth, Georgia. Elsie was 98.

Miss Gschwind was born in Moore County, North Carolina, on September 8, 1923, to the late Zelma and Charlie Gschwind. She received her education at the University of...