Obituaries

Obituaries for Orange County, Orlando, FL and surrounding areas.

Lynne J. Knorr

Lynne J. Knorr

Jul 9, 2023

 

Lynne Jaques Knorr, 85, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2023, in Orlando, Florida. Born in Umatilla, Florida on January 16, 1938, Lynne spent most of her life contributing to her community and uplifting the lives of those around her. She was a Devoted Mother and Grandmother. 

She was a proud graduate of the University of Florida, and later...

Bee Jay Severtson Ahrens Butterfield

Bee Jay Severtson Ahrens Butterfield

Jun 30, 2023

 

Bette Jeanne (Bee Jay) Swartz Severtson Ahrens Butterfield lived a long life–95 ½ years, to be exact. She was born in Aurora, Illinois on 11/23/1927 and she passed away peacefully on June 30, 2023. Her husbands, Albert Severtson, Henry Ahrens, and Earl Butterfield preceded her in death as did her father, mother, brother and sister.

 

She moved to...

Emily Barr Herrington

Emily Barr Herrington

Jun 25, 2023

 

Emily Barr Herrington

Born on January 17, 1931, in Leesburg, Florida, Emily entered this world with a bright smile and twinkle in her eye both of which brought great joy to others throughout her 92 years. When others would search for words to explain what Emily was like, it was often stated she exuded southern charm but almost unanimously...

Phyllis B. Fuller

Phyllis B. Fuller

Jun 24, 2023

 

Phyllis Breen Fuller of Orlando passed away on Saturday, June 24th. Phyllis was born in Irvine, Kentucky to Phillip “Kearney” and Anna Ruth Breen on January 14, 1933. She married her high school sweetheart, Glenn C. Fuller, and they moved to Orlando in 1958 when he began his engineering career with Lockheed Martin. Phyllis was a loving wife and...

Mark Randle Sena

Mark Randle Sena

Jun 24, 2023

 

Mark Randle Sena, age 62 of Altamonte Springs, Florida passed away peacefully, Saturday, June 24, 2023 in Orlando, Florida.  Mark was born August 13, 1960 in Yuba City, California to his parents, Albert & Jacqueline Sena.  Mark loved his son Brett Sena and his family unconditionally.  

Mark lived and loved life to the maximum for many years.  He...

Doyle George Walton

Doyle George Walton

Jun 19, 2023

 

Doyle George Walton, age 92, passed away June 19, 2023 in Orlando, Florida.  Doyle was born June 27, 1930 in Bowlegs, Oklahoma to the late E. H. and Goldie Walton.  Doyle is survived by his son Doyle Walton, Jr.; daughter, Christine Walton.

At this time memorial services have not yet been scheduled.  

Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home, 2811...

Lt. Colonel (Ret.) Thomas Leslie Hattaway

Lt. Colonel (Ret.) Thomas Leslie Hattaway

Jun 18, 2023

 

Belle Isle-Lt. Col. (Ret.) Thomas L. Hattaway was born November 10, 1934 in Georgia to the late Charles and Mattie Lou Hattaway. He was raised in Waverly, FL, then served for 21 years in the United States Air Force, ending his service as a Commander of Montauk Air Force Station in 1974. He was then employed for 37 years...

Joseph Peter Pucylowski

Joseph Peter Pucylowski

Jun 9, 2023

Dear friends and family-the dear beloved father of my husband Mark Pucylowski passed this past Friday morning.  Mark did not want to make an announcement immediately and asked that I do so today.  Joe Pucylowski-also known as Joe, Papa Joe and Sliding Joe-was a kind man who enjoyed gardening.  He had a grapefruit and an avocado tree and loved planting...

William Albert Sharp

William Albert Sharp

Jun 8, 2023

 

William Albert "Al" Sharp

Al Sharp was born in Orlando, Florida.  Son of William Milton and Selene Claire Sharp.  He attended Princeton Elementary school in Orlando and grew up swimming in Lake Ivanhoe.  He attended Memorial Middle School when it was still located in downtown  Orlando and then graduated from Mainland High School in Daytona Beach, Florida.  He was...

Raymond Thomas Farrell

Raymond Thomas Farrell

Jun 6, 2023

 

Raymond Thomas Farrell, CMSgt, USAF, RetiredSeptember 6, 1960 - June 6, 2023

Orlando, Florida - Raymond Thomas Farrell passed away peacefully in his home on June 6th, 2023, at the age of 62. After surviving throat cancer in 2019, Ray continually battled a multitude of medical issues that arose after the radiation treatment - limiting his ability to eat...

Gail R. Evans

Gail R. Evans

Jun 3, 2023

 

Gail R. Evans, 81, of Orlando, FL was greeted in Heaven by her son Tom on June 3, 2023. Gail was born on June 2, 1942, in Galveston, TX to Norris and Aleta Reynolds. In 1962, Gail married the love of her life and high school sweetheart (from Rival High schools) James "Jim" Evans. The two were married for 61...

Helen G. Cowan

Helen G. Cowan

May 31, 2023

Helen G. Cowan, age 84, of Orlando, FL, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023.  She was born in 1938 in Red Bay, Alabama to her parents Benjamin Franklin Garrett and Emma Adline (Ridge) Garrett.  She married in 1957 and later became a single parent around 1967, raising her two sons in Orlando, FL.  Helen worked for many years prior to...

Patricia Garcia Wieland

Patricia Garcia Wieland

May 27, 2023

 

 

 

Patricia Wieland, 68, beloved Mother, Daughter, Sister, and Aunt passed away on May 27, 2023, in Orlando, FL.

Patricia Ann Garcia was born on April 3, 1955 in Orlando, FL, to Rubin Garcia and Alice Noel Garcia. She was one of four daughters.

Patricia attended Boone High School and went on to work in the Banking...

Mary Mildred "Mimi" Miller

Mary Mildred "Mimi" Miller

May 27, 2023

 

Mary Mildred "Mimi" Gillespie Miller

July 3rd 2021 - May 27th 2023

Mary Mildred was born in Muncie, Indiana to Loretta Black Gillespie and Charles Gillespie. She had one younger brother Charles Gillespie. Mary graduated from Muncie Central High School and attended Ball State Teachers College.

She had a keen interest in the Theater and drama and acted in...

Roger Van Dorn Phillips

Roger Van Dorn Phillips

May 22, 2023

 

Roger Van Dorn Phillips passed away peacefully with his family at his side on May 22nd following a brief illness from an aggressive Lymphoma at the age of 85.

Roger was born to Dr. Roger E. Phillips and Maud "Larrie Larkin Phillips on October 8, 1937 in Philipsburg, PA. After graduating from Edgewater High School in 1955 and the...

Patricia Anne Pedone

Patricia Anne Pedone

May 19, 2023

 

Patricia Anne Pedone, age 76, or Orlando, FL, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family. Patricia was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan to the late Robert and Eileen (O'Brien) Yaste. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Pedone.She is survived by her son, Paul Pedone, son,Marco Pedone; daughter, Ashley Pedone; son-in-law, Joel Beltran; granddaughters, Renita...

George Derrill Ballentine

George Derrill Ballentine

May 19, 2023

 

George Derrill Ballentine, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease, passed away in Orlando, Florida on May 19, 2023. He was born on November 11, 1936, near White Rock, SC. He was raised in Dorchester County, SC, and graduated from Harleyville-Ridgeville High school in 1954. Through use of his keen mind and perseverance, he overcame a childhood of poverty,...

Robert L Buck

Robert L Buck

May 18, 2023

 

Robert L. Buck (aka Captain Bob), 87, of Sanford, Florida (formerly of Auburndale, FL) passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023, surrounded by his wife, children, and close family.

Captain Bob is survived by his wife Christina (née Byrne) of 64 years, daughter Lesley Veto (David), sons Graham Buck (Cindy), David Buck (Doreen), Brian Buck (Nancy), brother Brian Buck, sister...

Lucia Isabel Mendoza-Zaubitz

Lucia Isabel Mendoza-Zaubitz

May 11, 2023

 

 

Lucia Isabel Mendoza-Zaubitz, de 87 años de Orlando, Florida, partió de esta vida en paz el jueves 11 de mayo de 2023 rodeada de su amada familia. Lucia nació el 8 de abril de 1936 en Perú hija de Carlos Alberto Zaubitz-Quiros y Benita Montecinos-Zapata. Lucía fue una amorosa esposa, madre y abuela a quien su familia y...