Obituaries

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 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...

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...