Obituaries

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

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 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 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 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.

...