Obituaries

Ruth Lavely

Nov 6, 2021

Ruth Margaret Lavely

March 12, 1924 – November 6, 2021

Ruth, age 97, of Orlando, FL, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 6, 2021.

Ruth is survived by her daughters Cassandra Snapp, Claudia Rilea (Scott) and Christine Martin (Thomas); her grandchildren Hillary Snapp (Ron O’Brien), John Snapp, Ryan Rilea, Alex Rilea...

Christine Toussaint

Nov 5, 2021

Funeral Services for Mrs. Christine Elise Toussaint, age 31, of Orlando, FL., who passed away Friday, November 5, 2021 will be held Sunday, November 21, 2021 1PM in the CAREY HAND COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL.  Visitation for family and friends will be held from 11AM to service time.  Christine was born January 26, 1990 in Orlando, Florida.  She is...

Donna Decarlo

Oct 29, 2021

March 1952 - October 2021

Donna Jean McDade DeCarlo, 69 of Orlando, Florida passed away at home on Friday, October 29, 2021 in Orlando, Florida.

She was born March 1 1952, in Morgantown, West Virginia at St. Vincent Polleti Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Naomi Lee Ornowski Bacco and the late Allen...

Bernard Muszynski

Oct 25, 2021

Judge Bernard C. Muszynski, retired, 92, of Orlando and Kissimmee, passed away peacefully Monday Oct 25 attended by his wife Julie and his four children.  He was born May 20, 1929, in Bayonne, NJ to Alexander and Mary Muszynski, moving to Orlando as a teen with his father and three older brothers.  After graduation from Orlando High School in...

Lionel Catchings

Oct 25, 2021

Funeral services for Mr. Lionel R. Catchings, age 73, of Orlando, FL, who passed away Saturday, October 25, 2021, will be held  Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 1PM in the CAREY HAND COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL with Chaplain Mike Caroline officiating.  Interment to follow at Chapel Hill Cemetery, Orlando, FL.  Visitation will be held at the funeral home 1...

Richard Barrett

Oct 22, 2021

Richard Lee Barrett of Orlando, FL., passed away suddenly Friday, October 22nd following a Motocross accident. He was 64 years old. He was known to all his family, friends & colleagues as Lee. He is the beloved father of Richard Lee "Ricky" Barrett Jr., Dylan James Barrett, & his dog Bodie; brother of Terry Scott (Kelly) Barrett; son of...

Joseph Sistler

Oct 20, 2021

Funeral Services for Mr. Joseph Allan Sistler, age 62, of Orlando, FL., who passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021, will be held Tuesday, November 16, 2021 3PM in the CAREY HAND COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL with Chaplain Mike Caroline officiating.  Visitation for family and friends will be 1 hour ahead of time at the funeral home.  Joseph was a...

Jeanell Ball

Oct 20, 2021

Mrs. Jeanell K. Ball, age 72, of Belle Isle, Florida passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021.  She was born in Jacksonville, Florida and will be dearly missed by her family, friends and colleagues.

Services will be private.

Arrangements entrusted to CAREY HAND COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 2811 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, FL 32806 407-898-2561 www.careyhandcolonialfh.com

John Bonner

Oct 14, 2021

John William (Jaye) Bonner was born on December 6th, 1948 and passed away on October 14th, 2021; he was 72 years old. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday December 5th, 2021 at 2 PM in the CAREY HAND COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL.  Jaye proudly served for the United States Marine Corps. He is predeceased by 8...

Roy Thornton

Oct 11, 2021

Roy de-Monte Thornton passed away peacefully with his family by his side on October 11, 2021. He was born to Adelaide and Bozzie Thornton on December 5, 1930 in Beckley, West Virginia. He attended Orlando High School and later began his career with Publix Super Markets, Inc. at age 19 as a produce clerk. He was later promoted to...

Sergio Figueroa

Oct 7, 2021

Sergio J. Figueroa, age 70, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2021, in his home surrounded by his wife and children.

Sergio is survived by his loving wife Corliss Figueroa; his son Sergio and daughter-in-law Veronica; his daughter Sarah and soon-to-be son-in-law Jeffery Bowers; his sister Carolina Figueroa; his brother Edmundo Figueroa; and his four beautiful granddaughters...

Brenda Kapraun

Oct 6, 2021

A Funeral Service for Mrs. Brenda Kaye Kapraun, age 70, of Orlando, FL., who passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021, will be held Saturday, October 16, 2021 1PM in the CAREY HAND COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL.  Visitation for friends will be 1 hour prior to service time at the funeral home.  Interment to follow at Chapel Hill Cemetery, Orlando, FL. ...

Dorothy Lovell

Oct 5, 2021

Mrs. Dorothy V. Lovell, age 94, of Casselberry, FL., passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021.  She was born in Ft. Myers, FL and was a Secretary for Heintzelman Ford in Orlando, FL for many years. She is survived by her daughters, Linda (Bob) Fugate and Debbie (Ron) Holbrook. 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

A Private Graveside Service...

Patricia Sorrells

Oct 3, 2021

Patricia "Patti" M. Sorrells, age 87, died on Sunday, October 3 at Suncoast Hospice in Palm Harbor, FL. Patti was born in Miami, FL on June 9, 1934 to her loving parents Jesse and Ruby Hutchinson. She grew up in Miami and graduated from Miami-Jackson High School, and she attended Mars Hill College in North Carolina. She worked for...

Sandra Whitten

Oct 3, 2021

Sandra H.  Whitten, age 87, passed on October 3rd.  She was born and raised in Bartow, Florida and a longtime resident of Orlando.

She was a very loving and nurturing wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who always put others first.  Sandra was active in her church and passionate about helping those in need.

She...

Henry Hooks

Sep 23, 2021

Henry Sydney Hooks (Syd), 95, of Orlando, went to be with his Lord and Savior peacefully at home on Sept. 23, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He is predeceased by his wonderful wife, Jean T. Hooks, in November 2019. He is survived by his only child Susan Salter, his son-in-law, Robert Salter of Orlando, his niece Helen Hooks...

Janet Woods

Sep 19, 2021

Janet "Jan" Lee Woods, 84, of Snellville, Georgia, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021.

She is preceded in death by her parents William and Genella Miller and Walter Tracy.

Janet is survived by her husband Dale Woods; her daughters, Linda (Ricky) Swift of Murray, Kentucky, Lisa (Barry) Porter of Windermere, Florida, step-children Jeff  (Diana)...

Henrietta Long

Sep 16, 2021

Henrietta R. Long - age 94 of Orlando, FL.; passed away September 16, 2021. She was the beloved wife of the late Charles A. Long Sr.; dearest mother Charles A. (Eileen) Long Jr., & Pamela A. (the late Bill) Collier; proud grandmother of Jennifer (Curry) Keoughan, Courtney (Stephen) Bazzle, Justin (Kristin) Collier, & Brice (Kelly) Collier; great-grandmother of Ruby,...

Kathy Hanson

Sep 16, 2021

Born on October 31, 1958, Kathy Ann (née Gholson) Hanson passed away peacefully with her family on September 16, 2021.  A Florida native, she is survived by her beloved son Carl Hanson Jr. and his dad Carl Hanson, Sr.; her mother Marge Gholson; sister Vicki Gholson; nephews Perrin Hoaglen and his wife Amanda, Alex Martinez and his wife Frances,...

Milton Cauthen

Sep 15, 2021

Milton Oscar Cauthen, age 95; passed away September 15, 2021, in Orlando FL. Milton was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Korea, Japan, Germany, and Italy. His last assignment was with the White House Communication Agency at Camp David, MD. He retired as Command Sergeant Major after 30 years of service. In retirement Milton worked in Management for Sears...