Obituaries

Nov 24, 2024

Sharon (Shari) C. Minter

Sharon “Shari” Minter, age 70, of Orlando, Florida, passed away peacefully on the morning of November 25, 2024. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Shari will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

A proud lifelong resident of Orlando, Shari graduated from Boone High School in 1972. She attended the University of Florida, where she...

Nov 24, 2024

On the morning of November 24, 2024, Anunsacion “Siony” Labrador Zeno peacefully passed away at the age of 95 in Orlando, Florida. 

Ka Siony, as she was formerly known as, was born on March 24, 1929, in the capital of the Philippines. Here, she was a mother of 10, as well as a businesswoman and fashion entrepreneur. She was very passionate...

Nov 22, 2024

Edward James Manning, a devoted family man, accomplished professional, and generous mentor, departed this world on November 22, 2024, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire all who knew him. 

Born on November 9, 1933, in Huntington, New York to Bonnie and James, Ed moved with his family to St. Petersburg, Florida in 1938. He graduated from St. Petersburg High...

Nov 21, 2024

Nov 20, 2024

Our loving husband and father, Abdul Majid Abdulla, 71 left his earthly home on November 20, 2024 surrounded by his family, in Orlando, FL.

It was a sad and difficult day but we find comfort in knowing that he's in a better place.

Majid was born on August 4,1953 in a small village in Guyana called Enterprise to Razack and Amina.

Majid moved...

Nov 19, 2024

Nancy Bailey Thurman, beloved mother of three children, age 66, of Orlando Florida, went to be with the Lord in heaven on Tuesday November 19, 2024.

Nancy was Born in Orlando in 1958 to Walter Edward Bailey and Vaunita Studstill Bailey. She attended Lake Como Elementary School, Howard Middle School and Boone High School where she graduated in 1976. During her...

Nov 18, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Darling Dee Bendoski, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, who passed away on November 18, 2024 at the age of 91. Born on January 16, 1933, in Glendale, California, Darling’s early life was marked by hardship and instability, growing up without the care of a father and with...

Nov 17, 2024

Obituary for Fredric Thomas Hahn

December 21, 1947 - November 17, 2024

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Tom Hahn. Tom passed away

peacefully on November 17, 2024.

Born in New York, New York to Fred Hahn and Claire Hutchens Hahn, he grew up in Orlando.

He graduated from Edgewater High School, attended the University of Florida, and went on...

Nov 17, 2024

Arvie Ruth Curenton passed away on November 17, 2024. She has been moving forward for 87 years. She is loved by her son, Eric and her six sisters and stepbrother, and two grandchildren. Her older son Brian, and her husband Gerald, went before to pave the way. 

She was married to Gerald for 35 long loving years. Her son, Brian, sailed...

Nov 16, 2024

Dennis M. Purvis, 73, of Orlando, FL, stepped into heaven on November 16, 2024. Born on November 22, 1950, in Savannah, GA, Dennis moved with his family to Orlando, FL in 1954. He grew up in the Orlando area and graduated from Boone High School in 1968.

Dennis proudly served in the United States Army from 1971 to 1974. After completing...

Nov 16, 2024

On November 16, 2024, our beloved Jasper Robert (Bob) Nabors of Orlando, Florida passed away peacefully at the age of 86 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 65 years, Judy; his children Gwen (Keith), Wade (April),

Dean; his grandchildren Jacob, Jennifer, Amber, Katie, DJ, Kasie and many great grandchildren, and his dear brother Kenneth Nabors. Bob was...

Nov 12, 2024

    Florentino Polanco AKA “Polanco”, 79, of Astoria, New York, passed away on November 12, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Polanco was born October 18, 1945, in the Dominican Republic, the son of Parents’ Andres Polanco and Dominga Valera.

    Polanco married Josefina Polanco Rosas on November 20, 1975, in New York City. They enjoyed many memories throughout...

Nov 9, 2024

THEODOREDIS, LAMBROS, age 85, passed away November 9, 2024 in Orlando, FL. Born January 16, 1939 in Vyroneia, Greece, Lambros first arrived in the United States via Cleveland, OH, before moving to Buffalo, NY, and eventually settling in Orlando, FL. He immigrated with dreams of building a joyful, fulfilling and successful life, which by all accounts he achieved. Lambros was...

Nov 8, 2024

Edward Hedley Van Akin passed away on November 8, 2024, in Orlando, FL. He was born on March 25, 1932, in Galesburg, Illinois. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Joan Tavel Van Akin whom he married on February 15, 1958, in Orlando, FL, his daughter, Karen Van Akin Baer and her husband Russell Kevin Baer of Dunedin,...

Nov 5, 2024

William Russell Joyce, known to friends as Bill, was born on July 22, 1933 in Cleveland Ohio to Dorothy Ann (Keenan) Joyce and William Russell Joyce. He attended high school and college in Baltimore Maryland, graduating from John Hopkins University. He lived and worked in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil for about forty years, where he met his wife Sonia Fosse...

Nov 5, 2024

The Reverend Dr. Eugene “Gene” Morris Zimmerman was born in Crystal Beach, FL to Marie (Morris) and Porter Zimmerman. He passed away on November 5, 2024, in Orlando, FL surrounded by family. Gene grew up in the Tarpon Springs, FL area and served in the Navy in the US and overseas during WWII. After the war, he attended the University...

Nov 2, 2024

Maura Lee Ramage

July 17, 1946 – November 2, 2024

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servants.” Psalm 116:15

Maura Lee Ramage passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by love. Maura was predeceased by her parents Pren and Kathryn Hollingsworth, and her grandson Angel Brown. Maura is survived by her three daughters Jennifer Wright, Christina...

Oct 27, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Yolanda Andre Betancourt. A loving and devoted mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. She passed away at 75 on October 27, 2024, in Winter Park, FL surrounded by her loving family.

Yolanda was born on January 17, 1949 in Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela, to Jose Betancourt and Ailsa Betancourt. She was...

Oct 27, 2024

 

Maria Suarez was born in Oriente, Cuba, and grew up in La Habana. She married the love of her life, Victor Suarez, at 18. A talented seamstress, Maria was known for her creativity and craftsmanship. She was a devoted mother to two children: Victor Manuel (deceased) and Barbara Lissette. She was a proud grandmother to eight grandchildren—Justin, Yessenia, Joshua, Abbigail,...

Oct 26, 2024

Jeanne was born in upstate, NY on November 22, 1934 to Alvin & Hazel Beal. She was the oldest of 3 children, sister to Marilyn (Don) Schaus of Montgomery, AL and Robert “Bob” (Dianne) Beal of Apopka, FL. Jeanne graduated from Boone High School in its first graduating class of 1953. Jeanne fell in love with and married a young...