Obituaries

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

Gerald Gholson

Gerald Gholson

Dec 26, 2020

Gholson, Gerald N., 88, of Orlando, FL, passed away on December 26, 2020, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 15, 1932 in Paducah, KY and  moved to Orlando when he was 15 years old. He graduated from Orlando H.S. and then began his life career with Bell South for 35 years from 1954 to 1989 when he retired. He...

Helen Cox

Helen Cox

Dec 23, 2020

Helen E. Cox (Granny) peacefully passed away Wednesday afternoon, December 23, 2020 in Ocoee, Florida.  She was 97 years old.

Granny was born in Hartselle, Alabama to Tommy Raymond Speegle and Lena Keel Speegle.  She moved to Orlando, Florida in 1941 where she met and married C.L. Cox Jr., who preceded her in death.  Also preceded her...

Daisy Soria

Daisy Soria

Dec 18, 2020

Daisy Soria, 62, of Clermont, Florida, passed away tragically, on December 18, 2020. She will be greatly missed by her loving family and dear friends. A viewing will be held at Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home on Thursday, December 24, 2020 from 11am until time of funeral service at 1pm. Arrangements entrusted to Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home, 2811 Curry Ford Road,...

Teresa Barry

Teresa Barry

Dec 18, 2020

On Friday, December 18th, 2020, Teresa Blondeen (Puckett) Barry, loving mother, sister and friend, passed away at the age of 59. Teresa was born on May 13th, 1961 to her parents Sara (White) Puckett and Douglas Puckett in Oscoda, Michigan. She received her high school diploma from Oak Ridge High School. After working various jobs, she worked as a...

Jorge "George" Diaz-Albertini

Jorge "George" Diaz-Albertini

Dec 17, 2020

Jorge (George) Diaz-Albertini was born October 13, 1952 in Havana, Cuba and passed away on Friday, December 18, 2020. He was the son of the late Magaly Cordova and George Diaz Albertini.

Mr. Diaz-Albertini is survived by his wife of 49 years, Vicky Maria Albertini and daughters, Erika Siegel (Scott) and Christina Thurman (William), grandchildren Ainsley Siegel,...

Theresa Connors

Theresa Connors

Dec 12, 2020

Theresa Ann Connors, age 56, passed away December 12, 2020.

She was the beloved wife of Kevin Connors and mother to Thomas Connors.

Theresa was born on July 7, 1964 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan. She grew up in East Detroit and graduated from East Detroit High School. The youngest of nine, Theresa was the loving...

Catherine Zorn

Catherine Zorn

Dec 7, 2020

A Graveside Service for Mrs. Catherine V. Zorn, age 86, of Orlando, FL., who passed away Monday, December 7, 2020, will be held Wednesday, December 16, 2020 1PM at Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32218.  Mrs. Zorn was born December 17, 1933 in Richmond Hill, New York and is survived by son, Thomas E. (Christina) Zorn...

Rita Battista-Stremcha

Rita Battista-Stremcha

Dec 6, 2020

Rita A. Battista Stremcha, 61, of LaCrosse, Wisconsin passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at the Lake Nona VA Medical Center, Orlando, Fl. She was the beloved wife of Richard Stremcha.  Rita was born in Oneonta, New York the daughter of the late Angelo and Sally (Bleackley) Battista. Rita lived life to the fullest...

Ernest Houseman, Jr.

Ernest Houseman, Jr.

Dec 4, 2020

Houseman, Ernest “Ernie” Ogg Jr. passed away peacefully on December 4, 2020. Ernie was born in Brunswick, GA on December 4, 1926 to Ernest Ogg Houseman and Elizabeth Taylor Houseman. He received a BSEE degree from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, in 1949 and a MSEE degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology in...

Leon Neese

Leon Neese

Dec 4, 2020

Leon David "Dave" Neese, age 60, of Orlando, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.  Dave was born March 24, 1960 in Brunswick, Georgia and was predeceased by step-daughter, Shannon Goetz.  He is survived by his loving wife, Doris of Orlando, FL.; step-daughter, Genea Powell of Orlando, FL ; mother, Peggy Neese of Altamonte Springs, FL.;...

Mary Carr

Mary Carr

Dec 2, 2020

Services for Mrs. Carr are private.

Bonnie Mccall

Bonnie Mccall

Nov 28, 2020

A Private Graveside Service for Mrs. Bonnie M. McCall, age 93, of Orlando, FL, who passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 at her residence, will be held at a later date.  Mrs. McCall was born July 5, 1927 in Henry County, Tennessee and is survived by her loving son, James W. (Terri) McCall of Mims, FL.; daughter, Margaret M....

Mary Engel

Mary Engel

Nov 27, 2020

Drucilla Engel began studying piano at the age of 2 with her mother, Iris Daniel Engel, who was a graduate of Stetson University in the music program in 1936.  She began teaching piano and music theory at the age of 10 under her mother's supervision at The Engel School of Music.  She made her first appearance, at the age...

Erin Hoaglen

Erin Hoaglen

Nov 18, 2020

Born on April 18,1975, Erin Rose Hoaglen passed away peacefully with family at her side on November 18, 2020. An Orlando native, she is survived by her mother, Vicki Gholson, brothers Perrin Hoaglen, Peter and Alex Martinez, nephews Nathaniel and Alexander Jr., niece Evelyn Rose, grandparents Gerry & Marge Gholson, Uncle Jerry Gholson, Aunt Kathy Hanson, cousin Carl, and...

Jeanne Bynum

Jeanne Bynum

Nov 16, 2020

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Ruth Mcalear

Ruth Mcalear

Nov 16, 2020

Obituary For Ruth Marie McAlear

Ruth Marie McAlear, age 92, passed away peacefully November 16, 2020. She was born in 1927 in Buffalo, New York.  She married her longtime friend and love, Daniel McAlear in 1948, who preceded her in death in 1980.

Ruth devoted her early adult life to her family of five kids....

Martha Arbogast

Martha Arbogast

Nov 14, 2020

A Graveside Service for Mrs. Martha J. Arbogast, age 94 of Orlando, FL., who passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020 will be held Friday, November 20, 2020 2PM at Greenwood Cemetery, 1603 Greenwood Street, Orlando, FL 32801 with Chaplain John San Cartier officiating.  Visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday, November 19, 2020 from 4-7PM in the...

Shirley Daiger

Shirley Daiger

Nov 14, 2020

Shirley A. Daiger died on November 14, 2020.  She was born in New York City and moved to Winter Park, Florida in 1976.  She attended Green Vale School and graduated from Garrison Forest School and Vassar College.  She was an active member of All Saints Episcopal Church; The English-Speaking Union; Morse Museum Associates; Orlando Museum of Art; and The...

Willamine Peterson

Willamine Peterson

Oct 29, 2020

Willamine “Willie” (Kline) Peterson, 99, of Orlando Florida passed away October 29, 2020.  Willie was born January 14, 1921 in Warren, Ohio.  She was the oldest daughter of George & Sophie Kline.  Willie grew up in Orlando where she married James R. “Pete” Peterson in August, 1941. They celebrated 63 years together before his death in November 2006

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James Pintoran

James Pintoran

Oct 27, 2020

James George Pintoran, 74, of Orlando, FL, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. He was born on October 2, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois. Jim was married to Sharon Pintoran for 37 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Jim was a trained classical musician and ICU nurse.