Obituaries

Marjorie Gholson

Nov 25, 2021

Born February 6, 1936 in Brockton, MA, Marjorie "Marge" Frances (née Brace) Gholson passed away peacefully at home with family at her side on November 25, 2021.  The oldest of three children, she relocated with her mother and siblings to Florida in 1950 and graduated from St. James Catholic School in 1954. She met the love of her life,...

Wayne Pilgrim, Sr.

Nov 17, 2021

Wayne "Leon" Pilgrim, Sr. was born June 11, 1931 in Gainesville (Hall County), Georgia and went to be with his Lord and Savior November 17, 2021 in the comfort of his home in Sanford, FL.  He moved his family to Orlando, FL in 1968.  Leon retired from Property Management as a Vice President/Regional Sales Manager with Chateau Communities, Inc....

Vangelene "Polly" Ross

Nov 14, 2021

A Celebration of Life for Mrs. Vangelene M. "Polly" Ross, age 82, who passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021, will be held Sunday, December 5, 2021 from 2-4PM at Fort Mellon Park (Large Pavilion), 600 East 1st Street, Sanford, FL 32771.  Polly was born March 3, 1939 in Fishersville, Virginia and was predeceased by her loving husband, Jerry Ross...

Felicia Limardo

Nov 14, 2021

Felicia (Colón) Limardo was born on February 22, 1929, in Coamo, Puerto Rico, and passed away on November 14, 2021, in Orlando, Florida. Predeceased by her devoted husband, Lucas, she is survived by her sisters Rosa Rivera and Norma Colón, and by her three daughters, Ada Phelps, Ana Swift, and Lourdes Marquez, as well as by six grandchildren, thirteen...

Steven Kende

Nov 11, 2021

Steven Jeffery (SJ) Kende born at Ft. Hood, Texas on November 10, 1966, passed away at the age of 55 on November 11, 2021 in Orlando, Florida. He was predeceased by his parents Zole S. Kende and Wanda L. Kende. Steve is survived by his three sisters, Valerie L. (Mike) Silva-Petrie, Toni K. Martin,  Leslie A. Hoyt, half-brother Danny...

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...