Obituaries

John "Jay" Bonfilio, Jr.

Apr 14, 2021

John Eaton Bonfilio Jr. “Jay,” of Orlando Florida, died on April 14, 2021. He was 29 years old, and while there are so many words that can fill this space, it seems through the inundation of messages and memories shared over the last few days, the commonality is always love.

Jay was born to his mother, Dani-Anne...

Mary Roddy

Apr 12, 2021

On Monday, April 12, 2021, Mary Roddy passed away at the age of 78.  She was the third child of Wallace and Anna (Ryan Walsh) Roddy and grew up in Fairfield, Vermont where she attended local public schools including an all grades one room school.  For high school, she attended a Catholic boarding school along with her sister Ellen. ...

Rita O'Brien

Apr 10, 2021

Rita U. O'Brien, 100, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on April 10, 2021. She is survived by her loving family and will be sorely missed. Funeral service will take place at 1:30pm on Friday, April 16, 2021, at St. James Cathedral in Orlando. Arrangements entrusted to Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home, Orlando, Florida.

Shirley Anderson

Apr 8, 2021

Beloved Wife, Mother to three sons, Grandmother to two boys and Great Grandmother to three girls… returned Home to *her Lord and Savior* this week…. after 96+ active years living life on her terms. She loved her pets… be they cat or dog and loved all types of wildlife especially orangutans and Bugsy, the wild rabbit that made her...

Sara Skinner

Apr 6, 2021

Sara Frances Yates Whelchel Skinner, 86, Orlando, Florida

Frances Skinner passed away at home April 6, 2021 with her family by her side.  Born in Villa Rica, Georgia on April 27, 1934 to William Raymond and Mildred Lee (Wilson) Yates as the 5th of 6 children on the family farm near Hickory Level. Frances attended school in...

Stephan Laboy-Jones

Apr 6, 2021

Stephan Laboy-Jones, 59, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on April 6, 2021. He is survived by his loving family and dear friends. A viewing will take place on Thursday, April 15, 2021, from 6:00pm until time of funeral service at 7:00pm.

Robert Garrett

Apr 5, 2021

Robert Garrett, age 75, passed away April 5 with his wife and daughter by his side. Robert had a tremendous love for his family, friends, and life in general. He also had a love of cars. Every day was a blessing to him and he loved it to the fullest. All who knew him will remember him with great...

Harry Rutledge

Apr 2, 2021

Harry Colson Rutledge, born April 9, 1931 in Trenton, FL, went to be with his Lord on Good Friday, April 2, 2021 surrounded by his family. Harry met his college sweetheart, Dolores, at Stetson University and they were married July 31, 1954. After serving our country during war in Europe, Harry and Dolores moved to Orlando. A well-respected financial...

Eileen Fehrman

Apr 2, 2021

Eileen R. Fehrman passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Eileen is reunited in heaven with her late husband of 66 years, Harry L. Fehrman. After raising their family outside of Cincinnati, Ohio, Eileen and Harry retired to Port St. Lucie, then Orlando, Florida. She is survived by two children (Mike Fehrman...

David Miller

Mar 27, 2021

David R. Miller, age 85, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021.  He was born on November 7, 1935 in Cedar Key, Florida to Ruben & Della Miller.  David retired as the Day Press Manager after 38 years with the Orlando Sentinel.  He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara “Cookie” Miller. He is survived by his children Bill...

Mabel Looby

Mar 27, 2021

MABEL MONICA PERDITA FRANCIS AUNTY MABEL, AS SHE WAS WELL KNOWN, WENT HOME TO BE WITH THE LORD ON SATURDAY, MARCH 27TH, 2021, WHILE A RESIDENT AT AN ORLANDO, FL NURSING FACILITY. SHE WAS 88 YEARS OF AGE, BORN OCTOBER 29TH, 1932 IN SANDY POINT, ST. KITTS. DAUGHTER OF HAROLD FRANCIS AND MAUDE DICKENSON. FROM THE EARLIEST OF DAYS,...

Mary Anne Stout

Mar 21, 2021

Mary Anne Gray Stout

1930-2021

Mary Anne “Meg” Stout, 90, passed away in Orlando, FL on 21 March 2021.

Her family and friends will always remember her beautiful face, her charm, and her elegance. She was very much the “belle of the ball.”

Mary Anne was born on 16...

Patricia "Pat" Perez

Mar 6, 2021

Pat was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother.  She was a domestic engineer who was known for her great sense of humor, always willing to help others and became very tech savvy.  Many enjoyed her many posts.

She leaves behind her beloved husband, Pedro Sr. Her children, Margarita and Freddie Torres, Pedro Jr. and Miriam Perez,...

Ruth Tarbox

Mar 5, 2021

Funeral Services for Mrs. Ruth W. Tarbox, age 79, of Longwood, FL., who passed away Friday, March 5, 2021, will be held Wednesday, March 10, 2021 11AM  in the Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home Chapel.  Visitation for family and friends will be 1 hour prior to service time at the funeral home.  Private interment to follow at Greenwood Cemetery,...

Wanda Vascik

Mar 5, 2021

A Funeral Mass will be held Friday, March 19, 2021 11AM at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, 4545 Anderson Road, Orlando, FL 32812.  Visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday, March 18, 2021 from 5-7PM in the CAREY HAND COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, ORLANDO, FL.  Mrs. Vascik was born September 14, 1924 in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania and is...

Douglas Batten

Feb 28, 2021

Douglas Batten

October 4, 1929 - February 28, 2021

Douglas Batten, 91, died peacefully on February 28, 2021 following a month of suffering with COVID-19.  He was surrounded by his family and welcomed into the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in heaven.

Doug was born in Pierce, Florida...

Julie Livesay

Feb 26, 2021

Dec. 13, 1944-Feb. 26, 2021

Julie Livesay was an educator, artist, golfer, tennis player, nature lover, game player, bird watcher, friend to animals and avid traveler. Most of all, she was a cherished wife, beloved stepmother, fun-loving Grandma and devoted friend. Julie passed away at the age of 76 on February 26, 2021, following several years of...

Henry Gonzalez

Feb 20, 2021

Henry A. Gonzalez left us far too soon on February 20,2021. He was born and raised in New Jersey. In high school he met his soulmate and love, Annie. During their forty six year marriage they were blessed with two amazing sons, Ryan and Patrick.

Henry’s career began as a locksmith. His switch to logistics was made to...

Nilda Lopez

Feb 20, 2021

A Funeral Service for Nilda Lopez, age 80, of Orlando, FL., who passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021, will be held Thursday, February 25, 2021 6:30PM at Winter Park Spanish SDA Church, 3700 Dike Road, Winter Park, FL 32792. Visitation for friends and family will be from 6-8PM at the church.  A Graveside Service will be held Friday, February...

George Valentin Fernandez

Feb 19, 2021

Mr. George Valentin Fernandez of Waterbury, CT passed away on February 19, 2021. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, March 2, 2021 11AM in the CAREY HAND COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL.  Visitation for family and friends will be held 1 hour prior to service time at the funeral home.  Interment to follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Orlando, FL .

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