Obituaries

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

Roberta Rausch

Roberta Rausch

Oct 25, 2019

Rausch, Roberta (Bobbie) Josephine Hartnett, 87, passed away on October 25, 2019, at The Mayflower in Winter Park, where she had been living for the past ten years. She was born to Robert D. Hartnett and Mary Gremer Hartnett in Tampa (Hillsborough Co.), Florida.

Bobbie received her Bachelor's degree in Education from the University of Florida in...

Nancy Schnell

Nancy Schnell

Oct 22, 2019

A Memorial Service for Mrs. Nancy Joan Schnell, age 71, of Orlando, FL., who passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019, will be held Sunday, October 27, 2019 2PM in the Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home Chapel.  Arrangements entrusted to Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home, 2811 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, FL 32806 407-898-2561 www.careyhandcolonialfh.com

Myrtle Reed

Myrtle Reed

Oct 20, 2019

A Funeral Service for Mrs. Myrtle M. Reed, age 90, of Oviedo, FL., who passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019 will be held Wednesday, October 23, 2019 11AM in the Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home Chapel.  Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to service time at the funeral home.  Interment to follow service at Greenwood Cemetery, Orlando, FL....

Luis Alvarez

Luis Alvarez

Oct 17, 2019

A Funeral Service for Mr. Luis R. Alvarez, age 81, of Orlando, FL., who passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019, will be held Wednesday, October 23, 2019 7PM in the Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home Chapel.  Visitation for friends will be held from 6-8PM at the funeral home on Wednesday, October 23, 2019.  Arrangements entrusted to Carey Hand Colonial...

Frances Mcdonough Passman

Frances Mcdonough Passman

Oct 11, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Frances L. McDonough Passman. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Ethna Sulmonetti Bergstrom

Ethna Sulmonetti Bergstrom

Oct 10, 2019

1937-2019

Ethna Joyce Sulmonetti Bergstrom passed from this world on October 10, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. She was born on April 12, 1937 in Jamestown, New York to Alice Eleanor Ann Duvall and Reverend Francesco Sulmonetti. Ethna was the youngest of two children, her older brother Earl remaining her close friend and confidante until his death earlier...

Bessie Hurley

Bessie Hurley

Oct 9, 2019

Bessie Ruth Hurley (Sally), passed away October 9, 2019 at 105 years of age. Born in Birmingham, Alabama to Robert Manuel & Bessie Mae Hernandez, on August 6, 1914, she was the oldest of three children. She attended Phillips High School in Birmingham and in 1936, married Robert Alfonso “Fons” Hurley, also of Birmingham. They settled there and had...

Lawrence Lyon, Jr.

Lawrence Lyon, Jr.

Oct 1, 2019

Major Lawrence M. Lyon Jr., United States Air Force (Ret) was born in Orlando, Florida. He served in the Air Force from 1965 to 1985. He was a graduate of the following Orlando schools: Princeton Elementary; Robert E. Lee Junior High; and Edgewater Senior High. He then graduated from: the University of Florida with a B.S. in Management; the...

Tona Torrandell

Tona Torrandell

Oct 1, 2019

Tona Jennings Torrandell, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 peacefully at home in Orlando, FL.Tona, was born on September 24, 1942, in Winston Salem, North Carolina.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Ramon Torrandell of 48 years; her parents, Paul Martin Jennings and Una Rose Schuyler; and two brothers, Daniel Jennings (spouse Janet Jennings)...

Dorothy Brown

Dorothy Brown

Sep 28, 2019

On September 28, 2019,  at the age of 74 the faithful praying Matriarch of our family Dorothy Ruth Wren Brown of Orlando and Riverview, Florida entered the Gates of Heaven. Dorothy was born on September 29, 1944, in Orlando, Florida and was the first born child of Irven Christopher and Sarah Ruth Roger's Wren. Dorothy graduated from...

Joan Proulx

Joan Proulx

Sep 26, 2019

Joan C. Proulx, 81, of Orlando, FL, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2019. Joan was born in Providence, RI, on June 28, 1938. She was a loving wife of 62 years, a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a long-time member of the Italian American Social Club. She enjoyed astrology, race cars and spending time with her two great granddaughters. Joan...

Helen Mitchell

Helen Mitchell

Sep 26, 2019

A Graveside Service for Mrs. Helen W. Mitchell, 82, of Orlando, FL., who passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019, will held Thursday, October 3, 2019 11AM at Greenwood Cemetery, 1603 Greenwood Street, Orlando, FL 32801. Mrs. Mitchell was born July 22, 1937 in Cleveland, Ohio and is survived by her loving husband, Robert D. Mitchell Jr.; daughters, Robyn Bazemore...

Jerry Ross

Jerry Ross

Sep 26, 2019

A Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Jerry B. Ross, age 82, who passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019, will be held Saturday, October 12, 2019 2PM in the Clubhouse at The Kove Mobile Home Park, 123 Kove Blvd. Osteen, FL 32764.  A visitation and reception will be held following the service at The Kove Clubhouse from 2-5pm.  The...

Brenda Finley

Brenda Finley

Sep 22, 2019

Brenda Holli Finley was born on August 25, 1966 to her parents Donna and Ronald Maloy.  Holli was the oldest of 4 children and was very much a family oriented person.  She enjoyed spending time with family over the chaos of a family meal, hanging at the beach, fishing, or just sitting around and chatting.  Holli is survived by...

Jan Moncrief

Jan Moncrief

Sep 22, 2019

Jan Marie Moncrief was born on February 7, 1957 in Indianapolis, IN to James and Mary Bolander. Jan was the oldest of 3 children. She was an avid reader, especially when it came to romance or murder mysteries. She also loved flamingos, Hallmark movies, and the Food network. Among her hobbies were spending time with her family any chance...

Roger Mouton

Roger Mouton

Sep 20, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Roger Paul Mouton. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dr. Rodney Holcomb

Dr. Rodney Holcomb

Sep 20, 2019

Rod passed away peacefully on Friday, September 20th, after battling cancer. Born in Warrensburg, Missouri to Kara Fullerton Holcomb and Mark Daniel Holcomb, MD, he grew up in Enid, Oklahoma, where his father practiced medicine. Rod studied chemical engineering at Purdue University and received his Medical Degree from Tulane University School of Medicine specializing in pathology. The American College...

Elsie Briggs

Elsie Briggs

Sep 16, 2019

Elsie Lenora Briggs born September 29, 1920 went to heaven to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 16, 2019 at the age of 98. Elsie grew up in Marquette, Michigan.  She played on the beaches of Lake Superior which was a block away from her home. She ran through woods and picked berries on blueberry hill. She attended...

Patsy Todd

Patsy Todd

Sep 12, 2019

Funeral services for Mrs. Patsy Marie Todd will be held Friday, September 20, 2019 11AM at Liberty Baptist Church, 744 North Dean Road, Orlando, FL 32825. Visitation for family and friends will be held 1 hour prior to service at the church. Interment to follow at Chuluota Cemetery. Mrs. Todd was pre-deceased by her loving husband, Keith Todd;  sons,...

Gayle Nance

Gayle Nance

Sep 12, 2019

Mrs. Gayle Elizabeth Nance (née Meanor) died peacefully at her home, surrounded by family, on September 12, 2019, in Orlando, Florida, at the age of 95.

Gayle was born on October 11, 1923, on her parent’s peach farm in Pinebluff, North Carolina. She was the first of four children born to Isaac and Winnie Meanor. Her hometown...