Obituaries

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

Damaso Ruiz

Damaso Ruiz

Feb 4, 2018

93 years ago, on December 11, 1924, in a beautiful western coastal town, called Rincón, Puerto Rico, a baby boy was born to Elvira and Felix Ruiz. They named him Dámaso Ruiz Tavares. He was the youngest of 3 siblings; the much loved baby of the family. This baby grew up to be a young, handsome man with dreams...

Susie Richter

Susie Richter

Feb 2, 2018

Susie I Richter, known as Sue, was born in Orlando, Florida on February 9th, 1924. She passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 2nd, 2018, in Springville, Utah. She was to be there for only a 6 month stay before returning to Orlando, Florida. Sue's stay in Utah provided her with an awe-inspiring family-supported life. Days prior to...

James Mcclellan

James Mcclellan

Jan 25, 2018

James Wayne McClellan 89, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2018. James was born on March 11, 1928 to Joseph and Florence McClellan of Greenwood, Indiana. He worked as a painter with International Union of Painters and Allied Trades Local #47 from 1965-1992. James is survived by his wife of almost 70 years, Patricia F. McClellan, his...

Lucy Perkins

Lucy Perkins

Jan 25, 2018

Lucy E. Perkins, 91 Went to be with the Lord on Jan. 25th, 2018. She was born in West Virginia on Dec. 20th 1926. A wonderful Great Great Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Grandmother, Mother, Sister, Aunt, Cousin, Friend and Sister in Christ. Preceding her in death, husband; Thomas L. Perkins. Survived by Daughters; Ruth Morris and Betty Kennedy (husband Cliff...

Ellen Heyward

Ellen Heyward

Jan 24, 2018

Ellen Dorothy Heyward, age 90 , of Orlando, Florida, passed away on January 24,2017 in Kissimmee, Florida. Ellen was born in Brunswick, Georgia on February 4,1927. She is survived by daughter, Hilda L. Boling.

Visitation Carey Hand Colonial Chapel 2811 Curry Ford Road Orlando, FL  32806 Friday, February 2, 2018 12:00pm - 1:00pm Service Carey Hand...

Leroy Norris

Leroy Norris

Jan 20, 2018

Service Graveside Service Greenwood Cemetery 1603 Greenwood Street Orlando, FL  32801 Saturday, January 27, 2018 10:00am Cemetery Greenwood Cemetery 1603 Greenwood Street Orlando, FL  32801

Beverly King

Beverly King

Jan 20, 2018

Service Memorial Service Carey Hand Colonial Chapel 2811 Curry Ford Road Orlando, FL  32806 Friday, January 26, 2018 2:00pm

Dorothy Gizzi

Dorothy Gizzi

Jan 20, 2018

Dorothy Gizzi, Age 101 of Orlando FL, passed away peacefully on January 20th. Predeceased by her loving husband U.S. Army Lt. Colonel Earnest Gizzi in 1995. Dearest Grandmother of Edward and his wife Cathy FInella of Savannah, Ga; and John and his wife Cynthia Finella of Orlando; Proud Great-Grand Mother of Elizabeth and Danielle Finella; and Mother-in-Law to Anthony...

Allen Herbeck

Allen Herbeck

Jan 18, 2018

Allen Emanuel Herbeck, 88, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on January 18, 2018. Allen is survived by his loving wife Sadie and his sons. He will be sorely missed by his family.

Sue Starks

Sue Starks

Jan 12, 2018

Sue Ryerson Starks June 18, 1937 - January 12, 2018 Sue (Fizzy) Ryerson Starks passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018, following a long illness. She was born June 18, 1937 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Austin Elwood and Lillian Bell Tarr. Sue and her younger brother, Jack, were raised in Indianapolis both graduating from Shortridge High School. With a...

Virginia Gallagher

Virginia Gallagher

Jan 12, 2018

Virginia Gallagher , 103 years old, passed away on January 12, 2018 at her home in Orlando, Florida. She was born in Cambridge , Massachusetts on November 14,1914. She was a retired hair Coiffure. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband James P. Gallagher, father Carmen Casale and mother Emily Danuchio Casale, brother Joseph and a sister Jean....

Patricia Cording

Patricia Cording

Jan 10, 2018

Mrs. Patricia "Pat" Hughes Cording (Garguila) died after a short illness in her home on January 10, 2018 (her birthday) in Orlando, FL at the age of 85. Pat is survived by her sons Jim Hughes of Orlando, FL, Michael Hughes, wife Deborah of Homestead, FL and Stan Cording, wife Julie of Orlando, FL: sister Kathleen Hondares of Pennsylvania:...

Hannah Floyd

Hannah Floyd

Jan 6, 2018

Hannah Rose Floyd , She was born on September 27,1995 in Kissimmee, Florida ,to parents James Lee Floyd and Billie-Jo Floyd.

Visitation Greeting of Friends Carey Hand Colonial Chapel 2811 Curry Ford Road Orlando, FL  32806 Saturday, February 3, 2018 10:30am - 11:00am Service Celebration of Life Service Carey Hand Colonial Chapel...

Beverly Stamper

Beverly Stamper

Jan 5, 2018

Beverly J. Stamper (nee Fentem), 85, of Orlando, FL, passed away on January 5, 2018. Beverly was born in Galesburg, Ill. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and will be sorely missed. She is survived by three children, Rodney L. England (Fran), Carol J. Byrd and Gerald D. England (Martha), her brother Malcolm C. Cochran...

Wilma Wampler

Wilma Wampler

Dec 31, 2017

Wilma Souder Wampler passed away on December 31, 2017 following a long illness. Wilma was born March 4, 1924 in Bergton, Virginia to Grover F. and Gertie Souder. She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-six years, Everett N. Wampler; her brothers, Dow, Glade, Allen, Lee and Clarence; and her sister Lola Chickering. Wilma and Everett were...

Virginia Klaasen

Virginia Klaasen

Dec 28, 2017

Virginia Klaasen passed away at home on December 28, 2017. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, B. James, and leaves son Donald (Barbara), son James (Susan) and grandchildren Carolyn and Robert, and daughter Sondra (Timothy) Bales. Virginia moved to Orlando in 1958. She was a member of the Bach Festival Choir for 43 years (retiring in...

Helen Bonebreak

Helen Bonebreak

Dec 26, 2017

Bonebreak, Helen E. "Sue", 89 of Orlando, Florida joined her beloved Dick with the Lord on December 26, 2017. Sue was born in Frostburg Maryland on December 10, 1928. She was the middle child born to William and Nora Eberly and is the last surviving member of her family. Brother, William Eberly and sister, Margaret Seib predeceased her in...

Alexander Finella

Alexander Finella

Dec 26, 2017

FINELLA, ALEXANDER (JIM), - Age 85 of Orlando, FL; passed away quietly December 26, 2017. Predeceased by his loving wife Elizabeth in 2015. Dearest Son of Dorothy Gizzi Age 104 and Father of Edward and his wife Cathy Finella of Savannah, GA; and John and his wife Cynthia Finella of Orlando; Proud Grandfather of Elizabeth and Danielle Finella; and...

Carolyn Crosby

Carolyn Crosby

Dec 23, 2017

Carolyn A. Crosby, 84, of Orlando, FL, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on December 23, 2017. Carolyn was born in Trenton, NJ and moved to Florida in 1990. She worked for AT&T for over 20 years and was a devout member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. She is preceded in death by her dear...