Obituaries

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

Lenor Clark

Lenor Clark

May 11, 2025

Lenor Clark, 66, Beloved Spouse, Daughter, and Sister, was called to her eternal resting place on May 11, 2025. She entered this world on February 14, 1959 in Brooklyn, NY, born to Thomas and Antoinette Giallanza . She is survived by her Spouse Ronald Clark; Sister Camille Woehrle; Sister Michelle Giallanza and Brother Anthony Giallanza.

Lenor Loved Cooking, Baking, Shopping, Animals...

Elizabeth Robinson

Elizabeth Robinson

May 8, 2025

Elizabeth (Betty) Thornton Robinson died on May 8, 2025, in Orlando. Betty was born in Orlando on July 1, 1923, to Leonard Stephen Thornton and Margaret Norment Thornton, who was born in the Norment House, now part of the Courtyard on Lake Lucerne, in 1893. She was the younger sister of Margaret Thornton Petris. Betty lived her entire life in...

Carolyn Neighbors

Carolyn Neighbors

May 6, 2025

In Loving Memory of Carolyn Williams Neighbors

August 27, 1936 - May 6, 2025



Carolyn Williams Neighbors, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on August 27, 1936, in St. Augustine, Florida, Carolyn lived a life full of joy, energy, and devotion to family.

As a child,...

Vicki Furtney

Vicki Furtney

May 5, 2025

Vicki Ann Furtney age 79 of Chattanooga, TN passed away Monday, May 5, 2025 at Baroness Erlanger Hospital. She was born August 22, 1945 in Connellsville, PA.

She was an avid supporter of both St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). She spent quite a few years working for NASA building electronics and circuit boards...

Connie Kouchalakos

Connie Kouchalakos

May 5, 2025

Constance Kouchalakos of Orlando, Florida, passed away peacefully on May 05, 2025. She was born on January 29, 1943 in Springfield, Massachusetts. Her father, John T. Rousakis of Agioi Theodori, Crete, immigrated to the United States in the early part of the 20th century to work in the copper mines of Utah. Asimo Hrisanthacopoulos, her mother, left Chora, Greece, as...

Tara Hoesten

Tara Hoesten

Apr 27, 2025

Tara Hoesten, 54. A beloved Mother, Wife, Daughter, Sister, Aunt and Friend passed away on April 27, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. Tara was born and raised in Queens, New York. Tara attended St. Mary Gate of Heaven Elementary school and went on to graduate from Stella Maris High School. As a young adult, Tara and her family relocated to Boynton...

Carol Jacobus

Carol Jacobus

Apr 26, 2025

Carol Jean Kent Jacobus, age 78 of Orlando, FL. died peacefully in her sleep on April 26, 2025. Born July 31, 1946 in Winter Park, Florida, she was the daughter of John A. Kent Jr. and Harriette Ward Kent, both long time residents of Winter Park. She graduated from Winter Park High School in 1964 and continued her education at...

Nick Cominos

Nick Cominos

Apr 26, 2025

Nick Cominos

January 16, 1947 - April 26, 2025

Born on January 16, 1947, in Hempstead, New York, to John and Mary Cominos, Nick lived a full life rooted in service, family, and generosity.

From a young age, Nick loved aviation, proudly earning his private pilot's license as a teenager. His passion for service led him to a long and distinguished career in...

Freda "Yvette" Bohannon

Freda "Yvette" Bohannon

Apr 24, 2025

Freda Yvette Bohannon, known to her family as Yvette was born July 17, 1957, in Orlando, Florida to John and Sarah Bohannon. Yvette passed away on April 24, 2025, with her family by her side. Yvette's family is at peace knowing she was a firm believer is Christ and met with open arms by her Lord and Savior. Yvette was...

Virginia "Ginny" Lenoir Wallace

Virginia "Ginny" Lenoir Wallace

Apr 12, 2025

Virginia Lenoir “Ginny” Wallace of Orlando, Florida, age 94, passed away on April 12, 2025.

Ginny was born August 17, 1930, in Staunton, Virginia, grew up in Lenoir, North Carolina with her grandparents, and was married to the love of her life, James Lewis Wallace for 65 years until his death in 2011.

Ginny enjoyed extensive travels with Jim, during his 36-year...

Col Robert Jackson Smith

Col Robert Jackson Smith

Apr 9, 2025

Col Robert “Bob” Jackson Smith Sr., 81 of Saint Cloud, FL passed away on April 9, 2025, in Celebration Florida. Bob was born on April 12, 1943, in Belzoni Mississippi to Dr. James Robert and Anne (Bagwell) Jackson. Bob lost his father, James, at the age of two. A few years later Ann married William Smith. Upon graduating from Wofford...

Claude Henry Wolfe Jr.

Claude Henry Wolfe Jr.

Apr 3, 2025

Claude Henry Wolfe Junior, passed away on April 3, 2025, in Orlando, Florida. Born on December 12, 1934, at Orange General Hospital in Orlando, Claude was a lifelong resident of the city, having been raised in Delaney Park. He attended Delaney Park Elementary and Cherokee Junior High School. He went on to Orlando High School before ultimately graduating from Riverside...

Nivaldo Diaz

Nivaldo Diaz

Mar 28, 2025

Vivió fiel y felizmente, reverente ante Dios y amante de toda su familia. Un hombre fuerte y trabajador, bondadoso con innúmeras personas, de carácter determinado, pero corazón tan gentil y amoroso que tocaron muchas vidas de maneras profundas. Su gracia y calidez fueron un regalo para todos los que tuvieron la fortuna de conocerle. Nivaldo y sus muchas otras características...

Hugh Keal Annable

Hugh Keal Annable

Mar 19, 2025

Hugh Annable, 68, passed away on March 19, 2025, in Orlando, FL.

Hugh is survived by his daughter Paige Vaughan (Brock) and his 3 grandchildren Parker, Audrey and Savannah, of Jacksonville, NC, His brothers Ed, Paul (Stephanie) and Chris Annable.

Hugh is preceded in death by his father Edward Annable, his mother Ann (McCarey) Annable and his son Hugh Keal Annable Jr.

Hugh...

John Sewell

John Sewell

Mar 16, 2025

John William Sewell of Longwood, passed away on March 16 at the age of 98.

Born in Lynn, Massachusetts, John moved to Orlando in 1961. John and Millie were married almost 67 years before she passed on January 13, 2019. They enjoyed traveling in their RV, square dancing, and cruising.

He will be buried at Chapel Hill Cemetery...

Walter Talmadge Bates

Walter Talmadge Bates

Mar 12, 2025

Walter Talmadge Bates, 90, died on March 12, 2025. He was a native Floridian born in Orlando. Walt was a hard worker and it lead him to a long and successful career at Lockheed Martin (Martin Marietta), retiring in 1992 after 34 years.

Back in the day, he was an avid Fastpitch Softball fan, player, and managed Hol’ N One Donut,...

Juana Aida Reyes

Juana Aida Reyes

Mar 12, 2025

In Loving Memory of Juana Aida Reyes

A Life of Love, Dedication, and Resilience

Juana Aida Reyes, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025, at the age of 91. Juana was born on February 8, 1934, in Algarrobo, Camagüey, Cuba and her life was a testament to the strength, wisdom, and unwavering love she shared with...

Greta Wren

Greta Wren

Mar 12, 2025

Greta Wren, 87, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on March 11, 2025. She was a homemaker and pillar of the family; a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Greta was preceded in death by Guy Wren, her loving husband of 62 years, and her daughter Kimberly Wren Ray.

She is survived by her children: Christopher Wren and wife Starr, Mark Wren, Sharon...

William "Will" Lee Massey

William "Will" Lee Massey

Mar 7, 2025

It is with immeasurable sadness and shattered hearts that we share the passing of William 'Will' Lee Massey, who left this world far too soon at the incredibly young age of 41. Will died at home in Cocoa Beach, FL after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest, caused by the genetic condition, Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. Will was born to George William and...

Dale Croft

Dale Croft

Mar 7, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dale B. Croft, born on May 25, 1962, in Edinburgh, Scotland. Dale departed this life on March 7, 2025, in Orlando, Florida, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories.

Dale will be remembered fondly by his beloved wife, Laura "Cris" Croft, who together shared a life filled...