Obituaries

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

Patricia A. Pierce

Patricia A. Pierce

Apr 11, 2023

 

Patricia Ann (Michaels) Pierce passed away quietly on April 11, 2023, at the age of 92.  She was born in Orlando, Florida.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Francis (Frank) E. Pierce, Jr.; her parents Augustus P. Michaels and Clara Belle (Overly) Michaels; and two brothers, John Michaels and Robert Michaels.  Growing up in Orlando, Patti participated...

Alice Judd

Alice Judd

Apr 8, 2023

 

Alice Judd

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Alice Judd, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, on April 8th, 2023, at the age of 95. Alice was born in Nashville, TN on February 23, 1928, and lived a full and purposeful life. She was a devoted wife to her late husband, James Judd, for almost forty years,...

Frances Sue Diehl

Frances Sue Diehl

Mar 29, 2023

 

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Frances Sue Diehl, of Orlando, FL, on March 29, 2023, at the age of 82. Frances was born on September 1, 1940, in Orlando, FL, to Helen and John DePorter and was the middle of three children. Frances graduated from Boone High School in 1958...

William Foote Jacobus

William Foote Jacobus

Mar 29, 2023

 

William “Bill” Foote Jacobus, age 77 of Orlando, FL, died March 29, 2023 in hospice care after a long battle with dementia. Born February 27, 1946 in Brownsville, Tennessee, he was the son of Otha Charles “Jack” and Lois Foote Jacobus. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, John Jacobus. Mr. Jacobus is...

Teri Brittingham

Teri Brittingham

Mar 28, 2023

 

Teri Lee Brittingham   July 12, 1973 to March 28, 2023

Teri was born in Silver Spring, Maryland, moved to Prince Frederick, Maryland in first grade, graduated from Calvert High School in 1991. She completed a bachelors degree in social work and psychology then a master’s in Special Education from McDaniel College in Westminster, Md.  She worked with developmentally...

Rudell Thomas

Rudell Thomas

Mar 25, 2023

Rudell Thomas, 99, of Orlando passed away on Saturday March 25, 2023. Born in Crenshaw County Alabama, she moved to Orlando with her husband Miles in 1949. She is survived by her three children Joan Adams and her husband Ken, David Thomas and his wife Carol and Mark Thomas and his wife Celia along with 11 grandchildren and 23 great...

Susan Kaye Wentzell

Susan Kaye Wentzell

Mar 24, 2023

 

Susan Kaye Wentzell, 72, of Macon, GA passed away on March 24, 2023.

Susan Wentzell was born on November 9, 1950 in Macon, GA, to Leon McGriff Jr. and Marion McGriff.

Susan had 1 child, Joshua Reaves, of Orlando, FL.

Susan was best known for participation in the church, reading, sports and caring for animals.

Susan is survived by,...

Rose Marie Chapman

Rose Marie Chapman

Mar 18, 2023

 

Rose Marie Chapman, age 91, of Orlando, FL, graduated to Glory on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Praise the Lord, she's with her Savior, Jesus Christ.

 

She is survived by sons Robert Edward “Rob” Chapman, Jr. and William Gregory “Greg” Chapman; sister Ann Fontana; daughters-in-lawRobin Chapman and Merri Chapman; grandchildren Rachel Cleveland (Kendall), Rylee Ayala (James), Reagan Chapman, Katie...

Bobby Gerald Campbell

Bobby Gerald Campbell

Mar 18, 2023

   - age 82 of Orlando FL.; passed away March 18, 2023. He was born September 12, 1940 in Saint Pauls, NC. He is the husband of Donna Campbell; beloved father of Kimberly Leverett, & William Campbell; loving grandfather of Joanna & Alex Leverett. 

   The family will receive friends on Friday, March 24th from 10am - 12pm at Carey...

Jane Sara Koota Pacillo

Jane Sara Koota Pacillo

Mar 14, 2023

Jane Sara Koota was born on May 23rd, 1936 to Dr. Jacob Aaron Koota and Annabel Opler at Israel Zion Hospital in Brooklyn, NY. 

Jane was the firstborn child of the couple, who resided in Brooklyn, NY.  Jane was two years old when Judith 'Judy' was born, and the two sisters were inseparable, even when they were fighting. Judy remembers...

Anthony Francis Clayton

Anthony Francis Clayton

Mar 14, 2023

 

Anthony F. Clayton, 63, passed away unexpectedly on March 14, 2023, in Orlando, FL.

Anthony Clayton was born on December 24, 1959 in Picayune, MS, to Francis "Frank" Clayton and Olga Carolyn Clayton. He and his parents moved to Orlando while he was still an infant, where he then attended Englewood Elementary, Jackson Junior High, and then graduated from...

Benjamin "Benja" Pierre Gilles

Benjamin "Benja" Pierre Gilles

Mar 13, 2023

Benjamin "Benja" Pierre Gilles passed away at the age of 18 years old on Friday, March 10, 2023. He drowned whilst swimming with his friends at Indialantic beach. Though he left this world far too soon, he left this world a better place. 

 

He is survived by his father, his mother, brothers, sisters, aunties, uncles, grandma and a lot...

Shirley Ann Spires

Shirley Ann Spires

Mar 6, 2023

 

Shirley Spires, 88, passed away on March 6, 2023, in Orlando, FL.

Shirley Spires was born on December 5, 1934 in Atlanta, GA to Elmer Cooper and Corrie McElveen.Shirley graduated from Miami Senior High School in 1952 and attended the University of Miami for one year. She retired as a regional sales manager for Olan Mills Portrait Studios. 

Shirley...

Mary Amiot

Mary Amiot

Mar 6, 2023

 

With the firm belief that a new journey begins with the passing of our earthly life, we announce that Mary (Mimi) Picano Amiot has joined her previously passed husband (Ernie) and grandchild (Nicholas) on March 6, 2023.  Mary’s life was full and celebrated with a large family and fulfilling legacy. Born in East Hartford, Connecticut, Mary was truly dedicated...

Gordon Russ

Gordon Russ

Mar 5, 2023

It is with immense sadness that we announce that James Gordon Russ, 87, passed away on March 5th, 2023, in Orlando, Florida. Gordon was born on July 15th, 1935 in Winter Garden, FL, to James and Geneva Russ. Gordon graduated from Lakeview High School in 1953 and later attended Gordon Military College from 1953-1954. He went on to earn...

Alex Santiago

Alex Santiago

Feb 25, 2023

It is with deepest sorrow, that we announce that Alex Santiago, 46, our beloved son, brother, family and friend suddenly passed away February 25th, 2023. Alex was born on October 1st, 1976 in Miami and moved to Orlando in 1986. He was a beautiful, kindhearted, loving, and generous person who was there for all of us. Those who knew Alex...

Donald Gibson

Donald Gibson

Feb 24, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donald Hayden Gibson, at the age of 65. Donald was born on January 6, 1958, in Tampa, Florida, and passed away on February 24, 2023, in Orlando, Florida. Donald was a beloved member of the community in Orlando, where he practiced law for many years. His clients appreciated his...

Cheryl Boylan

Cheryl Boylan

Feb 24, 2023

Cheryl Ann Boylan, 65, passed away on February 24, 2023, in Orlando, FL. Cheryl was born on September 26, 1957 in Miami, FL, to Col. George Eurie Spires, Ret. and Shirley Ann Spires. Cheryl graduated from Colonial High School in Orlando, FL in 1975 and spent her career as a Financial Controller at a hotel for over 20 years. Cheryl...

Robert Moore

Robert Moore

Feb 20, 2023

Robert Ernest Moore, 88, went home to be with the Lord on February 20, 2023 in Orlando, FL. Robert (Bob) was born in Battle Creek, MI on February 8, 1935 to Dircie F. and Dovieanna Moore. He was the second of four children. After graduating high school, Bob joined the Air Force. He served from 1955 to 1959 as a...

Edward Walsh

Edward Walsh

Feb 19, 2023

Edward Francis Walsh Jr, 86, passed away on February 19, 2023, in Altamonte Springs, Florida, surrounded by his loving family. Edward was born on January 11, 1937 in Long Beach, CA, to Edward Walsh Sr. and Effie Walsh, later moving to Everett, MA. Edward graduated from Boston College High School in 1954 and went on to further his education at...

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