Obituaries

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

Sandra L Lee

Sandra L Lee

Apr 4, 2026

Sandra “Sandi” L. Lee, 69, passed to her eternal home on April 4, 2026. She was born on June 27, 1956, in Oak Park. to Virginia and Leo McGachey and raised in Ciscero, Il. In the early 1980's she moved to Orlando to work at Orlando Regional Medical Center. In Orlando, she married Murray Lee soon after becoming legally blind.

Sandi...

Virginia Negron

Virginia Negron

Apr 27, 2026

Our beloved mother passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, devotion, and family-centered joy. Born in Camuy, Puerto Rico, she carried with her a deep appreciation for family, nature, and the quiet moments that made life meaningful.

Above all else, she cherished her family. She was a devoted mother to her daughters, Jennifer Crenshaw and Yvette Lauterborn, and a...

Beverly Wise McAlhaney

Beverly Wise McAlhaney

Apr 19, 2026

Beverly W. McAlhaney, age 75, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. Beverly was born on June 13, 1950 in Warren, Ohio to Allan Jay Wise and Savel Wise. Raised in a military family, she moved often during her childhood, but the family finally settled in Orlando in 1964. Beverly graduated from Oakridge High School and attended...

Sara Lee Bowser

Sara Lee Bowser

Mar 11, 2026

Saralee Bowser, age 86, formerly of Orlando, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, in Fern Park, Florida.

Born on December 9, 1939, in Knox, Pennsylvania, Sara was the daughter of the late Lloyd Harlen Bowser and Sadie (Toy) Bowser. She was the youngest of six children: Richard Bowser; Harold “Bud” Bowser; Geraldine Donahue; Eileen Schroth; and David Bowser (Nancy),...

Fern Irene Koba

Fern Irene Koba

Apr 26, 2026

Fern Irene Koba, 100, of Orlando, Florida peacefully passed away in her home on April 26, 2026. Fern was born on January 30, 1926, in Baldwinsville, New York to Donald and Harriet (Biss) Loveless. Fern married the love of her life Andrew Thomas Koba in 1945. Together they had three children; Patricia, Stephanie, and Andrew Jr. In 1959 the family...

Sara Townsend Holcomb

Sara Townsend Holcomb

Apr 25, 2026

Holcomb, Sara Townsend, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on April 25, 2026.

Sara was born on December 28, 1935, in Clinton, South Carolina, and was raised in Anderson, South Carolina. She graduated from Agnes Scott College in Atlanta, where she met her husband of 59 years, Dr. Allen K. Holcomb. Following a period in Texas during Allen’s service in the Army...

James  "Jim" Buckridge

James "Jim" Buckridge

Apr 17, 2026

James Buckridge (Jim) passed away April 17, 2026 at the age of 86. He was born in New York City on January 31, 1940 and grew up in the surrounding areas of New Jersey and Long Island. Jim enlisted in the United States Air Force following his graduation from St. Dominic High School on Long Island in 1957 and served...

Mary Elizabeth Sheffield

Mary Elizabeth Sheffield

Apr 14, 2026

Mary Elizabeth Sheffield (Jackson) was born in Anderson, Indiana on Sept 03, 1926, from parents Roy Jackson and Ruby M Jackson (Garriott). Mary Elizabeth Jackson married Valton Sheffield on Oct 27, 1947, in Miami, Florida. They were married 60 years before his passing and lived in Belle Glade, Lake City and Orlando throughout her husband's career with the Florida Highway...

Daniel Frank Poore

Daniel Frank Poore

Apr 11, 2026

Daniel Poore, age 73, a cherished Son, Husband, Father, Father-in-law, Grandfather, Brother, and Uncle, passed away on April 11, 2026. Born on April 10, 1953, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Throughout his life, Dan exemplified unwavering devotion to his faith, having asked Jesus into his heart as a young boy. A committed Christian, he had a servant's heart and a profound love...

Cory Wendy Martin

Cory Wendy Martin

Mar 31, 2026

Cory Wendy Martin will be remembered as a radiant light in the lives of all who knew her: fun-loving, deeply caring, and endlessly kind. She carried a warmth that made others feel instantly comforted, with a gentle, compassionate spirit that left a lasting imprint on every heart she touched.

A true ray of sunshine, Cory found joy in life's simple pleasures-going...

Jessica Lynn Bearns

Jessica Lynn Bearns

Mar 28, 2026

Jessica "Jessie" Lynn Bearns of Orlando, Florida, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at the age of 77. She was born February 5, 1949 in Hagerstown, Maryland. Shortly after birth, she was adopted by her parents and began her life in Williston Park, New York.

Upon High School graduation, Jessie completed secretarial school and began working in a bank....

Robert Leroy Brown

Robert Leroy Brown

Mar 22, 2026

Robert “Bob” Leroy Brown, 91, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026. He was born November 12, 1934, in Goodman, Wisconsin, alongside his twin brother, Raymond Brown.

Bob was raised on a dairy farm, where he developed a lifelong appreciation for hard work, resilience, and responsibility. At just 17, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and was deployed to...

Elizabeth Jane Sawyer

Elizabeth Jane Sawyer

Mar 21, 2026

Elizabeth Jane Sawyer passed away March 21, 2026 at the age of 80. She was the youngest of there girls born to Ezra and Rosalie Sawyer. She had a younger brother Buz Sawyer. She graduated from Colonial High School. She was employed at Ivey's Department Store and later worked part time at Publix so she could be home and care...

Stanley Marvin Halterman

Stanley Marvin Halterman

Mar 21, 2026

Stanley Marvin Halterman, 90, of Winter Park, Florida, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026, at his home at Westminster Retirement Community. Stan was surrounded by his wife and children when he went to be with his Lord & Savior. Stan was born on August 1, 1935, in Orrick, Missouri, the son of James Raymond Sr. & Ida Halterman. He was...

Mary Ethel Stucker

Mary Ethel Stucker

Mar 21, 2026

Mary E. Stucker, 98, passed to her eternal home on March 21, 2026. She was born on October 25, 1927, in Astatula, FL. to J.D. and Mary Ella Slone and raised in Lake County. In the early 1950's she moved to Orlando to work at First National Bank. In Orlando, she married Robert Stucker and traveled the world as a...

Gilma Calle Commander

Gilma Calle Commander

Mar 15, 2026

Gilma Calle Commander, 98, of Orlando, Florida, departed our world on Sunday, March 15, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

 Gilma was the heart of her family, a devoted wife of more than 51 years, a loving mother, a cherished grandmother known as "Lita," and a caring sister and aunt. Born near Medellín, Colombia, she grew up among her...