All Obituaries

John Eaton Bonfilio Jr. “Jay,” of Orlando Florida, died on April 14, 2021. He was 29 years old, and while there are so many words that can fill this space, it seems through the inundation of messages and memories shared over the last few days, the commonality is always love. Jay was born to his mother, Dani-Anne Bonfilio, and father, John Eaton Bonfilio, on October 8, 1991. Even as a child he was fast. He moved endlessly – running, jumping, never sitting still. He was...

Rita U. O'Brien, 100, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on April 10, 2021. She is survived by her loving family and will be sorely missed. Funeral service will take place at 1:30pm on Friday, April 16, 2021, at St. James Cathedral in Orlando. Arrangements entrusted to Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home, Orlando, Florida.

Beloved Wife, Mother to three sons, Grandmother to two boys and Great Grandmother to three girls… returned Home to *her Lord and Savior* this week…. after 96+ active years living life on her terms. She loved her pets… be they cat or dog and loved all types of wildlife especially orangutans and Bugsy, the wild rabbit that made her yard his home. Thoroughly enjoyed dabbling in Real Estate and campaigning for the ‘best candidate’, regardless of the Party....

Stephan Laboy-Jones, 59, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on April 6, 2021. He is survived by his loving family and dear friends. A viewing will take place on Thursday, April 15, 2021, from 6:00pm until time of funeral service at 7:00pm.

Sara Frances Yates Whelchel Skinner, 86, Orlando, Florida Frances Skinner passed away at home April 6, 2021 with her family by her side.  Born in Villa Rica, Georgia on April 27, 1934 to William Raymond and Mildred Lee (Wilson) Yates as the 5th of 6 children on the family farm near Hickory Level. Frances attended school in Villa Rica and graduated from Villa Rica High School.  She worshipped at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church as a child, and was married there on April 13, 1961 to...

Robert Garrett, age 75, passed away April 5 with his wife and daughter by his side. Robert had a tremendous love for his family, friends, and life in general. He also had a love of cars. Every day was a blessing to him and he loved it to the fullest. All who knew him will remember him with great love and blessed to have known him. His passing has left a sorrow in many lives.

Harry Colson Rutledge, born April 9, 1931 in Trenton, FL, went to be with his Lord on Good Friday, April 2, 2021 surrounded by his family. Harry met his college sweetheart, Dolores, at Stetson University and they were married July 31, 1954. After serving our country during war in Europe, Harry and Dolores moved to Orlando. A well-respected financial advisor, Harry worked for Guardian Life Insurance for 51 years. Throughout his life, Harry faithfully served First Baptist Church Orlando as...

Eileen R. Fehrman passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Eileen is reunited in heaven with her late husband of 66 years, Harry L. Fehrman. After raising their family outside of Cincinnati, Ohio, Eileen and Harry retired to Port St. Lucie, then Orlando, Florida. She is survived by two children (Mike Fehrman and Linda Freland), 5 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter (Cindy Johns). There...

MABEL MONICA PERDITA FRANCIS AUNTY MABEL, AS SHE WAS WELL KNOWN, WENT HOME TO BE WITH THE LORD ON SATURDAY, MARCH 27TH, 2021, WHILE A RESIDENT AT AN ORLANDO, FL NURSING FACILITY. SHE WAS 88 YEARS OF AGE, BORN OCTOBER 29TH, 1932 IN SANDY POINT, ST. KITTS. DAUGHTER OF HAROLD FRANCIS AND MAUDE DICKENSON. FROM THE EARLIEST OF DAYS, AUNTIE MABEL EMBARKED ON A LIFE LONG JOURNEY OF GIVING TO OTHERS AND BEING A HELPER TO THOSE IN NEED. DURING HER TIME AS A RED CROSS VOLUNTEER, SHE CARED DILIGENTLY...

David R. Miller, age 85, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021.  He was born on November 7, 1935 in Cedar Key, Florida to Ruben & Della Miller.  David retired as the Day Press Manager after 38 years with the Orlando Sentinel.  He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara “Cookie” Miller. He is survived by his children Bill Miller & wife Tina of Eustis, Melissa Neumann & husband Jeff of Orlando. Grandchildren, Jeremy, Joshua and Lauren Neumann. ...