Obituaries

Jan 10, 2022

Marjorie J. Herron, 91, of Winter Garden, Florida passed away January 10, 2022. Marjorie was born in New Jersey to Morgan and Dorothy Jenkins. She is survived by her daughter Janet Gizelbach (Rick), 5 granddaughters, 1 grandson, and 4 great-grandchildren. Marjorie is predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Jack Herron and son Kenneth Herron.

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Jan 4, 2022

Jacqueline Aponte, age 56 of Gotha, Florida passed away on January 4, 2022. Miss Aponte was born in Brooklyn, New York to parents Calixto and Lidia Aponte in 1965.

Jacqueline is survived by her children Christina, Tricia and Timothy; Grandchildren Elisia, Angel, Nickolas, Gabriel, Dallas and Izzy. She is also survived by her siblings John, Elizabeth, Yesenia,...

Jan 4, 2022

Gerard Robert Freer, 77, of Palm Coast, Florida, passed away January 4, 2022. Gerard was born on May 21, 1944 in Brooklyn, New York to Louise Eide (Lewis) and Stepfather Thomas Eide.

He is survived by his loving wife, Diane Freer (Galanaugh), Brothers Joe and Kevin, Sisters Rosemary and Kathleen, and many other family and friends.

Services will...

Jan 1, 2022

On Sunday, February 27, 2022, Mrs. Bernice Hays of Winter Garden, FL entered into her Heavenly home. Born Bernice Alfreda Schwerdtfeger on February 11, 1922 in McClean County, KY to Mr. Farrand C. Schwerdtfeger and Ara Pinkston Schwerdtfeger. Bernice was valedictorian of her high school class at Spottsville, KY in 1939 the year she married Dixon D. Hays. While...

Dec 31, 2021

Judy Smith of Ocoee, Florida passed away on Dec 31, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dec 28, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of our beloved Kelli Ruth Gross, 58, of Apopka, FL announces her death at 3:05 p.m. on December 28, 2021.

A native of Radcliff, KY, Kelli was born May 21, 1963, the daughter of the late Russell V. Gross, Sr., and the late Helen E. Gross of...

Dec 28, 2021

William Yuscinsky of Ocoee, Florida passed away on Dec 28, 2021. He peacefully left this earth after 90 years of living his life to the fullest.

Mr. Yuscinsky served his country for 28 years in the United States Air Force. He then served 19 years making sure that Orange County children got to school on time as...

Dec 22, 2021

Joyce Ann Morgan, 74, of Tavares, Florida passed away December 22, 2021 at Cornerstone Hospice of Tavares. Born on February 10, 1947 in Winter Garden, Florida to parents Levy Palmer and Jessie Mae Strickland, she lived most of her life in Winter Garden. Joyce attended Tildenville Elementary School, Winter Garden Elementary School and Lakeview High School. She was a...

Dec 22, 2021

Surrounded by her loving family, Linda Dianne Worley, 72, left this world suddenly on December 22, 2021 at Advent Health Orlando. She will be remembered as a selfless and caring mother, mamaw, great mamaw, sister, aunt, and friend.

On January 16, 1949 she was born to James Henry Dean and Hazel Kathleen Dean in Pulaski, Virginia. Linda...

Dec 21, 2021

Robert Lee Wood died peacefully on Tuesday December 21, 2021.  He was born in Enterprise, Alabama to Homer and Janie Wood on December 18, 1931.  He was oldest of 8 children. In his younger years, he was an avid fisherman and loved to be in a boat every chance he got.  He fished with his brothers, friends kids and...

Dec 20, 2021

Victor Manuel Alvarez, 72, of Winter Garden, Florida passed away December 20, 2021. Victor was born in Guatemala City, Guatemala on December 31, 1948 to Nazario Alvarez Contreras and Maria Armirez De Alvarez. He is survived by many loving family and friends.

The Funeral Service will be held Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at The Church of Jesus...

Dec 9, 2021

Valentin Morales of Winter Garden, Florida passed away on Dec 9, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dec 6, 2021

Ramon Lopez Garcia of Orlando, Florida passed away on Dec 6, 2021. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Dec 4, 2021

Preston Lee Madewell, 33, of Ocoee, FL, gained his wings on December 4th 2021. He is survived by his parents, Scott and Winsalee DeLaney; Son Rowdee Lee Madewell (Laura Hurst); Sisters, Laycee DeLaney, Kaylee Briseno (Joseph), Jenna Holloway (Damian Holloway); and Brother, Jake Toland; grandparents, Vernon Madewell (Cindy); as well as 5 nephews, 3 nieces, 4 Uncles, 4 Aunts and many...

Dec 4, 2021

Ian Brent Keathley, 44 of Minneola, Florida, passed away on December 4, 2021. Ian Keathley was born April 17, 1977 in Dallas Texas to loving parents Danny and Marsha Keathley. Ian proudly served his country as a member of the United States  Army. During his time of service, he was deployed three times to Iraq.

He is survived...

Dec 2, 2021

Thelma Stokes was born Thelma Elizabeth Maloney and grew up in New York City. Both of her parents were born in the British West Indies. Her father, Arnold Maloney, immigrated from Montserrat and her mother, Gertrude Dopwell was born in St. Vincent. Her parents met and married while Gertrude was visiting friends in New York City. They had three...

Nov 29, 2021

Mary Clarissa Jensen, age 78, passed away on Monday, November 29th, 2021 in Ocoee, Florida.  Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1943, she was the daughter of Margaret and Joseph Hildebrand, and sissy to Andrew and Jack Hildebrand.  She graduated from Sheepshead Bay High School in 1961.

Soon after, she became a military wife, traveling around the country, living...

Nov 25, 2021

Barbara Marsh, 80, of Winter Garden, Florida passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 4, 2021, 11am at Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends starting at 10am.  Interment will follow at Orlando Memorial Cemetery.

Nov 17, 2021

Yoselyn de Ambrocio of Ocoee, Florida passed away on Nov 17, 2021. Services will be held Friday, November 19, 2021, from 6pm until 9pm at the Iglesia De Dios Comiezo, 153 Silver Star Road, Ocoee, Florida 34761.

Interment will take place at a later date in Guatemala.

Nov 6, 2021

Ruben Alexander Aguilar, 24, of Ocoee, Florida, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021. He was born October 4, 1997, in Orlando, Florida to Ruben and Laura Aguilar.

The family will receive friends Thursday, November 11, 2021 from 12 noon until 8pm at Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home in Winter Garden.  A Funeral Mass will be held...