Obituaries

Nov 4, 2021

Patricia “Pat” Pitts French, 88, of Clermont, Florida passed away peacefully on November 4, 2021. She was born on October 3, 1933 in East Liverpool, Ohio to parents Howard and Louise Pitts. Pat had resided in East Liverpool, Ohio as well as in Avon Park, Winter Garden and Clermont, Florida. She also spent many happy times frequenting Lake Lure in...

Oct 31, 2021

Berry Garner Kennedy was born February 16, 1933, the second of triplets, in East Prairie, Missouri. Berry was preceded in death by Amarie, his dearly loved wife of 68 years. Berry is survived by three sisters, Jean Russell, Betty Sewell and Nancy Moore, 17 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

When Berry was 4 years-old the family moved to...

Oct 30, 2021

E.W. (Mac, Dad, Pops) McDonald was born May 28, 1926, in Dry Prong, Louisiana, and died October 30, 2021, in Orlando, Florida at the age of 95. E.W. was known as someone who treated friends as family, and strangers as friends.

His father, Ethel Weathersby McDonald, had a stroke when he was 13, and his mother, Lonie McKay...

Oct 30, 2021

Judith Anneita Franklin, 49, of Winter Garden, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021.  She was born October 19, 1972, in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, Jamaica to Ellen Nelson and George Franklin.  She served as a Collections Officer for Internal Revenue in Jamaica.

In addition to her parents, Judith is survived by her children, Romario Salmon and...

Oct 27, 2021

Nancy King of Orlando, Florida passed away on Oct 27, 2021. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Oct 24, 2021

Mary Cathern “Cathy” Shelton, 81, of Gotha, passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021, at home from cancer.  She was born February 13, 1940, in Troy, AL to the late James and Lena Audrey Howell.  She is the wife of Wayne Shelton and would have celebrated 60 years of marriage on December 22 of this year.

Cathy retired from Lockheed...

Oct 18, 2021

Acelia M. Gil, 91, of Kissimmee, Florida passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021. She was born April 10, 1930, in Cuba to the late Hilario Garcia and Eufemia Morales.  She was the wife of the late Ernesto Gil who passed away in 2017.

She attended college in Santa Clara, Cuba, where she met her husband, Ernesto.  They...

Oct 16, 2021

Norma Hotaling, 89, retired nurse technician, passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Advent Health Hospital in Orlando, Florida.

She was born on September 8, 1932, in Manhattan, New York to Juan Quinones and Maria Paez. She attended Orange County Community College in New York and later moved to Florida.

Norma was a fun loving...

Oct 14, 2021

Mary Jane Neill, 95, of Apopka, Florida passed away peacefully on October 14, 2021 in Altamonte Springs, Florida. She was a life long member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church where she loved being involved with church work.

She is survived by her two daughters, Glenda Neill and Gaylene (Volkert) Deweijer; and her grandchildren, Robert (Jodie) Fuller, Selena...

Oct 12, 2021

Waldemar “Wally” Muñoz Jr. from Orlando, FL passed away on October 12, 2021 at the age of 55.

Wally was born in the Bronx, NY and attended Morris High School. He eventually moved to Orlando, FL and was employed as an electrician. Wally was a big kid at heart who enjoyed playing video games, listening to oldies...

Oct 12, 2021

Estera "Stela" Toaxen, 94, of Orlando, FL, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. She was born June 9, 1927, in Abrud, Romania, to the late Vasile and Elena Furdui. Estera "Stela" Toaxen studied at the National Music Academy in Cluj-Napoca Romania then pursuing a career as an Opera Singer.

She is survived by her loving husband Dumitru " Plinius" Toaxen, daughters Giannina Toaxen and...

Sep 25, 2021

Madison Raven Trover, age 17, passed away September 25, 2021. "Maddy" was born August 25, 2004 in Celebration, Florida and is survived by her parents, Michael Trover (Father) of Horizon's West, and Sarah Walker Trover (Mother) of Winter Garden, and two siblings, Mathew Rosenberger & Taylor Trover. She is also survived by her loving Grandparents; Phil & Sue Trover and...

Sep 24, 2021

Our sweet and smart brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, George Palmer, 52, of Winter Garden, FL, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021, at Health Central Park from complications of Down Syndrome.  George was born February 16, 1968, in Dover, NJ, to the late George and Mabel Palmer.  He attended the Magnolia School.

George was a Gold Medal...

Sep 21, 2021

Richard Flippen, 88, was called to his eternal resting place on September 21, 2021. He entered this world on March 19, 1933 in Miami, FL, born to Arnon and Naomi Flippen. He is survived by his children and family; Jon Flippen (Ok), Scott Stapp (Jacklen), Amanda Stapp, Amiee Stapp, Jamie Harris(Helen), Melinda Bocardo(Luis), and Elizabeth Stuart (Mike).

Richard...

Sep 19, 2021

Oakland Nature Preserve (ONP) founder and past president of the board, Jim Thomas died Sunday, September 19, 2021, quietly at his home in Winter Garden after a long debilitating illness. His wife of 60 years, Margaret (Ms. Peg), was with him.

A fifth generation Floridian, Jim was born on November 10, 1934. He grew up filling is pockets...

Sep 15, 2021

Albert Douglas Neal, 92, of Winter Garden, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at Florida Hospital from heart failure.  He was born March 3, 1929, in Detroit, MI, to Charles and Mary Awizius Mustiatis.

Albert served his country during the aftermath of World War II during the Occupation and Restoration of Japan as a member of the US...

Sep 13, 2021

Rita M. Garcia, 70, of Winter Haven, Florida, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2021. Rita was born on May 22, 1951 in Havana, Cuba to Pablo Garcia and Adela Lopez. She is survived by her loving husband Ramon Serrano, three sons, a daughter, and many other family members and friends.

Services will be held Monday, September 20, 2021 with...

Sep 13, 2021

George Earl Von Waldner, also known as Jeep, Sarge, and even Grandmaster Von Waldner, came into this world on September 19, 1954, at Fort McPherson military base in Atlanta, Georgia, and left on September 13, 2021, when he was welcomed into eternity by his soulmate, Mary Von Waldner. He is survived by his loving children Michelle “Missy” Teague, George...

Sep 10, 2021

Tamara Lyn Miller (Jacob), 47, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at her home in Orlando, Florida after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born June 15, 1974, in Warren, Michigan.

Tammi graduated from Lake Shore High School, St. Clair Shores, Michigan in 1992. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Commercial Parks & Recreation Management...

Sep 10, 2021

Ernest Bernard "Erndog" Crawford, Jr., 57, of Winter Garden, Florida passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 from complications due to pnuemonia.  He was born October 17, 1963, in Winter Garden, FL, to Connie Crawford and the late Ernest Crawford, Sr.  Ernie served his country as a US Marine.  He was a graduate of West Orange High School and was a...