Obituaries

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...

Sep 5, 2021

Elena Wilson, 79, of Orlando, passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 16, 11am, at Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends starting at 10am.  Interment will follow at Florida National Cemetery at 2pm.

Sep 5, 2021

Martin Hernandez Ruiz passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021 in Ocoee, Florida where he resided most of his life. He was born in Mexico and migrated at a young age to Ocoee, Florida where he worked most of his life. He was a caring loving person that loved to spend time with his family. When he wasn't working he...

Aug 30, 2021

Matthew Craig Sherlock, 44, of Clermont, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021 at the Orlando VA Hospital.  He was born May 30, 1977, in Bay Shore, NY, to Craig and Marie Sherlock.

Matt was a retired Police Officer and served his country as a member of the US Army.

He is survived by his loving...

Aug 28, 2021

Mary Faulk, 89, of Winter Garden, Florida, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021. She was born August 9, 1932, in Troy, Alabama, to the late Alter Linzey and Mandy Allen.  Mary loved crocheting, gardening and cooking large Christmas and Thanksgiving dinners for her family.

She is survived by her children, Pat, Alden, and Rosie; five grandchildren,...

Aug 26, 2021

Monserrate Lopez, 97, of Ocoee, Florida passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021. She was born September 9, 1923, in Moca, PR, to Braulio Lopez and Eustacia Jimenez.

She is survived by her son, Mario (Ruth) Charriez; grandchildren, William, Jennifer, JP, and Alex; and ten great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Friday, September 3, 2021, 2pm...

Aug 23, 2021

Olivia Appolon, 72, of Deltona, Florida passed away on August 23, 2021. She was born March 18, 1949, in Anse-a-Foleur, Haiti.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 17, 2021, 10:30 am, at Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7-9pm.

The service will be live streamed and recorded...