Obituaries

Mary Hoovler

Sep 11, 2020

Mary A. Hoovler, 100, of Winter Garden, passed away Friday, September 11, 2020, at Cornerstone Hospice in Clermont.  She was born July 21, 1920 in Polk, PA, to the late David and Lela Smith.  Mrs. Hoovler attend school in Franklin, PA.

Mary was a secretary at Hope Community Church and a recipient of the SeaWorld Teachers Aid...

Lillian Adams

Sep 10, 2020

Lillian Loyce Adams, 91 of Orlando, Florida was called home to the Lord on September 10, 2020.  She was born September 20, 1928 in Ocoee, Florida, the daughter of Fanny Mae and George Little.

A devout Christian, she attended The Church of God in Ocoee, Florida.  She is preceded in death by her husband Brady O. Adams.

She is...

Larry Heigle

Sep 6, 2020

Larry "Don" Heigle, 72, of Ocoee, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020.  Born February 23, 1948 to Clarence E. and Anna Mae Heigle in Heber Springs, Arkansas, Don spent most of his life residing in Ocoee, Florida.  He attended Fennville High School in Fennville, Michigan and Evangel Bible College in Springfield, Missouri. Don was a Vietnam Veteran, having served...

Jacqueline Riley

Sep 5, 2020

Jacky was born in Chicago, IL, on November 15, 1929.  Her mother led her to Christ as a 5 year old.  She graduated from Arlington Heights Township High School in 1947 and then attended Trinity College in Belleair, FL majoring in Christian Education Missions.  She later returned there for further study and served as Dean of Women.  While at...

Egbert Clarke

Sep 1, 2020

Egbert Anthony Clarke,(known as Bert or Eggie) age 79, of Winter Garden, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020. Born in Colon, Republic of Panama to Walter and Violet Clarke, Bert lived his life in Kingston, Jamaica, Brooklyn, New York, Arlington, Texas and Winter Garden, Florida. He was a Crew Chief for American Airlines Line Cargo. He received many awards...

Linda Pozdol

Aug 30, 2020

Linda Yvonne Guenther Pozdol, 75, of Gainesville, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, August 30, 2020.  Born August 6, 1945 in Memphis, TN to Richard E. and Geraldine Guenther.

She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Robert A. Pozdol, her brother Richard Guenther and grand-daughter Elizabeth Rogers.

She lived most of her life...

Charles Hodge

Aug 29, 2020

Charles Madison Hodge (Chuck) passed away at Vitas Hospice Care Facility in Winter Garden on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at 6:20 p.m. at the age of 84.

Charles is predeceased by his son, Charles Daniel Hodge (Taylor, AL), his parents, Willie Dae Hodge and Mary Hodge (Elba, AL). Also, his brother, Douglas Hodge (Elba AL).

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Joanne Sawyer

Aug 23, 2020

Joanne Elizabeth Sawyer, 73, of Orlando, Florida, passed away Sunday August 23, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was the daughter of the late Emery  and Jane Jandrowitz of Passaic, New Jersey.

Mrs. Sawyer graduated from Pope Pius XII High School and William Patterson University.  She taught 3rd Grade Gifted and Talented students at Taylor Mills...

Joyce Summerall

Aug 22, 2020

Joyce J. Summerall, 70, of Mascotte, passed away Saturday, August 22,2020.

Joyce was born September 21, 1949 in Samson, Alabama to parents Ruby Lee and Clarence Johnson. She resided in Alabama and Florida all her life.

Joyce is survived by her siblings Ruth and Ralph and by her children Joanna, Kimmie, Sabrina, Jody and Christofer;19 Grandchildren, 29 Great...

Julie Mcwatters

Aug 22, 2020

Julie Denise Crawford McWatters, 42, of Ft. Lauderdale, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Cornerstone Hospice in Ocoee.

Julie was born June 8, 1978 in Winter Garden, Florida to Thomas and Teresa Crawford. She attended West Orange High School, was a Member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and a Member of Quest Church. She spent her...

Lloyd Peterson

Aug 22, 2020

Lloyd Howard Peterson, 60, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020, at his residence in Winter Garden, FL. Lloyd was born August 16, 1960, in Menominee, MI to Olaf and Cecelia Peterson of Marinette, WI. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and eldest sister, Julie. He is survived by eight siblings (Doris, Marie, Gayle, Karla, Peter, Celeste,...

William Rushforth

Aug 21, 2020

William Charles "Uncle Bill" Rushforth, 83, of Winter Springs, passed away Friday, August 21, 2020.  He was the widower of the late Rosemarie Rushforth who passed away in 2017.

Bill was born July 24, 1937 in Peekskill, NY to the late George and Marion Smith Rushforth.  After retiring from Sears, Bill started working in the funeral industry in...

Nina Crawford

Aug 20, 2020

Nina Rae Crawford, 76, of Apopka, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020 at her residence after a brave battle with cancer.  She was born October 24, 1943 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Terrance Alcott and Louise Elizabeth Wilson.

Mrs. Crawford was a retired Private Investigator and attend West Orlando Baptist Church.  Nina enjoyed dancing, walking the...

Ingrid Bickley

Aug 18, 2020

Ingrid L. Bickley, 78, of Orlando, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Cornerstone Hospice of medical complications.  She was the loving wife of 53 years to John L. Bickley.  Ingrid was born July 21, 1942, in Baltimore, MD, to the late William and Elmie Johnson.  She was a retired secretary with Roger Dean Enterprises.

Ingrid enjoyed...

Mark Parezo

Aug 12, 2020

Mark Jason Parezo, 54, of Winter Garden, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, August 19, 2020 from 4-7 pm at Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home.  A Celebration of Life will be held at 6pm on Wednesday.  A Graveside Services will be held Thursday, August 20, 12pm at Winter Garden Cemetery.

Theodore Van Deventer

Aug 12, 2020

Theodore H. Van Deventer, a longtime attorney and Rotary Club secretary — and a self-proclaimed “grumpy old man” — died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, He was 93.

When news of Ted’s death reached the community, residents left comments on Facebook, calling him one of Winter Garden’s best citizens; a great friend who loved his city and cared...

Trallis Williams

Aug 5, 2020

Trallis Jewell Dean Williams, 83, of Ocoee, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020.

Born on December 5th, 1936 to Martin and Fannie Voss, Trallis lived her entire life in West Orange county.

She was a stay-at-home mother and seamstress, she also enjoyed playing darts and being with friends. She proudly held the Office of Tiler...

James Goodwin, Jr.

Aug 2, 2020

James H. (Jim) Goodwin Jr. passed Sunday, August 2nd, at the age of 73 in Winter Garden, Florida due to Covid 19 related illness.

Jim was born in Orlando, Florida to father James H Goodwin Sr., mother Helen Evans Goodwin.

Jim graduated from Colonial High School, attended the University of Florida until he was drafted...

Boonterm Wibuloutai

Jul 30, 2020

Dr. Boonterm “Boon” Wibuloutai, 79, of Windermere FL, passed away peacefully at Health Central Hospital in Ocoee FL on July 30, 2020, due to complications of COVID-19.  He was born in 1940 and raised in Northeast Thailand.

He academically excelled in high school and was awarded a full scholarship to attend the Faculty of Medicine at Chiang...

James Quispe

Jul 27, 2020

James Joseph Quispe, 40, of Orlando, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 under the care of Cornerstone Hospice.  He was the loving husband of Cary Quispe.

James was born September 12, 1979 in Providence, RI, the devoted son of Jose Quispe and Rosa Quiliche.

James attended Dr. Phillips High School and served his country as...