Obituaries

Emilio Torres

May 10, 2020

Emilio Torres was born in Las Tablas, Jalisco, Mexico on November 4th, 1929.  His parents were Marciano and Josefina Torres.  He passed away on May 10th, 2020.  Emilio was a very hard working man, his entire life working in agriculture fields, plant nurseries and finally retiring from carpet mills in 2006.  He leaves behind his loving wife of 67 years: Maura...

Margaret Cockrell

May 3, 2020

Margaret Fay Cockrell, 62, of Ocoee, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2020.  She was born September 15, 1957, in Winter Garden, to the late Esker and Janie McPherson.

Margaret was getting ready to retire from Orange County Schools after many years as a Bookkeeper, PE Teacher, Receptionist and School Nurse at Dillard Street Elementary School.  While employed,...

Daniel Vandestreek

Apr 29, 2020

Daniel Paul Vandestreek, 43, of Winter Garden, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2020.  A celebration of Daniel's life will be held Sunday, May 17, 2020, 4pm at King's Chapel Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2735 Sand Lake Road, Longwood, FL  32779.

Dorothy Stauch

Apr 25, 2020

Dorothy L. Stauch, 100, of Winter Garden, died peacefully on April 25, 2020.  She was born in Rose, NY to the late Clarence and Ethel Converse.

Dorothy was the loving mother of Patricia Lynch and Nancy Daugherty.  She is also survived by her grandchildren, Michael (Susan) Lynch, James (Lisa) Lynch, Kristi (Jim) Eckstenkamper, Kim (Jim) Montesano, Janet (Steve)...

Herman Lowery

Apr 21, 2020

Herman Lowery, 65, of Groveland, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020.  He was born June 21, 1954 in Samson, Alabama, the son of the late Curtis and Winnie Lowery.

Herman owned and operated the industrial repair business BT&J Industrial for 17 years before his retirement.  He enjoyed listening to music and playing his guitar.  When not doing...

David Holcomb

Apr 19, 2020

David P. Holcomb, 69, of Orlando, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020.  A private funeral mass and interment is planned.

Milton Sankar

Apr 18, 2020

Dr. Milton M.S. Sankar at the age of 89 passed away peacefully in his home on his birthday April 18, 2020 in Winter Garden, Florida. He was the beloved husband of Indrani. Loving and adored father of John, Richard, and Jennifer. Father-in-law of Emran and Sharda. Grandfather of Justin, Jayden, Jordan, Juliana, and Jonathan. Brother of the late Dr....

Tommy Smith

Apr 17, 2020

Tommy Lee Smith, 74, of Winter Garden, passed away Friday, April 17, 2020.  Mr. Smith proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps, earning a Purple Heart.  Funeral services with Military Honors will be held Tuesday, April 21, 2020, 11am at Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends one hour prior...

Minnie White

Apr 15, 2020

Minnie Louise White, 82, of Winter Garden, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020.  She was a citrus grower and member of the Winter Garden Citrus Growers Association.  Minnie was actively involved with the Ocoee Little League, never missing any of her two son's games and served as President of the league.

She was a Baptist and a...

Anna Diserafino

Mar 15, 2020

Anna DiSerafino, 67, passed away on March 15th in Orlando, Florida.

Anna was born in New York, New York to Connie and James Fouskas on July 11, 1952. She married Vito DiSerafino at a beautiful ceremony in Staten Island, NY on December 15, 1974. She moved to Orlando, FL with her husband and children in 1992. Anna...

Tarcio Constant

Mar 14, 2020

Tarcio Constant, 57, of Winter Garden, FL (formerly of Westford, MA) passed away unexpectedly on March 14, 2020. Tarcio was born in Criciuma, Santa Catarina, Brazil and immigrated to the United States in 1985. He achieved his goal of living the American dream, first working as a delivery driver for Rosie's Bakery in Boston, then working his way up...

Heinz-Juergen Klumb

Mar 11, 2020

Heinz-Juergen Klumb, 67, of Winter Garden, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020.  He is survived by his wife, Anne Marie Klumb; children, Natascha, Stefan, Nadia and Eric; mother, Anneliese; grandchildren, Luca and Dario; and siblings, Gabi and Briggette.

A Memorial service will be held Monday, March 16, 2020, 11 am at Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home.

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Benjamin Telesca

Mar 10, 2020

Benjamin Telesca died at 83 in sunny Florida after living a very good life.  He was a dad. A grandpa. A devoted husband. A hair icon. And a dear friend.  He was a big bear of a man who gave the best hugs.

He was passionate about food. He would talk about it, cook it and eat...

Herman Gebert, Jr.

Mar 5, 2020

Army Air Corps veteran Herman R. Gebert Jr.'s bravery and service during World War II earned him three Purple Hearts, two Bronze Stars and a Silver Star. He was active at Utah and Omaha beaches and in the Battle of the Bulge and escaped German soldiers twice on the way to prisoner-of-war camps.

To read his fascinating...

Betty Hartsfield

Mar 4, 2020

Betty Maxine Hartsfield, 89, of Winter Garden, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020.

She is survived by her sons, Daniel Hartsfield (Charlene), Stephen Hartsfield (Mary), Lee Hartsfield (Madeline), Gary Hartsfield (Lorraine); Grandchildren,, Tracy Schou (Rob), Stephanie Hartsfield, Ronnie Hartsfield (Karen), Lisa Pridemore (Paul), Jeff Hartsfield (Natalie), Kylene Trask, (Tim), Casandra Scheppers (Zachary), Kara Carmichael (Sean), Nikki Hartsfield,...

Janice Crowe

Mar 3, 2020

Janice Elaine Crowe, 73 of Astatula, Florida passed away on March 3, 2020 with her family by her side. She was born on March 10, 1946 in Fort Pierce, Florida. The daughter of the late Pevie Lewis and Sadie Peterson. She is survived by her husband William Crowe, daughter Christina Channell, son-in-law Ed Channell, son Mike Crowe, daughter-in-law Honey...

Scenia Davis

Mar 3, 2020

Scenia Davis, 93, of Montverde, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020.  Funeral Services will be held Saturday, March 7, 2020, 2 pm, at Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home in Winter Garden.  The family will receive friends Saturday, March 7, 2020, starting at 1 pm.  Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.

Sidney "Mike" Dukes

Feb 25, 2020

Sidney Michael Dukes age 71, of Winter Garden passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 25th surrounded by his family. Michael was born September 30, 1948 in Charleston, SC to Wade and Pauline Dukes. Michael married his high school sweetheart, Lynn Dilling, on December 28, 1968. Together they had two children, Michael Gregory and Kimberly Dawn. Michael and his family...

Winston Jarrett

Feb 22, 2020

Winston Anthony Jarrett, 50, of Orlando, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020.  Funeral Services will be held Saturday, March 21, 2020, 11 am at Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends Friday, March 20, from 5-8 pm at the funeral home.  Interment will follow in Winter Garden Cemetery.

Margaret Rash

Feb 19, 2020

Margaret Owens Rash, 88, of Cartersville passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Cartersville Medical Center. Born on October 31, 1931 in Dalton, she was the daughter of the late James Owens, and the late Pauline Moreland Raines. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack T. Rash, Sr.; her son, Jack T. Rash, Jr.; her...