Obituaries

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

Feb 15, 2020

Shirley Ann Lait passed away on February 15, 2020 at the age of 89.  She was preceded in death by her husband off 55 years, Ray N. Lait.  She is survived by her daughter LeeAnn (John) Claflin; sons, Alan (Susan), Mike (Casey), and Jack (Cindy); grandchildren Liz, Brett, Brittany, Michael, Leah, Sarah and Jensen; and great-grandchildren, Tessa, David, Charlie,...

Feb 13, 2020

Carmen Alva, 86, of Ocoee, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020.  A Catholic Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, February 18, 12 pm at Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends Monday, February 17, 2020 from 5 to 8:30 pm at Collison Carey hand Funeral Home.  Interment will take place at Highland Memory Gardens.

Jan 24, 2020

Delcie Faye was born in Washington Court House, Ohio in 1932.  Her parents were Lee and Zona Jordan who raised her and her seven siblings in a rural small community. She loved working outdoors with the boys and had fond memories of their time on the family farm. She married Malcolm Timson in 1948 and they later moved to...

Jan 14, 2020

Zachariah Michael Wade, 17, played his final song on January 14th, 2020.

Born to parents Jeremy and Kelly Wade on June 6th 2002, Zachariah spent his life growing up in Ocoee and Winter Garden. He attended Citrus Elementary and Bridgewater Middle School, before going on to attend Windermere High School. His academic achievements were numerous,...

Jan 12, 2020

James Elbert Hardy, 92, of Ocoee, Florida, passed away on Sunday, January 12th, 2020.

James was born on November 30th, 1927 to parents Elbert Lynch Hardy and Ada Mae Hardy in Lawrence County, Tennessee. He attended Arab High School in Arab, Alabama before serving his country in the Army.

James was a devout man who...

Jan 7, 2020

Vicky Amelia (Morris) Agnew, beloved wife, daughter and sister, passed away at home on January 7th, 2020, after a battle with cancer.

Born in Orlando to parents Hollis and Robbie Morris, Vicky graduated from Lakeview High School and spent her years in Winter Garden, Jacksonville, and Ocoee. Vicky was a dedicated housewife who loved to draw in her...