Obituaries

Apr 7, 2018

Wayne Blackwelder, 78, Longwood, passed away too soon on April 7, 2018 surrounded by family. He was born in his grandparents’ home in Alachua County on December 8, 1939, the only son of Octavius and Myrtle (Philpot) Blackwelder. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Shannon Blackwelder and granddaughter Haley Moore.

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Apr 7, 2018

Helen A. Carr (89) of Casselberry Florida, passed away on April 7, 2018 at home with her family by her side, surrounded by love and peace.  She was the devoted wife of the late Robert J. Carr.

Helen was born in Cambria , PA and was one of 13 children.  She moved from Pennsylvania to Ohio for...

Apr 7, 2018

Jose S. Lagos, 81, of Apopka, Florida, passed away April 07, 2018. He was born December 02, 1936 in Managug, Nicaragua. Mr. Lagos is survived by his many loved ones and friends. He will be missed dearly.

Apr 6, 2018

Susie B. Honican, 95, of Apopka, Florida, passed away April 06, 2018. She was born November 12, 1922 in Barney, Georgia. She attended the First Baptist Church of Zellwood for many years in Zellwood, Florida. Mrs. Honican is preceded in death by her son William H. Harrison and daughter Gail VanCuren. She is survived by her children Audrey Swilley,...

Apr 4, 2018

Eleanor R. Crone, 81, of Apopka, Florida, passed away April 04, 2018. She was born July 04, 1936 in Julian, West Virginia. Mrs. Crone is preceded in death by her loving husband Ralph Crone and son Peter Dahill.  She is survived by children Mathew (Janet) Dahill and Dennis Dahill; sister Joyce Alibro; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren.

Apr 4, 2018

Clara Esperanza Leyva, 99, of Apopka, Florida, passed away April 04, 2018. She was born October 13, 1918 in Santiago De Cuba, Cuba. Mrs. Leyva is survived by her many loved ones and friends. She will be missed dearly.

Apr 3, 2018

Shelby McLain Jr, 77, of Orlando, Florida, passed away April 03, 2018. Mr McLain is survived by his loving wife Margaret McLain; children Sheryl McLain Sherry, Shelby McLain III, Suzanne McLain Hendricks(Deceased), Patrick McLain(Deceased) and Stacy McLain; grandchildren Ed Sherry, Angie McLain, Shelby McLain IV, Morgan McLain, Makayla McLain; great grandchildren Adalee McLain and Shelby McLain V.

Apr 2, 2018

Ora Mae Thornhill passed away peacefully at home Monday April 2, 2018 in the care of her daughter at age 85.  She was born on July 21, 1932 to her parents Curtis and Evelyn Hooper in Charlestown, Indiana.  She was a loving wife, mother, homemaker, and enjoyed spending time with her family.  She is survived by a sister, Shirley...

Apr 2, 2018

Lydia E. Mendez, 95, of Apopka, Florida, passed away April 02, 2018. She was born May 08, 1922 in Rio Piedras, PR. Mrs. Mendez is survived by her many loved ones and friends. She will be missed dearly.

Apr 1, 2018

Paul Whittier Carson, 76, of Sanford, Florida, passed away April 01, 2018. He was born January 29, 1942 in Winter Park, Florida. Mr. Carson is survived by his loving wife Linda Carson; children Jeffrey Carson, Jerry Walsh and Kimberly Walsh; sister Mary Metcalf; grandchildren Joshua Walsh, Kristin Eckman, Cammy Carson, Jaynie Carson, Emmy Carson, Laynie Carson and Cyle Carson;...

Apr 1, 2018

Gudelia Defaus Martinez, 90, of Altamonte Springs, Florida, passed away on Sunday, April 01, 2018.  Mrs. Defaus will be missed by her many loved ones, and friends.

Apr 1, 2018

Donald Edward Griffith, 92, of Apopka, Florida passed away on April 01, 2018. Mr. Griffith was born on March 30, 1926 in Trenton, New Jersey. He is survived by his loving wife Doris Griffith; children Donna Henderson and Ron (Mary) Griffith; 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

Mar 31, 2018

Michael Scott Osborne, 28, of Sanford, Florida passed away on March 31, 2018. Mr. Osborne was born on March 19, 1990 in Orlando, Florida. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Espinoza; parents L.B. Osborne Jr. and Peggy Osborne; children Eloise Osborne and Mikayla Osborne; siblings Brittany Smith, Brianna Osborne and Christopher Osborne; sister in law Amanda Osborne and...

Mar 31, 2018

Sheila Diane Maxwell, 50, of Apopka, Florida, passed away March 31, 2018. She was born February 28, 1968 in Clarksville, Mississippi. Mrs. Maxwell is survived by her children Dustin Maxwell, Jessica Maxwell, Chris Maxwell, Zack Maxwell, Samantha Maxwell, Mathew Maxwell and Alicia Maxwell; sisters Lorraine Flanagin, Laura Westfall and Alice Fotheringham.

Mar 31, 2018

Abigail Torres, 55, of Orlando, Florida passed away on March 31, 2018. Mrs. Torres was born on January 22, 1963 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. She will be missed by her many loved ones and friends.

Mar 31, 2018

Dan Lagennusa Sr. ( 1 – 1 – 30 ). ( 3 – 31 – 18 )

Went to sleep on this earth and woke up in the loving arms of our Savior. He leaves behind a grand legacy of love for family love for his country and love for song. His parents Michael and Jenny migrated...

Mar 31, 2018

Justis Marie Garrett, 16, of Sorrento, Florida, passed away in April of 2018. She was born March 23, 2002 in Orlando, Florida. Miss. Garrett is preceded in death by her great-grandmothers Kathryn LaPier and Lois Maloney. She is survived by her mother Danielle Pratt; estranged father Stanley Garrett; grandmother Charlene Darfus; siblings Devon Pratt and Haven Sumey; as well...

Mar 30, 2018

David Scott Martin peacefully passed to his eternal home on Good Friday, March 30, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born December 23, 1931 in Altoona Pa.  He was married to the love of his life, Elaine Mae Brown on April 23, 1954 in Pekin Il.  David and Elaine were happily married for 64 years.

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Mar 30, 2018

Shirley Lewise Zack (neeVarvel)- Age 88 of Orlando, FL., formerly of St. Louis,

Mo, passed away, Friday, March 30, 2018 after a long and courageous battle with

Alzheimer’s.  Dearest wife of the late Otto J. Zack, loving mother of David (Barb)

Zack, Daryl Zack, Daryn (Beth) Zack, Danny (Mindy) Zack & Lonny (Sarah)...

Mar 29, 2018

Michael P. Koppenhaver, 43, of Orlando, Florida, passed away March 29, 2018. He was born October 01, 1974 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Mr. Koppenhaver is survived by his many loved ones and friends.