Obituaries

Sep 18, 2017

Emily Gaines Tinsley, 97, of Apopka, Florida, passed away September 18, 2017. She was born January 10, 1920 in Jacksonville, Florida. Mrs. Tinsley is survived by her children William Lee, Tina Tinsley, Debrah Raehn, and Teresa Tinsley. She will be missed by her many loved ones and friends.

Sep 15, 2017

Curtis J. Steigerwalt, age 87, of Apopka FL, formally of Tamaqua, PA, passed away unexpectedly Friday, September 15, 2017 at Florida Hospital, Altamonte Springs, FL.

Born October 13, 1929 in Tamaqua, the son of the late LaRene and Sallie (Koch) Steigerwalt, he was preceded in death by siblings Pearl, Reba, Grace and Earl, and their spouses.  He...

Sep 12, 2017

Sandra “Sandy” Lynette Ingram, 80, of Apopka, Florida passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017.

Sandy was a graduate of Apopka High School and Florida State University with a Master’s Degree from Rollins College.  She was a teacher at Pine Loch and Pine Hills Elementary Schools, as well as a life-long member of the Apopka Presbyterian...

Sep 12, 2017

Linda Sandifer Ashbaugh, 47, of Apopka, Florida, passed away September 12, 2017.  She was born March 20, 1970 in Hialeah, Florida.  Mrs. Ashbaugh worked at Apopka High School and Ocoee High School as a Teacher.  She is survived by her children Ashley Ashbaugh and Caitlyn Ashbaugh.  Mrs. Ashbaugh will be missed by her loved ones and friends.

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Sep 12, 2017

Jimmy Cooley, 65, of Winter Garden, Florida passed away on September 12, 2017. Mr. Cooley was born on November 22, 1951 in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was preceded in death by his father Howard Cooley, brothers Kenneth Cooley and Billy Cooley, his sister Cathy Baker, as well as Sharon Brush. Mr. Cooley is survived by his loving wife Erma Cooley;...

Sep 11, 2017

Mary Lou Welker born on March 13, 1939 in Slippery Rock, PA on her parents working farm. Her parents Joe and Mabel Currie raised dairy cattle, turkeys and vegetables. As she was the youngest of 14 children many of the farm chores became hers as she grew up.

She graduated in 1957 from Slippery Rock High School...

Sep 9, 2017

Betty G. Massey, 91, of Apopka, Florida, passed away September 09, 2017. She was born April 16, 1926 in High Point, North Carolina. Mrs. Massey is preceded in death by her loving husband Marvin "Butch" Massey and son Jeff Massey. She is survived by her children Ronald Massey, and Joyce Ilgenfritz; 7 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren.

Sep 9, 2017

Deborah Ann Klinger Maher, 66, of Apopka, Florida, passed away September 09, 2017.  She was born February 17, 1951 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  Mrs. Maher is survived by her children Kimberly A. McConnell and John Klinger; grandson Joe Bolli. She will be missed by her loved ones and friends.

Sep 9, 2017

Haldon Mark Tompkins, 70, of Orlando, Florida passed away on September 09, 2017. Mr. Tompkins was born on November 04, 1946 in Bloomfield, Indiana. He is survived by his loving mother Marjorie Tompkins of Orlando, Florida; children Mitch (Amy) Tompkins of Blackshear, Georgia, Matt Tompkins of Blackshear, Georgia, Mark Tompkins of Virginia Beach, Virginia; siblings Marcia Dianne (Steve) Miliam...

Sep 9, 2017

Lorena Juanita Ashville, 90, of Orlando, Florida passed away on September 09, 2017. She was born on August 20, 1927 in Pleasant View, Tennessee. Mrs. Ashville is survived by her children David Faulkner, Phillip Kirby, and Mary Kirby.  She will be missed by her loved ones and friends.

Sep 8, 2017

Robert Charles Burns, 64, of Wildwood, FL, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 8, 2017.

Robert was born September 3, 1953 in Paterson, New Jersey to Donald and Doris Burns. After High School, he became a tractor trailer driver and succeeded in life being an independent driver in his own company.

Robert enjoyed entering car...

Sep 8, 2017

Amour Harper Butcher, 91, of Apopka, Florida, passed away September 08, 2017. She was born August 08, 1926 in Red Level, Alabama. Mrs. Butcher worked as a Seamstress and Alterations Expert for Fern City Cleaners for over 50 years. She is preceded in death by her daughter Lois Browder of Gordon, Alabama. Mrs. Butcher survived by her children Ida...

Sep 7, 2017

Comforted by her loving husband, Mary Elizabeth "Libby" Dewar went to be with out Savior Jesus Christ on September 7, 2017. All who met and knew Libby, knew she heard the sought-after-words of "Well Done my Good and Faithful Servant" on September 7th. Libby was born in Anthony, Florida on June 18, 1931, the daughter of the late Marvin...

Sep 5, 2017

Marvin R. Little, 75, of Apopka, Florida, passed away September 05, 2017.  He was born November 04, 1941 in Harrell, Arkansas. Mr. Little was the Business Founder of Apopka Garden Center and Marvin Little Irrigation Specialist.  He was preceded in death by his son David Little. Mr. Little is survived by his loving wife Lois Shirley Little; siblings Reba...

Sep 4, 2017

Jose F. Marquez, 71, of Apopka, Florida passed away on September 04, 2017. Mr. Marquez was born on March 25, 1946 in Humacao, Puerto Rico. He is survived by his loving wife Olga Marquez; children Jose Omar Marquez, Jose Antonio Marquez, and Javier Jose Marquez; siblings Rogelio Marquez, Antonio Marquez, and Marisol Marquez; 6 grandchildren.

Sep 1, 2017

Aida A. Malavez, 75, of Orlando, Florida, passed away September 01, 2017. She was born July 02, 1942 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Mrs. Malavez is survived by her loving husband Enrique Garcia; children Juan E. Garcia, Luis E. Garcia, Mari Carmen Garcia, Omar E. Garcia.

Aug 31, 2017

Mr. Dominic R. Nagy, 27, of Apopka, Florida passed away on August 31, 2017. Mr. Nagy was born on June 27, 1990 in Longwood, Florida. He was a 2008 graduate from Apopka High School and was a member of the Florida Gun and Bow Club. Mr. Nagy is survived by his loving parents Alex J. Nagy and Penelope Pierson...

Aug 29, 2017

Robert T. Zych, 67, of Apopka, Florida, passed away August  29, 2017. He was born May 30, 1950 in Delaware. Mr. Zych owned and operated Zychs Auto Service since 1976 and started the Apopka Business off of Sheeler and 441 in 1984. He is survived by his loving wife Luane Zych; children Dave Zych and Steve Zych; siblings Jim...

Aug 29, 2017

Sally Olancin, 97, of Longwood, Florida, passed away August 29, 2017. She was born July 11, 1920 in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Olancin worked for Avon for 52 years, where they named her Mrs. Avon. She went to the United Nations and provided a check to Ralph Bunch on behalf of Avon. Mrs. Olancin also worked for the Telephone Company...

Aug 27, 2017

A Life of Courage and Faith

Janet Bland Figueroa

January 12, 1966 – August 27, 2017

Wife, mother, daughter, sister. Janet Bland Figueroa epitomized the woman of faith. Born on a beautiful Southern California morning, John Bland Jr. and Ruth Bland welcomed their second daughter Janet on January 12, 1966. Two...