Obituaries

Obituaries in Apopka, FL

Mr. David Harvey Trembley

Mr. David Harvey Trembley

Jan 9, 2017

David Harvey Trembley, 67, of Apopka, Florida, passed away January 09, 2017. Dave Trembley was born November 05, 1949 in Colfax, IL. He is preceded in death by his father La Rue Trembley and mother Mildred Trembley. Dave Trembley is survived by his loving wife Lynda “Lynn” Trembley of Apopka; children Michael Trembley and Marc Trembley both of IL;...

Mr. Robert R Gorby

Mr. Robert R Gorby

Jan 8, 2017

Robert R. Gorby, 70, of Apopka, Florida passed away on January 08, 2017. Mr. Gorby was born on December 29, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio. He is survived by his wife Shelva Gorby; son Adam Mark Gorby; sisters Jean Warner and Pat Thomas; grandchild Wyatt John Gorby.

Mrs. Adassa Ianthe Tucker

Mrs. Adassa Ianthe Tucker

Jan 8, 2017

Adassa Ianthe Tucker, 95, of Apopka, Florida passed away on January 08, 2017. Mrs. Tucker was born on October 21, 1921 in St Johns, Antigua. She is survived by her children Reverend Malcolm (Theresa) Harris of Miami, Earl Harris of Apopka, Orel (Sandra) Cephas of Virginia, and Michael (Vesta) Tucker of Apopka; 13 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren.

Mrs. Janice J. Parham

Mrs. Janice J. Parham

Jan 6, 2017

Janice J. Parham, 60, of Apopka, Florida, passed away January 06, 2017. Mrs. Parham was born April 02, 1956 in Sanford, FL. She is survived by her son Ben (Chasity) Parham of Apopka; siblings Juanita Reinhardt of Apopka, Mable Denmark of GA, Monroe Livings of GA and Calvin Livings of Apopka; 4 grandchildren Courtney Yawn of GA, Makenzie Parham,...

Reverend Neil R. Backus

Reverend Neil R. Backus

Jan 6, 2017

Reverend Neil R. Backus, 87, of Winter Springs, Florida, passed away January 06, 2017. Mr. Backus was born July 22, 1929 in Lansing, MI. He is survived by his loving wife Pearl Backus; sons Keith Backus of Jacksonville and Robert (Shan) Backus of Apopka; siblings Dick Backus of FL and Larry Backus of TX; 2 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild.....

Mr. Jon Paul Graham

Mr. Jon Paul Graham

Jan 5, 2017

Jon Paul Graham, 76, passed away peacefully, after a long battle with COPD, on January 5, 2017 with loved ones at his side.  Born March 13, 1940 in Ontario, Canada he came to the USA at age twenty to make his mark.  Paul was a Green Beret, proudly serving during the Vietnam War.  He was a car salesman extraordinaire,...

Mrs. Christine Hurst Riggall

Mrs. Christine Hurst Riggall

Jan 5, 2017

Christine Hurst Riggall, 81, of Apopka, Florida passed away on January 05, 2017. Mrs. Riggall was born on April 10, 1935 in Orlando, Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband Vern Riggall Sr. Mrs. Riggall is survived by her children Jean Hollar, Jerry Riddell, Joe Riddell, Norman Riddell, and Debbie Miller; step-children Kathy Ray, Vern Riggall Jr,...

Mrs. Jean Claire Vehorn

Mrs. Jean Claire Vehorn

Jan 3, 2017

Jean Claire Vehorn, 96, of Apopka, Florida passed away on January 03, 2017. Mrs. Vehorn was born on February 22, 1920 in St. Louis, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Vehorn and her sister Carol Joy Brooks. Mrs. Vehorn is survived by her daughter Sandra Davis; sibling Merton Hubert Brooks; grandchild Stacy Davis.

Mr. Mervin P Janus

Mr. Mervin P Janus

Jan 3, 2017

Mervin P. Janus, 82, of Apopka, Florida passed away on January 03, 2017. Mr. Janus was born on April 28, 1934 in Hamtramck, Michigan. He is survived by his loving wife Karen Janus; children Laura Lembo and Rachel Hansinger; 6 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren.

Ms. Paulette P Jones

Ms. Paulette P Jones

Jan 2, 2017

Paulette P. Jones, 65, of Apopka, Florida passed away on January 02, 2017. Mrs. Jones was born on February 03, 1951 in St. Andrews, Jamaica. She is survived by her mother Violet Katie Minns of Orlando; children Devon Jones of Orlando, Kendall Jones of Endica, NY, Collin Jones of Freeport, Bahamas, Paul Jones of Freeport, Bahamas, and Anastacia “Stacy”...

Mrs. Alma B. Bonebreak

Mrs. Alma B. Bonebreak

Jan 1, 2017

BONEBREAK, ALMA, (BROUWER), With the greatest of sorrow we announce our beloved Alma passed on January 1, 2017, at the age of 103, at Wellsprings Residence in Apopka, Florida. Alma was born on October 21, 1913 in Muskegon, Michigan to Jacob and Klascina Brouwer. Alma is proceeded in death by two wonderful husbands, George Wythe and Max Bonebreak: by...

Mr. Thomas L. Friesel

Mr. Thomas L. Friesel

Dec 31, 2016

Thomas L. Friesel, 72, of Apopka, Florida, passed away December 31, 2016. Mr. Friesel was born November 07, 1944 in Martins Ferry, WV. He was a Foreman in the Coal Mining Industry. Mr. Friesel is survived by his loving wife Loretta Friesel of Apopka; children Misty Lee of MI, Angela Friesel and Tina Friesel both of Apopka; siblings Dale...

Mrs. Gloria M. First

Mrs. Gloria M. First

Dec 31, 2016

Gloria M. First, 67, of Orlando, Florida, passed away December 31, 2016. Mrs. First was born July 29, 1949 in Dexter, New Mexico. She was a Caretaker. Mrs. First is survived by her loving husband Charles First of Orlando; children Michelle Morgan of Orlando and Russell Morgan of Ferndale, MI; granddaughter Chandler Stoner of Orlando.

Mr. Efrain Rivera Rosario

Mr. Efrain Rivera Rosario

Dec 31, 2016

Efrain Rivera Rosario, 61, of Zellwood, Florida, passed away December 31, 2016. Mr. Rivera Rosario was born June 12, 1955 in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. He was a Detective in the Retail Industry. Mr. Rivera Rosario is survived by his loving wife Graciela Peroza of Zellwood.

Mr. Daniel G. Seery

Mr. Daniel G. Seery

Dec 29, 2016

Daniel G. Seery, 71, of Apopka, Florida, passed away December 29, 2016. Mr. Seery was born April 14, 1945 in Pittsburgh, PA. He was a Transformer Repairman in the Electrical Industry. Mr. Seery is survived by his loving wife Carmen Seery of Apopka; daughter Elizabeth M. Francis; 5 grandchildren Ronald J. Lear III, Shane R. Francis, Ryann N. Francis,...

Mr. John "Jack" A Ryan

Mr. John "Jack" A Ryan

Dec 28, 2016

John A. Ryan, 104, of Apopka, Florida passed away on December 28, 2016. Mr. Ryan was born on November 04, 1912 in Brooklyn, New York. He is survived by his loving grandchildren Gregory Andes, Michael Andes, and Tammi Dusablon; daughter Linda Louise Ryan; 4 great grandchildren.

Mrs. Sandra C. Arpaia

Mrs. Sandra C. Arpaia

Dec 28, 2016

Sandra C. Arpaia, 64, of Mt. Dora, Florida, passed away December 28, 2016. Mrs. Arpaia was born January 29, 1952 in Leesburg, FL. She was a Commercial Insurance Salesperson. Mrs. Arpaia is survived by her loving husband Preston Arpaia, Jr. of Mt. Dora; children Josh Arpaia of Orlando, Kelli Arpaia of Minneola and Micah Arpaia of Eustis; mother Eugenia...

Ms. Katherine L Burch

Ms. Katherine L Burch

Dec 24, 2016

Katherine L. Burch, 93, of Apopka, Florida passed away on December 24, 2016. Mrs. Burch was born on March 28, 1923 in Memphis, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her daughter Kathy Burch Batten. Mrs. Burch is survived by her daughter Becky McCullers of Longwood, Florida; grandchildren Christopher Jason Carter of Orlando, Florida and Christopher Lee Batten of...

Mr. Frank Copeland

Mr. Frank Copeland

Dec 24, 2016

Frank J. Copeland, 89, of Apopka, Florida, passed away December 24, 2016. Mr. Copeland was born November 16, 1927 in Maitland, WV. He was a Mechanic. Mr. Copeland is survived by his loving wife Jo Anne Copeland of Apopka; children Shawn Copeland and Dirk Copeland; 2 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren.

Mr. Robley Vane Stuart

Mr. Robley Vane Stuart

Dec 24, 2016

Robley Vane Stuart, 92, of Mount Dora, Florida passed away on December 24, 2016. Mr. Stuart was born on November 04, 1924 in Ihlen, Minnesota. He was preceded in death by his daughter Judith Herrick.  Mr. Stuart is survived by his loving wife Evelyn Stuart; children Janet VanSelus, William Stuart, and Jacqueline Kurshoff; sister, Marian McMurphy; 6 grandchildren; 1...