Obituaries

May 30, 2014

Melvin Arnold Atkins, 74, of Orlando, passed away Friday, May 30, 2014. He was born April 01, 1940 in Bridgewater, VA. He was a Manager in the Hardware industry and a Veteran of the USMC. Mr. Atkins is survived by his loving wife, Roxanne Felty Atkins; children, Michael Atkins, Timothy Atkins, Leann Atkins and Jennifer Atkins; siblings, Carlos Atkins,...

May 29, 2014

Frank, Paula (Polly) age 71, of Johnstown, NY; with broken hearts we announced that our mother passed away peacefully on May 29, 2014. Born in Syracuse, NY August 19, 1942, Polly was raised in Williamsville NY along with her eight brothers and sisters: Bobbie Chung, Jack Eno, Peggy Zureck, Michael Eno, Nancy Kraft, David Eno, Mary Barone and Peter...

May 28, 2014

Mr. Carthel Rieser Blanks, 78, of Williston, FL, passed away May 28, 2014. He was born May 07, 1936 in Chambers County, Alabama. Mr. Blanks was a Journeyman. He is survived by his loving wife Fay Blanks; children Kenneth S. Blanks and Max E. Blanks; sister Patricia Ann Battles; 3 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren.

May 27, 2014

Johannes Marinus Veldhuis, Sorrento, Florida, entered into the glorious presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 27, 2014. He was 92, a man of rare faith, trusting absolutely in the finished work of Jesus Christ for all sin, for all time.

Born December 10, 1921 in Almelo, the Netherlands, to Jan and Marie Veldhuis,...

May 26, 2014

Brian Eugene Harrelson, 34, of Altamonte Springs, passed away Monday, May 26, 2014. He was born April 24, 1980 in Orlando, Florida. Brian was a Customer Service Manager. He was Master Mason of the Mokanna Lodge #329 Lockhart, FL, also a member of the Bahia Shrine where he was an active member of the Director’s Staff, the Widow’s Sons,...

May 23, 2014

Mr. James Scott Ash, 49, of Zellwood, FL, passed away May 23, 2014. He was born October 19, 1964 in Clarksburg, West Virginia. Mr. Ash moved to the area 20 years ago. He was a graduate of East Fairmont High, Fairmont, West Virginia. He worked as a Landscaper, a Flight Attendant for Pan American Air Lines, Hotels at Disney,...

May 23, 2014

Mary L. Boianelli, 90, of Apopka, passed away Friday, May 23, 2014. She was born January 22, 1924 in Thorofare, New Jersey. She was a Cashier for the Auto Auction. Ms. Boianelli is survived by her sons, Al (Sue) Messina, Sr. and Leonard (Marge) Messina; 5 grandchildren, Carol Sue Bryant, Allie Messina, Jr., Anthony Messina, Ann Marie Messina and...

May 22, 2014

Tyler Ralph Loos, 26, of Zellwood, FL, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2014. He was born April 1, 1988 in Orlando, Florida. Tyler was a Retail Sales Associate for Sears. Mr. Loos is survived by his father, Ralph (Diane) Loos, III; mother, Karen (Tino) Anthony; sister, Kimberly (Ben) Davis; three beloved nieces; grandparents, James (Jane) Kimball; Ralph (Elaine) Loos,...

May 19, 2014

Helen Ruth Bailey, 81, of Apopka, passed away Monday, May 19, 2014. She was born July 17, 1932 in Asbury, West Virginia. She was a Bank Teller. Mrs. Bailey is survived by her loving husband, Bobby Bailey of Apopka; daughter, Patricia Martinez; sisters, Evelyn Hinkle, Rita Wilson and Carol Morton; 3 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild; several nieces and nephews....

May 19, 2014

Harvey Lawrence Libby, 93, of Zellwood, passed away Monday, May 19, 2014. Born December 13, 1920 in Strong, Maine. He was a Machinist and a veteran of the US Navy. Mr. Libby is survived by his loving wife, Mabelle Libby; children, George Libby, Frank Libby, Helen E. (Loren) Rambush, Richard L. (Regina) Libby; 2 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild....

May 17, 2014

Mrs. Patricia Anne Moriarty, 73, of Debary, FL, passed away May 17, 2014. She was born October 03, 1940 in Brownsville, Texas. Mrs. Moriarty is survived by her loving husband Richard; children Bobby of Debary, Andrew Sandstedt of Casselberry, John Sandstedt, Jr; 1 grandchild.

May 17, 2014

Mr. William Andrew Fellingham, 71, of Apopka, FL, passed away May 17, 2014. He was born September 21, 1942 in Washington, DC. He was a Retired Gunner Petty Officer 1st Class in the US Navy. Mr. Fellingham is survived by his loving wife Doris.

May 14, 2014

Mr. Robert Mook, 69, of Orlando, FL, passed away May 14, 2014. He was born July 29, 1944 in Kankakee, Illinois. Mr. Mook is survived by his loving mother Shirley Mook; children Rachel Smith “Jason”, Shawn White, Cynthia Herndon, Michael Mook; siblings Lana Ohle, Patricia Tindall, Jeff Mook; 9 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren.

May 13, 2014

Mr. John A. Villiesse, 78, of Leesburg, FL, passed away May 13, 2014. He was born February 20, 1936 in Wilmette, Illinois. He moved to the area 30 years ago. Mr. Villiesse is survived by his loving sister Virginia Girard.

May 12, 2014

Richard E. Rice, Sr., 73, of Lakeland, passed away Monday, May 12, 2014. He was born July 23, 1940 in Cumberland, Florida. Mr. Rice was an A/C Specialist with GTE for 25 years and a veteran of the US Air Force. Mr. Rice is survived by his loving wife, Barbara L. Rice of Lakeland.

May 11, 2014

Edith Mary Capps, 86, of Windermere, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2014. She was born October 19, 1927 in Gainesboro, Tennessee. She was a Homemaker; member of Church of Christ at South Bumby, Rotary Club and the Elks Lodge. Mrs. Capps is survived by daughters, Terri Schlundt of Alabama and Debbie Julian of Dr. Phillips; 4 grandchildren and 1...

May 11, 2014

Victoria C. Cisneros, 68, of Sorrento, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2014. She was born June 15, 1945 in San Antonio, Texas and moved to Central Florida 50 years ago. She was a homemaker and a Christian. Mrs. Cisneros is survived by her loving husband, Alfredo Cisneros, Sr.; children, Alfredo Cisneros, III, Josephine Cisneros, Isabel Cisneros Tamayo and Rosalinda...

May 11, 2014

Marie J. Pugliesi, 79, of Orlando, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2014. She was born December 05, 1934 in Passaic, New Jersey. She was a Food Manager in the Education Industry; member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Apopka; Vice President of the CCW; member of the Prayer Chain. Mrs. Pugliesi was preceded in death by her husband,...

May 10, 2014

Maedean D. McClure, 71, of Apopka, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2014. She was born May 29, 1942 in Forrest City, Arkansas. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant for many years; sold Avon for 30 years; member of the Pentecostals of Apopka for 38 years; a devoted Housewife; loved children and taught Sunday school for 1 & 2 year...

May 10, 2014

Mr. Joe Wayne Glisson, 68, of Eustis, FL, passed away May 10, 2014. He was born September 10, 1945 in Benton, KY. He was a Truck Driver. Mr. Glisson is survived by his loving wife Wanda; children John Hall, Steven Hall, Jimmy Ray Hall, Michael Hall, Shawn Hall, Melinda Grady, Erin Glisson Thompson, Deanna Glisson, Rebecca Glisson Poe; siblings...