Obituaries

Nov 29, 2013

Nathaniel Albonico, Jr., 81, of Apopka, Florida, passed away November 29, 2013. He was born January 9, 1932 in East Paterson/Elmwood Park to Nathaniel Sr. and Ann (Forlai) Albonico. Nat worked for Metropolitan Life for over 26 years. He served honorably in the US Army during the Korean War. Nat was an avid golfer, devoted husband and father. He...

Nov 28, 2013

Jorge A. Torres, age 80, of Apopka, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2013. Born on October 14, 1933 in Cuenca, Ecuador, he moved to the Central Florida area forty years ago from New York. Mr. Torres was a Catholic and worked as a mechanic.

Mr. Torres is survived by his loving wife, Libia Torres; children, George...

Nov 28, 2013

Maria C. Perez, age 77, of Bronx, NY, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2013. She was born on July 24, 1936 in Catano, PR to Juan and Clara Figeroa. Ms. Perez was a Catholic.

Ms. Perez is survived by her loving children, Carmen Centeno, Daniel Rivera, and Eva Rivera, all of NY, and Maria Ramos of...

Nov 26, 2013

Sharon Graham, 69, of Orlando, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2013. She was born December 16, 1943 in Orlando, Florida. She was a Real Estate Broker. Ms. Graham is survived by her soul mate, John Sussi; children, Meredith Graham, Robby Graham and Doug Graham; sister-in-law, Shalain Sussi; 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may...

Nov 26, 2013

Margaret “Mary” Kelnhofer, 71, of Apopka, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2013. She was born February 20, 1942 in Rock Hill, South Carolina and moved to Central Florida 23 years ago. She was a Social Worker and a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church. Mrs. Kelnhofer is survived by her daughter, Dena Kelnhofer of Apopka and sister, Carolyn Heath...

Nov 26, 2013

Nadine J. Sfeir, 27, of Longwood, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2013. She was born November 01, 1986 in Bethlehem, Palestine. She was a Student. Miss Sfeir is survived by her parents John and Hala; sisters, Reina and Raneen.

Nov 24, 2013

Louis Raul Reyes, age 67, of Apopka, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2013. Born on September 28, 1946 in Fajardo, Puerto Rico, he worked in the transportation industry.

Mr. Reyes is survived by his loving wife, Maria Olga Reyes; children, Dennis (Lilia) Reyes, Elsa (Alfredo) Martinez, and Roberto (Linda) Reyes; siblings, Gladys Reyes Vidal, Raquel Reyes...

Nov 23, 2013

William “Bill” Thomas Copley, 80, of Orlando, formerly from Apopka, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2013. He was born November 07, 1933 in Taplin, West Virginia. He was a Sheet Metal Mechanic and a Veteran of the US Air Force serving in the Korean War. Mr. Copley was preceded in death by his first wife, Stella Ricketson-Copley; his second...

Nov 23, 2013

Enoch O. Hutching, 90, of Altamonte Springs, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2013. He was born October 16, 1923 in Athens, Alabama. He was a Business Owner and a veteran of the US Army, serving in WWII; member of the Pentecostals of Apopka, Friend of Victory Baptist Church and Mason Street Church. Mr. Hutching is survived by his loving...

Nov 20, 2013

Robyn William Huber, age 64, of Apopka, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2013. Born on July 26, 1949 in Englewood, NJ, he was a Protestant and a business owner.

Mr. Huber is survived by his loving mother, Dolores Huber of Zellwood; siblings, Virginia Ellis of Apopka, Theadore Huber of Astor, and Catherine Costello of Rockford, OH;...

Nov 19, 2013

Louella J. Hammel, 79, of Apopka, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2013. She was born November 6, 1934 in Washington, DC and moved to Central Florida in 1990. She was a Clerical Secretary in Real Estate. Miss Hammel is survived by her sisters, Ann Kahl of Apopka and Claire Dupont of Montreal, Canada.

Nov 17, 2013

David Raymond Elliott, Jr., 45, of Zellwood, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2013. He was born September 01, 1968 in Franklin, NH and moved to Central Florida 2 years ago. He was a Bartender. Mr. Elliott is survived by his father, David Elliott, Sr. and his mother, Patricia Campbell.

Nov 15, 2013

Suzanne Griffy, 46, died November 15, 2013, with her husband at her side in Apopka, Florida. She was born on September 08, 1967 in Apopka, Florida to William and Polly Pumphrey. Suzanne married Bill Griffy on September 20, 1998. She attended Lake Brantley High School in Apopka, Florida. She continued her education graduating from Belhaven College in 2005. Suzanne...

Nov 14, 2013

James R. “Ronnie” Meeks, age 58, of Apopka, passed away on November 14, 2013 surrounded by family. Born on December 25, 1954, he was a lifelong resident of Apopka and a Baptist. Mr. Meeks worked at his family’s business, Apopka Wheel & Tire. Mr. Meeks is survived by his loving mother, Annell Meeks of Apopka; sisters, Carolyn Doster of...

Nov 14, 2013

MILDRED IRENE WOOSTER, 71, of Apopka, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2013. She was born June 23, 1942 in Mahopac, New York and moved to Central Florida 30 years ago from New Jersey. She worked at AT&T for 26 years and she was a Catholic. Mrs. Wooster is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Charles E. Wooster;...

Nov 13, 2013

Vytautas "Vyto" Thomas Abraitis, age 68, of Kissimmee, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2013. He was born on September 25, 1945 in Thuine, Germany. Mr. Abraitis moved to the Central Florida area seven years ago from New Jersey. He was a Catholic and worked as a graphic designer in the advertising industry. He is survived by his brother...

Nov 12, 2013

Luis Castro, 84, of Altamonte Springs, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2013. He was born August 16, 1929 in Bogota, Colombia and moved to Central Florida 25 years ago from Texas. He was a Welder and of Catholic Faith. Mr. Castro is survived by his children Edna Villavicencio of APOPKA, Lindsay Castro and Luzmary Hart; 7 grandchildren and 3...

Nov 12, 2013

Robert Lewis Faircloth, age 52, of Apopka, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2013. He was born on January 17, 1961 in Orlando to Katherine and Lester Faircloth, Sr. Mr. Faircloth served in US Marines and worked in the construction industry.

Mr. Faircloth is survived by his loving fiancée, Traci Arthur; mother, Katherine L. Breeden; children, Leah...

Nov 12, 2013

Marjorie S. Clarke, 88, of Apopka, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2013. She was born March 03, 1925 in Smokemont, North Carolina and moved to Central Florida in 1957. She worked in Sales in the Steel Industry and she was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Apopka. Mrs. Clarke is survived by her children, Bill Clouse...

Nov 11, 2013

Rosalie M. Jones, age 75, of Apopka, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2013. Born on May 10, 1938 in Cleveland, OH, she moved to the Central Florida area 42 years ago from Erie, PA. Mrs. Jones was a Catholic and worked in the grocery industry.

Mrs. Jones is survived by her loving husband, Donald Jones; children,...