Obituaries

Sep 14, 2013

Mary Elizabeth Bridges, 83, of Apopka, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2013. She was born May 21, 1930 in Huntington, West Virginia and moved to Apopka from Homosassa. She was a Homemaker; Crisis Ministry volunteer; she was involved in church activities; enjoyed gardening, painting, decorating and flower arranging. Mrs. Bridges is survived by daughters, Connie Hogan (Dan) Tew, Christie...

Sep 10, 2013

William Lee Goings, Jr., age 89, of Altamonte Springs, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2013. He was born on July 13, 1924 to William and Margaret Goings, Sr. in Memphis, TN. Mr. Goings, Jr. served in the Army Air Corps. He was a member of Colonial Baptist Church in Memphis and worked in the utilities industry. He was...

Sep 10, 2013

Sharon Louise Brown, age 62, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2013. Born on May 12, 1951 in Brownsville, TX, she moved to the Central Florida area 11 years ago. Mrs. Brown was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and worked as a financial analyst. She was preceded in death by her husband, William...

Sep 8, 2013

Jesus David Silva Gonzalez, 50, of Deltona, passed away Sunday, September 08, 2013. He was born April 17, 1963 in Humacao, Puerto Rico and moved to Central Florida 23 years ago from Chicago, IL. Jesus was a Real Estate Agent and a Christian. Mr. Silva Gonzalez is survived by his mother, Luz Gonzalez Silva; children, Jason, Giovanni, Julianna, Tanya...

Sep 8, 2013

ITHERIA CREECH, 81, of Apopka, passed away Sunday, September 08, 2013. She was born December 22, 1931 in Coffee County, AL and moved to Central Florida in 1952. She was Homemaker and a member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God in Ocoee. Ms. Creech is survived by her daughter, Judy Ann Russell (James) of Ocoee; son, Ronald Creech of...

Sep 7, 2013

John Nicholas Del Russo, 84, of Springfield, NJ was born December 10, 1928 and died September 7, 2013 in Apopka, FL where he lived since January 2013. Born and raised in Madison, NJ, and graduated from Madison High School. He served in the US Army from 1951-1953 in Korea in the Punchbowl Sect, in the 5th Regiment Combat Team...

Sep 5, 2013

Mary Lee Welch, age 83, of Apopka, passed away on Thursday, September 05, 2013. Born on May 23, 1930 in Orlando, Florida, she was a Christian and a retired 3rd grade school teacher in Orange County. Miss Welch was a charter member of the Apopka Woman's Club.

Miss Welch is survived by her loving nephew, James Weir;...

Sep 3, 2013

Robert Byron Ellis, Sr., 66, of Apopka, passed away Tuesday, September 03, 2013. He was born May 15, 1947 in Houston, TX. Mr. Ellis is survived by his loving wife, Virginia Ellis; children, Robert Ellis, Jr., Kathleen Tallent and Beth Soloe; brothers, William B. and Brock Ellis; sister, Bronwyn Ellis; 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Open house reception...

Sep 2, 2013

Edmond Francis “Ned” Harrington, age 68, of Apopka, passed away on Monday, September 02, 2013. Born on November 06, 1944 in Everett, MA, he moved to the Central Florida area 3 years ago from Cape Cod, MA. He was a member of Rolling Hills Community Church and a regular attendee at the Upper Room.Mr. Harrington is survived by his...

Sep 2, 2013

Michael Shawn Hyland, 43, of Eustis, passed away Monday, September 02, 2013. He was born March 11, 1970 in Staten Island, New York. He was a Plumber. Mr. Hyland is survived by his mother, Diane (Julian) Gaspar; grandmother, Beatrice Peloquin; siblings, James Hyland, Jodie Buck, Tricia Rizzo, Breanna Hyland and Matthew Hyland.

Sep 1, 2013

Susan Moore Stock of Apopka, FL was born in Lake Forest, IL, October 24, 1943, went to our Lord September 01, 2013. Survived by husband, James Paulson of Apopka; her son, Christopher G. Stock; daughter, Samantha L. Hempcher; brother, Albert “Bert” Moore of Libertyville, ILL and 2 grandchildren, Daniel and Logan. Raised in Lake Forest, ILL, Susan had been...

Aug 31, 2013

LUIS MANUEL MALDONADO, 81, of Orlando, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2013. He was born February 06, 1932 in Utuado, Puerto Rico and moved to Central Florida over 18 years ago. He was a veteran of the US Army. Mr. Maldonado is survived by his brother, Ruben Maldonado of Orlando.

Aug 31, 2013

Raymond E. Walters, 80, of Apopka, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2013. He was born August 14, 1933 in Easton, PA. He was an Electrician and a veteran of the US Navy. Mr. Walters is survived by his loving wife, Doris Walters; daughters, Karen DeJonge, Margarette Walters and Raye Knowles; sister, Pauline Hoops; brothers, Paul Walters, Jr. and Harry...

Aug 31, 2013

Kevin Lee Starr, 49, of Orlando, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2013. He was born April 30, 1964 in Orlando. Kevin was a Truck Driver and a Baptist. Mr. Starr is survived by his loving parents, Raymond and Mary Starr of Orlando; brother, Mike (Toni) Starr of Orlando; nieces, Teah (Jeremy), Tara, Tonya (Ryan); great niece, Jayla and great...

Aug 29, 2013

DELORIS “DEE” SEGRAVES, 68, of Gotha passed away Thursday, August 29, 2013. She was born May 04, 1945 in Nashville, GA. She was a Manufacturer in the Fishing industry. Mrs. Segraves was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby. Mrs. Segraves is survived by her loving daughters, Celena Sirois of Orlando, Sherry (Don) Parrish of Lakeland and Brenda Luft...

Aug 28, 2013

Kevin Daniel Boyette, age 56, of Apopka, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2013. Born on September 24, 1956 in Coral Gables, he moved to the Central Florida area 28 years ago. Mr. Boyette was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Apopka. He worked in the telecommunication industry for 34 years. Mr. Boyette was an avid...

Aug 26, 2013

MARIA G. SALDANA, 86, of Apopka, passed away Monday, August 26, 2013. She was born July 05, 1927 in Taft, Texas and moved to Central Florida over 40 years ago from Texas. She was a Teacher’s Aide and of Pentecostal Faith. Ms. Saldana is survived by her children, Maria Curtiss, Juan Saldana, Linda Escobedo and Pat Turcios; siblings, Aldenia...

Aug 24, 2013

PATRICIA ANN GREEN, 54, of Orlando, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2013. She was born March 17, 1959 in Orlando. She was a Crossing Guard and a member of Lake Hill Baptist Church. Mrs. Green is survived by her loving husband, Jerry Green of Orlando; children, Brandy Ramsey, Jeff Donehoo, A.J. Green and Jennifer Green; siblings, Kathy Whittaker, Francis...

Aug 22, 2013

DAVID M. AHERN, 65, of Apopka, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2013. He was born January 18, 1948 in Buffalo, NY. He was a Supervisor in the Transportation Industry and a member of the First Baptist Church of Apopka. Mr. Ahern is survived by his loving wife, Lori Ahern of Apopka; children, Patricia Ahern Burger, David Ahern, Jr, Maurice...

Aug 22, 2013

Lawrence “Larry” Anderson, 58, of Apopka, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2013. He was born October 10, 1954 in Gulfport, Mississippi. He was a Manager and a member of the NWTF and the NRA. Mr. Anderson is survived by his son, Samuel “Sam” Anderson of Apopka; brother, Chappell Anderson.