Obituaries

Oct 9, 2013

Herbert Fay Owens, 81, of Apopka, passed away Wednesday, October 09, 2013. He was born July 19, 1932 in Geneva, AL. He was a Plasterer, 50 year member of the Florida Local 1 Union and a veteran of the USMC. Mr. Owens is survived by his loving wife, Frances Owens; sons, Bo “Anna” Owens, Gary “Ilyn” Owens and Randall...

Oct 8, 2013

Mauricio Betancur, age 19, of Apopka, passed away on Tuesday, October 08, 2013. Born on July 01, 1994 in Paterson, NJ, he moved to the Central Florida area with his family thirteen years ago. Mr. Betancur was a Catholic and worked in sales. He was preceded in death by his father, Ruben Betancur.

Mr. Betancur is survived...

Oct 7, 2013

John E. Brock, age 70, of Apopka, passed away on Monday, October 07, 2013. Born on September 18, 1943 in Monticello, FL, he moved to the Central Florida area in 1966. Mr. Brock was a Baptist and worked as an inspector for the Agriculture Department. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lessie Belle and Charles Brock; brother,...

Oct 5, 2013

James Cooper, age 70, of Altamonte Springs, passed away on Saturday, October 05, 2013. He was born on March 20, 1943 in Apopka to Howard and Mary Cooper. Mr. Cooper worked in the construction industry. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Linda Cooper.

Mr. Cooper is survived by his loving children, Dana Schoonmaker of...

Oct 4, 2013

Joseph T. (Skippy) Laframboise died October 4, 2013 after a long, happy and full life. Joe was born May 6, 1932 to Albert J. and Marian R. Laframboise. After attending Catholic schools in Springfield, MA, he went to work at the Springfield Armory with his father. He encountered problems with his supervisor and made the decision to attend college....

Oct 1, 2013

Anne Marie Cote, 91, of Zellwood, passed away Tuesday, October 01, 2013. She was born July 26, 1922 in Madawaska, Maine. She was a Computer Analyst in the Aviation Industry and a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. Ms. Cote is survived by her brother-in-law, Roland Bouchard of Zellwood.

Sep 28, 2013

Susan Phyllis Picotte, age 59, of Sanford, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2013. Born on July 28, 1954 in Keene, New Hampshire, she moved to the Central Florida area from Michigan 25 years ago. Mrs. Picotte was a Protestant and worked in graphic design.

Mrs. Picotte is survived by her siblings, Pamela S. Bernier, Bruce Sprague,...

Sep 28, 2013

Melanie Lorraine Mitchell-Goodman, age 50, of Apopka, went to be with the Lord Saturday, September 28, 2013. She was born November 21, 1962 in Miami. She was a Nurse Practitioner at the Orange County Jail; the lead coordinator for Medical Missionary trips to Peru and Africa; member of the International Federation of Christians & Jews; member of G.L.O.W. Most...

Sep 27, 2013

Randy Scott Phillips, age 48, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2013. Born on January 11, 1965 in Orlando, he was a lifelong resident of Orlando and Lockhart. Randy will be greatly missed! He is survived by his wife, Tabitha Phillips; mother and stepfather, Gloria and Vance Smith; daughters, Courtney Phillips-Estrada and Lindsey Watson; sons, Brandon and Christopher Phillips;...

Sep 26, 2013

Philip George Fusco, Sr., age 62, of Sorrento, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2013. Born on August 14, 1951 in Summit, NJ, he was self-employed as a Master Wood Craftsman. Mr. Fusco, Sr. was a Christian and a member of the N.R.A. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Marie Fusco, and brothers, Jeffrey and...

Sep 15, 2013

Louis Raymond Haubner, III, 46, of Apopka, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2013. He was born August 18, 1967 in Troy, OH. He was a member of Boy Scouts of America and the Calvary Assembly Baptist Church. Mr. Haubner is survived by his mother, Donna Whitehead; father, Lou (Diann) Haubner, Jr.; sisters, Autumn Haubner and Tess Debitetto.

Sep 14, 2013

Thelmarie E. Ward, age 88, of Winter Park, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2013. She was born on November 23, 1924 to Robert and Valerie Blakeway in Matagorda, TX.

Mrs. Ward is survived by her loving sons, Vernon H. Ela of Winter Park and David Ela of Florence, AZ.

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...