Obituaries

Aug 7, 2013

MARILYN JANE RUSSELL, 90, of The Villages, passed away Wednesday, August 07, 2013. She was born March 19, 1923 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Russell is survived by her loving children, Douglas Russell of Boston, MA, Jeffery Russell of Constantine, MI and Janet L. Buss of The Villages; 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Aug 6, 2013

Frank Richard Sims, age 60, of Apopka, passed away on Tuesday, August 06, 2013. Born on February 25, 1953 in Cleveland, OH, he moved to the Apopka area 22 years ago. He was a Catholic and worked as a mechanical engineer for Lockheed Martin. Mr. Sims was preceded in death by his loving wife, Suann Sims.

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Aug 6, 2013

Icelda E. Robinson, age 94, of Apopka, passed away on Tuesday, August 06, 2013. Born on June 01, 1919 in St. Mary, Jamaica, she moved to the Central Florida area 24 years ago from New York.

Mrs. Robinson is survived by her loving daughter, Lenora Tracey; siblings, Leslie Grant, Imogene Allison, and Eucena Mitchell; three grandchildren; and...

Aug 6, 2013

John P. Staub, Jr., age 66, of Kissimmee, passed away on Tuesday, August 06, 2013. Born on December 04, 1946 in Allentown, PA, he was retired from the US Navy. Mr. Staub, Jr. is survived by his loving wife, Debra A. Staub.

Aug 4, 2013

Jasper C. Parrish, age 86, of Altamonte Springs, passed away on Sunday, August 04, 2013. Born on October 23, 1926 in Istachatta, he worked as a communication technician. Mr. Parrish is survived by his loving wife, Clydean Parrish; daughter Lisa "Kim" Drury; brother, Adrian Parrish; and two grandchildren.

Aug 3, 2013

Norman was born in Leominster, MA on August 16, 1924 to Ceceilia (Martel) Normandin and Elmer E. Normandin Sr.

He attended the Northbridge, MA school system from first grade until he graduated in June 1942. As a freshman, Norm was a trombone player in the schools marching band. He also was a discus distance thrower on the...

Aug 1, 2013

James “JT” Tolbert Justice, III, age 66, of Apopka, passed away on Thursday, August 01, 2013. Born on March 27, 1947 in Orlando, he worked in the construction industry.

Mr. Justice is survived by his loving wife, Joy Justice of Apopka; children, Sara Joy Justice and Melody Hope Justice, both of Apopka; siblings, Charlotte Schmitt Justice, Russell...

Aug 1, 2013

MYRNA LOIS GUFFEY, 69, of Apopka, passed away Thursday, August 01, 2013. She was born October 26, 1943 in Cloudland Canyon, GA. She was a Cast Member and retired in 2008 after 20 years with Walt Disney World. Mrs. Guffey is survived by her daughters, Shirley Guffey of Apopka and Kimberly Guffey of Apopka; sister, Christine Foster; grandson, Paul...

Jul 31, 2013

MICHELLE G. ZILKA, 30, of Orlando, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2013. She was born November 26, 1982 in Savannah, GA . She was a homemaker. Miss Zilka is survived by her father, William Zilka and brothers, Collin Korf, II and Timothy Hosler.

Jul 30, 2013

David F. Dunson, age 72, of Apopka, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at Florida Hospital in Winter Park due to complications from a stroke. Born on September 22, 1940 in Haines City, to Robert F. and Devara Dunson. His three brothers, LW, BA, and Jesse Dunson, all preceded him in death.

Dave's utmost passion in...

Jul 30, 2013

Janet Lynn Carey, age 55, of Longwood, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2013. Born on April 10, 1958 in San Francisco, CA, she moved to the Central Florida area 26 years ago. She was a member of St. Stephen Lutheran Church. Mrs. Carey is survived by her loving husband, Douglas Carey; mother, Patricia Tench; children, Adam Gutierrez, Alyssa...

Jul 28, 2013

Billy E. "William" Foley, age 82, of Longwood, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2013. Mr. Foley is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Loretta Foley; sons, Mike and Kevin; stepdaughters, Darlene, Brenda, and Beth; 4 grandchildren; 5 step grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the International Rett Syndrome Foundation,...

Jul 27, 2013

Angela Van der Jagt, age 48, of Apopka, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2013. Born on September 22, 1964 in Wilmington, DE, she moved to the Central Florida area 20 years ago.

Ms. Van der Jagt is survived by her loving brothers, Raymond Van der Jagt of NY and Robert Van der Jagt of Gotha; and...

Jul 27, 2013

Robert "Bob" Charles Devaney, age 48, of Orlando, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2013. Born on August 23, 1964 in Charleston, SC, he worked as a welder. Mr. Devaney is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen M. Devaney; parents, Raymond and Carol Devaney; children, Kaitlin Gordon, Jacqueline Devaney, Robert Devaney, Jr., Randahl Devaney, and Ross Devaney; sister, Christina...

Jul 26, 2013

RENETHA S. GAY, 88, of Orlando, passed away Friday, July 26, 2013. She was born February 12, 1925 in Jeannette, PA and moved to Central Florida in 2002. She was a Caterer, a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church as well as the St. Mary Magdalene Adult Care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to...

Jul 26, 2013

Lina Vyhmeister, age 81, of Apopka, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2013. Born on January 06, 1932 in Santiago, Chile, she worked in the education industry. Mrs. Vyhmeister is survived by her loving son, Walter (Cheryl) Vyhmeister.

Jul 24, 2013

Peter C. Kenney, age 46, of Apopka, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2013. Born on August 6, 1966 in Millville, NJ, he worked in the restaurant industry.

Mr. Kenney is survived by his loving mother, Leeanna Kenney; sister, Linda McKeehan; and brother, Richard Kenney.

Jul 21, 2013

FRED HARRIS, 66, of Sorrento, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2013. He was born September 03, 1946 in Bethlehem, Florida. He worked in the Paint and Body Industry, was a veteran of the US Army and a member of Grace Pointe Church, Apopka. Mr. Harris is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Harris; children, Michael Ryan Harris, Michelle Kay...

Jul 20, 2013

Larry Eugene Pearce, age 70, of Apopka, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2013. Born on February 18, 1943 in Enid, OK, he was a self-employed diesel mechanic and a member of Orlando Bassin Buddies and Eagle Scouts. His hobbies included fishing and car shows.

Mr. Pearce is survived by his loving wife, Sharon Pearce of Apopka;...

Jul 18, 2013

BETTY SUE SMALLWOOD, 70, of Tavares, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2013. She was born May 09, 1943 in Careyville, FL and moved to Central Florida in 1949 from DeLeon Springs. She was the Manager of Wekiva Marina for 10 years. Mrs. Smallwood was preceded in death by her first husband, Francis Ronald Gandy; second husband, Charles David Smallwood;...