Obituaries

Jan 13, 2024

Elizabeth Joy Vincent Balkcom, (82) beloved Sister, Mother and Grandmother of Collierville, Tennessee, went to be with her Lord on January 13, 2024. She was born on June 6 th , 1941, in Eustis, Florida. Growing up in the small town of Zellwood, Florida in the 1940s and 50s was special. Joy’s life center around her family, the Methodist...

Jan 2, 2024

Paul S. Duren, 71, of Deltona, Florida passed away on January 02, 2024. Mr. Duren was born on October 24, 1952 to the late Samuel and Hazel Duren in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Duren is preceded in death by his sister Janet Sexton. He is survived by his loving wife Margo Duren; sister Judith Tilford; in-laws Van Tilford and Doyle...

Dec 31, 2023

Dave Matthias, 63, of Orlando, Florida passed away on December 31, 2023. Mr. Matthias was born on September 04, 1960 in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. Mr. Matthias is preceded in death by his parents Gutliffe Cornelius Matthias and Evelyn Agatha Matthias; siblings George Matthias and John Matthias; as well as his brother in law Daniel Lake. He is survived...

Dec 31, 2023

Ann D. Lackey, 65, of Tavares, Florida passed away on December 31, 2023. Mrs. Lackey was born on August 04, 1958 in North Kansas City, Missouri to the late Max and Helen Jacoby. She is preceded in death by her daughter Stephanie Ann Lackey. She is survived by her loving husband Rocky Lackey; children Andria (Vance) Roberts, Justin (Brittany)...

Dec 30, 2023

“Joe” William Josephus Tribett died Saturday, December 30, 2023 at the Advent Health Hospital in Apopka. He was 80 years old.

Joe was born in Mount Airy, Maryland. He was the son of the late, Herbert Cornelius Tribett and Lillian Leekle Archer...

Dec 27, 2023

Russell Dennis Krone, 69, of Apopka, Florida passed away on December 27, 2023. Mr. Krone was born on September 25, 1954 in Lakeland, Florida to the late Paul and Ethel Krone. He is survived by his loving wife Kelly Krone; children Corey (Aaron) Jansen and Denny (Ashley Steele) Krone; siblings Paula Sue Krone, Jeffrey Krone and Thomas Krone; as...

Dec 27, 2023

Jane Martin Vaughan, Zellwood Station, passed away on December 27, 2023, peacefully with her family by her side.

Jane moved up to Zellwood Station after living many years in Ft. Lauderdale, where she retired from Rinker Materials.

She was born November 11, 1931 in Louisville, Kentucky, to parents Charles and Ruth Martin. Jane was a...

Dec 26, 2023

Cynthia Denise Roell, 66, of Summerfield, Florida passed away on December 26, 2023. Mrs. Roell was born on October 24, 1957 in Donalsonville, Georgia. She is survived by her loving husband Emil Jude Roell; children Timothy (Tonya Leslie) Barnwell, Justin (Christy Peine) Roell, Jacob (Elizabeth) Roell and Joshua (Heather) Roell; grandchildren Chloe (Mason) Lanphar, Emily (Megan Dugan) Barnwell, Madelyn...

Dec 24, 2023

Stephanie Diane Cortes, 25, of Eustis, Florida passed away on December 24, 2023. Ms. Cortes was born on November 11, 1998 in Orlando, Florida. She is survived by her loving parents Maria Ruiz and Guadalupe Cortes Jarquin; as well as her brother Marcos Cortes. She will be missed by her many loved ones and friends.

Dec 22, 2023

Douglas Neal Welker, 72, of Apopka, Florida passed away on December 22, 2023. Mr. Welker was born on October 17, 1951 in Nampa, Idaho to the late Roger and Aida Welker. He is preceded in death by his sister Vicki Welker. He is survived by his loving wife Jacqui Welker; children Gina (Josh) Savory and Evan Welker; twin brother...

Dec 21, 2023

Fred Pensante Jr., 80, of Apopka, Florida passed away on December 21, 2023. Mr. Pensante was born on May 08, 1943 in Brooklyn, New York. He is survived by his loving wife Maria Pensante; children Fred (Rhonda) Pensante III; Anita (Nathan) Nazario and Daniel (Sheila) Pensante; siblings Lucille Marchi, Joseph Pensante and Carol Tyrell; as well as grandchildren Freddy,...

Dec 21, 2023

Juanita V. Ustler, 93, of Apopka, Florida went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 21, 2023, after a struggle with pneumonia. She was born March 23, 1930, to parents Edward Guy Russell and Janie Fowler Russell in Palatka, Florida. Juanita married Harold E. Ustler Sr. on June 22, 1946 and was a housewife, a...

Dec 17, 2023

This obituary shares the life of Vincent “Vinny” DeMalteris, a beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather. Honoring a man that was a pillar of his community and a strong foundation for his family.

Vincent “Vinny” DeMalteris, originally of Brooklyn, New York, passed away Thursday the 17th of December after reaching the age of 90 years old. After...

Dec 15, 2023

Elizabeth Ada Nelker, 96 went to be with the Lord Sunday December 15th.  Born in Buffalo, NY. Beloved wife of the late Wesley Walter Nelker Sr., mother of Wesley Walter Nelker JR  (deceased) and loving daughter Carolyn Louise Haase (Nelker) and deceased husband John. Also survived by a granddaughter Kimberly Plunk (Nelker) and husband and great grandchildren. She moved...

Dec 15, 2023

Robert Vance Ferrell – 1st Lt. IN (Papa)

Joined his beloved mother and daughter December 15th, 2023. Robert, son of Mattie Ferrell was born April 22nd, 1948, and was a lifelong resident of Apopka. He chose his life mission, to protect and serve ALL he held dear (in no particular order) – his family, those he considered...

Dec 15, 2023

Victor Manuel Rodriguez Jr., 62, of St Cloud, Florida passed away on December 15, 2023. Mr. Rodriguez was born on March 02, 1961 in Manhattan, New York. Mr. Rodriguez is preceded in death by his loving wife Evelynlinda Rodriguez. He is survived by his loving children, grandchildren, extended family, loved ones and friends. He will be dearly missed.

Dec 12, 2023

Manuel Ruiz Guadalupe, 83, of Apopka, Florida passed away on December 12, 2023. Mr. Ruiz Guadalupe was born on November 10, 1940 in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. He is survived by his loving wife Celia Cruz; 3 children; 7 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; as well as 1 great-great grandchild. He will be missed by his many loved ones and...

Dec 12, 2023

Laurette M. Quinlan, 82, of Apopka, Florida passed away on December 12, 2023. Mrs. Quinlan was born on March 08, 1941 in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota. She is survived by her loving husband Joe Quinlan, children Lisa Quinlan and Renee Wade; granddaughter Madelyne Wade; K9 companion Gracie; as well as many extended family members. She will be dearly missed...

Dec 6, 2023

In Loving Memory of Maxine Dahly

December 18, 1929 – December 6, 2023

Maxine Johnson Dahly, 93 years old, of Raleigh, NC; peacefully passed in her sleep on December 6th, 2023, surrounded by her beloved family. She was preceded in death by her husband’s Robert Johnson and Ron Dahly. She is survived by her children,...

Dec 6, 2023

Virginia “Ginny” Lynn Jackson Conlon

Wife, mother, and grandmother, Virginia “Ginny” Lynn Jackson Conlon recently of Zellwood, Florida, and long-time resident of Dallas, Texas, went to live with her Lord and Savior on December 6, 2023.  She passed peacefully in her sleep of unknown causes.  Almost a year before her passing, her husband, Bruce Patrick Conlon, died...