Obituaries

Jul 17, 2013

Eugene Edward Pierce, age 82, of Apopka, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Born on May 13, 1931 in Lee County, VA, he moved to the Central Florida area 42 years ago. Mr. Pierce was a Baptist and was a small business owner.

Mr. Pierce is survived by his loving children, Dennis Pierce, Michael Pierce, Debbie...

Jul 17, 2013

F. ALBERT HOWELL, 82, of Apopka, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2013. He was born January 22, 1931 and raised in Tampa, FL. He was an Ordinance Engineer for Lockheed Martin for over 30 years and a veteran of the US Navy. Mr. Howell is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Thelma; children, Alan (Karen) Howell, Victoria...

Jul 13, 2013

Jody Beasley Truesdale, age 46, of Apopka, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2013. He was born on July 31, 1966 in Camden, SC to Jerry and Frances Truesdale. Mr. Truesdale worked as a general contractor.

Jul 11, 2013

Frank John Wasson, Jr., age 98, of Windermere, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2013. Born on November 22, 1914 in Oro Grande, CA, he moved to the Central Florida area in 2007. Mr. Wasson, Jr. was a retired Colonel of the US Army and served in both, World War II and Korea. He received two Purple Hearts, an...

Jul 11, 2013

ROBERT B. MORRIS, age 92, of Orlando, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2013 . He was born October 29, 1920 in Taylor, PA . Mr. Morris was preceded in death by his loving wife, Florence. Mr. Morris is survived by his children, David, Bobby, George and Patricia.

Jul 10, 2013

Robert L. Elder was born in Pittsburgh, PA on April 15, 1933. His parents were Lewis and Pearl Elder, both deceased. He graduated from Vandergrift High School in 1951. Robert attended Roberts Wesleyan College and then served the United States Army in Colorado Springs for two years where he met and married LaVonne Dragoo in 1957. He and his...

Jul 10, 2013

MARGARET WILLARD LOFTON, 94, of Apopka, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2013. She was born May 03, 1919 in Weakley County, Tennessee and moved to Central Florida 12 years ago. She was a Homemaker and a Baptist. Mrs. Lofton is survived by her loving daughter, Juanita Sanders of Apopka; 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Visitation and Funeral Services...

Jul 10, 2013

ROBERT J. GAGNE, age 66, of Weirsdale, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2013. He was born May 11, 1947 in Providence, Rhode Island and moved to Central Florida over 40 years ago. He was an Electrician and worked for D&J Electric. Mr. Gagne was preceded in death by his son, Bobby Gagne. Mr. Gagne is survived by his loving...

Jul 10, 2013

Martha Juanita “Granny” Jackson, age 83, of Apopka, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Born on March 05, 1930 in Towns County, GA, she was a member of Park Avenue Worship Center. Mrs. Jackson was a business owner in the produce industry.

Mrs. Jackson is survived by her loving daughter, Barbara C. Maples; sibling, Eschol Stephenson;...

Jul 8, 2013

Ada M. Burgos Vazquez, age 53, of Sorrento, passed away on Monday, July 08, 2013. Born on May 18, 1960 in Puerto Rico, she moved to the Central Florida area 23 years ago from New York. Ms. Burgos Vazquez was a Christian and worked as a parking attendant.

Ms. Burgos Vazquez is survived by her loving daughter,...

Jul 6, 2013

AURORA V. LUPO, age 89, of Apopka, passed away Saturday, July 06, 2013. She was born August 9, 1923 in Erie, PA. She moved to Central Florida 6 years. She was a Roman Catholic; a cosmetologist; member of the Italian American Women as well as many other organizations. Mrs. Lupo is survived by her children, Mary Frances Mancuso of...

Jul 4, 2013

Carol A. Terrell, age 73, of Zephyrhills, passed away on Thursday, July 04, 2013. Born on December 20, 1939 in Valparaiso, IN, she worked as a customer service supervisor.

Mrs. Terrell is survived by her loving husband, James L. Terrell.

Jul 4, 2013

Peter Burger, age 72, of Ocoee, passed away on Thursday, July 04, 2013. Born on October 26, 1940 in Brooklyn, NY, he worked as an Electrician.

Mr. Burger is survived by his loving wife, Judith A . Burger; and children, Peter M. Burger and Donna Trzecki; six grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.

Jul 4, 2013

CHRISTOPHER GEORGE KONSTANTIS, 39, of Apopka, passed away Thursday, July 04, 2013. He was born December 22, 1973 in Torrance, California and moved to Central Florida 33 years ago. He was a Carpenter and a Christian. Mr. Konstantis is survived by his mother, Pamela Hollingsworth Mackay of Apopka; father, George Konstantis of Laguna, CA; daughter, Tatiana Konstantis; son, Matthew...

Jul 4, 2013

WILLIAM H. CAUTHEN, JR., age 68, of Apopka, passed away Thursday, July 04, 2013. He was born November 24, 1944 in Texas and moved to Central Florida 30 years ago. He was a School Teacher and a member of Trinity Baptist Church.

Jul 3, 2013

RILES, DOLORES L. “LOKIE”, 82, of Orlando, passed away On July 3, 2013. She was born in Charleston, SC. Preceded in death by her husband, James B. Riles, Sr; daughter, Brenda J. Muniz; son, James B. Riles, Jr. Survived by her daughters, Jo L. Darte (Walt) of Slidell, LA, Katherine A. Echenique (Ralph) of Ladson, SC, Patricia J. Bailey...

Jul 1, 2013

Albert W. Halper, age 69, of Apopka, passed away on Monday, July 01, 2013. Born on September 07, 1943 in Chicago, IL, he moved to the Central Florida area in 1972. Mr. Halper was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, a 25 year Fire Department Volunteer, Captain of the Fire Department Volunteers, a Boy Scout Merit Badge Counselor, and...

Jun 29, 2013

EUGENIA “GENIA” KELLY SMITH, age 50, of Ocoee, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2013. He was born April 11, 1963 in Wet Palm Beach, Florida. She was a School Bus Driver and a Christian. Ms. Smith is survived by her significant other, Scott Sherman; daughter, Kelly M. (Jason) Panchou; son, James (Octavia) Smith; sisters, Brenda Eckhardt, Yvonne Smith Buffington...

Jun 29, 2013

JANE STEVENSON, age 58, of Apopka, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2013. She was born April 14, 1955 in Belfast, Ireland. She was a Homemaker. Mrs. Stevenson is survived by her loving husband, Edward C. Stevenson of Apopka; daughter, Dianne Harris of Apopka; son, Paul Stevenson of Sanford; sisters, Sharon Moore and Lynda Clarke; 3 grandchildren. In lieu of...

Jun 28, 2013

Bruce Evans Miller, age 29, of Deland, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2013. Born on November 14, 1983 in Orlando, he was a Christian. Mr. Miller was preceded in death by his father, Bruce Irving MIller. He is survived by his loving mother, Robin Gayle Robinette Ward; stepfather, John D. Ward, II; sister, Jerrica DeLynn Ward Michand; and...