Obituaries
Obituaries in Apopka, FL

Mr. Jack H. Douglas
Jack was born in a small family home in Fish Branch, Florida as the youngest of 12 kids to Edward and Laura Douglas. Eight of the ten brothers served during WWII in various branches of service. Jack enter the military in the Army Air Corp and upon completion of his tour of service he left the military to return...

Mrs. Georgette Surlak
Georgette was born December 26, 1928 in New York City.
Second daughter to Peter Stravinos (birth place Greece) and Theresa Stravinos (nee Frinko, birthplace Hungary). First daughter Sylvia Cartwright predeceased her in death. She was a lifelong Episcopalian and most currently was a member of Church of the Holy Spirit, Apopka, FL.
Following an early...
Mr. Jerald L. Harbin
After graduating high school in Greenwood, SC, Jerry served in the U.S. Army in Army Intelligence. After leaving the military, Jerry joined the City of Miami Police Department and became a K9 Officer. His interest in security led him to open Dual Security Systems offering complete security from Alarm Systems to Armed Guards with trained K9s. His international clients...
Mrs. Saundria A. Henderson
Born in the “Great State of Texas” on May 13th, 1941, Saundria Henderson, had a heart the size of Texas. She was compassionate, pious, and relentless in her love for her family- including her pets.
After high school, Saundria attended a technical school where she learned to use a typewriter and computer. On a weekday afternoon in...
Mr. John Alex Demianenko
John was the first of six children born in Hawthorne, NJ on November 21, 1928 of Alexander and Mary Demianenko and moved to Detroit,MI soon after he was born in the Russian culture and enjoyed many of the traditions including Russian dancing and Russian Christmas. In Detroit, he met his wife Josephine Donovan at a motors assembly plant in...
Ms. Ashley Stanley
My dear daughter Ashley, whom I miss so much has left me to touch the face of God.
Ashley shot into the world determined to make her presence felt. She was the best baby, a fun-filled toddler who loved to spend time with her daddy. When Ashley was 3 and half, she was extremely loving to her...
Mr. Keenan Leroy Williams Sr.
Keenan Leroy Williams, Sr. born on May 2, 1972 in Orlando, Florida to Rachel Boykin and Freddie Williams. He attended Phyllis Wheatly and Lake Orienta Elementary School. He graduated from Apopka High School class of 1990.
He attended the University of Central Florida as well as ITT Technical Institute where he received his electrical engineering degree. He...
Mrs. Stephanie Vazquez
Stephanie Jean Morton Vazquez, born on July 10, 1979 in Lakewood, New Jersey. As a child she was cute and sweet; she was in a beauty pageant at the age of 2 years old. Stephanie at a young age made friends easily and she became very popular. Moved to Jackson, New Jersey and graduated from Jackson High School. Stephanie...
Joann (Richards) Henderson
JoAnn (Richards) Henderson, loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away at the age of 73.
Joann was born on November 29th, 1947 in Nashville, TN to Robert and Blanche Richards. Spending most of her young life in West Des Moines, IA, she graduated from Valley High in 1966 and 2 years later met the love of her...
Mrs. Donna Kaye Mcgraw
Donna Kaye Slagle McGraw
Born April 28th, 1947 in Asheville, N.C., Kaye was the 1st child of Norman & Mary Slagle. As the daughter of a career military father, Kaye made (10) moves, lived in (6) states along with (2) different countries as she grew up. As a child Kaye loved the beach in Panama City, playing...
Mr. Gareth Swanepoel
Gareth Swanepoel was a loving Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Uncle, and a fierce friend. His warm smile and hearty laugh were ever present. Gareth was a gentle soul and a gentleman. Born in Johannesburg South Africa in 1972, Gareth came to the United States in 2001.
The job that he came to America for was shuttered after...
Mr. Toby Dean Mcintire
Toby Dean McIntire was born the youngest twin brother on July 1, 1956, in Apopka, Florida. He was the 7th child of John and Edith McIntire. He graduated from Apopka High School in 1974 and moved into the construction industry. Toby worked in the construction business for over 35 years. He brought his love of the industry home with...
Ms. Janice Elaine Coker
Janice Elaine Coker was born 7/9/1954 in Ocala, Fl. She is the daughter of Floyd and Mildred Coker. Janice is survived by two sisters, Joyce ( Kevin ) Gallagher and Sandy ( Ken ) Wagner. She is preceded in death by her parents and by two other sisters, Ann ( Jim ) Clark and Lori Marilyn Yates. She is...

Mr. Christopher D. Leiffer
In Loving Memory of Chris D. Leiffer
Loving husband, father, son, brother and papa will forever be missed.
Chris was a kind, caring and genuine person that would do anything for anyone. Chris was highly respected within the community that he lived in and worked for. Enjoyed riding his motorcycles as well as competing in...
Mrs. Carol Gould Mullings
Carol Gould Mullings, was born on October 14th, 1945, the 6th of 9 children, of Mavis and George Reid. She grew up in Cornwall Mountain, in the parish of Westmoreland, in Jamaica. She always dreamed of becoming a nurse. She eventually graduating first in her class from Kingston School of Nursing, also known as KPH.
After completing...
Mrs. Ethyle Jane Cole
Ethyle Jane Cole, known by all her friends as Jane, was born on May 14, 1923 in Connellsville, PA to parents Frank and Mary Robbins. She was a graduate of Takoma Academy, Takoma Park, Maryland. On March 24, 1946 she married Gordon William Cole. Married life began in Takoma Park , but in 1953 they moved to Orlando, Florida...
Mrs. Dorothy Elizabeth (Brockmeyer) Woodall
Dorothy Elizabeth (Brockmeyer) Woodall was born in Baltimore, MD, a city of white marble steps, blue crabs and the Baltimore Orioles. The day was March 29, 1929 and she was given the name of Dorothy Elizabeth Brockmeyer, though, for the most of her life she was known as Dottie. She had a younger brother also named Raymond.
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Mr. Steve Vasiliadis
Stathi was born in Vironia Greece, a village in Serres, north of Thessaloniki. He later served Greece by enlisting in the army. Stathi immigrated to the United States in 1976, moving to Orlando, Florida, where he held jobs in the hospitality industry, and worked in his cousin Paul’s shoe shop. Stathi was a generous individual, he was always sharing...
Mr. Edward Thomas Purcell
Edward Thomas Purcell
Born: April 5, 1965 Brooklyn, NY
Parents: Richard Purcell and Marilyn (Brock) Purcell
Stepfather: Thomas Finnelli
Survived by: His son, Thomas (Jennifer O'Shea) and granddaughter, Hailey of Spokane, WA. Sisters Kathleen Purcell Walker (Christopher) of Apopka, FL, Darlene Purcell Madden (Jan) of Pt. St. Lucie, FL, brother Richard...