Obituaries

Apr 3, 2023

Patrick Gray Decker, 81, of Apopka, Florida passed away on April 03, 2023. Mr. Decker was born on June 19, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Max and Ruth Decker. He is survived by his loving wife Michelle Decker; children Justin (Yoko) Decker; grandchildren Saya and Go. He will be missed by his many loved ones and friends....

Mar 28, 2023

Patricia J. VanArsdale, 96, of Apopka, Florida passed away on March 28, 2023.  Mrs. VanArsdale was born on March 19, 1927 in McKees Rock, Pennsylvania. Mrs. VanArsdale is preceded in death by her loving husband Herbert M. VanArsdale. She is survived by her children Bob (Debbie) VanArsdale, Randy (Debbie) VanArsdale, Chuck (Tiffany) VanArsdale, Bruce (Cindy) VanArsdale, Carol (Jeff) VanArsdale...

Mar 28, 2023

Evelyn E. Vecchio of Apopka, Florida passed away on March 28, 2023 at the age of 90. Evelyn was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania on October 10, 1932. She met the love of her life, Ortenzio “Artie” Vecchio, in 1949. Evelyn and Artie married in McKeesport on October 20, 1951, and remained together for 67 years until Artie passed away...

Mar 28, 2023

Richard Arlen Massey, 73, of Altamonte Springs, Florida passed away on March 28, 2023. Mr. Massey was born on April 30, 1949 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his brothers Mike and Mark Massey. He is survived by his wife Betty Massey; mother of his children Julie Boileau; children Shane Lee (Amanda Johnston) Massey, Richard Arlen...

Mar 27, 2023

Rafaela Reyes, 85, of Orlando, Florida passed away on March 27, 2023. Mrs. Reyes was born on September 27, 1937 in Gurabo, Puerto Rico. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Victor Rosa and grandson Victor Nieves. She is survived by her children Victor Rosa and Mindy (Ruben) Valle; grandchildren Nomar, Yomil, Zayvi, Zule, Zila and Emmanuel;...

Mar 25, 2023

John Franklin Warren Jr., 55, of Longwood, Florida passed away on March 25, 2023. Mr. Warren was born on December 14, 1967 in Fort Myers, Florida. Mr. Warren is preceded in death his father John F. Warren; as well as his sister Christine Kowalske. He is survived by his loving mother Nancy Warren; as well as his nephew Toby...

Mar 23, 2023

Michael Daniel Milmerstadt, 31, of Groveland, Florida passed away on March 23, 2023. Mr. Milmerstadt was born on April 7, 1991 to Jeanine Maxwell and Michael Milmerstadt in Centereach, New York. He is preceded in death by his grandmothers Stephanie Maxwell and Eileen Martin as well as grandfather Daniel Martin. He is survived by his loving wife Melanie Milmerstadt;...

Mar 22, 2023

Patricia A Delp, 92, of Orlando, Florida passed away on March 22, 2023. Mrs. Delp was born on May 17, 1930 in New York, New York.  She is preceded in death by her loving husband George Delp. She is survived by her children Rick (Jean Marie) Dool of Flemington, New Jersey and Jim (Marlen) Dool of Orlando, Florida; grandchildren...

Mar 21, 2023

Gregory Howard Heichel, 62, of Apopka, Florida passed away on March 21, 2023. Chief Heichel was born on February 03, 1961 to the late Rupert and Betty Heichel in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania.  He is survived by his siblings Neil (Lisa) Heichel of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Bill (Lori) Heichel of Gotha, Florida, Barb Heichel of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania and Carol Heichel...

Mar 19, 2023

Arthur S. “Art” Mickelson , 75, of Apopka, FL, entered eternity on Thursday, March 19, after a lengthy illness.

Born Austin, Texas , he was a captain in the United States Air Force who served his country during the Vietnam era. He received the Bronze Star for battle planning and combat action in Operation Ivory...

Mar 18, 2023

Frank G. Juliano Jr., 26, of Apopka, Florida passed away on March 18, 2023.  Mr. Juliano Jr was born on August 03, 1996 in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Mr. Juliano is survived by his loving parents Frank G. Juliano and Carol Ramondini- Juliano; son Nicholas Juliano; brother Joseph Anthony Juliano; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family...

Mar 17, 2023

Nellie Ruth Wallace born February 03, 1941 in Apopka, Florida passed away on March 17, 2023. She was a loving mother, wife and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her loving husband James Wylie Wallace; as well as her son Joseph Edward Wallace. She is survived by her children Joyce (Joey) McLeod, Pat (Robert) Champion, Mary (Butch) Bruto...

Mar 16, 2023

Nathan Dean Thompson, 80, of Winter Garden, Florida passed away on March 16, 2023. Mr. Thompson was born on September 25, 1942 in Birmingham, Alabama. Mr. Thompson is preceded in death by his loving wife Zera Holly Thompson. He is survived by his children Debbie Thompson, Dena (Jim) Fitzgerald and Nathan (Eve) Dean Thompson II; grandchildren James Nathan Fitzgerald...

Mar 16, 2023

Cheryl Ann Roberts life:

Born March 12th 1963- passed March 16th

2023

survived by her husband Bill, her 3 children Thomas, Crystal, & Alan.

Siblings; Wayne, & Michelle Grand children: Brayden, Thomas, Kayce, Isaac, Ollie, &...

Mar 15, 2023

Deborah J. Caldwell, 68, longtime resident of Apopka, Florida passed away on March 15, 2023.  Mrs. Caldwell was born on November 27, 1954 in Corbin, Kentucky to the late Ed and Faye Pierce. Mrs. Caldwell is survived by her loving husband Ralph Caldwell; children Lisa Toole, Justin Caldwell and Ronald Caldwell; siblings Dennis Pierce, Mike Pierce and Pam Stroh;...

Mar 14, 2023

Sandra R. Magin, 80, of Maitland, FL passed away on March 14, 2023. She was born on November 1, 1942, in Hagerstown, MD to Father Arthur A. Roeder Sr and Mother Thelma Youngblood Roeder.

Sandy grew up in Daytona Beach, FL. She then raised her family in Winter Park, FL. She worked as a medical secretary for...

Mar 12, 2023

Herbert Calvin Gaddis Jr., 81, longtime resident of Apopka, Florida passed away on March 12, 2023.  Mr. Gaddis was born on April 18, 1941 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Mr. Gaddis is preceded in death by his loving wife Mary Alice Gaddis; son Herbert Calvin Gaddis III; as well as his parents and 5 sisters. He is survived by his children...

Mar 12, 2023

Marvin Elton Faircloth, long time resident of Apopka, passed away on March 12, 2023, at the age of 90.

Marvin was born on April 2, 1932, in Quincy, Florida to father, Robert H. Faircloth and mother, Mary Jane Rudd Faircloth.  He was the 7 th of 8 children, four sisters and three brothers who he loved dearly. ...

Mar 11, 2023

Walter Trent Jenkins, 73, one time Apopka resident, passed away on March 11, 2023. Mr. Jenkins was born on February 21, 1950 in Osaka, Japan. He is survived by his loving wife Darla Jenkins; children Amanda (Bradley) Jenkins Bogle; as well as grandchildren Colton Bogle and Kennedy Bogle. He was a member of the Orange County Masonic lodge #36...

Mar 10, 2023

Stevie Dean Smith, 65, of Orlando, Florida passed away on March 10, 2023. Mr. Smith was born on February 25, 1958 in Enterprise, Alabama. Mr. Smith is preceded in death by his loving wife Ronnie Gayle Smith; son Steven Tyler Smith and brother Donnie Smith. He is survived by his children Trevor Beau Dean Smith, Stevi Deanna Smith and...