Obituaries

Jun 22, 2022

Archie A. Kifer, 73, of Apopka, Florida passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022.

He was born in Evansville, Indiana, on August 9, 1948, to Arkel A. Kifer, Sr and Bernice (Oestreicher) Kifer.

Archie graduated from Apopka High School in 1966, and he married his wife of 52 years,...

Jun 21, 2022

Charles (Buddy) Clark went home to be with the Lord Tuesday morning (6/21/22)

A faithful and dedicated family man Buddy had 6 Children, 18 Grandchildren and many great and great-great grandchildren.  He was married to his loving, dedicated wife (Mary Alice Clark) for 66 years. Despite a disability from birth, he was a well accomplished man who...

Jun 20, 2022

Clemente Idelfonso Paez, 60, of Apopka, Florida passed away on June 20, 2022.  Mr. Paez was born on January 23, 1962 to the late Rafael and Maria Paez in Santiago, Dominican Republic. He is survived by his spouse Evelyn Martinez; children Jeanette Paez, Stephanie Paez and Jacqueline Paez; siblings Petra Alejo, Zunilda Rios, Victor Filpo, Vincente Perez, Rafael Paez...

Jun 20, 2022

Cynthia Lynn Boissoneault, 61, of Apopka, Florida passed away on June 20, 2022.  Mrs. Boissoneault was born on August 30, 1960 in Toledo, Ohio. She is survived by her loving husband Douglas Boissoneault; children Shellee (Jason) Cox, Dani Boissoneault and Charlie (Danielle Thomas) Boissoneault; grandchildren Kayden Cox, Brayden Boissoneault, Talan Cox, Silas Cox and Hazel Cox; as well as...

Jun 19, 2022

Janice Eloise Stemock, 87, of Apopka, Florida passed away on June 19, 2022.  Mrs. Stemock was born on November 02, 1934 in New York. Mrs. Stemock is preceded in death by her loving husband Robert Michael Stemock; son Robert Gene Stemock; as well as her sister Clarice Waller. She is survived by her children Lois Sheridan, Laurie Dewitt and...

Jun 18, 2022

Juanita West Orton, 83, of Apopka, Florida passed away on June 18, 2022.  Mrs. Orton was born on September 17, 1938 to the late Amos and Era West in Eufaula, Alabama. Mrs. Orton is preceded in death by her loving husband Melvin Oscar Orton; as well as her sisters Emogene Cullifer, Nina West and Lillian Hallman. She is survived...

Jun 17, 2022

Kay Ella Rogers Fry, 75, of Apopka passed away on Friday June 17th, 2022 at home surrounded by loved ones. Kay was a native of Apopka. She was the only daughter of Walton and Louella Rogers. She is predeceased by  her parents and her brother Richard Rogers also of Apopka. Kay is survived by her three children Lynn Puckett...

Jun 16, 2022

Walter D. Irvine Jr., 72, of Zellwood, Florida passed away on June 16, 2022.  Mr. Irvine was born on May 07, 1950 in Orlando, Florida to the late Walter and Florence Irvine.  He was preceded in death by his sisters Cynthia McCollum and Katherine Stollard as well as his brother in-law Kenneth McCollum.  Mr. Irvine is survived by his...

Jun 14, 2022

Stephanie Christina Burgess, 76, of Apopka, Florida passed away on June 14, 2022.  Mrs. Burgess was born on August 22, 1945 in Davis Island, Florida. She is survived by her husband Kevin Burgess; as well as her daughter Robin Hathaway. She will be missed by her many loved ones and friends.

Jun 13, 2022

Wanda L. Webb, 76, of Eustis, Florida passed away on June 13, 2022.  Mrs. Webb was born on October 17, 1945 in Dale County, Alabama to the late Neal and Ethel Campbell.  She was preceded in death by her husband Harold J. Webb as well as 5 siblings.  Mrs. Webb is survived by her beloved children Rhonda (Joe) Strickland...

Jun 10, 2022

James Lee Cornelius, 85, of Apopka, Florida passed away on June 10, 2022.  Mr. Cornelius was born on March 17, 1937 in Tipton, Indiana. He is survived by his children Jade Cornelius, Kip Cornelius, Kyl Cornelius, Amber Lazareff and April Calheta; as well as grandchildren Parker Cornelius, Nicolau Calhata, Samantha Calheta and Wesley Lazareff. He will be missed by...

Jun 9, 2022

Billy Wayne Casteel, 71, of Apopka, Florida passed away on June 09, 2022.  Mr. Casteel was born on November 15, 1950 in Orlando, Florida. He is survived by his loving wife Diane Casteel; children William (Suzanne) Casteel and Mechele Wagner; granddaughter Amanda Casteel; as well as sisters Pat Godden and Tena (Charles) McDaniels. He will be missed by his...

Jun 9, 2022

Jose Manuel Alarcon Cervantes, 38, de Orlando en la Florida fallecio el 9 de junio de 2022. Sr. Alarcon nacio el 26 de septiembre de 1983 en Michoacan, Mexico. Le sobrevive su querida esposa Gabriela Alcaraz de Alarcon; y sus hijos Giovanni, Aaron, Nicholas y Matheo.  Jose esta adonde el queria, con su princesa, Nicola Alarcon, qien fallecio antes...

Jun 6, 2022

Anne C. Apel, 84, of Apopka, Florida passed away on June 06, 2022.  Ms. Apel was born on November 15, 1937 in Connecticut. Ms. Apel is preceded in death by her daughter Wendy Malo; as well as many cherished siblings. She is survived by her children Andrea Marland, Caroline (Paul) Lesieur; son in law Kevin Malo; grandchildren Danielle Martinez,...

Jun 4, 2022

Darin Lee Covey, 55, of Grand Island, Florida passed away on June 04, 2022.  Darin was born on February 01, 1967 in Dayton, Ohio. Darin moved to the central Florida area in January 1971 when he was 3 years old where he resided for 51 years. He is survived by his loving parents Donald E. And Patricia A. Covey....

Jun 4, 2022

Richard “Dick” F. Baptist, 78, of Apopka, Florida, passed away on June 4, 2022, surrounded by family.

Dick was born to Francis and Louise Baptist on July 4, 1943, in Hartford, Connecticut.  He graduated from Newington High School.  He then entered the United States Navy in 1961 in which he served 4 years, including as an engineer...

May 27, 2022

Dolores Frances Esposito (Didi) 92, joined her heavenly family on Friday, May 27th, 2022. She had a long and storied life and was loved and respected by all who knew her. She was a quick-witted problem solver with an impeccable memory who laughed easy and often. These beautiful qualities remained true of her until her very last days. On June...

May 26, 2022

Lucy A. Ufferman, 87, of Apopka, Florida passed away on May 26, 2022.  Mrs. Ufferman was born on December 07, 1934 in Fairborn, Ohio. Mrs. Ufferman is preceded in death by her loving husband Harold D. Ufferman; as well as her son David E. Ufferman. She is survived by her son Michael Ufferman; as well as her sister Irene...

May 25, 2022

Sarah J. Etty, 95, of Apopka, Florida passed away on May 25, 2022.  Mrs. Etty was born on April 08, 1927 in Nashville, Georgia to the late Lonnie and Sally Kirkland. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Claude Etty; her daughter Betty Sumner; and son Terry Brown. She is survived by her grandchildren Kenneth Whittington Jr,...

May 25, 2022

Connie Ann Burkhalter, 79, of Zellwood, Florida passed away on the 25 th of May 2022 as a result of pancreatic cancer. Her family was by her side when she drifted off to be with the Lord. She was born to DeLois Lewis Conner and James Conner, Sr. of Orlando on the 23 rd of February 1943. She was...