Obituaries

Jan 21, 2022

Scott Michael Miller, Esq. passed away at age 54 on January 21, 2022 at Advent Health Hospital with his devoted wife, JeAnnette, at his side. Scott was born on October 25, 1967 in Gary, Indiana. Scott is survived by his wife JeAnnette Miller, his parents Charles T. Miller (Rae Marie) Sharon L. Eyears, his daughter Victoria S. Miller, his...

Jan 21, 2022

Loretta Ann Kowalski, 95, of Orlando, Florida passed away on January 21, 2022.  Mrs. Kowalski was born on September 03, 1925 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Kowalski is preceded in death by her siblings John, Laura, Lucille, Charles, Genivieve, Mary, Raymond and Francis. She is survived by her children Gilbert, Marilyn, Dennis (Mary Ann), Kathy, Thomas (Michele), Joan (Martin) and...

Jan 21, 2022

Viera Tarantelli, 89, of Cabimas, Venezuela passed away on January 21, 2022.  Mrs. Tarantelli was born on February 25, 1932 in Teramo, Italy. Mrs. Tarantelli is survived by her children Marco (Carmen Tiziana) Cannita, Giuliano (Yazmin) Cannita, Filomena (Pablo Bologna) Cannita and Domingo (Maris) Cannita; grandchildren Mario (Anair) Cannita, Nazareno (Andreina) Cannita, Miguel Cannita, Vera Cannita, Diego (Sara) Cannita,...

Jan 20, 2022

Marlyn Kay Harris, 73, of Ocoee, Florida passed away on January 20, 2022.  Mrs. Harris was born on March 09, 1948 in Pearisburg, Virginia. Mrs. Harris is survived by her children Brooke (Scott) Perfater, Shane (Paige) Harris and Misty (Matt) Menicucci; grandchildren Alaina Perfater, Griffin Perfater, Will Perfater, Jackson Harris, Garrett Perfater, Caroline Harris and Katie Mae Menicucci; as...

Jan 19, 2022

William H. Cox III, 69, of Zellwood, Florida passed away on January 19, 2022.  Mr. Cox was born on April 27, 1952 in Wichita, Kansas. He is survived by his loving wife Roxanne Cox; children Almond Bethers, William Cox IV, Holly Miller and Jeffrey Cox; grandchildren Kaden Hanson, Kyra Hanson, William Cox V, Wilyn Cox, Larkin Cox, Lillian Cox,...

Jan 18, 2022

Frederick Angelo Alfano 79, of Debary, Florida passed away January 18, 2022. Mr. Alfano was born May 16, 1942 in Newark, New Jersey. He was preceded in death by his wife Alice Alfano, parents Roxanne & Reggerio Alfano and niece Carolyn Wells. Mr. Alfano is survived by his Sister Christina Gilletto (Al) of Kissimmee, Florida, daughter Cathleen Linker (Tom)...

Jan 18, 2022

James Frederick Bennett, 86, of Orlando, FL departed this world peacefully on January 18, 2022. He was born and raised in Montreal and immigrated to Virginia in 1961 with his wife and family. After the loss and passing of his beloved wife, Ilse Bennett, he relocated to Orlando. There, with God’s blessing, he began a new chapter of his...

Jan 17, 2022

Rudolf “Rudy”  Forster, 84, of Leesburg, Florida passed away on January 17, 2022.  Mr. Forster was born on August 10, 1937 in Passaic, New Jersey. Mr. Forster is survived by his loving wife Maryann Forster; children Carol (Timothy) Martin, Bob (Susan) Forster, Michael (Susan) Forster; grandchildren Lauren Forster, Kayla (J Alan) Lockett, Ross (Nichole) Martin, Kevin Martin, Daniel Martin,...

Jan 17, 2022

Peggy Sue Carter, 62, of Sorrento, Florida, was welcomed into her father’s arms on January 17, 2022.  She struggled with health issues the last couple of years; in the end, she had covid and pneumonia that ultimately caused her passing.  She is preceded in death by her mother Dorothy Childers, her sister Patricia Hill and several other loved ones.  ...

Jan 17, 2022

Abner Lamar Roland, 74, of Apopka, Florida passed away on January 17, 2022.  Mr. Roland was born on March 29, 1947 in Eastman, Georgia. He is preceded in death by his wife Linda Byrom Roland as well as daughter Linda D. Roland Lyle. Mr. Roland is survived by his children Brenda Singletary and Rochell E. Holloway; grandchildren Seth Vance...

Jan 16, 2022

Catherine H. Bacigalupi: Wife, Mother, Sister, Grandmother and Best Friend

September 20, 1946 – January 16, 2022

Catherine “Cathy” Bacigalupi, 75, joined the love of her life, Paul, parents, many friends and loved ones, and beloved animals in heaven on January 16, 2022. Until she went to sleep for the last time in the early...

Jan 16, 2022

With sadness we share that our precious Dad passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022 in Apopka, Florida. He was born 4/16/1928 in Union Springs, NY to Kenneth & Clara Wright.  His 3 yr old sister, Aunt June historically prepared shredded wheat & warm milk for her new brother after he was born!

At the age of...

Jan 15, 2022

James Chapogas, 91, of Tavares, Florida passed away on January 15, 2022.  Mr. Chapogas was born on August 12, 1930 in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. He is preceded in death by his brother Peter Chapogas. Mr. Chapogas is survived by his children William James Chapogas and Jamie Leigh Chapogas; grandchildren Christopher Michael Chapogas, Nicholas James Chapogas, William Alan Chapogas,...

Jan 15, 2022

Lloyd T. Vandiver, 84, of Apopka, Florida passed away on January 15, 2022.  Mr. Vandiver was born on April 08, 1937 in Houston, Texas.  He is survived by his loving wife Linda Vandiver; children Thomas Vandiver, Dawn (Anthony) Gardner, Michelle VanAtta, Tim (Jaime) Vandiver and Sean VanAtta; grandchildren Andrea, Anthony “A.J.”, Ashlie, Tim Jr., Shaelyn, Titus, Ashton, Tucker, Isabella...

Jan 15, 2022

Don Campbell, 81, of Ocoee, Florida passed away on January 15, 2022.  Mr. Campbell was born on March 16, 1940 in Ocoee, Florida. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Zandra Boam Campbell; siblings Gladys Harrison, Charles Campbell, Sue Keller and Sarah Rinehults. Mr. Campbell is survived by his children Stacy Papke, Donna Campbell, Elana Campbell and...

Jan 15, 2022

Terry Lee Simmons, 67, a longtime Apopka resident, passed away on January 15, 2022.  Mr. Simmons was born on March 11, 1954 in Winter Garden, Florida. He is survived by his loving wife Kathy Simmons; children Eric Lee Simmons and Ashley (C.J.) Stine; siblings Ruby, Jimmy, Larry, Charlie and Faye; grandchild Savannah as well as loved ones, friends and...

Jan 15, 2022

Jean Burgust Juckette passed away at home on January 15, 2022 in the city of Temple Terrace, Florida at the age of 94.  She had been struggling with a compression fracture to her T-12 vertebrae the last couple weeks, along with congestive heart failure and A-Fib.  Her passing was very peaceful at home in her bedroom with Hospice care...

Jan 14, 2022

Ann Hammel Kahl, 92, of Apopka, Florida passed away on January 14, 2022.  Mrs. Kahl was born on August 03, 1929 in Washington, DC. She is preceded in death by her grandson Jackson Steven Kahl as well as siblings Claire Hammel Dupont and Louella Hammell. Mrs. Kahl is survived by her son Christopher (Sara) Hammel Kahl and grandchildren Madeline...

Jan 12, 2022

Our beloved David Mark Schwalbe passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at the age of 63. He was born in Long Island, NY on September 27, 1958.

Dave was an incredible, compassionate spirit that had a way of touching all around him in a caring and positive way.  Anyone who knew Dave was warmed by his...

Jan 12, 2022

Linda Lou Williams-Carpenter, 72, of Apopka, Florida passed away on January 12, 2022.  Ms. Williams-Carpenter was born on March 07, 1949 in Logan, West Virginia to the late Ballard and Genevieve Mutters. She is preceded in death by her brother Mark Mutters. Ms. Williams-Carpenter is survived by her children Tammy Williams, Melissa Weber (Rich), Shawn Carpenter and Scooter Carpenter...