Obituaries

Dec 14, 2019

Wayne Edward Knippel, 82, of Winter Garden, Florida passed away on December 14, 2019.  Mr. Knippel was born on March 03, 1937 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Frederick and Marie Knippel.  He is survived by his children Wayne E. Knippel Jr., Mark A. Knippel, Kimberly S. (Steve) Russell, and Brian J. Knippel; and brother Fred Knippel.

Dec 14, 2019

It is with deepest regret that I have to announce some very sad news that my mother Sandy has passed away.

Sandra M. Schock, 69, of Apopka, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019. Born in South River, New Jersey, she moved to Apopka in 1983 from Lake Shawnee, New Jersey. Sandra is survived by her son, Ryan...

Dec 13, 2019

Jean D. Nuss, 86, long time Zellwood resident, passed away on December 13, 2019.  Mrs. Nuss was born on January 18, 1933 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is survived by her husband Guy E. Nuss; children Richard R. (Barbara W.) Nuss, Edward W. (Jacqueline N.) Nuss, Gary J. (Angela K.) Nuss; sister Carolyn Meltzner; 4 grandchildren Brett C. Nuss, Brandi...

Dec 13, 2019

Adolph M. Henry, 72, of Apopka, Florida, passed away December 13, 2019. He was born December 21, 1946 in Kingston, Jamaica. Mr. Henry is survived by his loving wife Jean Y. Henry (nee. Wanliss); children Michael (Regina) Henry, Marilyn Henry, and Annalise Henry; siblings Norman Thompson and Donald Henry; and grandchildren Ryan Henry, Lauryn Henry and Cathryn Henry.

Dec 12, 2019

Steven Frederick Arnold

The world lost one of the most dedicated fathers and most true of friends when Steven Arnold died at the age of 62, when he passed away due to complications of diabetes on December 12th, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. Born March 26, 1957, Steven spent his early years in and around Lincoln, Rhode Island’s...

Dec 8, 2019

Janice Ann Walker, 76, of Altamonte Springs, Florida passed away on December 08, 2019.  Mrs. Walker was born on August 19, 1942 in Gainesville, Florida. She is preceded in death by her husband Thomas Walker Sr. Mrs. Walker is survived by her children Diane Testyt, Denise Walker, Thomas Walker Jr., and Michael Shaun Walker; grandchildren Preston G. Walker, Trent...

Dec 6, 2019

Naomi Escobedo Prado, 73, of Apopka, Florida passed away on December 06, 2019.  Mrs. Prado was born on October 22, 1946 in Lubbock, Texas to late parents Baldomero and Aurelia Escobedo. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Antonio Prado Sr. Mrs. Prado is survived by her children Patsy (Pedro) Meza, Rudy (Griselda) Prado, Antonio (Mary) Prado...

Dec 5, 2019

Em Thi Nguyen, 93, of Apopka, Florida passed away on December 05, 2019.  Mrs. Nguyen was born on December 31, 1925 in Vinh Long, Vietnam. She is survived by her daughter’s Xuan Huong Nguyen, Mai Nguyen, Phuong Nguyen, and Tuyet Hong Nguyen; grandchildren Nghia Le, Thuan Le, Hieu Le, Becky Nguyen, Brian Ha, Phillip Nguyen, Heather Ha, Philana Nguyen,...

Dec 3, 2019

Mrs. Ina Ruth Bronson, lovingly known as Ruthie, was born on November 24, 1938 to Douglas and Marie Murphy in Florence, Alabama. The Murphy family relocated to Kissimmee, Florida, where Ruthie spotted a handsome young man walking with his cow, Brownie, down a road one afternoon. She told her sister, Sheila, that she would marry that boy one day....

Nov 30, 2019

Edna was born November 14, 1935 to Paul and Anna Gleckler in Newark, Ohio, and passed away on November 30, 2019 in Eustis, Florida. She was the youngest of 8 children. After graduating high school in Newark, she married the love of her life, Donald.

She is survived by her children Ronnie Carver, Denise (Mike) Ellis, and...

Nov 28, 2019

Edward Joseph Du Boyce, 90, of Apopka, Florida, passed away November 28, 2019. He was born June 30, 1929 in New York, New York. Mr. Du Boyce is survived by his children Jacqueline (Douglas) Welker, Karen Du Boyce, and Bridget Alfaro; siblings Edward Joseph Du Boyce and Mary Coelho. He will be missed by his many loved ones and...

Nov 26, 2019

Marilyn F. (Hughes) Holmes passed away on November 26th in peace. Born:  May 25, 1927 in Pittsfield Massachusetts, Marilyn lived a blessed life defined by her faith and family. While attending St. Teresa College in Winona Minnesota she met her husband Robert (Bob) F. Holmes and married in 1951. They celebrated 63 years of marriage until Bob’s passing in...

Nov 25, 2019

Gloria Lucille Strawn, 74, of Apopka, Florida passed away on November 25, 2019.  Gloria was born on July 7, 1945 in Dunnellon, FL.

Gloria was all about God, Family and Country.  On her last full day of life she was determined to go to Church even though she had to have assistance.  She never complained about her...

Nov 25, 2019

Gary Allen Moore, 81, of Orlando, Florida, passed away November 25, 2019. He was born August 07, 1938 in Lavonia, New York. Mr. Moore is survived by his loving wife Donna Moore; children John Allen Moore, Tonya (Grant) Bonell and Alec Moore and brother Charles (Kim) Chapman. He will be missed by his many loved ones and friends.

Nov 25, 2019

Guy Thomas Dyer

June 29, 1960-November 25, 2019

Guy Thomas Dyer, 59, of Mount Dora, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, November 25, 2019.  Guy was born on June 29, 1960 in Canton, OH.  He was a loving husband, father, son and brother.  He was a member of The Cross Mount Dora.  Having...

Nov 25, 2019

Wendell Lee Eaker 90, of Apopka, FL formerly of Detroit passed away on November 25, 2019. Mr. Eaker was born on September 4, 1929 in Detroit MI. He is survived by his six children Cary, James, Bruce, Jeff, Douglas, Matthew and 8 grandchildren.

Lee Eaker married Doris Szuba on November 11, 1950 and they were married for...

Nov 24, 2019

Mr. Estel Lee Spurlin, 81 of Longwood, Florida passed away November 24, 2019. Mr. Spurlin was born on September 19, 1938 in Cockeysville, Maryland to Edward R. and Sarah J. Spurlin.

He worked on a farm in Maryland until 1957; at age 19 he moved to Florida with his parents, brothers Pete, Gene, Jessie and sister Betty....

Nov 19, 2019

On Tuesday, November 19, 2019. Kelly Jo Brubaker, loving mother of her two children, passed away at the age of 49. Kelly Jo is survived by her mother, Joann (Darrell) Owens, her sister Casey (Steve), her niece Devyn, and her daughters Jamey Lynn (Taylor) and Jessica Kristy (Raven) and the entire Bayly Family.

Kelly Jo was born...

Nov 18, 2019

Dorothy Bell Kelly, 79, of Zellwood, Florida, passed away November 18, 2019. She was born October 25, 1940 in Orlando, Florida to late parents Vernon and Margaret Davis. Ms. Kelly is survived by her children William H. Kelly Jr. (Krista), and Brad B. (Deanna) Kelly; grandchildren Delaney, McKenna, Colton and Corbin; and two surviving siblings. Dorothy will be missed...

Nov 16, 2019

Connie Elaine McCaskill, April 17, 1961-November 16, 2019

Connie Elaine McCaskill passed away on November 16, 2019 at the age of 58. A native of Fayetteville, North Carolina she relocated with her family to Winter Garden, FL in 1975. She graduated from West Orange High school in 1979. Connie would later move to Palm Coast, Florida where...