Obituaries

Aug 8, 2023

Robert “Bob” Owen Smith at the age of 89 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 08, 2023 surrounded by family. Beloved Husband, Father, Gandaddy, Grandaddy and Great Grandaddy was born on April 28 th , 1934 in Orlando, Florida. He was the son of the late Edward Owen Smith and Marie Stover Smith.

Bob resided in Clarcona...

Aug 8, 2023

Edward P. Bowman Jr. (Eddie), 75, of Apopka, Florida passed away peacefully on August 8 th , 2023. Eddie was born to Elizabeth and Edward Bowman Sr., on October 1, 1947, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He attended Bellevue High School (Class of ’66), served his country with the US Army 173d Airborne Brigade (Vietnam ‘65-68), and graduated from La Roche...

Aug 7, 2023

Howard Charles Clinton, 69, of Altamonte Springs, Florida passed away on August 07, 2023. Mr. Clinton was born on August 11, 1953 in Massachusetts. Mr. Clinton is preceded in death by his loving wife Janet Clinton; as well as his brothers Thomas Clinton and Kevin Clinton. He is survived by his sons Michael Clinton and Steven Clinton; as well...

Aug 7, 2023

William Charles Moore Jr., 24, of Sanford, Florida passed away on August 07, 2023. Mr. Moore was born on December 15, 1998 in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Mr. Moore is survived by his mother Roxanne (Clemente) Donatucci; father William Charles Moore Sr.; siblings Justin Roe, Joshua Moore, Alec Moore, Laura Donatucci and Victoria Donatucci; as well as his aunt Tari...

Aug 6, 2023

Melba Virginia Shelley, 79, of Apopka, Florida passed away on August 06, 2023. Mrs. Shelley was born on September 28, 1943 in Winter Park, Florida. She will be missed by her many loved ones and friends.

Aug 3, 2023

Thomas A. Hurst “Tony”, 62, of Apopka, Florida passed away on August 03, 2023. Mr. Hurst was born on October 18, 1960 in Orlando, Florida. He will be missed by his many loved ones and friends.

Jul 30, 2023

David Serrano (El joven),nació el 5 de Mayo de 1948 en Coxcatlan San Luis Potosí,Mexico;falleció el dia 30 de Julio del 2023,será extrañado por toda su familia

Jul 29, 2023

Wanda M. Newton, 90, of Altamonte Springs, Florida passed away on July 29, 2023. Mrs. Newton was born on August 20, 1932 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She is survived by her son Jim; grandchildren C.J, Amanda and Kristen; great grandchildren Cameryn, Cadence, Noah, Asa and Lorelei; as well as her nieces and nephews. She will be missed by her...

Jul 27, 2023

Alfredo Castaneda, 68, of Mount Dora, Florida passed away on July 27, 2023. Mr. Castaneda was born on October 03, 1954 in Aguascalientes, Mexico. He will be missed by his many loved ones and friends.

Jul 27, 2023

Michael Lee Hart, 75, died July 27, 2023. He was born October 20, 1947 in Apopka, Orange County Florida. Parents were Emmett M. Hart Sr. and Avis Huggins Hart. He attended schools in Apopka and graduated from Apopka High School in 1965. Michael married Ann Chandler on September 01, 1967. For 41 years he owned and operated a greenhouse...

Jul 27, 2023

Joseph Jay Hadamuscin, 80, of Apopka, Florida passed away on July 27, 2023. Mr. Hadamuscin was born on November 13, 1942 in Crestline, Ohio to the late John and Clara Hadamuscin. Mr. Hadamuscin is preceded in death by his late wife’s Dorothy Hadamuscin, Jane Davies and Bonnie Hadamuscin; as well as 2 brothers and 1 sister. He is survived...

Jul 27, 2023

Walter Garcia, 66, of Winter Springs, Florida passed away on July 27, 2023. Mr. Garcia was born on April 04, 1957 in The Bronx, New York to the late Emilio and Dominga Garcia. He is preceded in death by his brother Emilio Garcia Crespo. He is survived by his sibilings Irma Luz (Edwin) Garcia Crespo de Cruz, Rosa Emilia...

Jul 22, 2023

Shad Michael Soto, 45, of Apopka, Florida passed away on July 22, 2023. Shad was born on September 28, 1977 in Fort Myers, Florida. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather Joseph Schneider and paternal grandfather Robert L. Soto. He is survived by his adoring parents Robert and Linda Soto; second parents Judy and Dennis; maternal grandmother...

Jul 22, 2023

Ruth Elizabeth Bursey, 81, of Apopka, Florida passed away on July 22, 2023. Mrs. Bursey was born on June 13, 1942 in Spencer, Iowa. Mrs. Bursey is preceded in death by her brother Lee Branum. She is survived by her loving husband Ernie Bursey; children Blake (Cathy) Bursey, Jonathan Bursey, Steven Bursey and Kristin (Romeo Pavlic) Bursey; grandchildren Patrick...

Jul 21, 2023

Claudia Ann Cole, 87, of Zellwood, passed away July, 21st at home surrounded by her loved ones.

Claudia was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey to Ann and Carl Schleck on July 4th, 1931. She was a graduate of Kean University in Union, New Jersey and was employed as a Purchasing Agent at Kean for twenty years.  Claudia...

Jul 21, 2023

Evangelina C. Ochoa, 83, of Apopka, Florida passed away on July 21, 2023. Mrs. Ochoa was born on August 11, 1939 in Ancihuacuaro, Mexico. Mrs. Ochoa is preceded in death by her loving husband Jose Ochoa. She is survived by 7 children; 18 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; as well as 2 brothers. She will be dearly missed by her...

Jul 20, 2023

Hazel Lucille DeMott Brigman, 93 of Zellwood passed away July  20, 2023. Born October 25, 1929 in Lumberton, NC. A long time resident of Apopka, she and her  husband of 74 years  were business owners of Dave’s Jewelers and Dave Brigman Motors for over 50 years. She is preceded in death by husband David A. Brigman (June 25, 2023),...

Jul 19, 2023

Melisa J. Brooks, 53, of Apopka, Florida passed away on July 19, 2023. Mrs. Brooks was born on January 31, 1970 in Orlando, Florida. She is preceded in death by her mother Charlotte Taylor; siblings Tamala Idlewine, Rebecca Jordan and Michael Idlewine. She is survived by her loving husband Michael Brooks; children Tiffany (Cody) Retzel of Umatilla, Cheyenne Brooks...

Jul 15, 2023

Tammy Ann Sukowski, age 59, an employee of Publix and resident of Ocoee passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on July 15. Tammy is survived by her children Brandon and Rabecca Judd, her stepson Shane and his fiancé Melissa, their father Thomas Judd, her cherished grandchildren Sydney and Sami and their mother Sarah, her brothers, Steven Sukowski...

Jul 15, 2023

Marilyn ”Momma” Hall, 79, of Mount Dora Florida was called home to our Lord on Monday, July 15th when she passed suddenly after a fall. More than a wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother she was “Momma” to everyone who knew her. She embodied the best of qualities, including unconditional, love strength of spirit, her love for the Lord,...