Obituaries

Apr 16, 2014

Dolores R. “Dee” Marden, age 83, of Eustis, passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2014. She was born on September 11, 1930 in Boston, MA. Mrs. Marden moved to the Central Florida area 57 years ago. She was preceded in death by her son, Joseph Horton.

Mrs. Marden is survived by her loving husband, Fred Marden of...

Apr 16, 2014

Paul D. Melvin, Sr., 66, of Apopka, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2014. He was born November 02, 1947 in West Palm Beach, FL. He was a Business Owner in the Agriculture Industry. Mr. Melvin is survived by his children, Richard T. Melvin, Scott D. Melvin, Paul D. Melvin, Jr. and Doris “Demi” Melvin; brothers, Richard Melvin and William...

Apr 15, 2014

John Edward Speshock, III, 55, of Apopka, passed away April 15, 2014. He was born March 07, 1959 in Detroit, Michigan. He was a Scrap Yard Manager and Veteran of the US Military. Mr. Speshock is survived by his wife Lillian Speshock; children John Champion, Chester Champion, Peggy Champion, Johnny Ramsey, Tina Ramsey, Carrie Ramsey, Evey Ramsey, Tony Ramsey,...

Apr 14, 2014

Juan N. Pagan, age 80, of Apopka, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2014. He was born on December 06, 1933 in Lares, PR. Mr. Pagan moved to the Central Florida area from Chicago, IL. He was a Catholic and worked as a machinist

Mr. Pagan is survived by his loving wife, Angelita Pagan; children, Vilma I....

Apr 12, 2014

Harry C. Rose, 85, of Zellwood, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2014. He was born January 08, 1929 in Sparta Township, Pennsylvania. He was Building Inspector, member of the Zellwood United Methodist Church Men’s Group. He was a Dairy and Poultry Farmer and enjoyed square dancing. Mr. Rose is survived by his loving wife, Janie Rose of Zellwood; sons,...

Apr 11, 2014

Alta M. Connelly, age 84, of Apopka, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2014. She was born on November 01, 1929 in Marshall, IL. Mrs. Connelly was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Apopka. She is survived by her husband, Duane Connelly; children, Stephen Connelly of Chattanooga, TN, Anthony Connelly of Apopka, and Kevin S. Connelly...

Apr 10, 2014

Walter Warnock Cason, Jr., 80, of Apopka, passed away April 10, 2014. He was born November 13, 1933 in Santos, Florida. He was a Concrete Mason and a veteran of the US Military. Mr. Cason was preceded in death by his daughter, Laure Cason Wieland. Mr. Cason is survived by his wife Jacqueline Cason; children Thomas “Tom” Cason, MiChelle...

Apr 9, 2014

Patricia R. Monson, 84, of Apopka, passed away Wednesday, April 09, 2014. She was born July 4, 1929 in Shreveport, Louisiana. She worked in Public Relations for Florida Hospital. Mrs. Monson is survived by her children, Richard L. Carr, Rhonda Sleister, Jan Vandegrift and James Todd Vandegrift; 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

Apr 9, 2014

George “Roland” Eubanks, 74, of Apopka, passed away Wednesday, April 09, 2014. He was born September 06, 1939 in Pansy, Alabama and moved to Central Florida 67 years ago. He was a Supervisor for the Florida Department of Transportation for 30 years. Mr. Eubanks is survived by his loving wife, Joy Eubanks of Apopka; children, Darlene Eubanks, David Eubanks,...

Apr 9, 2014

Sharon Ann Condrey, age 71, of Orlando, passed away on Wednesday, April 09, 2014. She was born on September 19, 1942 in Port Clinton, OH. Ms. Condrey moved to the Central Florida area 50 years ago. She was a Catholic and worked in the real estate industry. Ms. Condrey is survived by her son, Todd Condrey of Orlando and...

Apr 9, 2014

Jimmy E. Lyles, 72, of Apopka, passed away April 09, 2014. He was born November 05, 1941 in Gadsden, Alabama. He was a Cabinet Maker and a veteran of the US Army. Mr. Lyles is survived by his daughter Brigett Hart; sister Barbara Conner and brother Tommy Lyles; and grandchildren Morgan Brewster and Taylor Hart

Apr 8, 2014

Wayne Smith, 71, of Orlando, passed away Tuesday, April 08, 2014. He was born April 02, 1943 in Luray, Virginia. He was a veteran of US Army Reserves and Cable Repair Technician working for Bell South for 38 years. Mr. Smith is survived by his loving wife, Mary Alice Smith of Orlando; children, Debbie L. Fix (David) of Lawrenceville,...

Apr 6, 2014

James E. Treadwell, 66, of Tavares, passed away Sunday, April 06, 2014. He was born October 04, 1947 in Eustis, Florida. He was a Commercial Pilot Educator. Mr. Treadwell is survived by his loving wife, Dara R. Treadwell of Tavares.

Apr 5, 2014

Robert Delbert Hodgen, 60, of Apopka, passed away Saturday, April 05, 2014. He was born December 14, 1953 in Akron, Ohio. He was a Substance Abuse Counselor and a veteran of the US Army. Mr. Hodgen is survived by his loving wife Julie of Apopka; children Joseph Hodgen and Jamie Hodgen; siblings Joyce Blake, Mike Hodgen, and Peggy Hodgen;...

Apr 5, 2014

Robert Oliver Parker, 74, of Apopka, passed away Saturday, April 05, 2014. He was born January 19, 1940 in Baltimore, Maryland and moved to Central Florida 45 years ago. He was a Sheet Metal Mechanic and a member of Lockhart Baptist Church. Robert loved bowling, playing cards, softball and spending time with his family. Mr. Parker is survived by...

Apr 4, 2014

Linda Dale Meghdadi, age 73, of Longwood, passed away on Friday, April 04, 2014. She was born on January 01, 1941 in Charles Town, WV to Tom and Ingeborg Slack. Mrs. Meghdadi is survived by her loving husband, Gholamali "Ali" Meghdadi; daughters, Melissa Meghdadi, Melinda Lynch, and Melanie Meghdadi; and son-in-law, Jeffrey Lynch.

Apr 3, 2014

Rickey Edward Allen, Sr., 45, of Apopka, passed away Thursday, April 03, 2014. He was born October 29, 1968 in Orlando. He was a Construction Worker and a member of the Orioles Club; he was a diehard Gator Fan, NASCAR Fan, enjoyed air boating; being around a fire with family & friends and you could always find him at...

Apr 3, 2014

Dr. Dale W. Isner, age 73, of Altamonte Springs, passed away on Thursday, April 03, 2014. He was born on August 17, 1940 in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Isner worked as a Professor at UCF and was a Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

Dr. Isner is survived by his loving wife, Mary Jane Isner of Altamonte Springs; children, Debbie Anderson...

Apr 2, 2014

James M. “Mike” Laughlin, age 49, of Mount Dora, passed away on Wednesday, April 02, 2014. He was born on November 03, 1964 in Orlando and was a member of Pine Lakes Baptist Church. Mr. Laughlin was a member of the National Golf Kart Racing Association, Muddy Waters. Org, and Backyard Boys Bike Club.

Mr. Laughlin is...

Apr 1, 2014

Arturo Colon Modesto, 86, of Apopka, passed away Tuesday, April 01, 2014. He was born February 15, 1928 in New York, New York and moved to Central Florida in 2001. He was an OB/GYN and a veteran of the US Army. Mr. Modesto is survived by his children, Elba Gale, Victor Modesto, MD, Raul Modesto, Cristobal Modesto; sister, Elsie...