Obituaries

Sep 26, 2023

David Steele, a beloved husband, father & friend, passed away on September 26, 2023, at the age of 65. His life was a testament to unwavering kindness, enduring love, and boundless wisdom.  Throughout his journey, David touched the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him. His dedication to his family was unmatched, and his legacy of...

Sep 24, 2023

Bonita “Bonnie” Louise Pearson, 62, of Apopka, Florida passed away Tuesday, September 24 th surrounded by her family and loved ones. Bonnie was born August 10, 1957 in Rahway, New Jersey to her parents, Joseph and Barbara. During her youth, Bonnie spent a significant amount of time with her grandmother, Anne Albrecht, of whom she was strongly influenced by....

Sep 24, 2023

Barbara Gridley Rothenberg, 65, of Apopka, Florida passed away on September 24, 2023. Mrs. Rothenberg was born on March 05, 1958 in Sanford, Florida. She will be missed by her many loved ones and friends.

Sep 23, 2023

Charles “Chad” Lemons, 42, of Apopka, Florida went to be with the Lord on September 23, 2023. Mr. Lemons was born on October 15, 1980 in Columbus, Ohio. Mr. Lemons is preceded in death by his father Daniel Lemons; as well as his Grandmother and Grandfather Thompson and Grandmother and Grandfather Lemons. He is survived by his loving parents...

Sep 21, 2023

David Garland Varnell, 62, of Apopka, Florida passed away on September 21, 2023. Mr. Varnell was born on October 10, 1960 in Orlando, Florida to the late Jack and Billie Varnell. He is preceded in death by his brothers Jack Varnell Jr, Walter Gary Varnell and Charles Mitchell Varnell. He is survived by his brothers Mark (Sandra) Varnell and...

Sep 20, 2023

Fidel Angel Villegas, 68, of Apopka, Florida passed away on September 20, 2023. Mr. Villegas was born on May 15, 1955 in San Salvador, El Salvador. Mr. Villegas is survived by his loving wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchild, extended family, loved ones and friends. He was a hardworking man, loving father, husband, grandfather and friend. He will be dearly...

Sep 19, 2023

On September 19 th , 2023 Justiniano “Tino” Mendez went home to be with the Lord at the age of 66.

Tino was born on February 10, 1957 in Tegucigalpa, Honduras to Dona Ana Julia Hernandez Lopez and Don Justiniano Mendez Hernandez, a native of the Lenca’s Tribes of Intibuca, Honduras.

In the 1970’s, he...

Sep 19, 2023

Jon V Anderson died on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 of natural causes. Jon was born in Winter Garden, Florida on December 20, 1965. He is the son of the Jon V Anderson and the late Virginia “Vickie” Anderson. Jon held many roles in his short lifetime such as being the lead supervisor at Anderson Can Line and Fabrication Equipment,...

Sep 16, 2023

Charlene E. Lanter, 70, of Apopka, Florida passed away on September 16, 2023. Mrs. Lanter was born on October 05, 1952 in Orlando, Florida to the late Edward and Evelyn Athearn. She is preceded in death by her siblings John Edward Athearn and Cindy Lou Hosmer. She is survived by her loving husband Ed Lanter; children Angel Jones, Michelle...

Sep 11, 2023

Jeannette Lavinia Rhodes, 100, of Zellwood, Florida passed away on September 11, 2023. Mrs. Rhodes was born on January 19, 1923 to the late Dean Latter and Lucy Stewart in West Greenville, South Carolina, where she attended West Greenville High School.  She is preceded in death by her loving husband Edd Henry Rhodes and daughter Janis Ann Rhodes Baker....

Sep 10, 2023

ELIZABETH E WILLIAMS of Apopka died peacefully on September 10th due to complications from a slight stroke on Monday September 8th with her family by her side. Born in Harmontown, Mississippi in 1927, Elizabeth excelled as a straight A student at her small, one room school house in the rural, Depression-era South and attended the Mississippi University for Women...

Sep 8, 2023

Mary Louise Petchauer Higginbotham, 88, died peacefully Friday morning, September 8 th , 2023, in her home in Apopka, FLA, surrounded by her family.

Mary was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on November 29 th , 1935, to William and Betty Petchauer. Mary grew up on a dairy farm with her brothers Bill, Bob and Jack. Mary...

Sep 4, 2023

Tonia Kathleen LaFleur, 81, of Sorrento, Florida passed away on September 04, 2023. Mrs. LaFleur was born on November 07, 1941 in Trenton, New Jersey. Mrs. LaFleur is preceded in death by her loving husband Albert H. LaFleur. She is survived by her children James (Pamela) LaFleur, Robbin Provasoli, Kathleen Cilbrith and Charles (Tammy) LaFleur; grandchildren Frederick, Cassandra, Sarah,...

Sep 3, 2023

APOPKA, FLORIDA – Evelyn Louise Platt, 100, died peacefully Monday evening, September 3, 2023 at the Carrazana home in Apopka, Florida.

Evelyn was born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts on July 17, 1923 to Arthur Walter Platt and Alice Harriet Wilbur.  Evelyn was the oldest of three children, which included a sister Barbara Schwab (deceased 2003), and a half-brother...

Aug 31, 2023

Billy Ronald McKee, 73, of Apopka, Florida passed away on August 31, 2023. Mr. McKee was born on December 11, 1949 in Defuniak Springs, Florida. He will be missed by his many loved ones and friends.

Aug 31, 2023

Michael Andrade, 87, of Orlando, Florida passed away on August 31, 2023. Mr. Andrade was born on February 13, 1936 in Juticalpa, Honduras. He leaves behind his loved ones and friends.

Aug 28, 2023

Marilyn Joy Cooper, 86, of Apopka, Florida passed away on August 28, 2023. Mrs. Cooper was born on May 22, 1937 in Rochelle, Illinois. Mrs. Cooper is preceded in death by her siblings Evelyn Krepfle, Linda Sue Mayland and Eddie Sarver. She is survived by her loving husband Buddy Cooper; children Terri Bridenbaugh and Greg Friel; grandchildren Brent Friel,...

Aug 28, 2023

Gabriel Anthony DiRocco, 69, of Apopka, Florida passed away on August 28, 2023. Mr. DiRocco was born on August 16, 1954 in Mount Holly, New Jersey. He is preceded in death by his brothers Anthony DiRocco and Michael DiRocco. He is survived by his daughter Sarah A. Ventry; siblings Deborah Day, Laurie Braun, Cheryle Schnack, Louis DiRocco and Chris...

Aug 27, 2023

Patricia Quickenton Boccagni of Altamonte Springs, Florida passed away peacefully on August 27, 2023, after a long illness.  Patricia was born on April 10, 1952, in Albany, New York.  She also resided in Florence, Kentucky and then moved to Florida.  Patricia is preceded in death by her loving husband Phillip Boccagni, her parents, James and Alice Quickenton of Troy,...

Aug 27, 2023

Bonnie F. Avrett, 82, of Apopka, Florida passed away on August 27, 2023. Mrs. Avrett was born on September 11, 1940 in Coffee County, Alabama. Mrs. Avrett is survived by her loving husband Guy Avrett; children Sharon Powell and Shawn (Wayne) Mintel; sister Sarah Waring; grandchildren Huston Powell, Kyle Mintel and Cody Mintel; as well as her many nieces...