Obituaries

Nov 19, 2013

Louella J. Hammel, 79, of Apopka, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2013. She was born November 6, 1934 in Washington, DC and moved to Central Florida in 1990. She was a Clerical Secretary in Real Estate. Miss Hammel is survived by her sisters, Ann Kahl of Apopka and Claire Dupont of Montreal, Canada.

Nov 17, 2013

David Raymond Elliott, Jr., 45, of Zellwood, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2013. He was born September 01, 1968 in Franklin, NH and moved to Central Florida 2 years ago. He was a Bartender. Mr. Elliott is survived by his father, David Elliott, Sr. and his mother, Patricia Campbell.

Nov 15, 2013

Suzanne Griffy, 46, died November 15, 2013, with her husband at her side in Apopka, Florida. She was born on September 08, 1967 in Apopka, Florida to William and Polly Pumphrey. Suzanne married Bill Griffy on September 20, 1998. She attended Lake Brantley High School in Apopka, Florida. She continued her education graduating from Belhaven College in 2005. Suzanne...

Nov 14, 2013

MILDRED IRENE WOOSTER, 71, of Apopka, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2013. She was born June 23, 1942 in Mahopac, New York and moved to Central Florida 30 years ago from New Jersey. She worked at AT&T for 26 years and she was a Catholic. Mrs. Wooster is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Charles E. Wooster;...

Nov 14, 2013

James R. “Ronnie” Meeks, age 58, of Apopka, passed away on November 14, 2013 surrounded by family. Born on December 25, 1954, he was a lifelong resident of Apopka and a Baptist. Mr. Meeks worked at his family’s business, Apopka Wheel & Tire. Mr. Meeks is survived by his loving mother, Annell Meeks of Apopka; sisters, Carolyn Doster of...

Nov 13, 2013

Vytautas "Vyto" Thomas Abraitis, age 68, of Kissimmee, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2013. He was born on September 25, 1945 in Thuine, Germany. Mr. Abraitis moved to the Central Florida area seven years ago from New Jersey. He was a Catholic and worked as a graphic designer in the advertising industry. He is survived by his brother...

Nov 12, 2013

Robert Lewis Faircloth, age 52, of Apopka, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2013. He was born on January 17, 1961 in Orlando to Katherine and Lester Faircloth, Sr. Mr. Faircloth served in US Marines and worked in the construction industry.

Mr. Faircloth is survived by his loving fiancée, Traci Arthur; mother, Katherine L. Breeden; children, Leah...

Nov 12, 2013

Luis Castro, 84, of Altamonte Springs, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2013. He was born August 16, 1929 in Bogota, Colombia and moved to Central Florida 25 years ago from Texas. He was a Welder and of Catholic Faith. Mr. Castro is survived by his children Edna Villavicencio of APOPKA, Lindsay Castro and Luzmary Hart; 7 grandchildren and 3...

Nov 12, 2013

Marjorie S. Clarke, 88, of Apopka, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2013. She was born March 03, 1925 in Smokemont, North Carolina and moved to Central Florida in 1957. She worked in Sales in the Steel Industry and she was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Apopka. Mrs. Clarke is survived by her children, Bill Clouse...

Nov 11, 2013

Rosalie M. Jones, age 75, of Apopka, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2013. Born on May 10, 1938 in Cleveland, OH, she moved to the Central Florida area 42 years ago from Erie, PA. Mrs. Jones was a Catholic and worked in the grocery industry.

Mrs. Jones is survived by her loving husband, Donald Jones; children,...

Nov 5, 2013

Arleen Enid Martinez-Jimenez, 47, passed away Tuesday, November 05, 2013. She was born January 21, 1966 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico and moved to Central Florida 14 years ago from the Dominican Republic. She was a Vital Statistics Clerk for Florida Hospital. Ms. Martinez-Jimenez is survived by her husband, Juan Martinez, parents, Jose R. Martinez and Noelia Jimenez; children, Natalia...

Nov 2, 2013

Clara Marie Miller, 94, of Altamonte Springs, passed away Saturday, November 02, 2013. Born on September 30, 1919 in Salem, IL, she resided in Central Florida for 32 years. Mrs. Miller was a supportive, loving pastor’s wife throughout the ministry of her loving husband, Reverend Wesley Miller. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, proudly serving her family...

Nov 1, 2013

Roger Donald Rife, age 74, of Apopka, passed away on Friday, November 01, 2013. He was born on August 14, 1939 in Toledo, OH to Donald and Harriett Williams. Mr. Rife moved to the Central Florida area in 1978 from Toledo, OH. He was a Catholic and a former member of the Orlando Board of Realtors.

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Nov 1, 2013

Charles J. Privitera, age 71, of Umatilla, passed away on Friday, November 01, 2013. Born on April 28, 1942 in Buffalo, NY, he moved to the Central Florida area 44 years ago. Mr. Privitera was a Catholic and worked as a plumber. He is survived by his loving children, Cindy Eblem, Gina Roblin, and Maria Grisaffi; brother, Gary Mulini;...

Nov 1, 2013

Matthew Registre, infant, of Orlando, passed away on Friday, November 01, 2013. He is survived by his loving parents, Phellesa Robertson and Saul Registre.

Oct 30, 2013

Andrew “BUBBY” Bennett, Jr., 18, of Sanford, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2013. He was born August 22, 1995 in Leesburg. Mr. Bennett is survived by his mother, Bobbi Jo Hunsicker Meyerhoffer of Sanford; stepfather, Joe Meyerhoffer; brothers, Joseph Meyerhoffer, Brandon Allen Meyerhoffer, Brandon Lee Meyerhoffer and Matthew Meyerhoffer; sister Megan Meyerhoffer; maternal grandparents, Robert I Hunsicker, Jr. of...

Oct 30, 2013

Osteen, Jr., Arthur John, son of Arthur John Osteen, Sr. and Elizabeth McLaughlin, passed through the door of Eternity on Wednesday, October 30, 2013. He is survived by his wife of fifty-six years, Katheryne Osteen; and their three children, Sandy, Randy, and Steve. Also, left behind are six grandchildren, Jeremy, Mary, Austin, Holly, Garrett, and Wes; and three great...

Oct 30, 2013

DOROTHY S. HERRING, 82, of Apopka, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2013. She was born February 22, 1931 in Charleston, South Carolina and moved to Central Florida in 2001 from Miami. She was a Receptionist at Winn Dixie and a Life Member of the Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW #80841 Aux 5718. Mrs. Herring is survived by her daughters,...

Oct 29, 2013

Lois Warren, of Apopka died Tuesday, October 29, 2013. She was born in Hazlehurst, GA in 1922. Miss Warren came to Plymouth, FL in 1929. She was a member of the Zellwood Church of God. In the 40’s and 50’s, she taught school in Orange County. Later, Miss Warren worked as a dorm parent in several boarding academies. She...

Oct 28, 2013

Edwin Keith R. Hopping, age 64, of Eustis, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2013. He was born on March 21, 1949 in Dayton, OH to Edwin and Lila Hopping. Mr. Hopping served in the US Navy and worked in the retail industry. He is survived by his loving wife, Anne D. Hopping.