Obituaries

Aug 28, 2013

Kevin Daniel Boyette, age 56, of Apopka, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2013. Born on September 24, 1956 in Coral Gables, he moved to the Central Florida area 28 years ago. Mr. Boyette was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Apopka. He worked in the telecommunication industry for 34 years. Mr. Boyette was an avid...

Aug 26, 2013

MARIA G. SALDANA, 86, of Apopka, passed away Monday, August 26, 2013. She was born July 05, 1927 in Taft, Texas and moved to Central Florida over 40 years ago from Texas. She was a Teacher’s Aide and of Pentecostal Faith. Ms. Saldana is survived by her children, Maria Curtiss, Juan Saldana, Linda Escobedo and Pat Turcios; siblings, Aldenia...

Aug 24, 2013

PATRICIA ANN GREEN, 54, of Orlando, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2013. She was born March 17, 1959 in Orlando. She was a Crossing Guard and a member of Lake Hill Baptist Church. Mrs. Green is survived by her loving husband, Jerry Green of Orlando; children, Brandy Ramsey, Jeff Donehoo, A.J. Green and Jennifer Green; siblings, Kathy Whittaker, Francis...

Aug 22, 2013

DAVID M. AHERN, 65, of Apopka, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2013. He was born January 18, 1948 in Buffalo, NY. He was a Supervisor in the Transportation Industry and a member of the First Baptist Church of Apopka. Mr. Ahern is survived by his loving wife, Lori Ahern of Apopka; children, Patricia Ahern Burger, David Ahern, Jr, Maurice...

Aug 22, 2013

Lawrence “Larry” Anderson, 58, of Apopka, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2013. He was born October 10, 1954 in Gulfport, Mississippi. He was a Manager and a member of the NWTF and the NRA. Mr. Anderson is survived by his son, Samuel “Sam” Anderson of Apopka; brother, Chappell Anderson.

Aug 22, 2013

Beryl E.S. Ramsay, age 85, of Apopka, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2013. Beryl was born to Christian parents, Jehovah’s Witnesses, and was baptized 55 years ago. Regular pioneered over 40 years both in Jamaica and in this country. Her ministry was very fruitful. Beryl helped over 30 people to dedication and baptism. She loved people, was always...

Aug 21, 2013

CHARLES WILLIAM ANSELL, 77, of Apopka, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2013. He was born July 25, 1936 in Pittsburgh, PA. Mr. Ansell was a Safety Engineer in the Construction Industry and a veteran of the US Navy. Mr. Ansell is survived by his loving wife, Laura Ansell of Apopka; children, Charles Ansell, II, Christopher Ansell, Shawn Smith and...

Aug 21, 2013

Lillian Hardin Echon passed away on August 21, 2013 after a long siege with Alzheimer's. She was born on April 17, 1920 in Beebe, AR. Lillian was preceded in death by a twin sister, Wanda, and 2 brothers, Ralph and Garland. She graduated Beebe High School and attended Chillicothe College in MO. In 1940, Lillian went to Washington, DC,...

Aug 20, 2013

VINCENT SYDNEY “BUNNY” WANLISS, 78, of Altamonte Springs, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2013. He was born January 17, 1935 in Leeds, Saint Elizabeth, Jamaica. He worked in the Chemical Industry in the Administrative Department. Mr. Wanliss is survived by his loving sister, Jean (Adolph) Henry of APOPKA; several nieces, nephews and cousins. In lieu of flowers, donations may...

Aug 19, 2013

Sharon Lynn Kruzel, age 46, of Tavares, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2013. Born on November 10, 1966 in Elgin, IL, she moved to the Central Florida area 11 years ago from Chicago, IL. Mrs. Kruzel was a Catholic and worked in accounting. She loved many things in her life; her friends, animals (especially dogs), to cook and...

Aug 13, 2013

JESSIE DALE MILLER, 90, of Waycross, GA, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2013. She was born September 26, 1922 in Callaway County, KY. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by her loving husband, Royal Miller. Mrs. Miller is survived by her sons, George Miller of Vienna, GA and Roger (Loretta) Miller of Waycross, GA; sister,...

Aug 10, 2013

LOUDER, THERESA “TERRY” MARIE, 81, of Longwood, FL, passed away on August 10, 2013 at the Hospice of the Comforter. A beloved wife and mother of five, she dedicated her life to her husband and children. Terry was born October 3, 1931 in Altoona, PA, daughter of the late John and Mamie Douglas. As the matriarch of a Marine...

Aug 10, 2013

Sadulia Louise Petitdo, age 60, of Mount Dora, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2013. Born on November 06, 1952 in La Tortue, Haiti, she moved from Fort Lauderdale to the Central Florida area six years ago. Mrs. Petitdo was a Baptist and worked in the retail industry.

Mrs. Petitdo is survived by her loving children, Magdaly...

Aug 7, 2013

MARILYN JANE RUSSELL, 90, of The Villages, passed away Wednesday, August 07, 2013. She was born March 19, 1923 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Russell is survived by her loving children, Douglas Russell of Boston, MA, Jeffery Russell of Constantine, MI and Janet L. Buss of The Villages; 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Aug 6, 2013

Frank Richard Sims, age 60, of Apopka, passed away on Tuesday, August 06, 2013. Born on February 25, 1953 in Cleveland, OH, he moved to the Apopka area 22 years ago. He was a Catholic and worked as a mechanical engineer for Lockheed Martin. Mr. Sims was preceded in death by his loving wife, Suann Sims.

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Aug 6, 2013

John P. Staub, Jr., age 66, of Kissimmee, passed away on Tuesday, August 06, 2013. Born on December 04, 1946 in Allentown, PA, he was retired from the US Navy. Mr. Staub, Jr. is survived by his loving wife, Debra A. Staub.

Aug 6, 2013

Icelda E. Robinson, age 94, of Apopka, passed away on Tuesday, August 06, 2013. Born on June 01, 1919 in St. Mary, Jamaica, she moved to the Central Florida area 24 years ago from New York.

Mrs. Robinson is survived by her loving daughter, Lenora Tracey; siblings, Leslie Grant, Imogene Allison, and Eucena Mitchell; three grandchildren; and...

Aug 4, 2013

Jasper C. Parrish, age 86, of Altamonte Springs, passed away on Sunday, August 04, 2013. Born on October 23, 1926 in Istachatta, he worked as a communication technician. Mr. Parrish is survived by his loving wife, Clydean Parrish; daughter Lisa "Kim" Drury; brother, Adrian Parrish; and two grandchildren.

Aug 3, 2013

Norman was born in Leominster, MA on August 16, 1924 to Ceceilia (Martel) Normandin and Elmer E. Normandin Sr.

He attended the Northbridge, MA school system from first grade until he graduated in June 1942. As a freshman, Norm was a trombone player in the schools marching band. He also was a discus distance thrower on the...

Aug 1, 2013

James “JT” Tolbert Justice, III, age 66, of Apopka, passed away on Thursday, August 01, 2013. Born on March 27, 1947 in Orlando, he worked in the construction industry.

Mr. Justice is survived by his loving wife, Joy Justice of Apopka; children, Sara Joy Justice and Melody Hope Justice, both of Apopka; siblings, Charlotte Schmitt Justice, Russell...