Obituaries

Jul 28, 2013

Billy E. "William" Foley, age 82, of Longwood, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2013. Mr. Foley is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Loretta Foley; sons, Mike and Kevin; stepdaughters, Darlene, Brenda, and Beth; 4 grandchildren; 5 step grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the International Rett Syndrome Foundation,...

Jul 27, 2013

Angela Van der Jagt, age 48, of Apopka, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2013. Born on September 22, 1964 in Wilmington, DE, she moved to the Central Florida area 20 years ago.

Ms. Van der Jagt is survived by her loving brothers, Raymond Van der Jagt of NY and Robert Van der Jagt of Gotha; and...

Jul 27, 2013

Robert "Bob" Charles Devaney, age 48, of Orlando, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2013. Born on August 23, 1964 in Charleston, SC, he worked as a welder. Mr. Devaney is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen M. Devaney; parents, Raymond and Carol Devaney; children, Kaitlin Gordon, Jacqueline Devaney, Robert Devaney, Jr., Randahl Devaney, and Ross Devaney; sister, Christina...

Jul 26, 2013

Lina Vyhmeister, age 81, of Apopka, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2013. Born on January 06, 1932 in Santiago, Chile, she worked in the education industry. Mrs. Vyhmeister is survived by her loving son, Walter (Cheryl) Vyhmeister.

Jul 26, 2013

RENETHA S. GAY, 88, of Orlando, passed away Friday, July 26, 2013. She was born February 12, 1925 in Jeannette, PA and moved to Central Florida in 2002. She was a Caterer, a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church as well as the St. Mary Magdalene Adult Care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to...

Jul 24, 2013

Peter C. Kenney, age 46, of Apopka, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2013. Born on August 6, 1966 in Millville, NJ, he worked in the restaurant industry.

Mr. Kenney is survived by his loving mother, Leeanna Kenney; sister, Linda McKeehan; and brother, Richard Kenney.

Jul 21, 2013

FRED HARRIS, 66, of Sorrento, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2013. He was born September 03, 1946 in Bethlehem, Florida. He worked in the Paint and Body Industry, was a veteran of the US Army and a member of Grace Pointe Church, Apopka. Mr. Harris is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Harris; children, Michael Ryan Harris, Michelle Kay...

Jul 20, 2013

Larry Eugene Pearce, age 70, of Apopka, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2013. Born on February 18, 1943 in Enid, OK, he was a self-employed diesel mechanic and a member of Orlando Bassin Buddies and Eagle Scouts. His hobbies included fishing and car shows.

Mr. Pearce is survived by his loving wife, Sharon Pearce of Apopka;...

Jul 18, 2013

BETTY SUE SMALLWOOD, 70, of Tavares, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2013. She was born May 09, 1943 in Careyville, FL and moved to Central Florida in 1949 from DeLeon Springs. She was the Manager of Wekiva Marina for 10 years. Mrs. Smallwood was preceded in death by her first husband, Francis Ronald Gandy; second husband, Charles David Smallwood;...

Jul 17, 2013

Eugene Edward Pierce, age 82, of Apopka, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Born on May 13, 1931 in Lee County, VA, he moved to the Central Florida area 42 years ago. Mr. Pierce was a Baptist and was a small business owner.

Mr. Pierce is survived by his loving children, Dennis Pierce, Michael Pierce, Debbie...

Jul 17, 2013

F. ALBERT HOWELL, 82, of Apopka, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2013. He was born January 22, 1931 and raised in Tampa, FL. He was an Ordinance Engineer for Lockheed Martin for over 30 years and a veteran of the US Navy. Mr. Howell is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Thelma; children, Alan (Karen) Howell, Victoria...

Jul 13, 2013

Jody Beasley Truesdale, age 46, of Apopka, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2013. He was born on July 31, 1966 in Camden, SC to Jerry and Frances Truesdale. Mr. Truesdale worked as a general contractor.

Jul 11, 2013

Frank John Wasson, Jr., age 98, of Windermere, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2013. Born on November 22, 1914 in Oro Grande, CA, he moved to the Central Florida area in 2007. Mr. Wasson, Jr. was a retired Colonel of the US Army and served in both, World War II and Korea. He received two Purple Hearts, an...

Jul 11, 2013

ROBERT B. MORRIS, age 92, of Orlando, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2013 . He was born October 29, 1920 in Taylor, PA . Mr. Morris was preceded in death by his loving wife, Florence. Mr. Morris is survived by his children, David, Bobby, George and Patricia.

Jul 10, 2013

Robert L. Elder was born in Pittsburgh, PA on April 15, 1933. His parents were Lewis and Pearl Elder, both deceased. He graduated from Vandergrift High School in 1951. Robert attended Roberts Wesleyan College and then served the United States Army in Colorado Springs for two years where he met and married LaVonne Dragoo in 1957. He and his...

Jul 10, 2013

ROBERT J. GAGNE, age 66, of Weirsdale, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2013. He was born May 11, 1947 in Providence, Rhode Island and moved to Central Florida over 40 years ago. He was an Electrician and worked for D&J Electric. Mr. Gagne was preceded in death by his son, Bobby Gagne. Mr. Gagne is survived by his loving...

Jul 10, 2013

Martha Juanita “Granny” Jackson, age 83, of Apopka, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2013. Born on March 05, 1930 in Towns County, GA, she was a member of Park Avenue Worship Center. Mrs. Jackson was a business owner in the produce industry.

Mrs. Jackson is survived by her loving daughter, Barbara C. Maples; sibling, Eschol Stephenson;...

Jul 10, 2013

MARGARET WILLARD LOFTON, 94, of Apopka, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2013. She was born May 03, 1919 in Weakley County, Tennessee and moved to Central Florida 12 years ago. She was a Homemaker and a Baptist. Mrs. Lofton is survived by her loving daughter, Juanita Sanders of Apopka; 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Visitation and Funeral Services...

Jul 8, 2013

Ada M. Burgos Vazquez, age 53, of Sorrento, passed away on Monday, July 08, 2013. Born on May 18, 1960 in Puerto Rico, she moved to the Central Florida area 23 years ago from New York. Ms. Burgos Vazquez was a Christian and worked as a parking attendant.

Ms. Burgos Vazquez is survived by her loving daughter,...

Jul 6, 2013

AURORA V. LUPO, age 89, of Apopka, passed away Saturday, July 06, 2013. She was born August 9, 1923 in Erie, PA. She moved to Central Florida 6 years. She was a Roman Catholic; a cosmetologist; member of the Italian American Women as well as many other organizations. Mrs. Lupo is survived by her children, Mary Frances Mancuso of...