Obituaries

Aug 2, 2021

Linda A. Johnson, age 67, of Sorrento Florida passed away peacefully August 2, 2021. Due to losing her fight to Covid.

Linda was a dedicated mother first and foremost. She treasured her children and embraced every moment with them. She especially loved her role as Nana.

She was born July 17, 1953 to...

Aug 2, 2021

Ray Phillips, 84, of Winter Garden, Florida passed away on August 02, 2021.  Mr. Phillips was born on April 03, 1937 in Samson, Alabama. He is preceded in death by his parents Granny and Pa; wife Carolyn Phillips; children Douglas Phillips and Rex Phillips Sr. and siblings Othel Phillips and Doris Mott. Mr. Phillips is survived by his children...

Aug 2, 2021

Guy E. Nuss, 90, of Mt. Dora, FL passed away on August 2, 2021.  Mr. Nuss was born April 25, 1931, in Berwick, PA.  He was a kindhearted husband to his wife Jean, who preceded him, for 66 years.

He is survived by 3 loving sons, Richard (Barbara), Edward (Jackie) and Gary; four devoted grandchildren, Brett (Jodi)...

Aug 2, 2021

Ruthie Muriel Dunn, 83, a lifetime resident of Apopka, Florida passed away on August 02, 2021.  Mrs. Dunn was born on November 04, 1937 in Malone, Florida. She is preceded in death by Marvin Dunn. Mrs. Dunn survived by her son Fred (Janet) Dunn Jr., Rick Dunn and Dian (James) Spears and siblings Mary Maurer and Mike White. She...

Aug 1, 2021

Daniel Ortiz, 45, of Tangerine, Florida went to be in God’s Hands on August 01, 2021.  Mr. Ortiz was born on March 29, 1976 in Orlando, Florida. He is preceded in death by his mother Maria De Jesus. Mr. Ortiz is survived by his loving wife Leticia Martinez Ortiz; children Lisette Ortiz, Lexine Ortiz and Joaquin Ortiz; father Joaquin...

Aug 1, 2021

Justin L. Stiegel, 39, of Apopka, Florida passed away on August 1, 2021.  Mr. Stiegel was born on July 29, 1982 in Orlando, Florida. He is survived by his mother Elizabeth; daughter Jaylah; brother Jason; as well as nieces Bailee and Kinslee. He will be remembered always.

Jul 31, 2021

Della M Sanders, 96, long time resident of Apopka, Florida passed away on July 31, 2021.  Mrs. Sanders was born on July 31, 1925 in Tennessee. She is preceded in death by her husband Robert L. Sanders, her children Mike Sanders and Kathy Sanders, as well as her granddaughter Delynn Sanders. She is survived by her grandchildren Danielle, Brianna,...

Jul 30, 2021

Debra A. Morgan, 47, of Ocoee, Florida passed away on July 30, 2021.  Ms. Morgan was born on April 01, 1974 in Winter Garden, Florida to the late parents James and Irmgard Strickland. She is preceded in death by her brother Dean Strickland. Ms. Morgan is survived by her children Charis Morgan, Charity Morgan, Joy Morgan and Amos Morgan;...

Jul 30, 2021

Victor Gallo passed away in peace on July 30, 2021, surrounded by his immediate family. With his wife of 61 years they forged a new life in 1980 after leaving their native country of El Salvador. They raised 5 children with admirable values in family unity: Rafael-deceased 3/23/21 (Alejandra), Ana Dina, Víctor (Saidy), Claudia (Rodney) and Sylvia (Patrick). He...

Jul 30, 2021

Donald R. Himes, 83, of Tavares, Florida went to be with the Lord on July 30, 2021.  Mr. Himes was born on November 27, 1937, in Callensburg, Pennsylvania.  He was married to his beautiful wife Julia for 61 years, and together they had four children Jerry (Vania) Himes, Mona (Jose) Luis, Pati (Randy) Gould and Melissa (Allan) Simpson, as...

Jul 30, 2021

Ashley Marie Naylor Peaden

Ashley Marie Naylor Peaden of Paisley, Florida, 34, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday July 30, 2021. She was born August 4, 1986, in Eustis, Florida to Brad Naylor and Teri Naylor. She was the Girl Scout Leader for Troop #2210 and took great pride in devoting her time to...

Jul 30, 2021

Crystal Eve DesForges, 86, of Zellwood, Florida went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 30, 2021. She was born in Timmonsville, SC on December 24, 1934 to Samuel Foster and Grace Denham Oliver.

In addition to her parents, Crystal was preceded in death by her...

Jul 29, 2021

Paul L. Bacigalupi: Husband, Father, Grandfather and “Ranger 2”

April 4, 1944 – July 29, 2021

Paul Bacigalupi, 77, (fondly known as “Bach,” “Paulie,” and “Ranger 2”), joined his parents, many friends and loved ones, and beloved animals in heaven on July 29, 2021. His best friend and wife of nearly 55 years, Cathy Bacigalupi,...

Jul 29, 2021

Barbara Karen Goldberg, 66, of Orlando, Florida passed away on July 29, 2021.  Mrs. Goldberg was born on August 14, 1954 in Bethesda, Maryland. She is survived by loving husband Andrew Goldberg; daughter Ashley Goldberg; as well as her sister Sandra Drenner. She will be missed by her many loved ones and friends.

Jul 28, 2021

Daniel Frederick Donati of Belleview, Florida was called home to our Lord on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 with his wife by his side, he was 75 years old.

Daniel was born on November 06, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Hector Joseph Donati and Myrtle Frances Wallace. Daniel worked 50+ years in the Government printing field...

Jul 28, 2021

Zane (Zaner) Tyson, the skateboarding violinist, gained his angel wings and skated into the clouds on July 28 th , 2021. Zane was a talented musician and skateboarder and a beloved son, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend.  Zane was known for his kind soul, passion, generosity, and tenacious sprit.

Zane’s young 22 years here on Earth was...

Jul 27, 2021

David Lee Clow, 73, of Altamonte Springs, Florida passed away on July 27, 2021.  Mr. Clow was born on May 13, 1948 to the late parents Charles and Laura Clow in Macedon, New York. He is preceded in death by his sister Marilynn Gasser. Mr. Clow is survived by his loving wife Connie Clow; children Heather Clow, Stephanie Dixon...

Jul 26, 2021

William “Bill” Andrew Gray

October 22, 1954 – July 26, 2021

On Monday, July 26th William “Bill” Andrew Gray went to be with the Lord. his Savior after suffering complications from Covid-19.

A lifelong Central Florida resident, Bill recently retired from...

Jul 26, 2021

Nancy C. Oliver, 66, of Apopka, Florida passed away on July 26, 2021.  Mrs. Oliver was born on October 01, 1954 in Knoxville, Tennessee. She is survived by her loving husband Charles Oliver; sister Judy as well as many nieces, nephews, loved ones and friends. She was a long time Apopka resident and worked at the Apopka Walmart for...

Jul 25, 2021

David Lee Birdwell, 44, of Eustis, Florida passed away on July 25, 2021.  Mr. Birdwell was born on January 16, 1977 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He is preceded in death by his father Lee Birdwell and siblings Carl Pickett and Robert Birdwell. Mr. Birdwell is survived by his mother Evelyn Birdwell; children Cheyenne Birdwell and Colton Birdwell; mother of his...