Obituaries

Jun 2, 2021

Jennifer Joan Bender, 61, of Apopka, Florida passed away on June 02, 2021.  Ms. Bender was born on December 21, 1960 in Rahway, New Jersey. She is survived by her loving parents Nancy and Joseph Scioscia; her children Nicole (Jennifer Nixon) Melchionna and Courtney (Adriane) Damiano; siblings Carol (Phil) Zambri, Michael (Christine) Bender, and Cindy Mark; grandchildren Charlotte Damiano;...

Jun 1, 2021

Cameron Scott- Reese Durand, 29, of Apopka, Florida passed away on June 01, 2021.  Mr. Durand was born on June 23, 1991 in Winter Garden, Florida. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Amy and Ron Durand. He is survived by his loving mother Belinda (Lee) Hendrix and his father Randy Durand; siblings Randy (Boo Boo) Durand,...

Jun 1, 2021

Deborah Bayles, 65, of Zellwood, Florida, passed away June 01, 2021. She was born June 26, 1955 in West Virginia. Ms. Bayles is preceded in death by her son Shane Snowden and Tina Bayles as well as her siblings Skip Snowden, Randy Snowden, Robert Fleeman, Nola Bowman and Cecilia Patterson. She is survived by her son Chad Smith and...

May 30, 2021

Wanda E. Prejsnar, 98, of Apopka, Florida passed away on May 30, 2021.  Mrs. Prejsnar was born on February 12, 1923 in New Castle, Pennsylvania. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Peter J. Prejsnar, her child Thomas P. Prejsnar and her 6 siblings. She is survived by her children Janet Robinson, Marguerite (Jim) Pearson, and Susan...

May 30, 2021

James Reynolds McKinney, 73, of Eustis, Florida passed away on May 30, 2021.  Mr. McKinney was born on July 09, 1947 in Johnson City, Tennessee. He is survived by loving wife Barbara McKinney; children Cindy (Al) Shalene McKinney, and James (Jessica) Blake McKinney; grandchildren Laci Renae Marvin, Lauri (Justin) Michelle Ponder, Lindsey Jean Longworth, Chase Gresham Longworth, Selah Noelle...

May 29, 2021

Nancy Louise Houston Dabbs of Ocoee, Florida, passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully on May 29th, 2021, at the age of 81, joining her loving husband.  Born in Newton, North Carolina, on September 25, 1939, she led a selfless life of service to her church, community, and family.  Although Nancy suffered from late‑stage Alzheimer’s Disease and her memory had faded,...

May 27, 2021

John H. Powers, 74, of Apopka, Florida, passed away May 27, 2021. He was born April 19, 1947 in Illinois to the late parents Mr. and Mrs. Powers. Mr. Powers is survived by his loving wife Roxanne Powers of 32 years of marriage; children Jennifer Case 44 year old, Erin (Josiah) Kling 44 year old and Jacqueline (Peter) Koveleski...

May 25, 2021

Ruth S. Long, 88, of Orlando, Florida, passed away May 25, 2021. She was born February 28, 1933 in Union County, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Long is preceded in death by her loving husband Harry W. Long as well as 2 grandsons. She is survived by her children Diane (Leroy Jr.) Antley, Roger Long, Alex (Carrie) Long and Angela (Troy) Williams;...

May 25, 2021

John Michael Culmer, 84, of Forest City, Florida passed away on May 25, 2021. Mr. Culmer was born on January 31, 1937 in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Patricia Culmer, his children, Deborah Jane Culmer Whitlow, Richard Alban Culmer, Callum Adrian Culmer; grandchildren Sophie Whitlow, Nina Whitlow, Celia Marie Culmer, Marissa...

May 25, 2021

Edward T. Fearon, 58, of Clermont, Florida, passed away May 25, 2021. He was born June 10, 1962 in Jersey City, New Jersey. Mr. Fearon is preceded in death by his mother Jacqueline Fearon and mother in law Anne Ward. He is survived by his loving wife Catherine Fearon; children Zachary Fearon and Colin Fearon; siblings Ronald (Lynn) Fearon,...

May 22, 2021

Marilyn Sue Staley, 74, passed away on May 22, 2021. Ms. Staley was born on May 12, 1947 in Longview, TX. She spent most of her young life living in New Castle, WY, where she made several beloved life-long friends. She also spent many wonderful years making memories with her numerous cousins. Ms. Staley eventually returned to Texas and...

May 21, 2021

Sylvia R. Smith., 89, of Apopka, Florida passed away on May 21, 2021.  Mrs. Smith was born on January 30, 1932 in Montpelier, Vermont. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Lester Smith. Mrs. Smith is survived by her children Robert (Cammie) DelMastro; granddaughter Amanda Cassell; great granddaughters Emily Sennett and Jazmin Blashinsky. She will be missed...

May 20, 2021

Bonnie Jo (Troyer) Moore, July 31, 1945 – May 20, 2021. Bonnie was born to Robert and Eleanor I. Troyer in Bellefontaine, Ohio. She has two younger brothers Robert D. Troyer and William F. (LuAnn) Troyer. Bonnie graduated from Belle Center High School. She married Thomas E. Moore on March 24, 1964. They have three daughter Tamara (Rob) Wolford,...

May 19, 2021

Donna Gail Bullington, 68, of Mount Dora, Florida passed away on May 19, 2021.  Ms. Bullington was born on August 07, 1952 in Winter Garden, Florida to the late Rex and Margie Anderson. She is preceded in death by her daughter Tammy King and her brother Kenny R. Anderson. She is survived by her children Connie (Bill) Park and...

May 19, 2021

Clarence F. “Buz” Swyers entered into the arms of his Savior on May 19, 2021 and heard Him say, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

A resident of Apopka, FL, Clarence Swyers was born on November 4, 1936 in Buffalo, NY. Predeceased by his first wife, Diane M. Lenahan Swyers, Buz is survived by his loving wife...

May 17, 2021

Wayne Colin Nesmith Jr., 32, of Umatilla, Florida passed away on May 17, 2021.  Mr. Nesmith was born on February 08, 1989 in Orlando, Florida. He is preceded in death by Sandra and Wayne Nesmith. He is survived by his children; siblings John Locke, Jessica Locke, Sasha Guess and Ashley Chalker; as well as his many loved ones and...

May 17, 2021

1950-2021

James D. Dolan, Jr. (JD) of Apopka, Florida passed from this life on May 17, 2021. He is survived by his wife Jill, 5 stepdaughters and 8 step grandchildren, his sister Wendy Zeigler and husband Jim of Sarasota, Florida as well as many friends, neighbors and coworkers. He was employed by Gorman Company/Hajoca Corp. in Apopka...

May 16, 2021

Norman Karl Hickman, 57, of Sorrento, Florida, passed away May 16, 2021. He was born September 11, 1963 in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Hickman is preceded in death by his father Norman G. Hickman and sister Janie Stevens. He is survived by his loving wife Debra Hickman; children Lane Garrett Hickman, Amber Hall, Gina Cox, Megan Carr, John Burch, Joshua...

May 15, 2021

James A. Campbell, 77, of Apopka, Florida passed away on May 15, 2021.  Mr. Campbell was born on September 30, 1943 in St. James, Jamaica to the late Percival and Ulalee Campbell. He is survived by children Paul Campbell and Patrick Campbell; siblings Patrick, Jimmy, Carol and Mackie; grandchildren Paul Jr. Campbell and Deon Campbell. James will be missed...

May 14, 2021

ORLANDO—Beverly Edward “Ed” Paradis died at the VITAS Suites at Orlando Lutheran Towers surrounded by his adult children and son-in-law Friday, May 14, 2021, following a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 80. Ed started working as an engineering aide at Stromberg-Carlson in 1966. He worked there for decades fabricating communication equipment, testing components and writing specifications....