Obituaries

Obituaries in Apopka, FL

Ms. Sally Jo Dawson

Ms. Sally Jo Dawson

Oct 12, 2020

Sally Jo Dawson, 74, of Longwood, Florida passed away on October 12, 2020.  Ms. Dawson was born on March 22, 1946 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Walter L. Dawson and sibling Jean Hronec. Sally is survived by her children Chris G. (Jennifer) Wenke, Mary Jo Aziz and Becky J. Layne; sibling Jim...

Mr. Paul David Evans

Mr. Paul David Evans

Oct 11, 2020

Paul David Evans, 75, of Orlando, Florida passed away on October 11, 2020.  Mr. Evans was born on July 27, 1945 in Eckman, West Virginia. He is survived by his sister Ruth Parker of Orlando; nieces Ruth Dowling, Ruby Dowling and Louise Eldridge of Orlando; as well as nephew Tommy Dillow of West Virginia. Paul was a jack of...

Mr. Rafael Laureano

Mr. Rafael Laureano

Oct 8, 2020

Rafael Laureano, 79, of Apopka, Florida, passed away October 08, 2020. He was born October 21, 1940 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Mr. Laureano is preceded in death by his son Ralph Laureano. He is survived by his loving wife Brunilda Laureano; daughter Rebecca (Lucio) Ibarra; grandchildren Angel, Nallely, Jocelyn, Francisco, Alex and Alyssa as well as many loved...

Mr. Ignatius Benjamin Giaccone

Mr. Ignatius Benjamin Giaccone

Oct 5, 2020

Ignatius Benjamin Giaccone, 92, of Apopka, Florida passed away on October 5, 2020.  Mr. Giaccone was born on December 11, 1927 in New York, New York. He is survived by his children Julia, Michael, Vicki, Steven, Laura, Elizabeth, Ray, Axel and Ben; 21 grandchildren; and many, many great grandchildren; as well as many loved ones and friends.

Mr. James R. Pierce

Mr. James R. Pierce

Oct 5, 2020

James R. Pierce, 76, of Apopka, Florida passed away on October 5, 2020.  Mr. Pierce was born on February 23, 1944 in Ocoee, Florida. He is survived by his loving wife Annette Pierce; children Sandra (Therion) Pringle, Cassie (Thomas) Wilson, and Matt Pierce; sibling Billy Joe (Sonia) Pierce; grandchildren Jessica (Justin) Hunsberger, Jaime-Lynn (Bobby) Hansen, Jared (Kayleigh) Pierce, Jodi...

Mr. Bobby Gene Mckinnon

Mr. Bobby Gene Mckinnon

Oct 5, 2020

Bobby Gene McKinnon, 62, of Orlando, FL passed away on October 5, 2020.  Bobby was born on September 29, 1958 in Columbus, GA. to Patricia and Craten McKinnon, the 2 nd oldest of four siblings. He moved to the sunshine state in the 80’s.  Bobby graduated from Colonial High School in 1976.

In 1982 Bobby married the...

Ms. Cathy Ann Starling

Ms. Cathy Ann Starling

Oct 3, 2020

Cathy Ann Starling, 59, of Apopka, Florida passed away on October 3, 2020. Cathy was born on February 13, 1961 in Orlando, Florida to the late James and Bernice Dean. She is survived by her children Miranda (David) Wright, and Brian (Samantha) Dean; sibling Mary “Sherry” Cook; grandchildren Hailey, Adam, D.W., Katie and James; as well as her loving...

Miss. Amanda Crafton

Miss. Amanda Crafton

Oct 3, 2020

Amanda Crafton, 19, of Ocoee, Florida, passed away October 03, 2020. She was born May 16, 2001 in Orlando, Florida. Miss. Crafton is preceded in death by her grandparents Joan and George Patania and Mary Frances Morgan. She is survived by her parents Penny and Michael Crafton; children Alaia Crafton; siblings Alyssa Franco. James Crafton, Adina Crafton, Kim Crafton...

Mrs. Kimberly Jo Powell

Mrs. Kimberly Jo Powell

Oct 3, 2020

Kimberly Jo Powell, 54, of Sorrento, Florida passed away on October 03, 2020.  Mrs. Powell was born on September 10, 1966 in Huntington, West Virginia to the late J.K. and Margaret McDaniel.  She is survived by her loving husband Rodney “Sid” Powell; children Tyler A. Powell, Ryan Powell, and Haley N. Powell; siblings Kenna Brooks, Debbie Martin, Jody Anderson...

Mrs. Janet M. Fisher

Mrs. Janet M. Fisher

Oct 1, 2020

Janet M. Fisher, 85, of Sorrento, Florida passed away on October 01, 2020.  Mrs. Fisher was born on September 08, 1935 in Akron, Ohio.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Bernard J. Fisher as well as her sister Sylvia Craigo.  Mrs. Fisher is survived by her children Kim A. (Cynthia) Fisher and Michael (Pamela) Fisher; sister Glenda...

Mr. Richard John Pierga

Mr. Richard John Pierga

Oct 1, 2020

On October 1st 2020 Richard John Pierga 76 passed away after a short but courageous battle with cancer.  “Richie”  was born on May 6, 1944 in Salem, MA and was the only child to Boleslaus & Caroline. He served his country in the US Army and was the Senior Vice Commander of the Polish Legion of American Veterans in...

Ms. Regenia Lee Rettig

Ms. Regenia Lee Rettig

Oct 1, 2020

Regenia Lee Rettig, 67, of Apopka, Florida passed away on October 1, 2020.  Ms. Rettig was born on December 07, 1952 in Orlando, Florida. She is survived by her children Robert Rettig, and Krista Ann Rettig; sibling Randolph Barker; grandchildren Tyler Rettig and Grayson Rettig. Regenia will be missed by her many loved ones and friends.

Mr. Robert Thomas Mcguire

Mr. Robert Thomas Mcguire

Sep 29, 2020

On Tuesday, September 29, 2020, Robert Thomas McGuire, loving husband, friend, and father of three children and one grandchild, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly from emergency gallbladder surgery at the age of 72 in Sanford, Florida. Bob was born on April 25, 1948 in Waterbury, CT, the only child of the late Thomas and Peggy (Boppeler) McGuire....

Mr. Robert William Cooper

Mr. Robert William Cooper

Sep 29, 2020

Robert William Cooper, 38, of Jacksonville, Florida, passed away September 29, 2020. He was born September 13, 1982 in Naples, Florida. Mr. Cooper is survived by his many loved ones and friends. He will be missed dearly.

Mr. Willie “Max” Helms

Mr. Willie “Max” Helms

Sep 27, 2020

Willie “Max” Helms, 86, of Zellwood, Florida, passed away September 27, 2020. He was born September 02, 1934 in Enterprise, Alabama. Mr. Helms is preceded in death by his wife Dallas Helms. He is survived by his children Lynn (Jeff) Helms Cox, Janine (Neal) Pflibsen and Jeff Helms; siblings Wayne Helms, Doug Helms and Mary Thomas; grandchildren Andrea Cox,...

Mr. George Junior Wartsbaugh “June”

Mr. George Junior Wartsbaugh “June”

Sep 27, 2020

George Junior Wartsbaugh “June”, born December 02, 1927 in Portsmouth, Ohio. Passed away on September 27, 2020 in his home surrounded by family. He is preceded in death by his previous wife Alma Wartsbaugh; father Earnest Wartsbaugh, mother Ruth Speck as well as his sister Ruby Brightwell. He is survived by two daughters Carol (Dave) Granger of Troy, Ohio...

Mr. George H. Roller

Mr. George H. Roller

Sep 26, 2020

George H. Roller 78

Born in Miami, Florida on May 3, 1942, passed away peacefully at home with his family on Sept 26, 2020.  George was a lover of boating and passed this love on to his children.  He was also a keen observer of animals whether pets or wild. Anyone who knew him, knew he had...

Mrs. Diane M. Carver

Mrs. Diane M. Carver

Sep 25, 2020

Diane M. Carver nee Mickley, 68, of Altamonte Springs, Florida, passed away September 25, 2020. She was born October 29, 1951 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio to the late parents Kenneth R. and Ruby L. Mickley. Mrs. Carver is preceded in death by her brothers James L. Mickley and Timothy Mickley. She is survived by her loving husband Larry D....

Mr. Paul Francis Davis

Mr. Paul Francis Davis

Sep 25, 2020

Paul Francis Davis was born March 11, 1949 at Orange Memorial Hospital in Orlando, Florida. He entered into Eternal Rest September 25, 2020 at his home in Clermont, Florida. He attended Kaley Elementary, Cherokee Junior High and William R. Boone High class of ’68, Paul made scores of lifelong friends. After attending Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, North Carolina...

Mr. Hector Antonio Acosta

Mr. Hector Antonio Acosta

Sep 22, 2020

Hector Antonio Acosta, 73, of Casselberry, Florida, passed away September 22, 2020. He was born April 12, 1947 in Bronx, New York. Mr. Acosta is preceded in death by brother Feliz Irizarry. He is survived by his loving wife Hortensia Acosta; children Cynthia Vanessa Obach, Jacqueline (Edward) Montanez and Denise (Andre) Perez; grandchildren Marcos Christian Acosta, Jonathan (Priscilla Rodriguez)...