Obituaries

Dec 5, 2019

Em Thi Nguyen, 93, of Apopka, Florida passed away on December 05, 2019.  Mrs. Nguyen was born on December 31, 1925 in Vinh Long, Vietnam. She is survived by her daughter’s Xuan Huong Nguyen, Mai Nguyen, Phuong Nguyen, and Tuyet Hong Nguyen; grandchildren Nghia Le, Thuan Le, Hieu Le, Becky Nguyen, Brian Ha, Phillip Nguyen, Heather Ha, Philana Nguyen,...

Dec 3, 2019

Mrs. Ina Ruth Bronson, lovingly known as Ruthie, was born on November 24, 1938 to Douglas and Marie Murphy in Florence, Alabama. The Murphy family relocated to Kissimmee, Florida, where Ruthie spotted a handsome young man walking with his cow, Brownie, down a road one afternoon. She told her sister, Sheila, that she would marry that boy one day....

Nov 30, 2019

Edna was born November 14, 1935 to Paul and Anna Gleckler in Newark, Ohio, and passed away on November 30, 2019 in Eustis, Florida. She was the youngest of 8 children. After graduating high school in Newark, she married the love of her life, Donald.

She is survived by her children Ronnie Carver, Denise (Mike) Ellis, and...

Nov 28, 2019

Edward Joseph Du Boyce, 90, of Apopka, Florida, passed away November 28, 2019. He was born June 30, 1929 in New York, New York. Mr. Du Boyce is survived by his children Jacqueline (Douglas) Welker, Karen Du Boyce, and Bridget Alfaro; siblings Edward Joseph Du Boyce and Mary Coelho. He will be missed by his many loved ones and...

Nov 26, 2019

Marilyn F. (Hughes) Holmes passed away on November 26th in peace. Born:  May 25, 1927 in Pittsfield Massachusetts, Marilyn lived a blessed life defined by her faith and family. While attending St. Teresa College in Winona Minnesota she met her husband Robert (Bob) F. Holmes and married in 1951. They celebrated 63 years of marriage until Bob’s passing in...

Nov 25, 2019

Gloria Lucille Strawn, 74, of Apopka, Florida passed away on November 25, 2019.  Gloria was born on July 7, 1945 in Dunnellon, FL.

Gloria was all about God, Family and Country.  On her last full day of life she was determined to go to Church even though she had to have assistance.  She never complained about her...

Nov 25, 2019

Gary Allen Moore, 81, of Orlando, Florida, passed away November 25, 2019. He was born August 07, 1938 in Lavonia, New York. Mr. Moore is survived by his loving wife Donna Moore; children John Allen Moore, Tonya (Grant) Bonell and Alec Moore and brother Charles (Kim) Chapman. He will be missed by his many loved ones and friends.

Nov 25, 2019

Guy Thomas Dyer

June 29, 1960-November 25, 2019

Guy Thomas Dyer, 59, of Mount Dora, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, November 25, 2019.  Guy was born on June 29, 1960 in Canton, OH.  He was a loving husband, father, son and brother.  He was a member of The Cross Mount Dora.  Having...

Nov 25, 2019

Wendell Lee Eaker 90, of Apopka, FL formerly of Detroit passed away on November 25, 2019. Mr. Eaker was born on September 4, 1929 in Detroit MI. He is survived by his six children Cary, James, Bruce, Jeff, Douglas, Matthew and 8 grandchildren.

Lee Eaker married Doris Szuba on November 11, 1950 and they were married for...

Nov 24, 2019

Mr. Estel Lee Spurlin, 81 of Longwood, Florida passed away November 24, 2019. Mr. Spurlin was born on September 19, 1938 in Cockeysville, Maryland to Edward R. and Sarah J. Spurlin.

He worked on a farm in Maryland until 1957; at age 19 he moved to Florida with his parents, brothers Pete, Gene, Jessie and sister Betty....

Nov 19, 2019

On Tuesday, November 19, 2019. Kelly Jo Brubaker, loving mother of her two children, passed away at the age of 49. Kelly Jo is survived by her mother, Joann (Darrell) Owens, her sister Casey (Steve), her niece Devyn, and her daughters Jamey Lynn (Taylor) and Jessica Kristy (Raven) and the entire Bayly Family.

Kelly Jo was born...

Nov 18, 2019

Dorothy Bell Kelly, 79, of Zellwood, Florida, passed away November 18, 2019. She was born October 25, 1940 in Orlando, Florida to late parents Vernon and Margaret Davis. Ms. Kelly is survived by her children William H. Kelly Jr. (Krista), and Brad B. (Deanna) Kelly; grandchildren Delaney, McKenna, Colton and Corbin; and two surviving siblings. Dorothy will be missed...

Nov 16, 2019

Ruth Asbury Stewart, 98, of Longwood, Florida, passed away November 16, 2019. She was born December 18, 1920 in Dade City, Florida. Mrs. Stewart is survived by her children John Vernon Stewart, James Alan Stewart and Mary Ruth Stewart and siblings Martha Jane Asbury Mcquaide and Wesley Baker Asbury.

Nov 16, 2019

Connie Elaine McCaskill, April 17, 1961-November 16, 2019

Connie Elaine McCaskill passed away on November 16, 2019 at the age of 58. A native of Fayetteville, North Carolina she relocated with her family to Winter Garden, FL in 1975. She graduated from West Orange High school in 1979. Connie would later move to Palm Coast, Florida where...

Nov 16, 2019

Charles Vito D’Aiuto, 96, of Apopka, Florida passed away on November 16, 2019.  Mr. D’Aiuto was born on February 10, 1923 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Antonio and Josephine D’Aiuto.  Mr. D’Aiuto graduated from Central High School; soon after graduation, from 1942-1946, he served in the US Navy and the US Coast Guard in the European Theater of...

Nov 16, 2019

Elizabeth Evelina Defoe, 81, of Ocoee, Florida, passed away November 16, 2019. She was born February 28, 1938 in Live Oak, Florida. Mrs. Defoe is preceded in death by her husband William Carl Defoe; children Carl Douglas Defoe and Brenda Evalina Defoe. She is survived by her children Betty (Ernie) Lipple and Bonnie Defoe; grandchildren Jessica Cole, Sarah Rummel,...

Nov 16, 2019

Margaret Louise Swetland, 82, of Ocoee, Florida passed away on November 16, 2019.  Ms. Swetland was born on February 1, 1937 in Johnson City, Broome County, New York to the late Howard and Catherine Swetland. She lived in Central NY and Northern PA prior to moving to FL.  She was involved in the history of Elkland, Pennsylvania and the...

Nov 13, 2019

Marcial Sauceda Gonzalez, 54, of Leesburg, Florida passed away on November 13, 2019. Mr. Sauceda Gonzalez was born on December 29, 1964 in China Nuevo Leon, Mexico. He is preceded in death by his late parents Maunel and Florinda Sauceda; and brother Manuel Sauceda. Mr. Sauceda Gonzalez is survived by his loving wife Nora Sauceda; son Wally (Brandis) Sauceda;...

Nov 13, 2019

Rodney H. Stevens, 73, of Apopka, Florida passed away on November 13, 2019. Mr. Stevens was born on March 04, 1946 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He is preceded in death by his parents Wilburn Willis Stevens Jr. well known as “Buster” and Opal Stevens; brother John Brett; and a man’s best friend 4 legged child Hunter Stevens. Mr. Rodney is...

Nov 12, 2019

Hester S Gable, age 75, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 12 2019. She was born on August 28, 1944 to Joseph C Smith and Esther W Smith in Orlando. She was a devoted Christian, who loved the Lord. Hester was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. While her name is Hester, most people called her Mama...