Obituaries

Jan 22, 2024

Sylvia Eileen Bush, 56, of Eustis, Florida passed away on January 22, 2024. Sylvia was born on March 14, 1967, in Orlando, Florida. She grew up in Apopka and always stayed close to her roots.

Sylvia was a country girl who enjoyed trips to Georgia to the hunt camp. She looked forward to...

Jan 21, 2024

Debra Ragins Waters, 70, of Eustis, Florida passed away on January 21, 2024. Mrs. Waters was born on February 09, 1953 in Orlando, Florida. She is survived by her children Charles Dinkins, Paul Dinkins, William Dinkins and Tina Becerra; siblings Jerry Linton and Jeff Jones; 11 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; as well as her Triangle Bingo Family in Mount...

Jan 19, 2024

Henry was called to his heavenly home on January 19, 2024.

Henry was born on August 4, 1945 in Philadelphia, Pa to the late Helen (Berge) and William H. Steigerwald. He is preceded in death by his three siblings Howard, Joanne and Bill and his son Brian.  He is survived by his loving wife Linda, his daughter...

Jan 17, 2024

Our amazing baby boy Lawson James Edward Welch, tragically left us on January 17, 2024. They have left behind a loving mother Dakota Trivett, father Larry Edward Welch Jr., brother Colton Perez, sister Everleigh Trivett, brother Mason Welch and brother Weston Welch. In his short three weeks we got with him, he melted and stole our hearts. We will...

Jan 15, 2024

Virginia McKiernan “Ginny”, 85, of Zellwood, Florida passed away on January 15, 2024. Mrs. McKiernan was born on November 04, 1938 in Newberry, Florida. She will be missed by her many loved ones and friends.

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Jan 13, 2024

Elizabeth Joy Vincent Balkcom, (82) beloved Sister, Mother and Grandmother of Collierville, Tennessee, went to be with her Lord on January 13, 2024. She was born on June 6 th , 1941, in Eustis, Florida. Growing up in the small town of Zellwood, Florida in the 1940s and 50s was special. Joy’s life center around her family, the Methodist...

Jan 2, 2024

Paul S. Duren, 71, of Deltona, Florida passed away on January 02, 2024. Mr. Duren was born on October 24, 1952 to the late Samuel and Hazel Duren in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Duren is preceded in death by his sister Janet Sexton. He is survived by his loving wife Margo Duren; sister Judith Tilford; in-laws Van Tilford and Doyle...

Dec 31, 2023

Ann D. Lackey, 65, of Tavares, Florida passed away on December 31, 2023. Mrs. Lackey was born on August 04, 1958 in North Kansas City, Missouri to the late Max and Helen Jacoby. She is preceded in death by her daughter Stephanie Ann Lackey. She is survived by her loving husband Rocky Lackey; children Andria (Vance) Roberts, Justin (Brittany)...

Dec 31, 2023

Dave Matthias, 63, of Orlando, Florida passed away on December 31, 2023. Mr. Matthias was born on September 04, 1960 in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. Mr. Matthias is preceded in death by his parents Gutliffe Cornelius Matthias and Evelyn Agatha Matthias; siblings George Matthias and John Matthias; as well as his brother in law Daniel Lake. He is survived...

Dec 30, 2023

“Joe” William Josephus Tribett died Saturday, December 30, 2023 at the Advent Health Hospital in Apopka. He was 80 years old.

Joe was born in Mount Airy, Maryland. He was the son of the late, Herbert Cornelius Tribett and Lillian Leekle Archer...

Dec 27, 2023

Jane Martin Vaughan, Zellwood Station, passed away on December 27, 2023, peacefully with her family by her side.

Jane moved up to Zellwood Station after living many years in Ft. Lauderdale, where she retired from Rinker Materials.

She was born November 11, 1931 in Louisville, Kentucky, to parents Charles and Ruth Martin. Jane was a...

Dec 27, 2023

Russell Dennis Krone, 69, of Apopka, Florida passed away on December 27, 2023. Mr. Krone was born on September 25, 1954 in Lakeland, Florida to the late Paul and Ethel Krone. He is survived by his loving wife Kelly Krone; children Corey (Aaron) Jansen and Denny (Ashley Steele) Krone; siblings Paula Sue Krone, Jeffrey Krone and Thomas Krone; as...

Dec 26, 2023

Cynthia Denise Roell, 66, of Summerfield, Florida passed away on December 26, 2023. Mrs. Roell was born on October 24, 1957 in Donalsonville, Georgia. She is survived by her loving husband Emil Jude Roell; children Timothy (Tonya Leslie) Barnwell, Justin (Christy Peine) Roell, Jacob (Elizabeth) Roell and Joshua (Heather) Roell; grandchildren Chloe (Mason) Lanphar, Emily (Megan Dugan) Barnwell, Madelyn...

Dec 24, 2023

Stephanie Diane Cortes, 25, of Eustis, Florida passed away on December 24, 2023. Ms. Cortes was born on November 11, 1998 in Orlando, Florida. She is survived by her loving parents Maria Ruiz and Guadalupe Cortes Jarquin; as well as her brother Marcos Cortes. She will be missed by her many loved ones and friends.

Dec 22, 2023

Douglas Neal Welker, 72, of Apopka, Florida passed away on December 22, 2023. Mr. Welker was born on October 17, 1951 in Nampa, Idaho to the late Roger and Aida Welker. He is preceded in death by his sister Vicki Welker. He is survived by his loving wife Jacqui Welker; children Gina (Josh) Savory and Evan Welker; twin brother...

Dec 21, 2023

Juanita V. Ustler, 93, of Apopka, Florida went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 21, 2023, after a struggle with pneumonia. She was born March 23, 1930, to parents Edward Guy Russell and Janie Fowler Russell in Palatka, Florida. Juanita married Harold E. Ustler Sr. on June 22, 1946 and was a housewife, a...

Dec 21, 2023

Fred Pensante Jr., 80, of Apopka, Florida passed away on December 21, 2023. Mr. Pensante was born on May 08, 1943 in Brooklyn, New York. He is survived by his loving wife Maria Pensante; children Fred (Rhonda) Pensante III; Anita (Nathan) Nazario and Daniel (Sheila) Pensante; siblings Lucille Marchi, Joseph Pensante and Carol Tyrell; as well as grandchildren Freddy,...

Dec 17, 2023

This obituary shares the life of Vincent “Vinny” DeMalteris, a beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather. Honoring a man that was a pillar of his community and a strong foundation for his family.

Vincent “Vinny” DeMalteris, originally of Brooklyn, New York, passed away Thursday the 17th of December after reaching the age of 90 years old. After...

Dec 15, 2023

Elizabeth Ada Nelker, 96 went to be with the Lord Sunday December 15th.  Born in Buffalo, NY. Beloved wife of the late Wesley Walter Nelker Sr., mother of Wesley Walter Nelker JR  (deceased) and loving daughter Carolyn Louise Haase (Nelker) and deceased husband John. Also survived by a granddaughter Kimberly Plunk (Nelker) and husband and great grandchildren. She moved...

Dec 15, 2023

Robert Vance Ferrell – 1st Lt. IN (Papa)

Joined his beloved mother and daughter December 15th, 2023. Robert, son of Mattie Ferrell was born April 22nd, 1948, and was a lifelong resident of Apopka. He chose his life mission, to protect and serve ALL he held dear (in no particular order) – his family, those he considered...