Jan 4, 2025

 It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald Schrader of Geneva, Florida. Ron died at his home on January 4, 2025, after a 20-year battle with Parkinson’s disease. He was 88 years old. Ron and his wife, Terry, have lived in their home, which they built with their own hands, for 48 years.

 Ron was born on...

Jan 4, 2025

Penny Marie Feher, age 64, was called Home on Saturday, January 4, 2025. She was born in East Orange, New Jersey. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, Alexander J. and Virginia G. Stavale; sister, Ginger Palen; and brother, Wayne Stavale. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Vincent M. Feher; daughter, Kristine (David) Tran; grandson, Lucas M....

Jan 4, 2025

Carol Sorrentino- Age 75, of Deltona, Florida passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025. She was born in Brooklyn, New York. 

She was a retired data entry worker for a telemarketing firm.

Carol is survived by her husband Lonny J. Sorrentino; children Michelle, Jennifer, Susanne, Christine, Anthony M and Anthony S; her grandchildrenStephanie, Joseph, Wayne Jr, Isabella, Anthony, Melonie, Julia, Elijah and...

Jan 3, 2025

Sheila Kay Walter (Elder), 61, of Orlando, Florida passed away on January 3, 2025.

She was born on September 8, 1963, to Patricia and Harry D. Elder in Cairo, West Virginia. 

Sheila graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley, West Virginia, then began her career as a Secretary at Appalachian Power Company where she met the love of her life, Donald...

Jan 3, 2025

Eleanor “Sissy” Neel Cooper, 89, passed away peacefully at her home in Winter Park, Florida, on January 3, 2025, after learning just 19 days earlier that she had developed cancer. She was surrounded by family and friends.

 Sissy was born on December 20, 1935, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, to Ralph Heard Neel, Jr. and Katherine McDonald Neel. She...

2025

John Wayne Sommers

January 14,1957 – January 2,2025

On January 2, 2025 at 10:58 am, 67 year old John Sommers entered the Realm of the Lord, as he slipped his earthly bonds, leaving his loving family by his bedside.

 John was born on January 14, 1957 in Maquoketa, Iowa to Carol (Bid) Sommers and Donna Marcus Sommers. He was the youngest of the...

Jan 2, 2025

Anna Catherine Jacovino, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025, in Orlando, Florida, at the age of 82. Born in Harlem, New York, on November 8, 1942, Anna was known for her boundless generosity, kindness, and unwavering selflessness. Above all, she loved her family with a devotion that touched everyone who knew her.

She is...

Jan 1, 2025

Jan 1, 2025

Thelma Myator Townsend, age 90, of Winter Springs, Florida passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Ernesto Townsend, Sr. She is survived by her daughters, Marilyn Townsend, Audrey Bowen, Charmaine Townsend, step-daughter, Margaret James, step-son, Donald Ernesto Townsend, Jr., 5 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, 2 nieces and 3 nephews, sister, Olga Campbell...

Dec 31, 2024

Mary Bragg (nee Catapano), 88, of Red Hook, NY, passed away peacefully accompanied by her loved ones on December 31, 2024, after a 5 year battle with Lewy Body Dementia.

She was born in Brooklyn, NY, on May 27, 1936, and attended & graduated Tilden High School. 

She married Al on September 30, 1956, and they raised their family in Brooklyn, NY. 

She...

2024

John W. Culp, 51, was promoted to Glory on December 29, 2024.

 John W. Culp was born on February 25, 1973, to Thomas and Margaret Culp in Cincinnati, OH.

 Married on June 27, 1998, in Phoenix, AZ. John is survived by his wife of 26 years, Laureen Culp, son, John Alexander, daughter, Jocelyn Anne, Gail Culp (mother), Thomas Culp (brother) and Barbara...

2024

Penelope I. Adrien, age 89, of Davenport, FL. passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 29, 2024. She was born on November 5, 1935, in Akron, OH, to the late C. Marshall and Lucilla B. Ingram.

Penelope, known to many as a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, will be deeply missed by her three sons—Gary Jones (Sandy), Bruce Jones (Nancy),...

Dec 29, 2024

Michael Thomas Hallman, affectionately known as "Big Mike," passed away peacefully in his home on December 29, 2024, at the age of 53. Born on September 16, 1971, in Atlanta, Georgia, Michael's life was a testament to love, humor, and unwavering support for those around him.

From an early age, Michael exhibited a natural charm that drew people to him. His...

2024

Joseph Francis Casey, of Winter Park, the son of William H. Casey and Marie G. Barboza was born in Cambridge Massachusetts. He attended Northeastern University in Boston and the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. He moved to Orlando in 1981 and worked at Duda in Oviedo for 19 years, eventually becoming Treasurer. During those years he also was...

2024

Carmelo Rivera Toledo,79 of Orlando, Florida passed away on December 28, 2024.  He was born on July 15, 1945 in Arecibo, Puerto Rico to Manuel Rivera and Rosa Toledo.

Carmelo served proudly in the United States Army and the United States Air Force. He was a hard worker and enjoyed being a mechanic. Carmelo loved music and spent many hours enjoying...

Dec 28, 2024

Castro, Manuela age 91, of Orlando, Florida passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024. She was born in Fajardo, Luquillo, PR.

Manuela arrived in the United States when she was 19. She settled in The Bronx, New York City, to live with Daniel, her brother, and his wife, Juanita. 

Manuela worked in the textile/fabric industry for several years as a seamstress for...

Dec 28, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that I share the sad news of the passing of Michael Patrick McCluskey, age 66, who left us peacefully at home on December 28, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born on May 17, 1958, in Baltimore, Mike lived a life filled with passion, love, and a commitment to those he...

Dec 27, 2024

Homer Clemens Gerber, 88, of Oviedo, Florida, passed away on December 27 of complications from cancer. Homer was born in Dalton, Ohio on April 23, 1936. He was married to Nancy Gerber, then Nancy Harlene Burnett, from December 21, 1973 until her death in 2011.



Homer graduated from Dalton High School, and studied at Bluffton University (then Bluffton College) and the...

Dec 27, 2024

Therese (Terry) Park Stratton was born in Boonville, NC on July 23, 1932, to Charles William Addison and Edna Emerson Park. 

Terry moved to Orlando in 1951 where she was employed at Southern Bell Telephone Company for 43 years. She was an active Telephone Pioneer volunteer until she retired in 1994 and then volunteered at the VA Health Care Center in...

Dec 26, 2024

Jose L. Rivera, 83 years old, graduated to heaven on December 26th, 2024 in Foley, Alabama while visiting family which he loved to do. His passing was unexpected and sudden, yet that morning he was joyful and we know that now he is fully healed and experiencing a greater joy than we can comprehend. Jose was born November 28, 1941...