Obituaries

Obituaries for Orange County, Apopka, FL and surrounding areas.

Patricia Hartzog

Patricia Hartzog

Jun 5, 2021

- of Altamonte Springs, FL.; passed away June 5, 2021. Loving wife of Norris H. Hartzog; dearest mother of Janice M. (Alfred) Chmielewski, Timothy E. (Mary Jane Jezewski) Hartzog, & Norris H. (Terrie) Hartzog, Jr.; loving grandmother of Suzannne Stewart, Norris Hartzog III, Ryan Chmielewski, Kyle Chmielewski, Timothy Hartzog, & Alicia Myers; proud great grandmother of Austin & Liadan;...

Robert Dello Russo

Robert Dello Russo

Jun 4, 2021

Bob Dello Russo passed away on June 4th at the age of 70. Bob is survived by his wife of 48 years Diane, his children Tracy Collins and Kelly Michalewski; 6 grandchildren, Ava, Brody, Addison, Landon, Logan, and Brooklyn; his brother William Dello Russo, two sisters Rosemary Brogna and Jeanette Dalrymple; as well as many nieces and nephews. He...

Marvin Teague

Marvin Teague

Jun 3, 2021

Marvin Junior Teague was born on July 20, 1942 in Russellville, Alabama to Marvin and Ruby Teague. He earned his eternal crown on June 3, 2021 in Apopka, Florida in his daughter's arms after finally beating Parkinson's Disease and cancer. Marvin was a rebellious child for his mother. He chose to spend time on the streets, sneaking and smoking...

Janice Mohring

Janice Mohring

Jun 3, 2021

Janice B. Mohring, of Orlando, Fl passed peacefully on June 3, 2021, from Congestive Heart Failure.

Janice was born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on October 31, 1938 and had resided in Atlanta, Fern Park and Orlando, Fl during her 82 years. Jan graduated from Cape Girardeau Central High Class of 1956 and attended the University of Tampa...

Brigid Finn

Brigid Finn

May 27, 2021

Brigid Finn, aged 80 of Orlando, Florida passed away peacefully on May 27th 2021. Bea was born in Co. Mayo, Ireland; Daughter to late Peter and Mary Kate Finn. She is lovingly survived by her brother Michael Finn of Massachusetts, sister Imelda Finn of Ireland, sister Nora Regan of Ireland and sister Helen Hughes of England. In addition, Aunt...

Jose Lopez Figueroa

Jose Lopez Figueroa

May 16, 2021

Jose Lopez-Figueroa was born in Luquillo, Puerto Rico on January 1st, 1928. He is the fifth of eight siblings, survived only by two. Mr. Lopez is a Korea war veteran and worked as a Supervisor/Auditor for retail stores. All his life he enjoyed playing billiard and dominoes with his friends. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather. He devoted...

Katherine Dallatezza

Katherine Dallatezza

May 16, 2021

Dalla Tezza, Katherine "Katie" Cilano

Katie's hard fought battle with cancer came to a peaceful end on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Cornerstone Hospice in Ocoee, Florida, with her husband, and love of her life, Joe, by her side. If you knew Katie, you knew she was passionate about most things, and made no apologies...

James Shields

James Shields

May 13, 2021

James "Jim" J. Shields was born in Chancey, Ohio, on December 29, 1934. He went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 13, 2021, at his home surrounded by his family. Jim is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Emma Shields. He leaves behind his loving wife, Charlotte, of 63 years, his only...

Gabriel Alvarez

Gabriel Alvarez

May 13, 2021

Gabriel Nunez Alvarez was born March 24, 1957 in Havana Cuba. He left Cuba on April 16, 1980 in a shrimp boat and entered the US at Key West, Florida by way of Mariel boat lift after being pardon by President Jimmy Carter. He is survived by two Sons, Gabriel Nunez and Christian Schneider Nunez; four Daughters, Chantelle Nunez,...

Ramon Estevez Curvelo

Ramon Estevez Curvelo

May 12, 2021

Ramon Estevez Curvelo, nació el 30 de Julio de 1930 en la ciudad de Cienfuegos, Las Villas. Hijo de Ramon Estevez y Mercedes Curvelo. De este matrimonio nacieron 10 hijos entre los cuales Ramoncito, como cariñosamente era llamado, era el séptimo hijo. Mientras vivía en Florida, Camagüey, conoció a la mujer de sus sueños, Ana María Toledo, con la...

Magdaelena Negron

Magdaelena Negron

May 4, 2021

Magdaelena (Maggie) Negron, beloved daughter, age 42, passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 surrounded by loved ones. She was born to Luis A. and Luz O. Negron in Orlando, FL. She is survived by her parents, Luis A. and Luz O. Negron; her brother, Melvin Negron; her sisters, Amaris Diaz, Raquel Negron and Ruthie Smiley-Negron; her nephews, Jordan...

Francis Daley

Francis Daley

May 4, 2021

Francis (Frank) Joseph Daley Jr. 1940 -2021 Frank, known to many as a beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, dear friend and husband throughout his celebrated 81 years of life, was called to be with his Lord and Savior on May 4 at the age of 81. Frank was born on March 5, 1940 in Queens, New York. Having relocated...

Samuel Clark

Samuel Clark

May 3, 2021

Samuel S. Clark "Sammie" October 8, 1930 - May 3, 2021 Husband of the late Eva S. Clark; son of Elbert Clark & Lossie M. Mobley Clark Withers. Born in Pinehurst, GA and moved to Orlando, FL in September of 1957. He worked in several jobs from the Railroad, to Terminal Transport, he was an Orderly at Sunland Center...

Cecil Rolls, Jr

Cecil Rolls, Jr

Apr 28, 2021

Cecil Johnson Rolls, Jr. "John"

age 80 of Longwood, Florida, died Wednesday, April 28. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama on July 7, 1940, and moved to Forest City, Florida with his parents and sister in 1955. He graduated from Forest Lake Academy in 1958 and attended William & Mary College in Virginia. John spent his life as...

Mariano Hernandez

Mariano Hernandez

Apr 23, 2021

Mariano "Cuqui" Hernandez of Orlando, FL. (formerly of Chelsea, MA.) escaped this realm on April 23rd, 2021 entering the kingdom of paradise, rejoining his loved ones. Mariano was the youngest of six born to the late Juan Hernandez and Maria (Rodriguez) Hernandez on July 22, 1929 in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico. He made his way to Massachusetts in his 20's, where...

Joan Currie

Joan Currie

Apr 23, 2021

Joan Annmarie Currie

July 1, 1964, Kingston, Jamaica - April 23, 2021, New York, New York Her megawatt smile was the first thing that people noticed about Joan Currie, a brilliant banking executive, dear friend and treasured family member known for her work ethic, loyalty and her light. "Joan's smile was bright, warm and welcoming,...

Lyris Selby

Lyris Selby

Apr 17, 2021

Lyris Norma Selby-Spence was born Lyris Norma Bernard on October 24th 1934 to Lena Bernard in Port of Spain, Trinidad. In her late teens and early twenties Lyris was a performer in a troop; singing and dancing on stage. At the age of sixteen, Lyris started working for the Trinidad Steam Laundry until she left for the United States...

Benita De Ayuso

Benita De Ayuso

Apr 15, 2021

BENITA LLORENTE DE AYUSO - age 99 of Orlando FL.; passed away April 15, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 20th, 10am at Highland Funeral Home, 3329 E. Semoran Blvd., Apopka, FL.; where funeral services will be held beginning at 10:30am. She will be laid to rest in Highland Memory Gardens...

Margaret Albertson

Margaret Albertson

Apr 14, 2021

Margaret K. Albertson, 68, of Longwood, passed away on April 14, 2021 in Orlando, Florida. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on April 26th, 2021 at All Saints Episcopal Church in Winter Park, Florida. Maggie was born in Charlottesville, Virginia to A. Sidney Knowles and Sarah Knowles on August 11th, 1952. She grew up and went to...

Bruce Drazen

Bruce Drazen

Apr 14, 2021

Whether serving his country in the armed forces, serving the community as a law enforcement officer, or serving individuals and families as a licensed mental health counselor, Bruce Drazen's life was one of service. Bruce Drazen, 77, passed away on April 14, 2021, in Orlando, FL. Born in Brooklyn, NY on June 30, 1943, he was raised in Brooklyn by...