Obituaries

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

Angela Acevedo - Martin

Angela Acevedo - Martin

Sep 2, 2020

Angela Marie Acevedo Martin, 52, beloved wife of John J. Martin, was unexpectedly called home to heaven on September 2, 2020. She entered this world on February 24, 1968, in Orlando, FL, born to Ismael Acevedo and Sheila Devine Acevedo. Angela worked as a switchboard operator in a hotel, in auto part sales, completed her bachelor's degree, and became...

Michael Chmilarski

Michael Chmilarski

Aug 29, 2020

Michael Chmilarski, 57, beloved Father, Papa, Brother and Husband, was called to join his mother and daughter Brittany in their eternal resting place on August 29, 2020. He entered this world on February 13, 1963 in Brooklyn, NY, born to Stanley and Evelyn Chmilarski. He is survived by his children, Jaclyn, David and Adam, his siblings Richard and Mary,...

Serop Vakhordjian

Serop Vakhordjian

Aug 27, 2020

It is with great sadness the family of Serop Vakhordjian announces his passing on Thursday, August 27, 2020, at the age of 91. Serop, born in Kavala, Greece, in 1928, lived a full and loving life. His life was a testament to perseverance, honor, and devotion. After the loss of his beloved mother, Serop was raised by...

Gary Butcher

Gary Butcher

Aug 25, 2020

Gary W Butcher, 80, passed away on August 25, 2020 in Haines City, Fl. Gary was born on June 6, 1940 to Lynwood & Margaret Butcher in Alexandria, Va. He graduated from Franklin University in 1962 and soon thereafter moved to Colonial Beach where he owned property. He moved to Orlando, Florida in the early 70s where he owned...

Cynthia Sewell

Cynthia Sewell

Aug 24, 2020

Cynthia Elizabeth Sewell, 77, beloved Wife, Mother and Grandmother, was called home to be with the Lord on August 24, 2020. Born to Bertram and Emma Robinson, she entered this world on October 19th,1942 in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica. She is survived by her husband Dudley Sewell, Son Mark Sewell and Grandson Jaden Sewell. The family will receive friends on...

Carmelo Fontanes

Carmelo Fontanes

Aug 20, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Carmelo Molina Fontanes. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Angel Franco

Angel Franco

Aug 20, 2020

Angel Franco, 81, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on August 20, 2020. He entered this world on March 18, 1939 in Cidra, Puerto Rico born to Gregorio Franco and Angelina Pastrana. He is survived by his adoring wife, Margarita Franco, and his loving children, Michael Franco, Margaret (Cookie) Rosser, Cynthia Franco, Cathy Franco and their...

Maritza Patron

Maritza Patron

Aug 16, 2020

Maritza Barbara Patron, age 69 passed away peacefully August 16, 2020 in Apopka, Florida. She was born November 23, 1950 in Havana, Cuba to Isela and Zoe Patron. Maritza was a caring and loving person. Her door was always open and she would lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Maritza loved her childhood in Brooklyn and everything...

Beverley Donelson

Beverley Donelson

Aug 13, 2020

Donelson, Beverley S. - age 87 of Apopka, FL.; passed away August 13, 2020. Due to restrictions in place from the Coronavirus pandemic, all services will be held privately for the family. You can view the livestream of Beverley's Celebration of Life by following along at ( https://iframe.dacast.com/b/156512/c/532595), on Saturday, August 29th at 10:30am. A recording of the service...

Leonard Schmidt

Leonard Schmidt

Aug 12, 2020

Leonard Donald “Don” Schmidt, 97, passed away Wednesday morning, August 12, 2020 in the Commons at Orlando Lutheran Towers, Orlando, FL. He was born to the late August and Eva Schmidt on August 8, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois. “Don” a World War ll Army veteran, received his engineering degree from the Illinois Institute of Technology, and had a 40-year...

Harold Knox

Harold Knox

Aug 7, 2020

Apopka, FL – Harold William Knox, was born July 27, 1921 in Groton, CT, to William L. & Annie (Laurenson) Knox and passed away on August 7, 2020 at the age of 99. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marion (Glynn-Cluette), his daughter Kathleen Knox and his younger brother, Robert E Knox.

Harold devoted his...

Jean-Claude Brutus

Jean-Claude Brutus

Aug 3, 2020

Our beloved father Pastor Jean-Claude Brutus, 71. passed away on August 3, 2020. His memory will be cherished by many loved ones. All services will be at Highland Funeral Home, 3329 E. Semoran Blvd., Apopka FL. A public viewing will be held on Saturday August 22, 2020, between the hours of 4-6 pm. Subsequently, a Celebration of Life will...

Mildred Avery

Mildred Avery

Aug 1, 2020

Mildred Doris (nee Pittman) Avery was born December 14, 1925 in the family farmhouse (built by her grandfather) in Micro, NC. She passed away August 1, 2020 at The Masonic Home of Florida in St. Petersburg, FL at the age of 94 years old. She is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Harvey Glen Avery, and...

Franklin Closser

Franklin Closser

Jul 27, 2020

Franklin D. Closser, 86, died Monday morning, July 27, 2020. He was born September 2, 1933 in Frankton, Indiana to Charles and Eloise Closser. He is survived by his wife Lois West Closser, first wife Dorothy Jean Musselwhite, son James B. Closser (Myrna), step daughters Lorie Ann La Rosa (Anthony James) and Denise Eileen Charron (Derrick Reynolds), sisters Virginia...

Ronald Davies

Ronald Davies

Jul 25, 2020

Ronald Davies, 76, beloved Papa, was called to his eternal resting place on July 25, 2020. He entered this world on October 16, 1943 in Providence, RI, born to Jack and Marjorie Davies. He was preceded in death by his parents Jack and Marjorie Davies, stepmother Pauline Davies, beloved wife Irene Davies, brother Richard Davies and niece Pier Giaccone....

Hillis Fetter

Hillis Fetter

Jul 24, 2020

Hillis Ross Fetter, 93, beloved Father, was called to his eternal resting place on July 24, 2020. He entered this world on September 16, 1926 in Butler, Indiana, born to Oland and Emily Fetter. He is survived by his children: Lisa Thornton, Cindy Fowler, Kirk Fetter. Grandchildren: Michelle Erwin, Brent Meeks, Seleck Fowler, Calaine Czapleski, Sutton Fowler, Ross Fetter...

Samuel Sylvain

Samuel Sylvain

Jul 20, 2020

-age 74 of Apopka, FL.; passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020. The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 1st from 6-8pm at Highland Funeral Home, 3329 E. Semoran Blvd., Apopka, FL. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 2nd, 11am also at Highland Funeral Home, where Mr. Sylvain will be laid to rest in Highland Memory...

Frances Todaro

Frances Todaro

Jul 16, 2020

Frances Rose Todaro of Winter Park FL, passed away peacefully on July 16th, 2020 from natural causes. Frances was born on December 7th, 1923 to Frank and Stella Lomangino in Brooklyn, New York. Frances was happily married to Phillip Todaro for 55 years and had 4 children, 7 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Frances loved her family and was an...

Walter Ulekowski

Walter Ulekowski

Jul 14, 2020

Walter J. Ulekowski, Jr, 89, died July 14, 2020. He was born in West Allis, Wisconsin to Walter and Myrtle Ulekowski. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years Yoshiko Ulekowski, daughter Kathryn Ulekowski and daughter-in-law Cathleen Ulekowski. His memory will be cherished by his sons Michael (Pamela) Ulekowski, W. John Ulekowski; grandchildren...

Marie D'Alessandro

Marie D'Alessandro

Jul 12, 2020

MARIE D'ALESSANDRO, 96, beloved Mother and friend, was called to her eternal resting place on July 12, 2020. She entered this world on February 23,1924 in Flushing, NY, born to JOSEPH and FREDA CONRON, and was preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband of over 40 years, CARMINE, and twelve siblings. She is survived by her seven...