Obituaries

Linda Lands

Jul 30, 2025

Ms. Linda Francis Lands (Walker) was born in Brooksville, FL to Forest T. Walker and Ila F Thomas (Mock) on February 23rd, 1957. Surrounded by family, Linda passed away on Wednesday, July 30th, 2025, peacefully in her home at the age of 68, from a rare aggressive type of cancer.

Preceded in death by her mother, Ila Thomas (Mock), and her...

Howard Strauss

Jul 28, 2025

Howard L. Strauss, 71 years old, passed away unexpectedly at his home in New Smyrna, Florida on July 28, 2025.

He was born in Brooklyn, New York on January 16, 1954. As a very young man, he moved to West Virginia where he lived for many years. His dreams led him to become an incredibly successful entrepreneur and forward-thinking businessman...

Anthony Carione

Jul 26, 2025

Alan Shams

Jul 24, 2025

Sonia Jose

Jul 19, 2025

Sonia Ruth Hernández Morán: Un Legado de Amor, Superación y FamiliaCon profundo dolor, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Sonia Ruth Hernández Morán, quien partió a los brazos de nuestro Señor Jesucristo el 19 de julio de 2025. Nació el 8 de septiembre de 1968, y su vida fue un testimonio de amor, superación, inspiración familiar y fe.

Sonia fue una querida...

Dothnie Smith

Jul 7, 2025

Dothnie Loretta Smith of Apopka passed away on July 7, 2025 at 3:55 pm.

Dothnie was born to the late Richardson Lincoln Parkinson and Lilian Parkinson in Jamaica on Feburary 28, 1930.

Grandma Dot as she was affectionately called, married Melvin Charles Smith on June 25, 1961 and from this union there were three lovely children - Joseph, Helena and Shirley.

In 1980,...

Wilfredo Colon

Jul 7, 2025

Wilfredo (Jocko) Colon was born on March 20, 1945, in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico, to Maria Luisa Rubildo and Daniel Colón. He came to the United States as a young boy, growing up in the neighborhoods of Manhattan and Brooklyn, New York. It was there that he met the love of his life, Adelaide “Dolly” Colón. Together, they built a marriage...

William Quilliam

Jul 5, 2025

William C Quilliam, PhD, passed away July 5th, 2025 in Lake Wales, Florida. He was called Will by family, friends, and colleagues. Will's late mother and father were Ralph W and Myrna R and he was born in Daviess County, Indiana. He had a special place in his heart for his hometown of Washington, Indiana.

Will was a Certified...

Yolette Charlot

Jul 1, 2025

Yolette Charlot, 72, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, and mother-in-law, was called to her eternal rest on July 1, 2025. She was born on March 21, 1953, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, to the late Aurel Joseph and Andree Vieux.

A woman of deep faith, Yolette was a devoted Christian who loved Jesus and dedicated her life to sharing His word. She...

Alla Muntyan

Jun 29, 2025

Aida R. Nieves

Jun 23, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Aida Rivera Nieves, who passed peacefully on June 23, 2025 at the age of 82 years old.

Known to many as Cuty, she was born in Ponce, Puerto Rico on the 15th of November 1942. In 1981 she relocated her entire family to Central Florida where she built a home...

Alexander Frank Rossi

Jun 21, 2025

Alexander Frank RossiMay 9, 1924 - June 21, 2025It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alexander Frank Rossi, a beloved father and grandfather. He was a dedicated firefighter, and proud veteran. Alexander was born on May 9, 1924, in Chicago, Illinois. At the age of 18 Alexander enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He proudly served his...

Marsha Murdock

Jun 12, 2025

Marsha Murdock, 73, beloved Mother, Daughter, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt and Friend , was called home on June 12, 2025. Born February 9, 1952 in Lafayette, Indiana to the late father and mother, Cecil & Louise Wilson. Marsha retired with over 40 years of service from the State of Florida, Department of Corrections. She was preceded in death by her...

Maria Alvarado

Jun 8, 2025

Maria Alvarado (Lucy), 74, beloved wife, loving Mother, caring grand and great-grandmother, was called to his eternal resting place on June 8, 2025. She entered this world on December 17, 1950 in San Sebastian, PR, born to Segundo and Luisa. She is survived by her spouse Irving Alvarado; daughter Yarin Rodriguez; daughter Carol Borrero; daughter Lourdes Borrero; daughter Lorraine Borrero;...

Victor Melendez

Jun 6, 2025

🇵🇷 August 30, 1939 – June 6, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Victor M. Melendez Sr, who departed this life on June 6, 2025, at the age of 85. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, friend, and proud Puerto Rican, Victor lived a life full of laughter, strength, and love.

Born on August 30,...

Gloria Burrell

May 28, 2025

Gloria Viola Burrell, 91, was born in Crooked River, Jamaica to the late Ambrozine Ross and John Blake on July 23, 1933. She departed this earthly life on May 28, 2025.

Gloria served the community as a nurse for over 40 years in England and New York. Her greatest pleasure was spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lovingly...

Patricia Shivers

May 24, 2025

Patricia Anne Shivers, age 62, better known by family as Patty Anne, peacefully passed away on May 24th, 2025. Pat was born in Bayonne, NJ where she lived with her parents, Helen and Daniel, three brothers, John, Neil, and Danny and two sisters, Mary Ellen and Kathy. Her family spent many summers packing up the van, traveling across the United...

Gabriel Gonzalez

May 24, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gabriel Fidel Gonzalez, who left us on May 24, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on July 2, 1959, in the Bronx, NY, Gabriel lived a vibrant life filled with love and laughter.

In honor of Gabriel's life, we invite friends and family to join...

Marion Williams

May 23, 2025

Marion Floyd Williams, 92, of Altamonte Springs, peacefully entered Heaven at his home on May 23, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on May 16, 1933, in Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, the son of Floyd Williams and Maggie Lanham. He married Anna Byrd Coleman on October 26, 1956.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife Anna Bryd Williams (Coleman),...

Pearl Steele

May 21, 2025

Pearl Fruehan Steele passed away on May 21, 2025, at the Pavilion at Penney Farms Retirement Center, Penney Farms, Florida. She was 103 years of age.

Pearl was born on December 14, 1921, in Scranton, Pennsylvania. At 25 years of age, she went to Burma and worked as a secretary for the American Baptist Mission. Pearl received her B.S. degree...