Obituaries

Aug 13, 2019

Jerry Bok, a beloved Husband and Father, passed away at the age of 77 on August 13, 2019. A gathering and service will be held at the Highland Funeral Home located at teh front of Highland Memory Gardens, 3329 E. Semoran Boulevard, Apopka, FL on Tuesday, September 17th, 2019 starting at 10:00 AM. After the gathering and service we...

Aug 8, 2019

His family, our Almighty God, and his country were William D Gagnon’s greatest loves. He loved movies and cooking. William, age 29, of Longwood, FL passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019. William was sincerely loved by all for his sense of humor and kindness to everyone. William was born November 17th, 1989 in Danbury Connecticut. William leaves behind his parents,...

Aug 5, 2019

Paul L. Adams aka Polly Ibatuan, Jr. June 2, 1930 - August 5, 2019 Originally from Wapato, Washington, Paul joined the Air Force after graduating from high school, was accepted to the Officer Training program, and went on to be a jet pilot defending our nation during the Cuban Missile Crisis, Korean War and Vietnam War. Retiring after 24...

Aug 5, 2019

Elia Valdés Quintero nació el 14 de Junio de 1933 en Matanzas, Cuba. Sus padres, Julio Valdés y Leonila Quintero, y hermana mayor Rita, vivian en Jaguey Grande hasta que decidieron mudarse para La Habana pues Elia fue una niña algo enfermiza. Ella y su hermana conocen el Evangelio gracias a la consagración de su madre y abuela, y se...

Aug 3, 2019

Mollie Adkins, 85, beloved Mother, was called to his eternal resting place on August 3, 2019. She entered this world on September 30, 1933 in Atlantic City, NJ, born to Leroy and Naomi Ewan. She is survived by her daughter Sara Adkins. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2019, 11am at Highland Memory Gardens, 3329 E....

Jul 26, 2019

Mr. Ernest M. Thompson, age 85, of Longwood, FL, formerly of Savannah, GA., passed away Friday, July 26, 2019 in Altamonte Springs, FL.  Mr. Thompson was born April 19, 1934 in Bloomington, Indiana, honorably served in the U.S. Army, and was an Insurance Actuary before retirement. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, August 17, 2019 11AM...

Jul 26, 2019

Gloria Elizabeth Wade went to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, July 26, 2019 at the age of 91.

Gloria was born in St Albans, New York, on November 20, 1927 to Charles and Edith (Weis) Wade as the oldest daughter of six children. Despite growing up during the Great Depression and contracting childhood polio...

Jul 22, 2019

Myra Thompson passed away Monday, July 22, 2019. She was born in Mandeville, Jamaica to the late Ralph and Merdina Thompson. She spent 30 years in the nursing profession before retiring to Apopka in 2005. She is survived by her only child Christopher Smart, granddaughter Shayla, grandson Shawn and siblings Maxwell, Dudley, Medley, Karlene, Juliet, Jeffeth, Lillian and Antima....

Jul 21, 2019

William J. McCracken, 82, of Longwood, FL, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2019, in the arms of his beloved wife of 53 years.

Bill was born in Brooklyn, New York, on January 5th, 1937, to the late Christopher and Helen McCracken.

As a young man and true hero, Bill’s career began when he chose to...

Jul 19, 2019

Leonard A. Seidelman, 91, of Leesburg, passed away Friday, July 19, 2019. He was the son of the late Leonard and Paula Seidelman and proudly served his country as a member of the US Army. After the Army, Leonard worked for the US Postal Service where he and his wife, Jane, had adjoining routes. In addition to his beloved wife...

Jul 14, 2019

Mrs. Ruth Allison Riley, 93, Land O' Lakes, passed on Sunday, July 14. She had worked as a kindergarten teacher/educator. Born in Buffalo, New York, in 1926 and grew up in Hamburg, NY. She was married for 50 years to Harry Robert Riley, from 1947 to 1998, when he passed away. They moved to Central Florida in 1953 and...

Jul 10, 2019

Mrs. Digna Adela Montes de Oca, age 81, of Altamonte Springs, FL, died July 10, 2019. She was born August 9, 1937 in Holguin, Cuba.  Private services will be held at Highland Memory Gardens, Apopka, FL. Arrangements entrusted to Highland Memory Gardens and Funeral Home, 3329 E. Semoran Blvd. Apopka, FL 32703 407-869-1188 www.highlandfh.com

Jul 7, 2019

Janet Jericho, 70, beloved Sister, was called to her eternal resting place on July 7, 2019. She entered this world on December 7, 1948 in Birmingham, United Kingdom, born to Edgar Peine and Winifred Peine. She is survived by Brothers Brian Peine, John Peine and 4 sons Robert Jericho III, William Jericho, Jesse Jericho, and James Jericho. Janet was...

Jul 1, 2019

Melvin Johnson of Winter Park, Florida passed away on Jul 1, 2019.

Jun 27, 2019

Our Dearest Maggie Marguerite Angela Gray was born in the Northeastern corner of Jamaica in the parish of Portland, on February 16,1951 to Joyce Areta Gray and Clenford Aston Gray. Maggie entered this world to a family of loving parents, and a big sister Marlene. Later, 5 more siblings were added. They were Keeti, Hopie, Kennet, Sandie and Huey....

Jun 25, 2019

Leonor Flores of Apopka, Florida passed away on Jun 25, 2019. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Jun 23, 2019

Katelyn Bartlett, 25, beloved daughter and sister, was called to her eternal resting place on June 23, 2019. She entered this world on August 27, 1993 in Orlando, FL, born to Ronda and Jim Bartlett. Katelyn joins her great-grandparents, Grandma and Grand-Dude Sams along with her grandparents, Thelma "Mimi" and Bobby "PopPop" Sams in heaven. She is survived by...

Jun 21, 2019

- age 74 of Longwood, FL.; passed away June 21, 2019. She was born in EL Socorro Road, San Juan,Trinidad to the late Mr. Harrylal Sawh, and the late Mrs. Basmatie Sawh. She is the dearest wife of the late Mr. Patrick R. Singh; loving mother of Angela (Dawson) Bacchus, Amelia Singh, & Alicia (Vishal) Singh-Deo; proud grandmother of...

Jun 15, 2019

Paul Adam Prendergast passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 15, 2019, at the age of 87. Paul was born to parents Martin Adam Prendergast and Odella Boyd on 10/03/1931 in Stowe, PA. Paul attended high school and met his bride to be, Joyce Eleanor Sowiski. He graduated from the University of Pittsburg in 1953 with a degree in Microbiology....

Jun 14, 2019

Vidal Gomez of Orlando, Florida passed away on Jun 14, 2019. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.