Obituaries

Russell Dawson

May 20, 2020

Russell Samuel Dawson - age 88, of Orlando, FL passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Russ was a long-time resident of Orlando, moving here from New Castle, PA where he was born to Martha Bender Dawson and Samuel Dawson on March 24, 1932. Russ leaves behind his beloved wife of 63 years Shirley along with many loved ones...

Mary Johnson

May 18, 2020

MARY JOYCE JOHNSON - age 77 of Apopka, FL.; passed away May 18, 2020. Graveside Services will be held on Friday, May 22nd, 10am at Highland Memory Gardens, 3329 E. Semoran Blvd., Apopka FL. 32703.

Maria Herrera

May 16, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that we must say goodbye to our beloved Maria A. Herrera. She unexpectedly passed away Saturday morning May 16th, 2020, in the comfort of her home. Maria was a loving wife, Mother, Grandmother, & Mother-in-law. A joyful woman with a constant smile and contagious laugh. She always lit up a room with her positivity...

Guillermina Rivera

May 10, 2020

Guillerma Rivera - age 90 of Orlando, FL.; passed away May 10, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 13th from 10am - 12pm at Highland Funeral Home, 3329 E. Semoran Blvd., Apopka FL. Funeral Services will be held immediately following beginning at 12pm with Burial Services to follow....

Elaine Briggs

May 10, 2020

Briggs, Elaine E. - age 88 of Apopka FL.; passed away May 10, 2020 in Orlando, FL. The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 14th, 12pm at Highland Funeral Home, 3329 E. Semoran Blvd., Apopka FL. 32703; where Funeral Services will be held beginning at 12:30pm. Mrs. Briggs will be laid to rest following in Highland Memory Gardens....

Vera Youngs

May 2, 2020

Vera Alice Youngs, 92, passed away May 2, 2020. She entered this world on January 7, 1928 in Apex, NC, born to Claude & Vera Beckwith. AKA Peggie Youngs, she was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister and friend. Her heart was as big as all outdoors, and if you were lucky enough to know her, you...

Nancy Griffin

Apr 30, 2020

Nancy Watts Griffin 95 died peacefully in her sleep Thursday morning April 30, 2020 and is now walking with God. She was born in Montgomery, Ala. and was lovingly married to Tom Griffin, Jr. for 70 years, and worked beside him as a commercial artist and at their photography studio in Winter Park. She will also be missed by...

Beryl Morgan

Apr 22, 2020

MORGAN, BERYL B. - age 84 of Apopka, FL.; passed away April 22, 2020. Funeral services entrusted to Highland Funeral Home, Apopka FL.

For a recording of Mrs. Morgan's services, please visit (https://www.geminigraphicsstreaming.com/Highland/BMorgan.MOV)

Wesley Peacock

Apr 12, 2020

Our sweet Wesley David Peacock was born February 22nd, 2018 to David and Jennifer Peacock in Altamonte Springs, Florida, and passed away on Easter Sunday, April 12th, 2020. In just a few short years he captured the hearts of his family and filled those around him with Joy. Wesley loved his family and his infectious laugh would uplift everyone...

Miriam Watson

Apr 12, 2020

Miriam Watson left this world peacefully on April 12, 2020- Easter Sunday at the age of 77.

Miriam Watson is survived by her children William Watson Jr. {Ginnie Watson}, Kimberly Ducharme, {Mike Ducharme}, Christopher Watson {Teresa Watson} Stacey Sharpnack {Richard Sharpnack, Jr}, Jessica Harwell, and Jason Watson {Eunice Watson}. She had 17 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren. She is also...

Ralph Mcnealy

Apr 3, 2020

Ralph J. McNealy, 90, of Oakland, Florida was called to his eternal resting place on April 3, 2020. He was the husband of the late Margaret McNealy who proceeded him on October 20, 1993. Ralph was born on October 22, 1929 in Smith Center, Kansas, the son of Ralph and Edna McNealy. Although born in Kansas, Ralph was raised...

Francis Wright

Mar 30, 2020

WRIGHT, FRANCIS A. - age 76 of Orlando, FL.; passed away March 30, 2020. A Celebration of Mr. Wright's Life will be held on Saturday, June20, 2020; 10am at Highland Funeral Home, 3329 E. Semoran Blvd., Apopka FL. Mr. Wright was a proud veteran of the United States Army.

Padraic Mccracken

Mar 25, 2020

UPDATED August 27, 2020:

A Celebration of Paddy's Life is scheduled to be held on Saturday, September 26, 2020, 1:30pm at Annunciation Catholic Church, 1020 Montgomery Rd., Altamonte Springs FL. 32714.

Padraic Conan McCracken at the age of 50 lost his battle to brain cancer, dying peacefully on Wednesday,...

Angel Mendez

Mar 19, 2020

Angel Luis Mendez died unexpectedly on March 19, 2020 at the age of 51 in Orlando Florida. Angel Luis Mendez is survived by Eulogia Hernandez and Carmolo Mendez; his wife, Maritza Mendez; his Daughter, Tiffany Mendez. Angel was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 21, 1968 to Eulogia Hernandez and Carmolo Mendez. On December 17, 2007, he married Maritza...

Joseph Pasqualetti

Mar 17, 2020

Joseph P. Pasqualetti, 63, of Apopka Florida, passed away on Tuesday, March 17th, 2020. Joe is the son of Raymond Pasqualetti and Vincenza Paris, born on July 23, 1956, in Providence, Rhode Island. He graduated from La Salle Academy High School, Rhode Island in 1974 where he went on to graduate from college in Brant University in Smithfield, Rhode Island....

Tam Vu

Mar 10, 2020

-Tam Hong Vu, 67, Apopka, FL passed on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. A visitation with the receiving of family and friends will be held 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Saturday, March 14, 2020, with a Funeral Service taking place at 1:00 PM at Highland Funeral Home, 3329 E. Semoran Blvd., Apopka, FL. Please visit the Tribute Page to leave sympathies,...

Leonardo Gutierrez

Mar 9, 2020

Leonardo Gutierrez, 78, Altamonte Springs, FL passed away March 9, 2020. There will be a visitation for receiving of family and friends held at 10:00 AM Friday, March 13, 2020, 3329 E. Semoran Blvd. Apopka, FL and funeral service at 11:30 AM. Sympathies, thoughts and condolences may be made on the Tribute Wall along with any special memories for the...

Robert Kowalski

Mar 7, 2020

Mr. Robert Kowalski, passed away in Lake Mary, FL. on March 7, 2020, at age 92. Beloved husband of the late Elsie (1972) and later to Mary (2017). Loving father of Gary Kowalski (Vicki), Roger Kowalski (Teresa), Bonnie Ulmer, Mark Kowalski (Janie) and Lori Ondecker (John). Proud and loving grandfather of April Kowalski, Adam Kowalski, Corey Ulmer...

Rose Harkenrider

Mar 4, 2020

A Graveside Service for Mrs. Rose Marie Harkenrider, age 94, of Longwood, FL., who passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020, will be held Saturday, March 14, 2020 11AM at Highland Memory Gardens, 3329 E. Semoran Blvd. Apopka, FL 32703.  Mrs. Harkenrider was born February 20, 1926 in Detroit, Michigan and is survived by her loving children, James (Debbie) Harkenrider...

Rosa Freeman

Mar 2, 2020

Rosa A. Freeman, 95, of Mount Dora, FL passed Monday, March 2, 2020. Rosa's family will be holding an evening visitation receiving family and friends 5:00 PM — 8:00 PM on Thursday, March 5, 2020, at Highland Funeral Home 3329 East Semoran Blvd. Apopka, Fl. A memorial service will take place at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at...