Obituaries

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

Gordon Martinborough

Gordon Martinborough

Jul 8, 2021

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Pastor Gordon O. Martinborough. He departed peacefully in the arms of his wife Waveney, surrounded by the voices and love of his children: Esther, Samuel, and John. He was 84 years old. Gordon Ornsley Martinborough was born on November 12, 1936 in Georgetown, Guyana. His father, Gordon Sr. was...

Jayne Wayson

Jayne Wayson

Jul 7, 2021

Jayne Drake Wayson, 95, entered eternal life on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Jayne was born May 25, 1926 to Walter and Nancy (Bryant) Drake in Chicago, Illinois. Jayne deeply loved and was proud of her family. She is survived by her son Mark Wayson (wife Niki), daughter-in-law Cheryl Wayson, 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren: Michael Wayson (wife Leslie,...

Mary Moody

Mary Moody

Jul 4, 2021

Mary Rose Lee Moody - age 80 of Montverde, FL.; passed away July 4, 2021. Known to everyone as Rose, she was a loving mother, grandmother, great - grandmother, sister, aunt, & friend. She will be missed by everyone that knew her. The family will be present to receive friends on Friday, July 9th from 11am -...

Gail Porrello

Gail Porrello

Jun 22, 2021

Gail (Gleason) Porrello , age 82, passed away Tuesday June 22, 2021 in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Gail is survived by her three loving children, Arthur (Marianne) Hood, Pamela Harvey and Dennis (Maria) Hood. She was a devoted and proud grandmother to Lauren (Jon) Castaldi, Daniel (Heidi) Hood, Kevin (Chelsea) Hood, Rose Harvey, Erin Harvey and Elizabeth Hood...

Shirley White

Shirley White

Jun 20, 2021

Fort Mill, SC - Shirley Sheila (Forbes) White, 84, passed away peacefully at home in Fort Mill, SC on June 20, 2021. A Funeral Service (Celebration of Life) will be 1:30 pm Friday, July 2, 2021, at St. Margaret's Episcopal Church, 8515 Rea Rd, Waxhaw, NC 28173. A Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, 9am -...

Virginia Collins

Virginia Collins

Jun 19, 2021

VIRGINIA DALE COLLINS - age 86 of Longwood, FL., formerly of Big Spring, TX.; passed away June 19, 2021. She is the beloved wife of Lewis E. Collins; loving mother of Karen (Steve) Licko, Paula (Bill) Dillingham, & Buddy (Nancy) Collins; dearest grandmother of Erin (Paul) Ramirez, Craig (Carrie) Campbell, Willie (Natalie) Dillingham, & Andrew Campbell; proud great grandmother...

Wagner Ferreira

Wagner Ferreira

Jun 18, 2021

Wagner Ferreira of Orlando, Florida passed away on Jun 18, 2021.

Ruth Roblee

Ruth Roblee

Jun 15, 2021

Ruth Elizabeth Roblee, 84, of Orlando, FL, stepped into Heaven on June 15, 2021 and is now with her Lord and Savior. She is in the arms of Jesus and has received her ultimate healing, There is no doubt that she was welcomed by all of Heaven as she heard her Heavenly Father say, "Well done, thou good...

James Foley

James Foley

Jun 15, 2021

JAMES ROBERT FOLEY

Born February 25, 1936, passed away June 15, 2021. He was born in Westerly, Rhode Island. James joined the Air Force in 1953 and was extremely proud to serve his country.

Mr. Foley is survived by his wife, children, great-grandchildren, great great-grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Funeral...

Harry Whittaker

Harry Whittaker

Jun 11, 2021

Harry Morgan Whittaker, Born October 8, 1935, at Orlando General Hospital (ORMC) Passed away peacefully, June 11, 2021. Harry lived in Orlando his entire life. He attended Marks Street Elementary School, Princeton Elementary, Memorial Jr. High, Orlando High School and Graduated from the 2nd class of Edgewater High School, attended the University of Florida for 2years, Graduated from Florida...

Janet Jones

Janet Jones

Jun 6, 2021

- age 82, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2021. She was born on February 1, 1939, in Cochranton, PA to James and Louise Pete. She graduated #2 in her class from Cochranton High School in 1957, and shortly after would be named Miss Crawford County. She attended Beauty School and eventually had her own Beauty Shop. She met...

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,...