Obituaries

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.

Jun 10, 2019

Elsie Perez, 92, beloved Mother, Grandmother, and Wife, was called to be with our Lord and Saviour on June 10, 2019. She entered this world on May 20, 1927 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, born to Ramon Borrero and Angela Lebron. She is survived by her Brother Hilario Lebron and Sister Doris Lebron. She taught us to be strong-minded women and...

Jun 9, 2019

SYLVIA "ROXIE" BETTS Mother extraordinaire, awesome friend, devoted wife, Jewish believer. Roxie, a nickname given by her husband Bill (deceased)) fit her well. It means "bright star" and her star did shine. She was born to Samuel and Fanny Ross in Wilkes-Barre, PA; met and married Harold Lisses, lived in Mitchel Gardens on Long Island where she gave birth to...

Jun 4, 2019

Sylvia Clare Iller, 73, beloved Mother of 6 and Grandmother of 11, passed away on June 4, 2019.Her life began on October 14, 1945 in Lynwood, California. She was the youngest of four children Bert and Madelaine Slattery had raised.She had many hobbies throughout her life, including raising & training show dogs, being an aerobic dance instructor, sewing countless...

Jun 2, 2019

Pauline (Williams) Myers “Linda” was gifted to the world November 24, 1960, and was called home on Saturday, June 2, 2019. Pauline was born in St Catherine, Jamaica and moved to the United States in 1995. She is survived by her husband Carl, daughters Pennie and Yukoan, and her 3 grandchildren Bryce, Briana, and Elle. She is also survived...

May 30, 2019

Ralph Edward Turner - age 93 of Clermont FL., formerly Tavares FL. was called home by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on May 30, 2019. Ralph will join Beverly, his beloved wife for 59 1/2 years who pre-deceased him on April 11, 2007. Born in Washington, DC to Ralph & Dorothy Dixon Turner on October 11, 1925. Ralph...

May 28, 2019

Jean (Spencer) Cole was born on July 11, 1952 to the late Ruth Williams and Wilfred Spencer in the parish of St. Elizabeth on the beautiful island of Jamaica West Indies. She was the fifth of twelve children and her siblings recall her as been very assertive and outspoken at a very early age. Jean ...

May 25, 2019

Ralph C. Nelson passed peacefully at home in New Smyrna Beach, FL on May 25, 2019. He was born on May 12, 1938 to Ralph E and Martina V Nelson. He is survived by his wife, Judy Myers Nelson, and his children Craig S. Nelson (Michelle), Coleena D. Hanson (Robert), and Michael L. Nelson (Marie) and four grandchildren. Ralph...