Obituaries

Michalene Conti

Michalene Conti

Jan 30, 2023

Michalene Conti (nee Djelailja) of Longwood, Fl, (formerly from Hamburg and Lackawanna New York), passed away peacefully, on Monday, January 30, 2023. She was born on October 4, 1938. Beloved wife of Samuel D. Conti, dearest mother of Angela M. (Daniel) Haug, and Andrea M. (Jamison) Daniels; loving grandmother of Alecia M. and Gabrielle M. Daniels, and Hailey M. and...

Elizabeth Josephine Benson

Elizabeth Josephine Benson

Jan 30, 2023

In loving memory of Elizabeth J (Betty) Benson. Born in Mineola, NewYork on July 2,1934 to Edward and Catherine Halleran. She was the 7th child of 11. Betty left this world in the loving embrace of her family at the age of 88. She was a widower of David G Benson. Betty is survived by her sisters Catherine and Edna...

Walter Wayne Stankiewicz

Walter Wayne Stankiewicz

Jan 28, 2023

Walter Wayne Stankiewicz May 12, 1947 - January 28, 2023 Walter "Wayne" Stankiewicz, 75, of Geneva, FL, left this earth unexpectedly on January 28, 2023. After 54 years of marriage to his best friend Linda, she preceded him in death just one short month before his soul departed this earth to join her. Left to cherish his memory are his...

Robert Alvin Doorn

Robert Alvin Doorn

Jan 28, 2023

Rev. Robert A Doorn "Papa", age 93, of Mt. Dora, Florida, was called home to be with Jesus on January 28, 2023. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on October 15, 1929, to Orie and Winifred Doorn. Papa graduated from Creston High School in 1947, and from North Central Bible College in 1951 with his bachelor degree in Theology....

Pauline Marie Tindal

Pauline Marie Tindal

Jan 26, 2023

November 28, 1923 – January 26, 2023 Pauline Marie Otto (Polly) was born to Herbert and Kathryn Otto in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1923. Having lived almost a hundred years, she thrived throughout a wide swath of historical change. When she was just six, she and her family learned to economize during the depression. The Ottos did suffer some scarcity during...

Vernon F. Porterfield

Vernon F. Porterfield

Jan 26, 2023

Vernon F. Porterfield, 76, of Connellsville, PA passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. Vernon was born on April 1, 1946, in Connellsville, PA, the son of Gilbert and Helen (Ducker) Porterfield. He was preceded in death by his parents. Vernon is survived by his children; Michelle (Porterfield) Kitta of Normalville, PA, Jody Porterfield...

William Henry (Bill) Heap

William Henry (Bill) Heap

Jan 25, 2023

William Henry (Bill) Heap, 86, was called to Heaven on Jan 25, 2023. He was born in Boston Ma April 27, 1936, to William and Margaret Heap. He was the eldest of 8 children and grew up in Boston. He served in the National Guard for four years. In 1955, he married Elizabeth (Bette) Kirk, and they raised 5 children....

John Palmer Mcconnell Sr.

John Palmer Mcconnell Sr.

Jan 25, 2023

On the morning of Wednesday, January 25th, 2023, Jack McConnell died at the age of 88 in Orlando Florida. Jack was born to Palmer Bennett McConnell and Ione Estelle (Kreiss) McConnell in Appleton Wisconsin in 1934. He graduated from Neenah High School in 1952 and earned his bachelor's degree from Miami of Ohio University. Jack served in the Army and...

Kathryn Burwinkle

Kathryn Burwinkle

Jan 24, 2023

Kathryn (Zinski) Burwinkle, 105, of Uniontown, PA, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, in Liberty Hall Personal Care Home, Fairchance, PA. Kathryn was born on April 7, 1917, the daughter of Bert and Theresa (Klapatch) Zinski. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Albert K. Burwinkle, brothers, John, Steve, and William Zinski, and...

Harvey Lee Massey

Harvey Lee Massey

Jan 24, 2023

Harvey L. Massey, retired Chairman and CEO of Massey Services, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 24th at the age of 81. Harvey L. Massey was born in the small town of Melville, Louisiana, a grandson of Italian immigrants and Missouri farmers. At the age of 18 he joined the U.S. Army Security where he served for three years before...

Charley Jean-Eilian Mayfield

Charley Jean-Eilian Mayfield

Jan 23, 2023

Charley Jean-Eilian Mayfield was born on January 23rd, 2023, to Jonathan and Brooke (Norcross) Mayfield via emergency surgery at AdventHealth Celebration Hospital after Charley was found to no longer have a beating heart on January 21st. After many burials and "homegoings" this year for both the Mayfield & Norcross families, news of Charley's passing was sorrowful but hope-filled for siblings...

Joseph James Smith, Jr.

Joseph James Smith, Jr.

Jan 23, 2023

Brenda Escorpizo-Smith, the loving wife of Joseph James Smith, Jr., created and wanted to share his obituary with his family and friends. ********************************************************************************************************** Joseph James Smith, Jr., 84, a resident of Orange City, Florida, passed away peacefully and comfortably in the morning of January 23, 2023 at the hospice care center of the Advent Health Fish Memorial Hospital in Orange...

Mercedes Kelly

Mercedes Kelly

Jan 23, 2023

Kelly, Mercedes E. "Nina" Passed away peacefully Jan. 23, 2023. She is survived by her loving family. Services will be held at Lake Seminole Presbyterian, 8505 113th St, Seminole, FL 33772, Wednesday, March 1, at 10 am.

Janet Helen Delucia

Janet Helen Delucia

Jan 22, 2023

Janet H. DeLucia March 10, 1927 January 22, 2023 Devoted Mother and Friend Janet H. DeLucia of Arcade, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Palm Garden of Orlando. She was 95 years young. Janet was born on March 10, 1927 in Buffalo, the only child of William A. Piel and Helen Graf. Incredibly giving, Janet spent...

Nancy M. Ebbert

Nancy M. Ebbert

Jan 21, 2023

Passed in peace, Nancy Ebbert, Saturday January 21, 2023 at the age of 73, Sorrento, FL. Born November 13, 1949 by Winfield and Janet Lippy. Survived by her husband Gregory L.W. Ebbert Sr. Brother Tom Lippy. Children Greg, Chad, Jeff. Grandchildren Justin, Payton, Haley, Garret, and Chase. Nancy will be fondly remembered as a loving wife and mother, great golfer,...

Linda White

Linda White

Jan 21, 2023

Linda White, 81, passed away on January 21, 2023. She was born to David Venters and Erma Venters in Fairfield, Illinois on November 19, 1941. She married Charles White and they lived together in Apopka, Florida. She raised 2 children, James Ballard, Jr. and Debra Rice. She is also survived by 3 grandchildren, Krisimberly Lee, Skylar Williams, Justin Davis, and...

Alfredo Valladares

Alfredo Valladares

Jan 20, 2023

Lt. Col. Alfredo Valladares of Sanford, Florida passed away on January 20, 2023. He was 88 years old. An Air Force pilot for 20 years and a postal retiree, he was born in Fryeburg, Maine to parents Joseph and Mary Valladares. He was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings Violeta Thompson, Ricardo Valladares, Martha Fadden, and grandson Christian...

David Hansford Gallagher

David Hansford Gallagher

Jan 20, 2023

On Friday, January 20th, 2023, David Hansford Gallagher was called home at the age of 53. The world has lost a great son, brother, and father. David was born in Falmouth, Kentucky, on August 10th, 1969. He relocated to Winter Springs, Florida at 12 years old with his mother, father and family. David became an incredibly skilled musician at an...

Deidra Allison Manthey

Deidra Allison Manthey

Jan 20, 2023

It is with a heavy heart that our family announces the passing of Deidra A. Manthey, 65, of Sanford, Florida on January 20th, 2023. Deidra was born in New Jersey to parents John and Cynthia (both deceased) on July 5th, 1957. She was the youngest of three siblings. Daryll (eldest, deceased) and survived by middle brother Derek. Deidra leaves behind...

Erika Seay Malenock

Erika Seay Malenock

Jan 19, 2023

Erika Seay Malenock daughter of Donald and Ingrid Seay, passed away quietly in her sleep on January 19, 2023. Erika is survived by her parents, her sister, Erin Seay Hodges, her ex-husband Scott Malenock, and her children, Carson and Kaitlyn. Funeral Mass will be held January 26th, 2023 at 11:00am at the Mary Mother of God Chapel, San Pedro Center...