Obituaries

Molly Familia Mcdaniel

Molly Familia Mcdaniel

Oct 18, 2021

Molly Familia McDaniel, our vibrant devoted wife, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin and dear friend to so many, passed away amongst her family and closest friends Monday, October 18th, 2021, at her home in Maitland, FL, ending her brave fight against cancer. Though Molly's battle was inspirational to many, cancer is not what defined her. Always the most gracious host,...

Kenneth R. Mack Jr.

Kenneth R. Mack Jr.

Oct 18, 2021

Kenneth R. Mack, Jr., age 55, of Masontown, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 18, 2021. Beloved son of Kenneth R. Mack, Sr. and the late Patricia Minerd Maust; brother of Tony Mack and Michele Mack, her husband George Poppe-Smith; long time companion of 15 years to Jerri Dillow; uncle of William, Matthew, Tyler and Olivia; nephew of Betty Shaffer....

Nora Jean Trusiak Wilson

Nora Jean Trusiak Wilson

Oct 18, 2021

Nora Jean Trusiak Wilson (1959-2021) Nora Jean Trusiak Wilson was presented to the Lord on October 18, 2021 after 62 years and 36 years of marriage to her husband Timothy. Nora led a full life and was a devoted and kind person to her husband, family and friends and to our loving cats at home. Nora was raised in Martinsville,...

Myrtle Fay Brewster

Myrtle Fay Brewster

Oct 17, 2021

Myrtle Fay Brewster, age 90, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on October 17,2021. Myrtle was born in Georgia on March 1931. She will be greatly missed by her son Eliot Vanhoten and numerous grandchildren. The family of Myrtle Brewster invites you to leave a message of condolences on the Tribute Wall created in her memory.

Houshang Akbari

Houshang Akbari

Oct 17, 2021

Houshang Akbari, age 58, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on October 17, 2021. Houshang was born in Abadan, Iran on August 23, 1963; the son of Yodollah and Fatemeh (Rabiee) Akbari. He is preceded in death by his parents and survived by his wife Kathryn (Kasak) Akbari; brothers: Vahid, Mohsen, Adel and Nader; and sisters: Sara and Khadijeh. The family...

Jane Evelyn Baggett

Jane Evelyn Baggett

Oct 17, 2021

Jane Evelyn Baggett passed away October 17th 2021 in Orlando, FL, at the age of 73. She was born June 19th 1948 to Carl and Gladys Erickson in Massachusetts. On June 28th 1969 Jane was joined in marriage to the love of her life Barre. They lived in Winter Park, FL for 52 years and raised 2 wonderful girls and...

Maki Oravets

Maki Oravets

Oct 16, 2021

Maki Yamada Oravets, age 50, of Smithfield, unexpectedly on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Beloved wife of Frederick "Fred" Oravets; loving mother of Julia, Maya, Abby and Aden Oravets; daughter of Tadao and Hiroe Yamada. She is also survived by 1 brother and 1 sister. Maki was an artist and graduate of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. She enjoyed photography and...

Jeffrey M. Evans

Jeffrey M. Evans

Oct 16, 2021

Jeffrey M. Evans (1968- 2021) On October 16, 2021 Jeff passed away at age 52 in his home in Lake Mary, Fl. Jeff was born December 17, 1968 in Kettering, Ohio to the late Gerald E. and T. Eileen (Bertram) Evans. Jeff had owned his own painting and cleaning business. He also spent many years in the automotive business where...

Stanley Carl Ziomek

Stanley Carl Ziomek

Oct 15, 2021

Stanley Carl Ziomek February 21, 1940-October 15, 2021 It is with great sadness that the Ziomek family announces the death of Stanley Carl Ziomek. He passed on October 15, 2021, surrounded by his wife and daughter. Stanley was born in Highland Park, Michigan on February 21, 1940. Stan was the eldest son of Stanley Carl Ziomek, Sr. and Jane Valley...

Bradley David Berntson

Bradley David Berntson

Oct 15, 2021

Bradley David Berntson, age 67, of Ocoee, Florida, passed away of October 15, 2021 at his residence. Bradley was born on November 21, 1953, in St. Paul, Minnesota, the son of Chester Q. and June A. (Crawford) Berntson. He is survived by his wife Debra Kay (Morin) Berntson; daughters: Christin Bernston, Katherine (Gentry) Cruze, and Jennifer (Chris) Parish; sons Phillip...

Louis Anthony Bussone

Louis Anthony Bussone

Oct 14, 2021

Louis A. Bussone of St Petersburg FL passed on October 14, 2021 at 96 years of age. He was a former member of the Xaverian Brothers, with a longtime career teaching Math at Woburn High School in Woburn, MA. Lou is survived by his loving wife Gail and family. He will be greatly missed.

Patricia L Fridella

Patricia L Fridella

Oct 14, 2021

Patricia Lynn Fridella, age 66, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, on October 14, 2021, after a 5-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Patricia was born on October 5, 1955, and raised in a small wooden house in Brandon, FL. She was shaped by her first-generation Italian American upbringing, working in the family restaurants and grocery. She would go...

Robert Frank Mather Jr.

Robert Frank Mather Jr.

Oct 14, 2021

Robert Frank Mather, Jr., age 57, of Sanford, Florida, passed away on October 14, 2021. Robert was born on January 13, 1964 in Mount Clemens, Michigan, the son of Robert Mather, Sr. and Karen (McCombie) St. John. He is survived by his mother, Karen M St. John of Florida; father, Robert F Mather Sr. and wife Barbara Mather of Ohio;...

James R Mcconnell, Jr.

James R Mcconnell, Jr.

Oct 14, 2021

James R. "Jim" McConnell, Jr, beloved father, grandfather, adventurer, traveler, storyteller, and former Seminole Fire and Rescue chief passed away on October 13, 2021 at home at the age of 73. A native of Marlton, New Jersey, Jim served in the United States Navy, where he met his wife Linda, and relocated to Seminole, FL in 1973. He worked in...

Derek Andrew Lavine

Derek Andrew Lavine

Oct 13, 2021

Derek Andrew Lavine, age 41, of Deland, Florida, passed away on October 13, 2021. Derek was born on November 25, 1979 in Carthage, New York, the son of Robert Nelson Lavine and Sharon Rose Walker. He is preceded in death by his parents and survived by his brother William Lavine; and children Dakota, Logan and Crossfixxio. We are having a...

Donald Dean Schwanke

Donald Dean Schwanke

Oct 12, 2021

Donald Dean Schwanke, age 90, of Winter Garden, Florida, passed away on October 12, 2021. Donald was born on July 11, 1931 in Creston, Nebraska, the son of August John Paul and Marie (Schroeder) Schwanke. Donald served in the United States Air Force and retired with the rank of Chief Master Sergeant after more than 23 years of service. He...

Sura Shvartsman

Sura Shvartsman

Oct 12, 2021

Sura Shvartsman, age 95, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on October 12, 2021. Sura was born on July 9, 1926 in Kishinev, Moldova, the daughter of Moses and Reveka (Belis) Batushanski. She is preceded in death by her husband Favel Schvartsman (d.2020) and survived by her son Mikhail, granddaughter Regina Ivanchenko Volchikis, and grandson Roman Ivanchenko; and 5 great-grandchildren: Allison,...

John Robert Frerichs

John Robert Frerichs

Oct 11, 2021

John Robert Frerichs, age 52, of Kissimmee, Florida passed away on October 11, 2021. John was born on May 2, 1969 at Bryan Memorial Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska. John is survived by his parents, Bob and Peg Frerichs; his sister Stacy Lynne Frerichs, his niece Cheyenne Dakotah Dunn and his nephew Bryant Daniel Dunn and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins....

Kathryn L. Heffern

Kathryn L. Heffern

Oct 11, 2021

Kathryn Lorraine Moore Heffern, age 67, of Farmington, passed away at home peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, October 11, 2021. She was born on November 16, 1953 in Cleveland, Ohio and was a graduate of German Township High School and received a degree from LBI in accounting and data processing. Kathryn was preceded in death by...

Axel William Anderson, Iii M.D.

Axel William Anderson, Iii M.D.

Oct 11, 2021

Axel William Anderson, III, MD ~ 1929- 2021 Axel William Anderson III- a doctor to hundreds, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, and friend to all— went home to his heavenly father, Jesus Christ, on October 11, 2021. He was 92. Born in Olean, New York, on September 29, 1929 to Axel William and Mabel Foster Anderson. He was...