Obituaries

George "Bo" Gillis

George "Bo" Gillis

Jan 26, 2021

George "Bo" Donald Gillis, age 74, of Uniontown passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. He was born on January 20, 1947 in Framingham, Massachusetts to Allen and Sally Gillis. George's mother was formerly Sally Lee Davis of Craig Street in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, where Bo was raised from a young age by his grandparents, Charles L. and Leona B. Davis...

Sheila Faye Copenhaver

Sheila Faye Copenhaver

Jan 25, 2021

Sheila Faye Tinney Copenhaver, loving mother of five children, passed away, at age 53, unexpectedly in Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Jefferson Hills, PA on Monday, January 25, 2021. She was born on December 15, 1967 in Summersville, WV. Sheila was preceded in death by her mother, Melissa Jane Tinney and brother Jeff Tinney. She is survived by her father...

Dolores Joan Polchak

Dolores Joan Polchak

Jan 25, 2021

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Dolores Joan Polchak, age 79, of Lake Mary, Florida, on January 25, 2021. Dolores was born on February 8, 1941 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Richard Lee Harbert and Ernestine Swiger. She is survived by her partner Robert Napierkowski; Daughters, Donna Anthony-Becker, Dawn Cray, Diane...

Armida Arias

Armida Arias

Jan 24, 2021

Armida Arias passed away in the early morning hours of January 24th, 2021 in Orlando, Florida. She was 81 years old. She was born on November 1st, 1939 in Quito, Ecuador to Lucila and Noe Barros. She was one of eight children. Armida married the love of her life, Alberto Oswaldo Arias, in 1959. The couple settled in New Jersey...

Cortland Edward Leaming Sr.

Cortland Edward Leaming Sr.

Jan 24, 2021

Cortland Edward Leaming, Sr., age 82, of Deltona, Florida, passed away on January 24, 2021. He was born on August 7, 1938 in Green Creek, New Jersey, the son of Cuthbert Cortland Leaming and Winifred A. Parsons. He is survived by his brother Robert Leaming, daughter Sheryl (Gary) Dufour, son Cortland (Lahaana Vegliante) Leaming, three grandchildren and four great grandchildren....

John Hardin Nichols

John Hardin Nichols

Jan 24, 2021

John Hardin Nichols, age 60 of Orlando, FL, passed away on January 24, 2021. John was born on October 6, 1960 in Houston, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dean and Maxine Nichols. He is survived by his Children Aryn and Adam Nichols, granddaughters Madyson and Hannah, sisters Kathy Killam (Randy), Melissa Nichols and Julie Flentje (Bob)....

James Rudy Duane Ransaw

James Rudy Duane Ransaw

Jan 24, 2021

James Rudy Duane Ransaw, age 31, of Uniontown, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2021 also known as "Jimmy" or "Big James," was an amazing person to many people within his family and the community. He had a heart of gold and an optimistic attitude no matter what life threw at him. He will be remembered for the countless lives...

Loraine A Oliver

Loraine A Oliver

Jan 24, 2021

Loraine A. Oliver, 91, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021, at home in Pinellas Park, Florida, under the care of both of her loving daughters and Hospice after a long illness. She was the loving mother of H. Lynn Oliver (Cindy), Elizabeth Oliver, David Oliver (Pearl), and Susan Crone; grandmother of eight, great grandmother of four. Born in Detroit, Michigan,...

Parasram Sharma

Parasram Sharma

Jan 24, 2021

Parasram Sharma, age 74, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on January 24, 2021. Born on October 5, 1946 in Georgetown, Guyana, the son of Ramnarine Sharma and Persaud Gomatie. Survived by his wife of 39 1/2 years, Sohanti (Debbie) D. Sharma. A Hindu Service will be held from 2:30pm to 4:30pm on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at DeGusipe Funeral Home,...

Robert Walter Lynch

Robert Walter Lynch

Jan 24, 2021

Robert Walter Lynch, age 79, of Altamonte Springs, Florida, passed away on January 24, 2021. Bob was born on August 17, 1941 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, the son of Frank and Mary (Ozoonian) Lynch. Preceded in death by parents, Frank and Mary Lynch of Watertown, MA, brothers Richard and Michael, sister Gale, brother-in-law Harry. He leaves behind wife of 57 years...

Julia M. Van

Julia M. Van

Jan 23, 2021

Julia M. Van, a resident of Sanford, Florida for the past 35 years, passed away on January 23, 2021 at the age of 84. Born in Beach Grove, Indiana on September 13, 1936, she was the daughter of Thomas and Jenny Biggerstaff. Julia lived life to the fullest. She was a wonderful and loving wife, mother and grandmother. Her greatest...

Lucy E. Schlotterlein

Lucy E. Schlotterlein

Jan 22, 2021

Lucy E. Schlotterlein 89 of St. Petersburg passed away Friday, January 22, 2021. She was born in Huntington, West Virginia and was a homemaker. Lucy is the loving mother of Cindy L. Nielsen, Patti Schlotterlein, Susan Hines and Fred William Schlotterlein "Bill" III. Survived by nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Interment will take place on Friday, January 29, 2021 at...

Sara Mercedes Vanegas De Cabrera

Sara Mercedes Vanegas De Cabrera

Jan 22, 2021

(Seguido al final por la version en Español) Our beloved Sara Mercedes left our physical realm on January 22, 2021 at 11:10 a.m. to continue her journey in the spiritual world, joining her late husband, brother, and parents. She departed on a beautiful wave of turquoise blue light. She was calm and content on her final hours and was surrounded...

Lucy Nicole (Nikki) Perry

Lucy Nicole (Nikki) Perry

Jan 22, 2021

Lucy Nicole Perry (Nikki) went home to Jesus on January 22, 2021 at the age of 42. Nikki was born in Fort Myers, Florida on September 17, 1978. As a child and young adult, she used her creative talents to refurbish old furniture, redesign clothing, paint and decorate. Nikki loved animals and playing competitive games. Beloved daughter, cherished sister, and...

Robert Phillip "Bob" Labano

Robert Phillip "Bob" Labano

Jan 21, 2021

Robert P. LaBano, 82, passed away after a long illness in St Petersburg, Florida on January 21, 2021. He was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio and moved to Florida to be near his family and enjoy the beautiful weather. Bob enjoyed fishing, golfing, cooking and spending time with his family and friends. He was a happy go lucky fellow,...

Theresa Nicole Manley

Theresa Nicole Manley

Jan 21, 2021

Theresa Nicole Manley, age 34 of Sanford, Florida, passed away on January 21, 2021. Theresa was born on October 20, 1986 in Sanford, Florida and was the daughter of Michael Ray Manley and Michelle Dunn Croskey. She is survived by her mother, her brother Nicholas Manley and sister Leandra Croskey. Dearest Granddaughter of Corrine Fail and Jim Dunn. Theresa always...

Deborah Lynn Brant

Deborah Lynn Brant

Jan 21, 2021

Deborah Lynn Brant, age 61, of Uniontown passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 21, 2021. She is survived by her companion Michael Curley. As per Deborah's wishes services are private.

Hansa J. Patel

Hansa J. Patel

Jan 20, 2021

Hansa J. Patel, age 80 years, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on January 20, 2021. Hansa was born on May 25, 1940 in Samarkha, India, the daughter of Mohan S. Patel and Sharda M. Patel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jayant Patel and is survived by her son, Kalpesh J. Patel and daughter, Anita D. Dalal. A...

Zulma Zenaida Sanchez

Zulma Zenaida Sanchez

Jan 20, 2021

Zulma Zenaida Sanchez, age 68 of Orlando, Florida, passed away on January 20, 2021. Zulma was born on April 28, 1952 in Ciales, Puerto Rico, the daughter of Lorenzo Sanchez and Nelly C. Cruzado. She is survived by her daughter Janet A. Sanchez. Services are pending at this time. The family of Zulma Zenaida Sanchez invites you to leave a...

William H. Winchester

William H. Winchester

Jan 20, 2021

With heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of William H. Winchester, on January 20, 2021. Bill was 62 years old and was born in Boston, Massachusetts on November 25th, 1958. The only son of Harvey and Dorothy Winchester, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, April Wnchester, their children Ashley Cirrincione, Whitney Winchester, and Christopher Winchester,...