Obituaries
Muriel Jane Cole Rectanus
Jan 11, 2020
(Muriel) Jane Cole Rectanus, born July 7, 1920 in Bar Harbor, ME to Raymond Cole, CDR, USN and Doris Higgins Cole, passed away peacefully January 11, 2020 in Longwood, FL at the age of 99. She was a devoted mother, loyal friend, supportive family member, dedicated reader, enthusiastic traveler, engaged citizen, animal lover (Westies), music appreciator, and avid sports fan....
Edward James Cox
Jan 11, 2020
Edward James Cox, 88, of Sanford, FL died at his home on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2010 after a long journey with Parkinson's Disease. Born on September 3, 1931 in Augusta, GA to Mary Alice (Reardon) and T. Neal Cox, Edward was raised on Arcadia Plantation in Georgetown, SC where his father was horticulturist and property superintendent. Edward took full advantage...
William Alvin Leonard
Jan 11, 2020
William Alvin Leonard, born on March 18, 1923 in Cransesville, PA died on January 11, 2020 in Longwood, FL. William graduated from Albion High School in 1942 and was employed by the Bessemer & Lake Erie Railroad. He also drove a school bus and worked at Lehman's Orchard. He retired from the B&LE Railroad in 1979 and then moved to...
Eloise Lavina Adams Stearns Conley
Jan 10, 2020
Eloise Lavina Adams Stearns Conley entered her eternal home in Heaven in the early morning hours of January 10, 2020 at the Celebration Nursing and Rehab Center, Celebration, FL, after a short illness. She was the sixth child of a family of eight, daughter of Dewey Adams and Kathryn Proctor Adams Scheublein. Eloise was born June 3, 1931, in Johnson...
Donna Sue Kern
Jan 10, 2020
Donna Sue Kern, 61 of Sanford, passed away on January 10, 2020 in Orange City, Florida. Donna is the daughter of Lonnie and Pat (Rabette) Green and was born in Sanford, Florida. She is survived by her husband, Scott and many loving family and friends. DeGusipe Funeral Home, Sanford, Florida in charge of arrangements. There are no services scheduled at...
Albert F. Zalfini
Jan 9, 2020
Albert Fiore Zalfini passed away in his home in St. Petersburg, FL on January 9th, 2020 at the age of 92. Albert was the first-generation son of Italian-born parents, Gaspare Zalfini and Theresa Verderosa. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA and was an avid Steelers fan. At the age of 17 he volunteered to join the United States Navy and...
Michael H. Phoenix
Jan 8, 2020
Michael H. Phoenix 70 of St. Petersburg passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020 with his loving family at his side. Michael was a chef at Ted Peter's. He is survived by two sons: Christopher M. Phoenix, Harrison Poenix; a daughter: Michelle Gilliland; three sisters: Debbie Jett, Sheila Ball and Mary Hightower; 13 grandshildren and 7 great grandchildren. Michael was preceded...
Mary "Mickie" Vogel
Jan 8, 2020
Mary "Mickie" Vogel 70, passed away on January 8, 2020. She was born on December 8, 1949 in Manitowoc, Wisconsin to Earl Otto and Lois (Wiggelsworth) Vogel, who along with her brother, Garrity Vogel, and her sister, Barbara Repta preceded her in passing. Mickie was an avid animal lover. For several years she owned and operated Four Paw Farm in...
John A. Best
Jan 7, 2020
John A. Best, 78, of St. Petersburg passed January 7, 2020. Born in Brooklyn, New York, John attended St. Anthony's Church, won the neighborhood stick ball championship three times, and graduated from Thomas Edison High School. Shortly thereafter, he met his future wife of 55 years, Sue, and earned an accounting degree from Michigan State University. In 1968, they settled...
Robert Anthony Arguelles
Jan 6, 2020
Robert Anthony Arguelles, born on Dec. 1, 1951 in Memphis, Tennessee, died on Jan. 6, 2020 in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Arguelles is survived by his two sons, Brandon (Yessika) Arguelles and Jeremy Arguelles of Central Florida; grandfather of Isabella and Matthew Arguelles and two brothers, Paul and Raymon Arguelles. He had a great love of the ocean, boating and fishing...
Ligia Rivera
Jan 6, 2020
Mrs. Ligia Rivera, 87 of Carolina, Puerto Rico has passed away Monday, January 6, 2020. Mrs. Rivera was born August 12, 1932 in Carolina, Puerto Rico to the late Mario Fragoso and Dionila Matos. She was married to the late Jesus Rivera and will be joining him in heaven. Her beautiful life will forever be cherished in the lives of...
Robyn Lynlee Ben-Abdallah
Jan 6, 2020
Robyn LynLee Ben-Abdallah, 51 of Ocoee, FL died on January 6, 2020, surrounded by her children and parents. She is survived by her husband, Mohamed L. Ben-Abdallah, her three children: Zachary M. Ben-Abdallah, Jasmine C. Ben-Abdallah, and Addam Ben-Abdallah, as well as her parents, Dennis and Roberta Durham. Arrangements entrusted to DeGusipe Funeral Home & Crematory, Ocoee, FL.
Miriam Rita Pletcher
Jan 6, 2020
Miriam R. Pletcher ( Kowalkowski ) born 10/11/1935 Arnold PA, reunited with Our Lord, 01/06/2020 Sanford FL. Miriam, "Mimi" was a talented artist. She loved to read and garden and loved time with kids. She taught VPK and Toddlers earning her CDA to do so. She loved her family, grandchildren and great grandchildren. They were the joy in her life...Her...
Duke Snyder
Jan 5, 2020
With grief we report the death of our beloved father Duke Snyder, 87 of Casselberry, Florida passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020. Mr. Snyder was born April 21, 1932 in Liverpool Township, Ohio to Roy W. Snyder and Grace Ferguson. Duke was born in a one room log cabin, an old trapper's cabin above the Allegheny River in Wellsville, OH....
Sharon Kay Crawford
Jan 4, 2020
Sharon Crawford of Orlando, Florida passed away peacefully on January 4, 2020. Sharon was a long-time resident of Orlando. She was preceded in death by her husband David Crawford, and is survived by her daughter Kellie Davis, sister Marilyn (Dan) Bailey, and many nieces and nephews. A viewing will be held on January 10, 2020 from 5pm-7pm, with a service...
Diane Mary Panacek
Jan 3, 2020
Diane Mary Panacek, 81, of Altamonte Springs, Florida passed away on January 3, 2020. Mrs. Panacek was born on November 20, 1938 in Lacrosse, Wisconsin to Charles and Mildred Dutton. She is survived by her husband, William Panacek, daughter Deidre (John) Barnecott, and 3 sons, Scott (Elizabeth) Panacek, Bill (Nicole) Panacek and Ryan (Mona) Panacek. She will be missed by...
Mary Glenn Gibbs Calhoun
Jan 2, 2020
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held at the First Congregational Church, 225 S. Interlachen Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789, on Saturday, January 11th at 11:00 AM, with a reception to follow in Fellowship Hall. Mary Glenn was born October 1, 1929 in Birmingham, Alabama. Her father, Glenn Oliver Gibbs, was a chemist and a talented pianist and...
William Wesley Redmond
Jan 2, 2020
William Wesley Redmond, 87, a veteran residing in Longwood, Florida, passed away on January 2, 2020. Bill Redmond was born on February 25, 1932, in Syracuse, New York, to Wesley and Frances Redmond. He was a loving husband for over 61 years, an amazing father for 58 years, and the best grandpa ever for 30 years. His favorite sayings included:...
Mary Therese Rock
Jan 2, 2020
Mary Therese Rock (McCarthy) 80, of Orlando, passed away January 2, 2020 after an extended illness. She is survived by her husband, John, daughters Elizabeth Barnard (Carl), Margaret Rock, Kathleen Rock and son Michael Rock (Diana) and grandsons Robert, Daniel and Colin Barnard. She is also survived by brother in law James Rock (Roxy) and nieces Stephanie Collums (Thomas) and...
Harold "Bernie" Robert Bricker
Jan 2, 2020
Harold Robert "Bernie" Bricker, age 77, of Winter Park, Florida, passed away 02 Jan 2020 in Orlando, Florida. Bernie was an adventurer at heart, from an exchange student in Mexico with his sister to an innovative Realtor for over 30 years, he always sought different entrepreneurial perspectives. He began his business career operating a couple of restaurants in Toledo, Ohio....
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