Obituaries

Lyric Renee Allen

Lyric Renee Allen

Jan 14, 2020

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Bernhard Joseph Karoly Iii

Bernhard Joseph Karoly Iii

Jan 14, 2020

Bernhard Joseph Karoly III, 50, passed away in Casselberry, Florida on January 14, 2020. Bernie was born in Athens, Greece on January 21, 1969 to Elaine Karoly and Bernhard J. Karoly Jr. He is survived by his parents, Bernhard and Elaine; wife, Elizabeth, daughter, Zoe; step-daughter, Kayla Johnson; and grandchildren, Laylee and Lawson. He was a true Renaissance man that...

Estelle Carlson

Estelle Carlson

Jan 14, 2020

CARLSON, Estelle (39), of Largo, Florida, died on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 surrounded by love from her Sister Poppy, her longtime boyfriend and love of her life Jeff, and her faithful canine companion Houdini. Estelle was born on July 30, 1980, in St. Petersburg, Florida to Lon and Jackolyn Carlson. Estelle was an avid animal lover her entire life and...

John Francis Lawyer

John Francis Lawyer

Jan 13, 2020

John Francis Lawyer, age 85 of Longwood, FL, died on January 13, 2020 in Lake Mary, FL. His beautiful and much beloved wife, Ruth Lawyer, passed on September 12, 2019. John and Ruth had a real love story. There was always love for his much adored wife and the rest of the family that endured in good and bad times....

James Ronald Kaba

James Ronald Kaba

Jan 13, 2020

James Ronald (Ron) Kaba, 85 of Ocoee, Florida passed from this Earth on Monday, January 13, 2020 at 4:45 pm at home after a brief battle with cancer. Ron was born on September 24, 1934 in Passaic, New Jersey to Stephen and Margaret (Price) Kaba. He joined the United States Army in 1955 and served for 8 years. He married...

Paul Joseph Ivory

Paul Joseph Ivory

Jan 13, 2020

Paul J. Ivory Sr. of St. Petersburg, Florida passed away peacefully at home on January 13, 2020 at the age of 74. He leaves his wife of 40 years, Lynda (Ray) Ivory; three sons, Steven Ivory, Paul Jr. Ivory and Andrew Ivory; four loving grandchildren; his remaining siblings, Mary, Chris and Edie; among many more relatives and close friends. Born...

William B. "Bill" Mccoy

William B. "Bill" Mccoy

Jan 12, 2020

William B. "Bill" McCoy, age 73 of Apopka, FL died on Sunday, January 12, 2020 in Orlando, FL. Bill was born in Marianna, FL to Lewis and Marie Carlisle. He was later adopted by his grandparents, Amos and Nina Mae McCoy. Bill was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Ray...

Riley Andrew Garcia Perez

Riley Andrew Garcia Perez

Jan 12, 2020

Riley Andrew Garcia Perez, 7, of Sanford, Florida passed away on January 12, 2020. Riley was born in Sanford, Florida on March 2, 2012 to parents Hector Garcia and Marta Perez Garcia. He is survived by his parents, sisters Kimberly and Vileyma, as well as his brother, Jesus. He will be dearly missed by his loving family and friends.

Opal Geraldine Renehan

Opal Geraldine Renehan

Jan 11, 2020

Opal Geraldine "Jerry" Renehan, 90 of Fern Park, FL died on Saturday, January 11, 2020 in Winter Park, FL. Jerry is survived by her sons, Dennis Blackmon and Larry Blackmon. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Friday, January 17, 2020 at 10:30AM at Asbury United Methodist Church, 220 Horatio Ave W, Maitland, FL 32751 Donation may be...

Muriel Jane Cole Rectanus

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...