Obituaries

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...

Robyn Lynlee Ben-Abdallah

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

Pauline D ""Polly"" Moore

Pauline D ""Polly"" Moore

Jan 1, 2020

Pauline D. Moore, 99, of St Petersburg, died October 4, 2020. She passed away in the arms of her loving son, to be with the Lord. Pauline is preceded in death by her loving husband, Lenoir B. Moore, her sister, Fay and Trilby and brother, Lester. She was born near Marion N.C., Lettered in Basketball and graduated Valedictorian of her...

Jacqueline C. ""Boots"" Moran Edwards

Jacqueline C. ""Boots"" Moran Edwards

Jan 1, 2020

Jacqueline C. "Boots" Moran Edwards, born on July 28th, 1929 in Swampscott MA, passed away on December 14th, 2020 at her home in St. Petersburg, FL. She was the only child of Melvin Moran and Leota Gosselin Moran. She spent her early years attending schools in Swampscott/ Lynn,MA; graduating in 1947 from St. Petersburg High School after her family to...

Janet Edith Trischka

Janet Edith Trischka

Jan 1, 2020

Janet Edith Trischka 84 of St. Petersburg died Saturday, October 31, 2020 at home with her loving family at her side. Born in North Rose, New York she was a shipping manager for Val-Pak. Loving mother of Laura Ruffner (Daniel), Edith Lanuzga (Eduardo) and Steven Trischka (Maureen); loving grandmother of Rachel Ruffner, Susan Trischka, Michael Trischka, Allan Lanuzga Megan) and...

Rose A Carts

Rose A Carts

Jan 1, 2020

Rose A Carts, age 77, passed away peacefully September 23, 2020 after a battle with cancer. She was born July 21, 1943 as Rose Anna Phelps in Flemington, West Virginia to Robert and Vernie Phelps. She married Creston A. Carts and had a wonderful marriage to which they enjoyed over 30 years together before he preceded her in death in...

Ervin Harold ""Butch"" Wheeler

Ervin Harold ""Butch"" Wheeler

Jan 1, 2020

Ervin Harold "Butch" Wheeler was born in Cleveland, GA on February 1, 1947 and died in Tampa, FL on June 23, 2020. Cardiac arrest was the cause of death. Butch was proceeded in death by his mother Kathryn Wheeler, his father Joe Wheeler, nephew Rocky Connell, and Brother in law John Connell. Survivors include his two sons Scott Wheeler, his...