Obituaries

Gerald F. Gawronski

Gerald F. Gawronski

Mar 31, 2025

Gerald Francis Gawronski passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025 at 89 years old. He did not suffer a lengthy illness. Gerry was born on February 5, 1936, in Dunkirk, NY to Mr. Francis and Mrs. Josephine Gawronski. Gerry recently moved to Winter Park, FL from Hilton Head, SC where he and his lovely wife of almost 65 years, Madonna...

Yolanda M. Taborda Duarte

Yolanda M. Taborda Duarte

Mar 30, 2025

Yolanda Margarita Taborda Duarte of Kissimmee, FL., passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025 at the age of 77. Yolanda was born on June 8, 1947 in Maracaibo, Venezuela to Elias Taborda and Ermelinda Taborda. Yolanda is survived by her loving Marcos Lopez of Kissimmee, FL.

Ramesh C. Sharma

Ramesh C. Sharma

Mar 30, 2025

Ramesh C. Sharma of Orlando, FL. passed away peacefully on March 30, 2025 at the age of 81. Ramesh was born on December 12, 1943 in Lyallpur, India to Fateh Chand Sharma and Kaushalya Sharma. Ramesh is survived by his loving daughter, Joyti Sharma of Orlando, FL., and son, Deepak Sharma of Orlando, FL..

Stephen R. Crisler

Stephen R. Crisler

Mar 29, 2025

Stephen R. Crisler of Land O' Lakes, FL., passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025 at the age of 83. Stephen was born on December 7, 1941 in Randolph Field, TX to Herbert and Margaret Crisler.

George Paul Povelitis

George Paul Povelitis

Mar 29, 2025

George Paul Povelitis January 15, 1929 – March 29, 2025 Peacefully passed away on Saturday morning March 29th in St. Petersburg, Florida at the age of 96. Born in Aliquippa Pennsylvania to John G. and Alice T. Povelitis, George grew up with his older sister Isabel and older brother John. He attended Hopewell High School and enjoyed playing football and...

Estella White

Estella White

Mar 29, 2025

Estella White of Lake Mary, FL., passed away on March 29, 2025 peacefully at the age of 98. Estella was born on July 21,1926 in West, MS., to Isaiah and Emma Young. Estella is survived by her loving daughter Darlene Rivers of Lake Mary, FL.

Joseph G. Mack Iii

Joseph G. Mack Iii

Mar 28, 2025

Joseph Gannaway Mack III was born on January 17, 1961 to Joseph G Mack Jr and Shirley Haltom in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Joe grew up in the South, an avid hunter and fisherman. He also excelled at all sports, but especially baseball and football. As a teen his family moved to the Pacific Northwest where he eventually studied Mechanical Engineering at...

Florence Abiang Ehlert

Florence Abiang Ehlert

Mar 28, 2025

With hearts full of love and sorrow, we share the passing of our precious baby, Florence "Flossy" Abiang Ehlert, who graced the world with her presence for only a few precious moments on March 28, 2025. Though her time with us was brief, she lived a lifetime in our hearts. Every day, she was surrounded by love—feeling the warmth of...

Philip Orval Deputy

Philip Orval Deputy

Mar 27, 2025

Philip Orval Deputy, 89 of Orlando, Florida passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025. Mr. Deputy was born October 14, 1935, in Knoxville, TN to the late Nathan and Gladys Deputy. Philip had a love for musical theatre, opera, and he sang many years in church choirs. He took his daughter's boating, fishing and water skiing. He loved spending time with...

Ruth B. Lee

Ruth B. Lee

Mar 26, 2025

Ruth Borth Lee, a beloved mother, grandmother and dear friend, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025, in Oviedo, Florida at the age of 98. Born April 28th, 1926, in Doniphan, Missouri: Ruth's journey through life was marked by her unwavering commitment to family and friends. Ruth graduated from Doniphan high school before moving to St. Louis with her family....

James R. Kidd

James R. Kidd

Mar 26, 2025

James Ronald Kidd, 86, of Apopka, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2025. Born on May 27, 1938, in Millfield, Ohio, Jim was the son of the late James Franklin and Crystal Morgan Kidd. Jim graduated from Chauncey-Dover High School and honorably served in the United States Marine Corps. After his service, he attended Ohio State University, where he...

Bobae Park

Bobae Park

Mar 25, 2025

Bobae Park of Orlando, FL. passed away peacefully on March 25, 2025 at the age of 77. Bobae was born on March 7, 1948 in Kwangju, Korea to Jungkyu Park and Dukrye Park. Bobae, is survived by her loving son, Juseong Enoch Paek, grandson, David Paek of Ocoee, FL and daughter, Sujin Baek of Orlando, FL.

Isabel Maria Rhodes

Isabel Maria Rhodes

Mar 24, 2025

Isabel Maria Rhodes passed away peacefully on Monday, March 24, 2025. A beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Isabel (better known as Mamibelle) is survived by her four children: Diana, Liliana, Carolina, and Carlos; nine grandchildren: Michael, Mario, Giannina, Khalil, Anthony, Alicia, Ashley, Priscilla, and Alec; and her eight great-grandchildren: Kaylin, Isabella, Asher, Kai, Michael, Ivaliz, Mario, and Arabella. In addition,...

Rose "Judy" Scherer

Rose "Judy" Scherer

Mar 24, 2025

Rose Marie "Judy" Scherer, an extraordinary woman whose life was marked by adventure, intellect, and an unwavering commitment to others, passed away in Maitland, Florida on March 24th, 2025, after a long 12-year struggle with vascular dementia. She was 86 years old. Judy leaves behind her loving husband, Roy Scherer; her daughters, Jessica Schlenk Guthrie (Vance) and Diana Schlenk Ades;...

Neal H. Bridgwater

Neal H. Bridgwater

Mar 24, 2025

Neal Hightower Bridgwater was born on August 16, 1938 in Baltimore, MD to John Bridgwater Jr. and Louise Bridgwater. In his younger years he grew up in Sylacauga, AL then eventually moved to Winnetka, IL where he graduated high school. Neal graduated college from the University of Illinois in 1960 with a Bachelor's degree in Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences....

Dolores Jean Bush

Dolores Jean Bush

Mar 23, 2025

Jean passed away peacefully Sunday evening. She is survived by her husband Craig, her son Charles (Kelly), her grandson Chase (Chantel) and three great grandchildren Sophia, Chase and Wyatt. Jean's parents, Leroy (Ted) Siegle worked for International Harvester, Elsie Kathrine (n: Whitlow) worked for GE. Jean was an only child. She grew up on a farm where there was a...

Rakesh Ghai

Rakesh Ghai

Mar 22, 2025

The Ghai family is heartbroken to announce that Rick Ghai, a beloved father, son, uncle and brother, passed away on Saturday, March 22nd. Rick was born in Ames, Iowa; grew up in Miami, Florida, and lived in New York and Cleveland before relocating to the Orlando area last year. He was an accomplished Control System Engineer, having studied Electronics and...

Gail Bartholic Letarte

Gail Bartholic Letarte

Mar 20, 2025

Mrs. Gail Bartholic Letarte passed away peacefully on March 20, 2025, at the Suncoast Hospice Care Center Bayfront in St. Petersburg, Florida, at the age of 73. Gail was born on August 10, 1951, to the late Leroy Thomas and Mary Bartholic of Central Village, Connecticut. She is survived by her loving husband, Robert Letarte of St. Petersburg, FL; her...

Helen Gail Osment

Helen Gail Osment

Mar 20, 2025

Helen Gail (Hodges) Osment, 89, of Winter Park, FL, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Advent Health Hospital, Winter Park, FL. Helen is survived by her husband, James Parker Osment, daughter, Mary E. Peters (Clayton) of Winter Park, FL, sons; James P. Osment, Jr. (Jolie) Auburndale, FL, Thomas E. Osment (Kim), Longwood, FL, and J. David Osment (Jim),...

Isabela Varela Ordonez

Isabela Varela Ordonez

Mar 17, 2025

With broken hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Isabela Varela Ordoñez, who gained her angel wings on March 17, 2025, at just 5 years old. Isabela was born on January 30, 2020, in Orlando, FL, to her loving parents, Eduardo Varela and Carmen M. Ordoñez. Though her time with us was far too short, Isabela's light burned brightly,...