Obituaries

Clifford Alan Black

Clifford Alan Black

May 7, 2016

Clifford Alan Black entered Heaven's Gate on May 7, 2016 Proceeded in death by his parents; Earl Alexander & Lillian May Black, sister; Linda Tuthill and brothers; Ron Black & Earl Jr. Black. He leaves his loving memories to be cherished by his wife; Sue, and Daughters; Jessica & Erika. Survived by his sister; Cheryl Powell and several wonderful nieces,...

Mary Ann Pierce Whelchel Smith

Mary Ann Pierce Whelchel Smith

May 7, 2016

Mary Ann Pierce Smith, 88, passed peacefully in her home, surrounded by loved ones, on May 7, 2016. For anyone who had the pleasure of knowing Mary Ann, they know that the world lost one of the sweetest souls; the woman who made everyone feel like they were her favorite person, important and unconditionally loved. Her family and many friends...

William B. Lange

William B. Lange

May 5, 2016

William B. Lange "Bill" 77, of Pinellas Park, FL, passed away May 5, 2016. Bill was born in Plainfield, N.J. on October 17, 1938. He resided in New Jersey and enlisted in the Marine Corps. in 1958. He moved to Florida in 1971, where he earned an A.A. degree from the St. Petersburg College and completed his education, earning a...

Jerome Edward Groom

Jerome Edward Groom

May 5, 2016

Jerome Edward Groom, 78 of Casselberry, Florida passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016. Mr. Groom was born June 21, 1937 in New York, New York to Joseph and Josephine Groom.

John G. Ploehn, Jr.

John G. Ploehn, Jr.

May 4, 2016

John G. Ploehn, Jr., 73, of Longwood, Fl. passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at Hospice of the Comforter. Mr. Ploehn was born June 4, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois. Mr. Ploehn is survived by his wife, Kathryn; his children, Brian Ploehn, Rebecca Keller (Conner), Michael Ploehn, Megan Loso (Jeremy) and six grandchildren. In addition, he is survived by his brothers,...

Thomas O. Burruss, Iii

Thomas O. Burruss, Iii

May 2, 2016

Thomas Osborne Burruss III November 16, 1941 to May 2, 2016 Tom was born in Crawford Long Hospital to Reba & Thomas O. Burruss November 16, 1941. He attended Grady High School in Atlanta and after graduation went on to Young Harris College and the University of Georgia. He moved to Jacksonville, FL in 1964 where he met his wife...

James Arthur Shanahan

James Arthur Shanahan

May 1, 2016

James A. Shanahan, Esq., a native of Rushville, Indiana, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his Florida home on May 1, 2016, after a 3.5 year battle with ALS. Jim graduated cum laude with a finance degree from the University of Notre Dame and magna cum laude from Indiana University School of Law in Bloomington, Indiana. Jim was a...

John Puglia

John Puglia

May 1, 2016

John Puglia, 68 passed away Sunday, May 1, 2016 in his home in Casselberry, Florida with his son John Phillip Puglia, and sisters Mary Puglia Rodriguez and Nancy Puglia by his side. John was born February 19, 1948 in Jersey City, New Jersey to John and Nancy Guzzo Puglia. He moved to Florida in 1962 with his parents and siblings...

Joseph Denis Skinner

Joseph Denis Skinner

Apr 30, 2016

Our beloved 17 year old son, Joseph (Joe) Denis Skinner entered into heaven on April 30, 2016 after an almost five month battle with Very High Risk Precursor B-cell Acute Lumphoblastic Leukemia (Hyppdiploid). Joe was born on May 13, 1998. Joe leaves behind his parents, Scott Russell Skinner and Judy Radecki Skinner, his sister Molly Ann Skinner, his Grandmother Lucille...

Danny Allen Chauvin

Danny Allen Chauvin

Apr 30, 2016

Danny Allen Chauvin, 60 of Sanford, Florida passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016. Mr. Chauvin was born October 30, 1955 in Plano, Texas to Alfonse Chauvin and Donna Hill.

Laurie J. Vallett

Laurie J. Vallett

Apr 29, 2016

Laurie J. Vallett, 64 of St. Pete Beach passed away April 29, 2016. Laurie was a realtor and member of the Pass-A-Grille Women�s Club and was on the St. Pete Beach Board of Adjustments. She is the loving mother of Tucker C. Aguirre, also survived by her father, Walter Vallett, sisters, Pam, Jody and Barb. There will be a Celebration...

Rose C. Wagner

Rose C. Wagner

Apr 29, 2016

Rosalie "Rose" Wagner died peacefully in her home on Friday, April 29, 2016 in Maitland, Florida at the age of 98. She was just shy of her 99th birthday. Rose was born in New York on May 16, 1917 to Italian immigrants, the late Saverio and Agata "Katie" Raia. She was the youngest of 4 children. She married her beloved...

Mr. Giacomo Rutigliano

Mr. Giacomo Rutigliano

Apr 29, 2016

MR. GIACOMO RUTIGLIANO OCTOBER 30, 1932 - APRIL 29, 2016 Mr. Giacomo Rutigliano, age 83 of Winter Springs, Florida passed on Friday, April 29, 2016 in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Mr. Rutigliano was born in Bitetto, Bari, Italy on October 30, 1932 to the late Vincenzo and Filomena Rutigliano. He was married to Francesca Scarola on September 1, 1958. He served...

Maria Gonzalez

Maria Gonzalez

Apr 29, 2016

Maria Gonzalez, 78 of Elgin, Illinois passed away on April 29, 2016. Ms. Gonzalez was born on January 24, 1938 in Moca, Puerto Rico to Richardo Gonzalez and Juana Perez. Survived by sons , Ricardo Rodriguez and Roberto Hernandez, daughters , Irma Alonso Hernandez and Nereida Hernandez.

Anthony Vincent Timpanaro

Anthony Vincent Timpanaro

Apr 28, 2016

Anthony Vincent Timpanaro, age 67 of Orlando , Florida passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2016 in Winter Park, Florida. Anthony was born in Manhattan, New York on July 4, 1948 son of Thomas and Catherine Timpanaro. He is survived by his daughter Christina, grandson Nicholas and ex wife Helen. Two sisters; Marion and Catherine and three brothers; Thomas, Dennis,...

Catherine Yee

Catherine Yee

Apr 28, 2016

Catherine Yee, 83 of Orlando, Florida passed away on April 28, 2016. Ms. Yee was born on June 2, 1932 in Hong Kong to Yao Zhu and Chen Le Wen Leung. Survived by husband James Yee ,four children and grandchildren.

James Vincent Lechner

James Vincent Lechner

Apr 27, 2016

James Vincent Lechner, 76 of Apopka, Florida passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016. Mr. Lechner was born June 25, 1939 in Brooklyn, New York to Vincent Lechner and Dorothy Donnelly.

Lois Karen Wood

Lois Karen Wood

Apr 26, 2016

Lois Karen Wood, 74 of Casselberry, Florida passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2016. Mrs. Wood was born November 14, 1941 in Port Jefferson, New York to Harry and Lucille Carter Goodier.

Zelma Victoria Henry

Zelma Victoria Henry

Apr 26, 2016

Zelma Victoria Henry, 87 of Altamonte Springs, Florida passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2016. Mrs. Henry was born April 18, 1929 in St. Catherine, Jamaica to Aaron and Lynette Ferron Watson.

Pearl K Lacey

Pearl K Lacey

Apr 26, 2016

Pearl K Lacey, 79 of Winter Garden, Florida passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. Ms. Lacey was born on July 14, 1936 in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania to William Joseph O'Neal and Viola Elizabeth Javens O'Neal. Pearl is survived by son, Donald E. Lacey Jr., PA, son, David A. Lacey and his wife Amy Lacey, FL, grand daughter's, Khristina Toth and...