Obituaries

Shirley Ann Hill

Shirley Ann Hill

Mar 15, 2016

Shirley Ann (Gillis) Hill unexpectedly went to be with her Saviour the afternoon of March 15, 2016. She was 55 years of age and resided in Ocoee, Florida. She experienced a massive heart attack while working at Hope Charter/Legacy Charter High School, where she was a teacher. A viewing will be held Saturday, March 19th, beginning at 9:30am, and Pastor...

Thomas P Matlack, Jr.

Thomas P Matlack, Jr.

Mar 15, 2016

For once, I'm afraid, the words won't come. Maybe it's the shock that has struck me dumb. This has happened before to our family, but it is none the less heart breaking, as you will see. Our wonderful grandson, Tommy, lost his life, leaving behind three children and a wife. Amanda stood by him through the years as he served...

Harold Deliska Fabre

Harold Deliska Fabre

Mar 15, 2016

Harold Deliska Fabre, 39 of Orlando, Florida passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2016. Mr. Fabre was born on August 21, 1976 in Petit Goave, Haiti.

Gary Robert Cofta

Gary Robert Cofta

Mar 15, 2016

Gary Robert Cofta, 66 of Sanford, Florida passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2016. Mr. Cofta was born on July 29, 1949 in Cleveland, Ohio to Robert Cofta & Dorothy Cofta.

Calvin L. Bounds

Calvin L. Bounds

Mar 14, 2016

Nine days before his 83rd Birthday, Cal went to be with the Lord, leaving his pain and broken body behind. He was born in Oak Park, Il to Chester and Ebba Bounds and was the third of five children. The family moved to St. Petersburg the fall of 1950 where Cal finished High School and attended St. Petersburg College. He...

Leonard Schwartz

Leonard Schwartz

Mar 13, 2016

Leonard Schwartz passed away Sunday morning, March 13, 2016. Born on August 11, 1931 in Manhattan, NY. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Anita, daughters Melanie (Stan), Flo, son Randy (Heidilore),five grandchildren, Trevor, Tyler, Jamie, Thomas, Taylor; four great grandchildren and his sister, Florence (Barney).

Betty Ann Newby

Betty Ann Newby

Mar 13, 2016

Betty Ann Newby, 81, of Largo passed away on March 13, 2016. She was proceeded in death by her loving husband Homer & her sons, Scott and Collin. Survivors include three daughters: Terri Tevlin, Julie Newby and Audrey Smith. Proud grandmother of four: Robert Ferguson, April Butler, Aaron Schutz and Amber Montgomery. Extremely proud great grandmother of eleven: Robbie Leo,...

Mr. Milton M Rose

Mr. Milton M Rose

Mar 13, 2016

Mr. Milton M. Rose, age 77 of Orlando, Florida passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Rose was born in Berbice, Guyana. Arrangements are entrusted to DeGusipe Funeral Home & Crematory, 9001 N. Orlando Avenue, Maitland, Florida 32751. (407) 695-CARE.

Mrs Betty Ruth Owen

Mrs Betty Ruth Owen

Mar 13, 2016

Owen, Betty Ruth Scott, 87, of Maitland, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 13, 2016. Born in Lakeland, FL to Annie Laura Walker and William Dennis Scott, she graduated from Lakeland High School and attended Florida Southern College. Seeking the bright lights of a big city, Betty moved to Orlando in 1950, and married Stewart Owen...

Eva Y. Johnson

Eva Y. Johnson

Mar 13, 2016

Eva Y. Johnson, 85 of Winter Springs, Florida passed away Sunday, March 13, 2016. Ms. Johnson was born January 17, 1931 in Shepardsville, Kentucky to William and Daisy Franklin York.

Steven Greer Watson

Steven Greer Watson

Mar 12, 2016

Steven Greer Watson 4/16/65-3/12/16 Beloved son of Stacy & Ken Roberts (Homestead,FL) Step-brother to Jeff & Tammy Roberts (Homestead,FL) Nephew of Nancy(Tom) Boothe of Akron,OH, Joanie(Andy) Tedesco of Tucson,AZ, Kay Thiem of Mentor,OH. Cousin of Meredith, Todd, Jessica, Jenny Kay, Steve, Kristi, Kurt, Taylor & Trevor. Steve was born in Berea, Ohio and grew up in Connecticut where many close...

John Basil Huff

John Basil Huff

Mar 12, 2016

John Basil Huff, 94 went to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, March 12, 2016. He was preceded by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. John B. and Gertrude Huff Sr., Basil is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Avenell �Penny� Huff; sons: John M. Huff of Petersburg, W.V., James R. Huff of St. Petersburg, Florida; also survived...

Jerome A. Mysliwiec

Jerome A. Mysliwiec

Mar 11, 2016

Jerome "Jerry" Mysliwiec passed away on March 11, 2016 surrounded by family and friends. Jerry was born in Chicago, IL on December 28, 1941 to John and Helen Mysliwiec. After high school Jerry joined the Navy and served for 4 years before graduating from Roosevelt University. He subsequently earned an MBA from the University of Chicago and spent his career...

Frances Elizabeth Smith

Frances Elizabeth Smith

Mar 11, 2016

Smith, Frances Elizabeth(Beth), 56 years old, was born November 26, 1959 in Winter Park, Florida and was called to Heaven on March 11, 2016. Beth will be remembered as a beautiful, kind and generous person with a huge heart. She received joy from helping others, but her greatest joy in life was being a loving mother to her three precious...

Erna Thayer

Erna Thayer

Mar 11, 2016

Erna Thayer, 83 of Pinellas Park passed away Friday, March 11, 2016. Born in Germany, she was co-owner of a tree service along with her late husband, Jack . Erna was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, she was head co-ordinator for hospice for many years as a volunteer, she was also involved in the Mainland�s Community having been...

Mr. Louis E. Jarolimek

Mr. Louis E. Jarolimek

Mar 11, 2016

Louis E. Jarolimek 81 of Orlando Florida, Originally from Cleveland, Ohio died Friday March 11th, 2016 after a short battle with cancer. Survived by wife Frances Godor Jarolimek of 51 years and children; Todd L. and wife Cherie, Daughter Tracy and Husband Michael Leo, Daughter Michele and Husband Robert Ortiz, Grandchildren Todd Jr and Isabella Jarolimek, Madeline and Christina Leo...

Robert H. Swartz

Robert H. Swartz

Mar 11, 2016

Robert H. "Bob" Swartz was born in Rockford, Illinois, on April 27, 1947, to Harry and Norma Swartz and departed this life on March 11, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Bobbi K. Swartz, his son, Scott Robert Swartz, his daughter, Lisa R. Little, son-in-law, Tracy Little and his beloved granddaughter, Olivia Katherine Little, his sister, Joan Johnson and...

William Graham Collins, Sr.

William Graham Collins, Sr.

Mar 10, 2016

William Graham Collins, Sr., 94, of Longwood, FL, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 10, 2016. Born in East Boston, MA on October 8, 1921, he proudly served in the U.S. Navy on an LCI (L) in the Pacific in WWII. In December, 1960, he married the love of...

John James Reedy, Jr.

John James Reedy, Jr.

Mar 10, 2016

John James Reedy, Jr., age 90, born March 18, 1925 in Charleston, SC, went to be with the Lord March 10, 2016. He is survived by his daughter Sharon and son-in-law Terence Brown, his grandchildren Ronald Reedy Brown and Carolyn Marie Brown, and his sister Margaret Reedy Thompson. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Carolyn Pitts Reedy, his parents...

Mardelle E. Merrill

Mardelle E. Merrill

Mar 10, 2016

On Thursday, March 10, 2016 at the age of 93, Mardelle Edwards Merrill passed away peacefully in her sleep. Over a long life filled with a loving family, wonderful friends, and rich experiences, she touched countless people and created many warm memories. After graduating from Purdue University, where she met her beloved husband Harvie Martin Merrill IV (1921-2010), she devoted...