Obituaries

Pauline Bascombe-Lee

Pauline Bascombe-Lee

Mar 9, 2025

The Beginning Pauline Lorraine Marie Bascombe-Lee was born in Kingston, Jamaica on November 17th, 1954, to parents Norma Williams and Kenneth Young. Shortly after her birth, Kenneth migrated to England and Pauline was adopted by Norma's fiancé and assumed his last name, Bascombe. Her paternal grandparents played a very important role in her formative years. She attended Holy Childhood Prep...

Jacqueline Jeannine Callahan

Jacqueline Jeannine Callahan

Mar 8, 2025

Jacqueline Jeannine (Mickunas) Callahan, 77, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025, in Regent Park Health Care Center, Winter Park, Florida. Jackie was born on December 9, 1947, in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of Joseph Jacob and Susan Katherine (Sledeonbick) Mickunas. Arrangements are under the direction of the DeGusipe Funeral Home and Crematory, 9001 N. Orlando Ave., Maitland, FL, 32751....

William R. Merritt

William R. Merritt

Mar 7, 2025

William Rogers Merritt December 28, 1955 - March 7, 2025 William (Will) Rogers Merritt was born on December 28,1955 in Raleigh, North Carolina. William was a Systems Engineer at Lockheed Martin in Orlando, Florida where he worked for thirty-one years until his retirement. He is preceded in death by his parents Clifton and Emily Rogers Merritt; brother Wayne and sister...

Eleanor May D'Aurizio (Nee Laughlin)

Eleanor May D'Aurizio (Nee Laughlin)

Mar 5, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Eleanor May D'Aurizio (née Laughlin), who left us on March 5, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on August 30, 1938, Eleanor was a devoted sister to Theresa Laughlin, Lucille Grady, and Thomas Laughlin and was predeceased by her brother, Walter Laughlin and her parents Marion Corey Laughlin Fay and Walter...

Stephen F. Anderson

Stephen F. Anderson

Mar 4, 2025

Stephen Fenn Anderson passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, due to multiple health complications at HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital in Sanford, FL. Born to Robert and Nora Anderson of Americus, Georgia, Stephen lived a life dedicated to family, faith, and service. Stephen had a long and distinguished career in retail management. He was employed as a retail manager...

Peter J. Reddy

Peter J. Reddy

Mar 4, 2025

Peter Joseph Reddy passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of March 4th, 2025, listening to Irish music. Pete is survived by his beloved wife of 34 years Lynn; Daughters Karen Kinkead (Denny), Julia Reddy (Scott), Julia Reddy (Andrew); Sons Scott, Andrew and Denny. Peter (pop pop) carries on through grandchildren Madeline, Allison, Alora, Oliver, John Patrick, and Amber...

Christopher John Donnelly

Christopher John Donnelly

Mar 3, 2025

Christopher John Donnelly, Sr. passed after a brief, but hard-fought battle with cancer in Winter Garden, Florida on March 3, 2025, at the age of 59. He is survived by his wife, Laurie Donnelly, his son, Chris Donnelly, Jr., and his daughter, Aer'is Donnelly. He was preceded in death by his father, Alan Donnelly, and his brother, Joseph Donnelly. He...

Robert D. Watkins

Robert D. Watkins

Mar 3, 2025

Robert Dale Watkins Jr, 66, of Maitland, Florida, passed away on March 3rd, after complications from cancer. Robert was born on September 25th, 1958 to Margrette & Robert at Newport, Rhode Island. Robert's father was an E5 electrician's mate in the Navy and Robert grew up all up and down the East coast. Robert is the eldest son and had...

Mr. Rustom Khodadad Demehri

Mr. Rustom Khodadad Demehri

Mar 3, 2025

Rustom Khodadad Demehri (born Rustom Irani), was born on February 5th, 1950 and passed away on March 3, 2025 at the age of 75 years old. He was born in Mumbai, India, the son of Khodadad and Meherbanoo Irani. Rustom was a brilliant student who was admitted to the India Institute of Technology (I.I.T.) in Bombay where he excelled in...

Raquel Murillo

Raquel Murillo

Mar 3, 2025

Raquel Murillo of Orlando, Florida, passed away March 3rd, 2025 at the age of 94. Raquel was born on September 23rd, 1930 in Cali, Colombia. Raquel is survived by her loving daughter Angela Maria Rodriguez and grand-daughter Alejandra Rodriguez.

John Wilding

John Wilding

Mar 3, 2025

John Wilding, 49, passed away on March 3, 2025, in Winter Park, Florida. Born on February 6, 1976, in Louisville, Kentucky, John grew up in Florida and built a life filled with family, faith, and a deep passion for racing. John attended Bishop Moore Catholic High School in Orlando before earning his Bachelor of Arts degree from Belmont Abbey College...

Gary Alan Thompson

Gary Alan Thompson

Mar 1, 2025

Gary Thompson, born on February 6,1958, in Portland, Maine, passed away on March 1, 2025, at the age of 67 at Orlando Health Hospital, Lake Mary. He was the beloved son of Gloria Edna (Skillings) Thompson and Robert Melvin Thompson. Gary attended schools in South Portland and Scarborough, eventually graduating from Cape Elizabeth High School in 1976, where he discovered...

Michelle Joanna Sanson

Michelle Joanna Sanson

Mar 1, 2025

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Michelle Joanna Sanson, beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend, who left this world far too soon on March 1, 2025, at the age of 39, due to a tragic car accident. Though her time on Earth was brief, Michelle's life was filled with purpose, love,...

Susan E. Mears

Susan E. Mears

Feb 28, 2025

Susan Mears (ne Peters) passed away unexpectedly in Advent Health-Orlando on Feburary, 28th 2025 in Orlando, Florida at the age of 56. Susan is survived by her Husband Scott, Daughters Courtney, Amy and Angela, Sister Laura and Brother John. She is preceded in death by her Mother and Father, Joyce and George Peters of Winter Garden Susan was born on...

Robert N. Atkinson

Robert N. Atkinson

Feb 28, 2025

On February 28th, 2025 Robert Nahm Atkinson beloved husband, father and grandfather crossed over to his heavenly Father. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Margaret Ann Atkinson (nee Solomon), son Christopher Charles Atkinson (FL), daughters Laura Ann Atkinson (LeAnn Cusick) and Elizabeth Ann Atkinson (FL), and grandson Zachary Kai Atkinson-Zima (FL). Siblings Thomas J. Atkinson (FL), Anne...

Richard Jones

Richard Jones

Feb 27, 2025

Richard "Rick" Jones, 73, of Lake Mary, FL, died peacefully with his sons by his side on Thursday, February 27th, 2025, in Geneva, Florida at the age of 73. Rick was born on October 20th, 1951, in Orlando, Florida the son of Ernest Jones and Marie MacDonald. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother...

Leonard J. Silverstein

Leonard J. Silverstein

Feb 27, 2025

Leonard Jarod Silverstein of Casselberry, Florida, passed away on February 27th, 2025 at the age of 49. Leonard was born on September 24th, 1975 in Skoki, Illinois. He is survived by his loving parents Neil and Rosa Silverstein.

Bhanumatee Laxman

Bhanumatee Laxman

Feb 26, 2025

Bhanumatee Laxman of Windermere, Florida, passed away peacefully on February 26th, 2025 at the age of 85. Bhanumatee was born June 4th, 1939 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe to Vanmali Parrbhoo and Dhaiyiben Vanmali Parbhoo. Bhanumatee is survived by her sons; Deepax Laxman and Rajesh Laxman YouTube Livestream Link: https://youtube.com/live/Gs0QLu-QPwc?feature=share

Thanh Lan Burt

Thanh Lan Burt

Feb 26, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thanh Lan Burt at the age of 82. Lan passed away on February 26, 2025, after her battle with cancer surrounded by her family. Lan was born on February 1,1943 in Saigon, Vietnam to Duong Duc Tran and Pan Thi Thường. She will be remembered for her kindness, generosity,...

Elliott B. Andrews

Elliott B. Andrews

Feb 24, 2025

Elliott B. Andrews of Orlando, FL, passed away on February 24, 2025 at the age of 50. Elliott was born in San Antonio, TX on January 26, 1975. Elliott is survived by his loving wife Alba Dillion, step-son; Gabriel Dillion, his father; Arthur Andrews. his sister; Christine Andrews and aunt; Colette De Bel.