Obituaries

Mary Nan Carroll

Mary Nan Carroll

Dec 8, 2015

Mary Nan Carroll, 85, went home to Glory on December 7, 2015 after a long illness. Mary Nan was well-known and beloved in multiple communities and civic groups in the Central Florida area. She was a passionate contributor to the growth of the Central Florida education system and the faith community during her 50+ years as a resident in College...

Vina J. Brock

Vina J. Brock

Dec 6, 2015

We will mourn the loss of Vina J. Brock, who lived a full & diverse life, passing away Sunday December 6th 2015 at the age of 80. She will be leaving behind her daughter Pamela, and her two siblings, Melvin and Elva. Vina had many successes as well as interests in her life. She graduated from the Prestigous Midway School...

Marilee W. Ryan

Marilee W. Ryan

Dec 6, 2015

Marilee W. Ryan, 78 of Longwood, Florida passed away Sunday, December 6, 2015. Mrs. Ryan was born July 19, 1937 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Helen A. Kerkhan.

Jim L. Gainey

Jim L. Gainey

Dec 5, 2015

Jim L. Gainey, 72 of Maitland, Florida passed away Saturday, December 5, 2015. Mr. Gainey was born June 24, 1943 in Panama City, Florida to Tillery and Stella Boles Gainey.

James Francis Carleton

James Francis Carleton

Dec 5, 2015

James F. Carleton, 70, of Orlando, Fl., and Everett, Mass., passed away Saturday, December 5, 2015 at his Orlando home. Mr. Carleton was born in Trenton, New Jersey on June 6, 1945 to David F. and Ruth J. (Small) Carleton. He is survived by his fiancée, Lorraine M. Lonardelli, his daughters, Sabrina M. (James) Corcoran, and Samantha M. Castadoro; brother,...

Ronald E Wolfe Sr.

Ronald E Wolfe Sr.

Dec 4, 2015

Ronald E Wolfe Sr., 75 of Ocoee, Florida passed away on Friday, December 4, 2015. Mr. Wolfe Sr. was born on January 5, 1940 in Washington, District of Columbia to Joseph and Stella Fagan.

Richard Gene Moriarty Sr

Richard Gene Moriarty Sr

Dec 4, 2015

Richard Gene Moriarty, Sr., 90 of Sanford, Florida passed away Friday, December 4, 2015. Mr. Moriarty was born January 26, 1925 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Edward and Helen Moriarty.

Shannon Rae Blackwelder

Shannon Rae Blackwelder

Dec 4, 2015

Shannon Rae Blackwelder peacefully passed away in her sleep on Friday, December 4, 2015 at home in Orlando, Florida. She is survived by her loving daughter Jensen Luca, her father Wayne Blackwelder (Ramona Hansbrough) and mother Fortunata 'Tuni' Blackwelder (John Dowd), her four sisters, Paige Blackwelder (Warren Lockeby), Kristen Blackwelder Jernigan (Alex Jernigan), Lisa M. Blackwelder and Layne Blackwelder Hooper...

Mrs Sharon Snow Taylor

Mrs Sharon Snow Taylor

Dec 3, 2015

Mrs. Sharon Snow Taylor, age 66 of Altamonte Springs, Florida passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2015 in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Mrs. Taylor was born on June 13, 1949 in Norfolk, Virginia. Arrangements are entrusted to DeGusipe Funeral Home & Crematory, 9001 N. Orlando Avenue, Maitland, Florida 32751. (407) 695-CARE.

Ethel M Studstill

Ethel M Studstill

Dec 2, 2015

Ethel M Studstill, 94 of Winter Park, Florida passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2015. Ms. Studstill was born on November 15,1921 in Shanghai, China to Edward & Winnifred Moyhing.

Terry Keith Tabb

Terry Keith Tabb

Dec 1, 2015

Terry Keith Tabb, 55 of Osteen, Florida passed away Monday, December 1, 2015. Mr. Tabb was born July 22, 1960 in Elkton, Kentucky. He was survived by his loving wife, Neva J. Tabb; Father, Marvin Tabb; Brothers: Tim (Sherri) Tabb; Ronnie (Tammy) Tabb; and Sister: Diane (Glen) Williams. He was preceded in death by his Mother, Brenda Tabb and Son,...

Norman Raymond Lessard

Norman Raymond Lessard

Nov 30, 2015

Norman R. Lessard – Husband, Father and Grandfather (73) Norman R. Lessard, Lieutenant Commander, Naval Aviator (ret.), passed away on November 30th with his wife of 31 years, Cindy, and loving family by his side. His friends and family remember Norm as a good and kind man who lived life with honesty and fairness. As a boy growing up in...

William Douglas Smith

William Douglas Smith

Nov 30, 2015

William D. Smith (Bill) 85 of Deltona, ( Previously of Sanford for 55 Years) Passed peacefully Monday, Nov. 30th. 2015 in Orange City, Florida. William was Born in Coopers, Alabama on Dec. 1st 1929 to the late William Garnett and Claudia (Rutledge) Smith. William moved to Sanford in 1961, with his wife Lillia Mae, coming from Millington, Tn. Where he...

Jean Louise Benson

Jean Louise Benson

Nov 30, 2015

Jean Louise Varn Benson, 84, departed this life on November 30, 2015. She loved and is loved by her husband of 66 years, James P. Benson, Sr.; sons James P. Benson, Jr. [Ruth], and Thomas G. Benson; daughter-in-law, Jenan Jones Benson; grandchildren, Amanda, Andy, Matt and Rachel Benson, and Lindsey Simpson; and great-grandsons, Noah and Gabriel Benson, and Nash Tuggle....

Julia Hernandez Jimenez

Julia Hernandez Jimenez

Nov 29, 2015

Julia Hernandez Jimenez, 79 of Altamonte Springs, Florida passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015. Ms. Jimenez was born April 3, 1936 in Moca, Puerto Rico to Cornelio and Francisca Jimenez Hernandez.

Franklin Edward Baker

Franklin Edward Baker

Nov 29, 2015

Franklin Edward Baker, 91 yrs, was born in Chicago, IL July 20, 1924 to Charles T. and Ella (Staabs) Baker, an only child. He joined them and his wife Anne on the other side November 29, 2015. He served in WWII, a proud member of the 913th Engineers and flew on B17's as a radio operator. He met his wife,...

Helen C Stanney

Helen C Stanney

Nov 29, 2015

To my love, my soulmate I know you are in the arms of your mother looking down at me wanting me to live life to the fullest. You may be gone but you will never be forgotten, you will always be in my heart. I know one day I will return to your arms. I love you forever.

Margarita Velez Vasquez

Margarita Velez Vasquez

Nov 29, 2015

Margarita Velez Vasquez, 73 of Orlando, Florida passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2015. Ms. Vasquez was born on January 27, 1942 in San Juan, Puerto Rico to Juan Velez and Petra Valasquez.

Donato Pasciuto

Donato Pasciuto

Nov 28, 2015

Donato (Dan) Michael Pasciuto perished early evening on November 28th 2015 at the age of 89. Surrounded by many loved ones with song from his youngest sister, he peacefully passed having lived an enriched life. He is survived by his wife Mary Pasciuto; sisters Sue Hoefler and Loretta Smith; children Linda Russell, Michael Pasciuto, and Victoria Rariden; 11 grandchildren and...

Sara Ann Foret

Sara Ann Foret

Nov 27, 2015

Sara Ann Foret Sara was born on December 16th 1977 at Florida Hospital and died on November 27th 2015 just 19 days before her 38th birthday. When Sara came home from the hospital she was immediately the Queen of the neighborhood, being the only little girl among several boys. Growing up with the boys, including her brother Brian, taught her...