Obituaries

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,...

Nora Eileen Murphy Johnson

Nora Eileen Murphy Johnson

Mar 17, 2025

Nora Eileen Murphy Johnson of Winter Garden, FL passed away peacefully March 17, 2025 at Solaris Healthcare Nursing Home in Apopka, FL at the age of 100. Nora is survived by her daughters Linda Quayle of CO and Paula (Steve) Woodman of FL. Also survived by grandchildren Matthew (Heather) Peck of TX, Becky (Jeremy) Lane of CO, Jason (Ali) Peck...

Alice Mae Higgins

Alice Mae Higgins

Mar 17, 2025

Alice Mae Higgins, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025, in Winter Park, Florida, at the age of 93. Born on October 19, 1931, in Londonderry, Nova Scotia, Canada, Alice was the cherished daughter of Lulu and Frederick Skerry. Alice's journey led her from her Canadian birthplace to the historic streets of Boston, where she attended Girls Latin School, Class...

Goldie M. Baughman

Goldie M. Baughman

Mar 17, 2025

Goldie Mae (Cooley) Baughman, 73, of Uniontown, PA, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025 in Laurel Ridge Center, Uniontown, PA. Goldie was born on June 21, 1951 in Uniontown, PA the daughter of Eleanor Cooley. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings, John Patrick Cooley and Margaret Cooley. Goldie is survived by her...

Sunitha Purumandla

Sunitha Purumandla

Mar 16, 2025

Sunitha Purumandla of Telangana, India passed away March 16th, 2025. Sunitha was born January 10th, 1971 in Hyderabad, India to Ram Reddy Yellu and Vimala Yellu. Sunitha is survived by her loving husband Durga Reddy Purumandla and mother Vimala Yellu.

Christopher Paul Bitner

Christopher Paul Bitner

Mar 16, 2025

Christopher Paul Bitner, 45, of Lemont Furnace, PA, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. Christopher was born on April 19, 1979, the son of John Jr. and Janet (Williams) Bitner. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by sister Darla Bitner and brother John Bitner. In addition to his father,...

Amanda Louise Dyer

Amanda Louise Dyer

Mar 16, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Amanda Dyer, who left us far too soon on March 16, 2025, at the age of 43. Born and raised in Orlando, FL, Amanda was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend whose warmth and creativity touched everyone who knew her. Amanda's greatest joy in life was her two sons, Connor and...

Arvin Purumandla

Arvin Purumandla

Mar 16, 2025

Arvin Purumandla of Orlando, FL., passed away on March 16th, 2025. Arvin was born on August 3rd, 2019 in Oviedo, FL. to Rohith Purumandla and Pragathi Reddy Velivarthi Arvin is survived by his loving father Rohith Purumandla.

Pragathi Reddy Velivarthi

Pragathi Reddy Velivarthi

Mar 16, 2025

Pragathi Reddy Velivarthi of Orlando, FL., passed away March 16th, 2025. Pragathi was born June 22nd, 1990 in Hyderabad, India to Mohan Reddy Velivarthi and Pavithra Velivarthi. Pragathi is survived by her loving husband Rohith Purumandla, father, Mohan Reddy Velivarthi and mother, Pavithra Velivarthi.

Alma Lawrence

Alma Lawrence

Mar 15, 2025

Alma Lawrence, of St Petersburg FL, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025 at Suncoast Hospice Care Center at Bayfront Hospital. She was 98 years old. Alma was born In Derry, NH on April 27, 1926 to parents Leonard and Louisa Cote. She moved to Ct when she was a teenager and married Alton Lawrence on September 1, 1945. Together...

Sarajane H. Culpepper

Sarajane H. Culpepper

Mar 15, 2025

Sarajane Culpepper, age 90, was called home to heaven on Saturday March 15, 2025 with her niece Debby at her side. Sarajane was born December 4, 1934. Sarajane will forever be remembered and cherished by her many nieces and nephews which include Debby, Cathy, Rob, Tom, Donnie, Kelly, and many great nieces and nephews. Sarajane was proceeded in death by...

Marilyn Meisel

Marilyn Meisel

Mar 14, 2025

Marilyn Joyce Horn Meisel passed away at HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital on March 14, 2025 in Sanford, FL at the age of 90. Marilyn is survived by her husband Robert Meisel Sr.; Her children, Bob (Becky) Meisel Jr, Tim (Esther) Meisel; Her grandchildren, Jared (Rachel) Meisel, Barry (Alyssa) Meisel, Darren (Janelle) Meisel, Elisabeth (Matthew) Nixon, Sarah (Markus) Rosvik, Joanna...

Mr. Mani Subramanian

Mr. Mani Subramanian

Mar 14, 2025

Mani Subramanian died peacefully in Winter Springs Florida on March 14, 2025 at the age of 87. Mani is survived by his son Janak, daughter Priya, son-in-law Edward, and dear grandson Myles. He will be missed by his brother Naryanan and sister Meena in India. He is preceded in death by both his parents, brothers Bala, Sundar and sister Gnanam....

Patricia Mcmillan

Patricia Mcmillan

Mar 13, 2025

Patricia McMillan (nee Dubatowka) of Longwood, FL went home to the Lord on Thursday March 13, 2025 in Orlando, FL after a hospitalization attended to by her adoring husband Robert, and beloved son Matthew, both of Longwood. She was 78 years old. Patricia was a parishioner of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Altamonte Springs. Mrs. McMillan was born on...