Obituaries

Gonzalo G Garcia

Gonzalo G Garcia

Jan 24, 2025

Gonzalo G. Garcia, age 89, of Sanford, Florida, passed away on January 24, 2025. He was born on January 10,1936 in Acapulco, Mexico. Gonzola is preceded in death by his parents, Apolinar and Josefina Garcia. He is survived by his loving wife, Maria del Rosario.

Gloria Voncille Bender

Gloria Voncille Bender

Jan 24, 2025

Gloria Voncille Bender nee Garrett died unexpectedly on January 24, 2025, in Ocoee, Florida at the age of 75. Gloria is survived by her son, Brian Bender of Orlando, and her husband, Bruce Bender of Orlando. Gloria was born in Gainesville, FL, on January 2, 1950, to Voncille and John Garrett. She was an accomplished dancer and pianist and a...

Stephen Douglas Sieloff

Stephen Douglas Sieloff

Jan 24, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce Stephen "Steve" Douglas Sieloff, 68 of Lake Mary, Florida passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 22, 1956, in Berwyn, Illinois. Steve was preceded in death by his mother Ann Lamb and brother Brad Sieloff. He is survived by his father Clarence Sieloff,...

Robert Guilbert Somers

Robert Guilbert Somers

Jan 24, 2025

Robert Guilbert Somers, age 89, of Oakland, Florida, passed away on January 24, 2025. He was born on October 5, 1935, in Crisfield, Maryland. Robert was preceded in death by his loving wife, Marion O"Lynda Somers (Mitchell), as well as his parents, Robert Guilbert Somers and Virginia Howard (Hayman). He is survived by his daughters: Lora Andrews, Melanie Davis and...

Rosalie Winkelman

Rosalie Winkelman

Jan 23, 2025

Rosalie Winkelman, age 94, of Altamonte Springs, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025. She was born on May 31, 1930, in Brooklyn, New York. Rosalie was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Angeline Cina (DiMarco). She is survived by a niece, Paula Busch and nephew, Dr. Steven Cina. May her memory bring comfort to all who...

Nirmalaben Bipinchandra Desai

Nirmalaben Bipinchandra Desai

Jan 22, 2025

Nirmalaben "Niru" Desai was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed away on January 22nd, 2025, at the age of 78. She was born to Dinkerrai and Sardaben Desai on July 11th, 1946, the oldest of 9, a second mother to them all. She was a well-respected teacher who cherished and supported her students. She married Bipinchandra...

James Charles Leonhard

James Charles Leonhard

Jan 22, 2025

James Charles Leonhard, age 67, of Sanford, Florida passed away on January 22, 2025. He was born on July 28, 1957, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. James was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Verla B. Leonhard (Rust). He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Leonhard (Dion) and daughters, Dion Didonna and Elizabeth Leonhard. May his memory bring comfort...

Marilyn C. Dean

Marilyn C. Dean

Jan 21, 2025

Marilyn C. Dean, age 86, of Fern Park, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025. She was born on October 5, 1938, in Oak Park, Illinois. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, Arend and Phyllis Ferwerda (Sprock). She is survived by her son Cliff Cree and stepdaughter Cathy Cook. May her memory bring comfort to all who...

Colin Dwight Marks

Colin Dwight Marks

Jan 21, 2025

Colin Dwight Marks "Corky", 80, of Grindstone, PA, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at his home with his family by his side. Colin was born on December 4, 1944, the son of the late Charles and Dorothy (Hepler) Marks. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sons, Todd and Troy Marks, and siblings,...

Joseph Lawrence Heinl

Joseph Lawrence Heinl

Jan 21, 2025

Joseph Lawrence Heinl "Grampa Lardawg," as he was lovingly known by his grandchildren, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025, at the age of 84. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, whose life was defined by his unwavering love for family, his integrity, and his loyalty. Born in Toledo, Ohio, Larry was the son of J....

Timothy Lee Kriebel

Timothy Lee Kriebel

Jan 21, 2025

Timothy L. Kriebel, 83, of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away on January 21, 2025, in the Hospice Unit of Advent Health Orlando. Timothy was born on June 5, 1941, in Allentown, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late Williard and Frances (Rumfield) Kriebel. Timothy is survived by his wife Patricia A. Kriebel, son Timothy (Jennifer) Kriebel, daughter Audra (Andrew)...

Marguerite F. Hooper

Marguerite F. Hooper

Jan 20, 2025

Marguerite F. Hooper, age 93, of Altamonte Springs, Florida, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025. She was born on January 28, 1931, in Palatka, Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Martin Fowler and Mary Lucille Fowler (Thomas). She is survived by her children: Suzan Hutchinson, daughter and Greg Hooper, son. May her memory bring comfort...

Juan Bautista Londono

Juan Bautista Londono

Jan 20, 2025

Juan B. Londoño, a renowned demographer and a man of profound wisdom and wit, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025, in Orlando, Florida. Born on December 28, 1932, in La Ceja, a picturesque town nestled in the Antioquia region of Colombia, Juan brought joy and laughter to all who knew him. The seventh of nine children born to Joaquin...

Charles Allen Estel

Charles Allen Estel

Jan 20, 2025

Charles Allen Estel Jr. was born in Sandusky Ohio on Aug 3, 1945. He left this world Jan 20th for his new adventure. As a young man he served his country in the Navy. After his time in the military ended, he lived mainly in California until his move to Central Florida. It is here in 1982 that he met...

Donna Marie Roderick-Ellett

Donna Marie Roderick-Ellett

Jan 20, 2025

Donna Marie Roderick Ellett Passed unexpectedly at St. Anthony Hospital on January 20th 2025, located in St. Petersburg, Fl, at age 80 Donna is survived by grand-daughter Ashely Ellett-Lynn of St. Petersburg, Fl Sister's Carol Heathcote of Florida, and Charlene Roderick of Indiana, Brother John Roderick of Quaker hill, Connecticut and a host of nieces and nephews. Donna is proceeded...

Louis Wayne Folber

Louis Wayne Folber

Jan 20, 2025

Louis Wayne Folber, affectionately known as Lou, was born on September 23, 1951, in Queens, NY. He passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025, in Apopka, FL, surrounded by his loving family. Lou was a devoted husband to Stacey for 49 years and a proud father to Kelli, Joel, Janice, and Caralyn. His legacy lives on through his cherished grandchildren:...

Ana Machado Rodrigues

Ana Machado Rodrigues

Jan 20, 2025

Ana Machado Rodrigues, age 84, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025, in Longwood, Florida. She was born on May 1, 1940, in Portugal. She was preceded in death by her parents, Albano and Ana (Carvalho) Machado. She is survived by her loving husband, Francisco F. Rodrigues and her son and daughter, Albano and Ana Lucia. May her memory bring...

Ben Goodwin O'Neill

Ben Goodwin O'Neill

Jan 20, 2025

Ben Goodwin O'Neill, age 88, passed away on January 20, 2025, in Orlando, Florida. Born and raised in Longtown, Mississippi, he later attended and graduated from Mississippi State University. Ben received a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering. He was employed by Dow chemical in Louisiana. He then worked for BASF in Williamsburg, Virginia and Anderson, South Carolina. Ben was an...

Margarita Salas

Margarita Salas

Jan 19, 2025

Margarita Salas, age 60, of Orlando Florida, passed away on January 19, 2025. She was born on February 19, 1964, in Yonkers, New York. Margarita was preceded in death by her parents, Rafael Salas and Dolores Cabot. She is survived by her sons: Andres Cabrero Jr., Joel Salas and Arnaldo Salas. She also leaves behind her brother Rafael Salas. May...

Thomas Michael Flynn

Thomas Michael Flynn

Jan 19, 2025

Thomas Michael Flynn, age 76, of Orlando, Florida passed away on January 19, 2025. He was born on March 24, 1948, in San Diego, California. Thomas was preceded in death by his father, John Edward Flynn. He is survived by his mother, Esther Marie Flynn (Schneider). Thomas also left behind his sons, Michael and Daniel Flynn, as well as his...