Obituaries

Mr. Michael Andrew Koch

Mr. Michael Andrew Koch

Apr 26, 2014

Michael A. Koch of Altamonte Springs passed away at the age of 64 years on April 26, 2014 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife, his high school sweetheart of 44 years, Bea Graham Koch, their son, Michael A. Koch II and his wife, Colleen of Panama City, daughters, Bridget Turner and her husband, Bruce, of St....

Mr. Richard Edward Maher

Mr. Richard Edward Maher

Apr 26, 2014

Mr. Richard Edward Maher, 76, of Altamonte Springs, Florida passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2014. Mr. Maher was born in Bangor, Maine on September 7, 1937. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 9:30 at Annunciation Catholic Church in Altamonte Springs. Arrangements are entrusted to DeGusipe Funeral Home & Crematory, 9001 N. Orlando Ave.,...

Mr. Ernest Dale Christie

Mr. Ernest Dale Christie

Apr 25, 2014

Dale Christie, 1933 - 2014; It is with love and sadness that we report the passing of our beloved husband and father, E. Dale Christie. He passed away on Friday, April 25, 2014, at the age of 81, due to numerous complications from a lengthy illness. He was born in Rapid City, South Dakota to Vera and Ernie Christie on...

Csm Stephen Andrew Devereux

Csm Stephen Andrew Devereux

Apr 25, 2014

Command Sergeant Major Stephen Andrew Devereux Jr. US Army, Retired, of Coatesville, PA passed away at the age of 81 on Friday, April 25th 2014 at Bayfront Medical Center in St. Petersburg, FL. Steve proudly served his country with honor and distinction in the U.S. Army for 35 years. There was nothing he enjoyed more than soldiering, advocating for and...

Ambrose D Ries

Ambrose D Ries

Apr 25, 2014

Ries, Ambrose D. �Andy� 93 of St. Petersburg passed away April 25, 2014. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Jacqueline. He is the loving father of Cynthia Hankins, Sandra Mailey and her husband David, and step father to Dan Romine (deceased); brother of Vern (deceased), George, Joe, Paul, and Dennis Ries, Vange Benkofske (deceased), Eleanor Reagan,...

Mrs. Rosalie Diane Markos

Mrs. Rosalie Diane Markos

Apr 25, 2014

Rosalie "Rosie" Diane Markos, of Winter Park, FL, died Friday April 25 at age 67. She was born in Youngstown, OH in 1946 and lived in Erie, PA before moving to Orlando in 1957. Rosalie graduated from Boone High School in 1965 and received her degree in Sociology from the University of South Florida in 1969. Her family was small,...

Dorothy Knox

Dorothy Knox

Apr 24, 2014

Dorothy Knox, 97, of Longwood, Florida passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2014. Mrs. Knox was born on August 3, 1916 to Samuel and Gertrude Bair. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are entrusted to DeGusipe Funeral Home & Crematory, 9001 N. Orlando Avenue, Maitland, Florida 32751, 407-695-CARE (2273).

Mr. Donald V. Dessoy

Mr. Donald V. Dessoy

Apr 23, 2014

Donald V. Dessoy passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2014 after a long battle with T-cell Cutaneous Lymphoma. He was born to the late Valentine and Edith Anstice Dessoy on January 5, 1937 in Montreal, Canada. Don attended Etobicoke Collegiate High School in Toronto and graduated from the University of Miami in 1959. Upon graduation, Don served in the U.S....

Miss Blakelie Foster Beck

Miss Blakelie Foster Beck

Apr 21, 2014

Blakelie Foster Beck passed away on Monday April, 21 2014. She was born on December 17, 2009 in Augusta, GA. For anyone who was blessed to meet her would tell you how she could light up a room in an instant. She radiated pure love and joy and had the most beautiful smile. Playing outside with her friends, swinging and...

Mr. Kenneth Edward Faulkner

Mr. Kenneth Edward Faulkner

Apr 21, 2014

Mr. Kenneth Edward Faulkner, 51, of Orlando, Florida passed away on Monday, April 21, 2014. He was born December 4, 1962 in Orlando, where he lived most of his life. Kenny is survived by his wife, Anita, son, Justin, daughter, Miranda, grandsons Gavin, Isaiah and Jaidyn, first cousins Bobby Duszynski ("his brother"), and Robin Hoffman, and many nieces and nephews....

Caroline S. Campbell

Caroline S. Campbell

Apr 21, 2014

Caroline S. Campbell, 75, of Apopka, Florida passed away on Monday, April 21, 2014. Ms. Campbell was born on December 17, 1938 in Dalhart, Texas. No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are entrusted to DeGusipe Funeral Home & Crematory, 9001 N. Orlando Avenue, Maitland, Florida 32751. (407) 695-CARE(2273).

Mrs. Anna B. Evers

Mrs. Anna B. Evers

Apr 20, 2014

Anna B. Evers, 86, of Zellwood, Florida passed away peacefully on Easter evening, April 20, 2014, from a brief respiratory illness. Born March 18, 1928 in New Haven CT, she was a devout Irish Catholic. She is survived by her children Dianne Kramer of Altamonte Springs, Donna Landers of Altamonte Springs, Pat Doolittle (Doug) of Deltona, Roy Doolittle (Patty) of...

Josephine Austria

Josephine Austria

Apr 20, 2014

Josephine Austria 51 of Clearwater passed away Sunday, April 20, 2014. Born in the Philippine, she came to the United States in 1985. Josephine was a registered nurse at Palms of Pasadena for many years. She is the loving mother of Mitch and his wife Sheila; three granddaughters: Morgan, Sydney and Avery. Also survived by brothers and sisters still living...

Marian A. Simek

Marian A. Simek

Apr 20, 2014

Simek, Marian A. 94, of St. Petersburg, passed away April 20, 2014. Visitation will be on Thursday April 24th from 10-11AM, with the service at 11AM at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Mr. William Joseph Van Lue

Mr. William Joseph Van Lue

Apr 19, 2014

Mr. William Joseph Van Lue, age 80, of Winter Springs, Florida passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2014. Mr. Van Lue was born on January 7, 1934 to Mildred Amick and Orvan Van Lue in Rochester, Indiana. He and his sister, Becky and brother, John, graduated from Rochester High School. Attending Purdue University, Bill was in ROTC and graduated with...

Mrs. Jeannette Rose Downs

Mrs. Jeannette Rose Downs

Apr 18, 2014

Mrs. Jeannette Rose Downs, 93, of Kissimmee, FL passed away Friday, April 18, 2014. Mrs. Downs was born Oct. 28, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois to Anton and Magdalena Hanus. She is survived by her two sons Terry and Brian and their wives, Brunilda and Camille. There are no services scheduled at this time. Arrangements are entrusted to DeGusipe Funeral Home...

Mrs. Theresa M. Pietroski

Mrs. Theresa M. Pietroski

Apr 17, 2014

Mrs. Theresa M. Pietroski, age 79, of Orlando, Florida passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2014 in Winter Park, Florida. Mrs. Pietroski was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on October 30, 1934. A Funeral Service is planned for Monday, April 21, 2014 at 11:00am at the Grace Gospel Church, in Apopka, Florida. (321) 438-4554 Arrangements are entrusted to DeGusipe Funeral Home...

Mr. Erick Robert Barsness

Mr. Erick Robert Barsness

Apr 17, 2014

Erick is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University obtained his bachelors degree with honors. He utilized his education to become the president of his own company Kodiack Construction Management Corporation. He also consulted for Horizonhomelink.com as a realtor. Erick enjoyed helping others and was a generous kind soul. He married Christina, his long-time companion of 17 years, on April 24,...

Mrs. Dorothy R. Tessier

Mrs. Dorothy R. Tessier

Apr 17, 2014

Mrs. Dorothy R. Tessier, age 89, of Orlando, Florida passed away on Thursday April 17, 2014. Mrs. Tessier was born in Franklin, North Carolina on September 28, 1924 to Andrew and Cora Reid. Service arrangements have not been made at this time. Arrangements are entrusted to DeGusipe Funeral Home & Crematory, 9001 N. Orlando Avenue, Maitland, Florida 32751. (407) 695-CARE(2273).

Mrs. Vicki S. Blain

Mrs. Vicki S. Blain

Apr 17, 2014

Mrs. Vicki S. Blain, age 68, of Sanford, Florida passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2014. Mrs. Blain was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 18, 1945. Services are pending at this time. Arrangements are entrusted to DeGusipe Funeral Home & Crematory, 905 Laurel Avenue, Sanford, Florida 32771. (407) 322-5131