Obituaries

Reidar D. Bjork

Reidar D. Bjork

Apr 7, 2026

Reidar Bjork passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, in Sanford, Florida, at the age of 91. Born in Sweden, he earned a degree in Civil Engineering and devoted much of his life to a field he loved. He also found great joy in classical music, biking, hiking, and time spent in the outdoors. He is survived by his only...

Clarice Ann Greene

Clarice Ann Greene

Apr 6, 2026

Clarice Ann Greene, age 94, of Clermont, Florida, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, April 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on May 31, 1931, in Marianna, Florida, the daughter of the late Mallory H. Simmons and Flora D. (Skinner) Simmons. Ann is survived by her devoted husband of nearly 75 years,...

Barry Neil Hicks

Barry Neil Hicks

Apr 5, 2026

Barry Neil Hicks of Sanford, Florida, passed away on April 5, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. Barry was born on May 8, 1951, in Sanford, Florida. He successfully owned and operated an appliance store for over 30 years. He was a man of honor, integrity, and compassion. If Barry Hicks gave you his word, you could consider the deed...

Joseph Tomaselli

Joseph Tomaselli

Apr 3, 2026

Joseph Tomaselli, 73, of Altamonte Springs, Florida passed away at home on April 3, 2026. His beloved wife Debra was beside him. Joe was born in Fitchburg Massachusetts on December 1,1952 to Joseph and Pauline Tomaselli. The family moved to Derry, New Hampshire where he attended St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School and Pinkerton Academy. After earning his BA in Communications...

Mary Martha Hilley

Mary Martha Hilley

Apr 3, 2026

Mary Martha Hilley passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family, on Friday, April 3, 2026. Born January 25, 1942, she was a cradle Catholic and left this life during Holy Week's Good Friday, something extraordinarily special for her. Mary Martha's beloved husband, Daniel, passed away before her. Even after his death, she remained faithfully devoted to him for seventeen...

Phong Han Tran

Phong Han Tran

Apr 2, 2026

Phong Han Tran, age 45, of Apopka, Florida, passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at AdventHealth Orlando Hospital. Born on December 22, 1980, Phong was the beloved son of Son Tran and Thu Nguyen. On December 21, he married the love of his life, Marie De Jesus, beginning a partnership filled with love, laughter, and shared joy. Phong...

Dayle Ann Catterton

Dayle Ann Catterton

Apr 2, 2026

Dayle Ann Catterton, age 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 in St. Petersburg, FL. Born on February 14, 1951, in Elmhurst, Illinois to Dale (1994) and Mildred (2019) Searles. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert Earle Catterton, Sr, whom she shared 44 years of marriage with prior to his passing...

Joanne Page Prince

Joanne Page Prince

Mar 30, 2026

Joanne Page Prince died peacefully in her sleep on March 30, 2026 in Winter Park, Florida at the age of 84. Joanne is survived by her nephew Bret Herring of Port St. Lucie along with his wife Stephanie and their sons, Timothy Heckel, Thomas Heckel and Tyler Heckel, as well as her longtime friend, former business partner and caregiver Mary...

Thomas Joseph Tanis Sr.

Thomas Joseph Tanis Sr.

Mar 30, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Thomas "Tom" Joseph Tanis Sr., a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, who passed away on March 30, 2026, at the age of 87. Tom was born in Paterson, New Jersey, on October 19, 1938, to Cornelius and Eva Tanis. He was raised and educated in New Jersey before proudly...

John Alan Doyle

John Alan Doyle

Mar 30, 2026

John Alan Doyle, age 68, of Sanford, Florida, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 30, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was born on August 6, 1957, in Columbia, South Carolina, to his late parents, John Kenneth Doyle and Gladys Orvaleen (Tate) Doyle. At a young age, John moved to Sanford, where he was raised and became...

Marianne Previty

Marianne Previty

Mar 30, 2026

Marianne B. Previty went to meet her Lord on Monday, March 30, 2026, in Lake Mary Florida. She passed peacefully at home with family present. Marianne is survived by her beloved husband of nearly 67 years, John Francis Previty; her son John Jr. (Maria) and her daughter Carolyn; and siblings David (Margie) Fasbender, Ginny Sullivan, and Diane (Ron) Shattuck. She...

Digna Gonzalez

Digna Gonzalez

Mar 29, 2026

Digna Gonzalez, 84, was born on September 22, 1941 in the Dominican Republic. She passed peacefully on Palm Sunday, March 29, 2026 in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Digna was preceded in death by her mother, Amalia Martinez Baez, her father, Otilio Ortiz, son, Jesus Tejeda and daughter, Ninive C. Petrocelli. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Cristino Gonzalez;...

Willam Arthur Self

Willam Arthur Self

Mar 29, 2026

It is with deep love and heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of William (Bill) Arthur Self, known to many simply as Bill, who entered eternal rest on March 29, 2026, at the age of 89. He was born on October 15, 1936, in Greeneville, Tennessee. As a teenager, William moved to Orlando, Florida. He was a proud member...

Juan Fermin Acosta

Juan Fermin Acosta

Mar 29, 2026

Juan Fermin Acosta, 67, entered his eternal life early Sunday, March 29, 2026 surrounded by loved ones and prayers. Juan was an outgoing, sociable, and vibrant guy. Known for his bold colorful suits, Juan was the life of any party. An enthusiast of sports cars, mainly Mustangs and Camaros, you could see and hear Juan blocks away with his iconic...

Elaine J Singleton

Elaine J Singleton

Mar 29, 2026

Elaine J. Singleton, 87, of Oviedo, Florida, entered eternal life on Sunday, March 29, 2026. She was born in Orlando, Florida, and was a proud graduate of Florida State University. Elaine was preceded in death by her beloved husband of many years, Waymon Franklin Singleton; her mother, Myrtle Williams Jones; her father, Gilbert Curry Jones; and sister, Diane Grove. She...

Joseph S. Tucci

Joseph S. Tucci

Mar 28, 2026

Joseph S. Tucci, 89, of Orlando, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on March 28, 2026. Born on January 11, 1937, in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, Joe was a lifelong musician who treated music as both his passion and his profession. He picked up the trombone at age seven, and was already performing professionally by fourteen in clubs and venues throughout the...

Dorothy Vatter Connolly

Dorothy Vatter Connolly

Mar 27, 2026

Dorothy Vatter Connolly, age 97, passed away peacefully at her home in Ocoee, Florida, on Friday, March 27, 2026. Born on October 31, 1928, in Blairsville, Pennsylvania, Dorothy lived a long and full life marked by devotion to her family, a strong work ethic, and a knack for making friends. She was the beloved wife of the late Edmund Thomas...

Betty Ann Carson

Betty Ann Carson

Mar 26, 2026

Betty Ann Carson, age 89, succumbed to Alzheimer's Disease on March 26, 2026, at Village on the Green in Longwood, Florida. She was born on January 7, 1937, in Ravenna, Ohio, the daughter of the late Clarence and Eleanor Baxter, Ravenna, OH. For more than 30 years Betty Ann served her community as a Registered Nurse at the Orthopedic Association...

James Francis Christie

James Francis Christie

Mar 26, 2026

James "Jim" Francis Christie, age 77, of Big Brownfield, finished his earthly journey, peacefully passing, surrounded by loved ones on March 26, 2026. He was born on April 27, 1948, the son of the late James Joseph and Anna Gertrude (Kohrman) Christie. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death way too early by his wife Donna Lee...

Larry Dean Kincaid

Larry Dean Kincaid

Mar 26, 2026

Larry Dean Kincaid, 83, went home to heaven to be with his Lord and Savior on the morning of March 26, 2026. Larry loved Jesus, his family, West Virginia, his Crown Automotive family - where he worked for 55 years, and a good hot dog. Special thanks to Suncoast Hospice for the incredible care he received in his last days....