Obituaries

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....

Linda Sue Wenner

Linda Sue Wenner

Mar 24, 2026

Linda Sue Wenner, a woman of remarkable intellect, warmth, and creativity, passed away March 24, 2026, in Altamonte Springs, Florida at the age of 89. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she spent her childhood in Winter Haven, Florida, leading to a life that would take her across the country and around the world. Linda Sue's love of learning defined her from...

Karen Leigh Lafleur

Karen Leigh Lafleur

Mar 22, 2026

Karen Leigh LaFleur, 81, of Orlando, Florida, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at Advent Health Orlando Hospice Unit. Karen was born on September 17, 1944, in Catskill, New York to parents Joseph Wright and Beatrice (Fuller) Wright. She grew up in Davenport, New York, moved to Albany to attend college and then later to Saratoga Springs where...

Nancy Ann Smith

Nancy Ann Smith

Mar 22, 2026

Nancy Smith (Donahue), age 83, passed away peacefully in Altamonte Springs, Florida on March 22, 2026. Nancy is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Smith of Altamonte Springs, FL, her son, Gregory Smith and his partner Amanda of Henderson, NC; her newborn grandson, Kodi, and his big brother, Kayden. She is also survived by her brother, Edward Donahue and his wife...

Jean Tuthill Stanton

Jean Tuthill Stanton

Mar 20, 2026

Jean T. Stanton died peacefully in her sleep at her residence of almost 4 years, Alabama Oaks Assisted Living, in Winter Park, FL, one week short of her 96 birthday. Progressing dementia and a fall preceded her move from her home to Alabama Oaks where the staff was attentive and loving, with several caring for her needs from her first...

Gary Wade Uphold

Gary Wade Uphold

Mar 20, 2026

Gary Wade Uphold, 59, of Farmington, PA, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026, at his home with his family by his side. Gary was born on April 10, 1966, in Oakland, MD, the son of Theodore Angelo and Mary (Guthrie) Uphold. Gary was a lifetime member of the Wharton Township Hunting and Fishing Club. He worked alongside his father...

Wilma Jean Troup

Wilma Jean Troup

Mar 19, 2026

Wilma Jean Troup, a loving mother and devoted wife, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026, at the age of 78. Jean's greatest joy in life was caring for others and raising her two children. She devoted herself fully to motherhood, giving her children unconditional love and guidance. For the past 2 years, Jean shared her unconditional love with her...

Mary E Lefils

Mary E Lefils

Mar 18, 2026

Mary E. "Winkie" LeFils, age 91, of Osteen, Florida, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026. She was born in Darlington, South Carolina, on July 24, 1934, to James E. and Mary A. Blackman. Winkie had a lifelong passion for the Council of Catholic Women, serving with faith, leadership, and dedication since 1958. A devout Catholic since the age of...

Leeds Dye Gurney

Leeds Dye Gurney

Mar 17, 2026

Helen "Gay" Roberta Leeds Dye Gurney was born on May 9, 1934 in Pennsylvania, to parents Robert Leeds and Helen Connery. Leeds peacefully passed on March 17, 2026 in Winter Park, Florida. Leeds grew up in Pennsylvania, before moving to Florida to attend the University of Florida as a fine arts major. It was at UF that she met her...

Faye Lynette Roberts

Faye Lynette Roberts

Mar 17, 2026

Faye Lynette Roberts (Granberry), known affectionately to her friends as Lynette, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026, at AdventHealth Hospice in Altamonte Springs, Florida, at the age of 80. Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, on July 15, 1945, Lynette lived a life marked by service, adventure, and a deep love for the natural world. A woman of compassion and...

Marcela Del Pilar Ortiz Funes

Marcela Del Pilar Ortiz Funes

Mar 16, 2026

Marcela Ortiz Funes died unexpectedly at home on March 16, 2026, in Winter Springs, Florida, at the age of 44. Marcela is survived by her children, Nathan Rivera and Vincent Hall, her siblings, Esteban, Andrea, and Antonio Ortiz, her parents, Antonio and Elizabeth Ortiz, and her partner, Aaron Wilkins. Marcela was born on August 19, 1981, in Manhasset, New York,...

Stephanie Gagnon Torres

Stephanie Gagnon Torres

Mar 15, 2026

Our dearly beloved Stéphanie Gagnon-Torres passed peacefully on March 15, 2026, surrounded by the deep love and presence of her family. There is now a Stéphanie-sized space in the world. For those who knew her, the depth of that absence is immeasurable. It is a space that will never be filled, only carried. To know her was to love her....

John Pierce

John Pierce

Mar 15, 2026

John (Jack) Pierce, age 91, was welcomed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in DeLand, Florida no doubt hearing from Him these words, "Well done, my good and faithful servant"; During his lifetime on earth Jack was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather to 20. He was a loyal...

Angela Violante

Angela Violante

Mar 14, 2026

With deep sorrow and loving remembrance, we announce the passing of Angela Violante, who departed this earthly life on March 14, 2026, in Longwood, Florida, at the age of 76. Angela was born on June 10, 1949, in Utica, New York, to her parents, Salvatore Alberico and Marie DeSimone. She was raised with a strong sense of family togetherness and...