Sindrawatti Yoganand

Sindrawatti Yoganand, age 59 of Orlando, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2012 in Gainesville, Florida.  She was born in Trinidad and the daughter of Ramroop and Daisy Sooknanan Sindrawatti. 

She leaves to cherish her memory, Mother Daisy Sooknanan; Husband Brahmachari Yoganand; Son Shashi Yoganand; Daughter Meera Yoganand-Setaram; Brothers Mahindra Sooknanan, Bhim Sooknanan, Sookhdeo Sooknanan, Reds Sooknanan; Grandchildren Vishal and Sanjay Setaram; Mother in law of: Nadia Ramdin and Mahendra Setaram; Aunt: Sucela Rampersad

 

The family will be receiving friends at Dobbs Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 from 5:00 until 8:00 pm.  Services will be held on Thursday, January 3, 2013 from 9:00 until 11:00 am followed by interment at Metro Crematory.

Linda A. Keiper

Linda A. Keiper, age 67 of Orlando, passed away on December 27, 2012.  She was born in Hagerstown, Maryland the daughter of John and Erma (Stinson) Hays.  Linda moved to Central Florida from Chambersburg, PA in 1996.  She was employed as a tax preparer and member of Christ The King Lutheran Church. 

 

Linda leaves to cherish her memory husband Ronald Keiper of Orlando; daughter Robin Maun of Chambersburg, PA, stepchildren Eric Keiper of Chambersburg, PA and Amy Shaw of Newtown, PA and four grandchildren.

 

A memorial service will be held at Dobbs Funeral Home on Saturday, January 19, 2012 at 10:00 am.

Jacqueline M. Henrich

Jacqueline M. Henrich, age 82 of Ocoee, passed away on Thursday, December 27, 2012.  She was born in Glen Cove, New York the daughter of Catherine (Dausey) and Myron Ford.  She was a homemaker and member of Holy Family Catholic Church. 

 

Jacqueline was preceded in death by her husband Francis G. Henrich (5/28/2012).  She leaves to cherish her memory, two daughters, Laura Henrich of Tarrytown, NY, Suzanne Brown of Orlando; two sons Mark Henrich of W. Palm Beach and Christopher Henrich of Hollywood, CA; brother Myron Ford of Glenwood Landing, Long Island and grandson Ryan Brown. 

 

The family will be receiving friends at Dobbs Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Daily Chapel at Holy Family Catholic Church at 1:00 pm following visitation.

Eric Joseph Friedman

 
Eric Joseph Friedman, age 25, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2012.  He was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, the son of David and Evelina (Gregory) Friedman.  Eric moved to Central Florida from West Virginia in 2010 and was a member of the Church of Latter Day Saints in Orlando. 

He is predeceased by nephew James Friedman.  Eric leaves to cherish his memory, parents David and Evelina Friedman of Orlando; brother Richard and his wife Jennifer Friedman of Spencer, West Virginia, 1 nephew Samuel Friedman of Spencer, West Virginia, 2 nieces Alexandria Friedman and Michela Friedman also of Spencer of West Virginia.  A memorial service will be held at Dobbs Funeral Home at 2:00 pm on Thursday, January 3, 2013 with Bishop Valardi officiating.

                                                               

James Richard Sweeney

James Richard Sweeney, age 75, left us on Sunday, December 23, 2012.  James was born in Quick, West Virginia, the son of Elvin David and Bonnie Ileen (Smith) Sweeney, Sr.  He was an entrepreneur working various industries and member of Faith Family Community Church.

 

James leaves to cherish his memory, 3 sons, Richard Lee (Shelly), Sr. of Orlando, Steven Ray (Lisa) of S. Charleston, West Virginia, Monty Dale (Lindsey) also of S. Charleston West Virginia; 2 brothers, Elvin D.,Jr. of Clermont, Howard Wayne of Tampa.  He is also survived by 7 grandchildren; 7 great-great grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren on the way.  He was preceded in death by his sister Celestial Ann Still of Tampa by 13 hours.

 

The family will be receiving friends at Dobbs Funeral Home from 1:00 until 2:00 pm. on Saturday, December 29, 2012, followed by the funeral service at 2:00 pm.  Interment will be at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery with Pastor Thomas Hensley officiating.

 

Thelma Rita LeBlanc

Thelma Rita LeBlanc, age 78, passed away on Friday, December 21, 2012.  The was born in Malden, Massachusetts the daughter of Francis and Margaret (Paschel) Tangredi.  She moved to Central Florida from Massachusetts in 1980,  and was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church.  Thelma was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  She raised 5 boys in a house full of love, laughter and the smell of home cooking.  She was an avid gardener who loved raising African violets.  A dog lover, she was especially fond of Scottish Terriers and collected Scottie memorabilia. 

 

She is predeceased by son Timothy (1994) and  her husband Adrien (2007).  Thelma leaves to cherish her memory, sons Michael (Michael) of Tavares, Jeffery of Orlando, Christopher (Amber) of Clermont and Patrick (Patti) of Sebastian.  She also leaves 4 grandchildren and 3 step-grandchildren. 

 

The family will be receiving friends at Dobbs Funeral Home on Thursday, December 27, 2012 from 7:00 until 9:00 pm.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Andrew Catholic Church on Friday, December 28, 2012 at 10:00 am.  Interment will be at Winter Garden Cemetery.

Ruth Alene Townsend

Mrs. Ruth Alene Townsend, age 91 of Orlando passed away on Monday, December 17, 2012.  Ruth was born in Asher, OK the daughter of Oliver and Allie May (Greenlee) Townsend.  She was employed as retail sales clerk.  She leaves to cherish her memory, son David (Leslie) of Windermere; grandchildren David Townsend, II and Elizabeth Townsend both of Orlando; sisters Ruby Joyce Tennyson-Ream, Clarice Coffman, Opal King, Wanda Scanlon and numerous nieces and nephews.  The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am  on Friday, December 21, 2012 at Dobbs Funeral Home with Pastor Thomas Hensley officiating.  Interment will follow at Winter Garden Cemetery.

Esther W. McGraw

Esther W. McGraw, age 81 of Orlando, passed away on Saturday, December 15th, 2012.  She was born in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Edward and Jane (Swendrzynski) Wiora, and moved to Central Florida from Chicago in 1969.  Esther was employed as a bookkeeper for United Parcel Service and was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church.

 

She leaves to cherish her memory sisters, Elizabeth Purcell of Orlando and Patricia Chesla of Richton Park, Illinois.  The family will be receiving friends from 4 until 8 pm on Wednesday, December 19th, 2012 at Dobbs Funeral Home.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, December 20th, 2012 at St. Andrew Catholic Church, followed by interment at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

 

The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society.

Michael Anthony Kurpiewski, II

Michael Anthony Kurpiewski, II age 31 passed away on Monday, December 10th, 2012.  He was born in Dearborn, Michigan the son of Richard Farley and Cynthia Kurpiewski.  Michael was employed as a driver in the towing industry and a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church. 

Michael leaves to cherish his memory, parents Richard Farley of Brooksville, Florida; Cynthia Kurpiewski of Melbourne; wife Pamela Dowling of Orlo Vista; sons Michael A. Kurpiewski III,  Zaccary Kurpiewski both of Orlo Vista, Nathan Kurpiewski of Ocoee; sister Jennifer Drigger of Hinesville, Georgia; brother Thomas Conyers of Melbourne; and stepbrother Andre Reid of Melbourne.

The family will be receiving friends from 5:00 until 7:00 pm on Sunday, December 16th, 2012 at Dobbs Funeral Home.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, December 17th, 2012 at St. Andrew Catholic Church with Father Leo Hodges officiating.  Interment will be Lake Hill Cemetery at a later date.   

Julia Sarah Kawczak

Julia Sarah Kawczak of Windermere, Florida, age 102,  passed away on Monday, December 3rd, 2012.  Mrs. Kawczak was born in McClellandtown, Pennsylvania the daughter of Dominic and Nicolina (Mondi)  Ezzi.  She was employed in Manufacturing and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church.

 

She leaves to cherish her memory, son John Kawczak of Windermere; sister Adeline DeMarco of New Jersey and one child J.R. (Leah) Kawczak of Windermere.  A memorial service was held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 6th, 2012 at Holy Family Catholic Church with Father Justin Vakko officiating.

Roop Lall

Roop Lall, age 68, of  Orlando, FL, passed away Saturday, December 1st, 2012.  Roop was born in Georgetown, Guyana,  son of the late Pinkey (Etwaroo)  and Bhain  Paul.  He moved to Central Florida from New York in 2006 and was employed in construction.  

 

He is predeceased by daughter Hermattie Rooplall (1970) and son, Roopnarine Rooplall (1994) and leaves to cherish his memory, wife Parbattie (Shivsankar) Lall of Orlando; three sons Beerbal Rooplall, of New York; Pooran Kumar Rooplall, of Orlando; Lalaram Rooplall, of Orlando;  4 sisters; 3 brothers; 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren,

 

Traditional Hindu services will be held at Dobbs Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 from 6:00 until 9:00 pm and on Thursday, December 6, 2012 from 9:00 until 11:30 am.  Interment will follow at Winter Garden Cemetery.