Soosatee Ramnarain

Soosatee Ramnarain, age 86, of Orlando, FL, passed away Thursday, December 25th, 2014. Soosatee was born in Berbice, Guyana, the daughter of the late Soobagia (Singh) and Pankas Beer. She was employed as a seamstress.
 

Soosatee leaves to cherish her memory, children Khemwattee Persaud - Seeta, Damodar Ramnarine - Bato, Dropatti Ramnarine - Lovin, Yogendra Ramnarine - Brow, Pramwattee Hashim - Mala, Shanty Singh - Shanty; grandchildren Bish, Tony, Barbara, Nadia, Shamo, Chetram, Avin, Jessica, Tabo, Diane, Pamela, Andre, Lisi, Venisa (Vanessa), Trivanne, Sasha, Baby, Stephen, Richard, Bubu; and 18 great-grandchildren.
 

Traditional Hindu services will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2014 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm; Monday, December 29, 2014 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm and Tuesday, December 30, 2014 from 8:00 until 11:00 am followed by cremation at Westside Crematory in Winter Garden.

 

Na Jaayate Mriyate Vaa Kadaachin-

Naayam Bhootwaa Bhavitaa Vaa Nabhooyah

Ajo Nityah Shaashwato Yam Puraano

Na Hanyate Hanyamaane Shareere

B.G.2:20
 

The soul is never born, nor does it ever die nor having been both before, will it be born in the future

. The soul is unborn, eternal, imperishable and ancient. Though this body is slain, the soul is not killed.

 

 

Vaasaamsi Jeernaani yathaa vihaaya

Navaani grihnaati naro paraani

Tathaa shareeraani, vihaaya Jeernaany-

Anyaani samyaati navaani dehee.

B.G.2:22

 

 

Just as a person gives up his old clothes to put on new ones,

so does the embodied soul Loving discarded worn-out bodies, put on new one.

 

 

 

Maria Hernandez

Maria Hernandez, age 63 of Orlando, passed away Saturday, December 20th, at her residence. Maria was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the daughter of Ana (Estrada) and the late Jose Delgado-Rivera. She was employed as a hostess for the International House of Pancakes.
 

Maria leaves to cherish her memory along with her mother Ana Estrada; husband Samuel Hernandez; sons Samuel Hernandez, Jr. (Kathleen Sikes), Roberto Hernandez; daughter-in-law Rachel Hernandez; sister Sonia Delgado all of Orlando and several nieces, nephews and friends.
 

The family will be receiving friends at Dobbs Funeral Home Chapel, Orlando, FL, from 3:00 - 6:00 pm on Tuesday, December 23rd, 2014.

Colonel John Dixon

John (Jack) Dixon was born in Whitehaven, UK on 4 May 1917.  His parent’s were Mary and Joseph Dixon.  John was the oldest of four brothers and sisters.  The other siblings were Josephine, Chuck, Jim, and Catherine.  Joseph Dixon worked in the coal mines which was a dirty and very risky job.  To better themselves, the family moved from England to the Pittsburgh, PA, USA area when John was 7.  They came over on a boat.

 Joseph, John’s father, went to work at Mesta Machine Company, a steel mill that made steel mills.  The mill was located in Homestead, PA, and the family lived in Homestead, also.  Joseph ultimately became a crane operator.  John and both his brothers, Chuck and Jim, also went to work at Mesta when they were old enough.  John became an electrician’s apprentice, and later an electrician. 

John belonged to the Boy Scouts and became an Eagle Scout.  He stayed active in the scouts for many years.  He was Scout Master of Homestead Troop No. 11 for over 30 years.

John enlisted in the Army at the beginning of World War II.  After a short stint with the Army Air Corps, he ended up in the 11^th Armor Division.  He became an officer and a tank commander and reached the rank of Captain during the war.  He fought with General George Patton in the Battle of the Bulge.  He tells stories of capturing a brewery in somewhere in Germany and the whole battalion getting so drunk they could not fight until after they sobered up.  He helped to liberate a Nazi concentration camp and at the end of the war he helped save the now famous Lipizzaner Stallions.  During the war he received two Purple Hearts and two Silver Stars.

 After the war he married Elsie B. Smith, and they had a son, John (Jack) Dixon, Jr. in 1948.  They bought a house in Dravosburg, PA and shortly after that, the Korean War broke out, and he was recalled.  The family moved to Ft. Knox, KY, where he taught tank maintenance to the troops.  While there, he taught General Patton’s son and President Eisenhower’s son.

 After the Korean War ended they returned to the Pittsburgh, PA area to their house in Dravosburg.   John returned to his career as an electrician at Mesta Machine Company.  Many years later he became an electrical shop foreman.  He worked at Mesta for 42 years until he retired.  During this time, young Jack graduated from high school, then college, and married Margo Miller in March of 1971.  Jack and Margo moved to Virginia where Jack had several jobs with the federal government.  John also remained in the Army reserves where he rose to the rank of Colonel.  He retired from the Army after serving for 34 years.  He enjoys being called “The Colonel”.  That rank was quite an achievement for an enlisted man to make especially without a college degree.

After John’s retirement from both Mesta and the Army, he an Elsie decided to do some traveling.  While they often took commercial flights, his Army service entitled him fly anywhere in the world space-available on military aircraft.  Elsie could travel anywhere outside the continental United States.  While there were some hassles and long waits associated with this mode of travel, it afforded a great opportunity to visit many more places than they would have been able to afford otherwise.  They traveled to Europe and Scandinavia several times, Hawaii and Las Vegas often, the UK where they visited relatives, and Japan.  While in Germany and Austria they visited a number of places that the Colonel had been during the war.

One thing the Colonel enjoyed greatly was gambling.  He typically played Blackjack or Craps and got to be fairly good at making some money at it.  Because of the space-available flights, he often took quick trips to Las Vegas to gamble.  He also took numerous trips to England to visit relatives, but often ended up in Blackpool where he could gamble.

During this period of time Jack and Margo moved to Orlando, Florida in 1985.   After exploring a number of areas of the county, including San Diego and Phoenix, John and Elsie sold the Dravosburg house that they had lived in since 1948 and moved to Hernando, Florida in the early 1990’s.  They weren’t traveling as much by then, but still occasionally going to Las Vegas to gamble.  Now, they could go to “The Boat” to gamble.  They went to the west coast of Florida to catch the gambling boat on a fairly regular basis.  While Elsie went along, she only played the slot machines.  John continued with his tradition of winning at the blackjack and craps tables.

Elsie passed away suddenly from heart failure on 27 August 1999 after being married for 52 years.  John stayed in the large house they had built in Hernando for a couple more years.  About a year after Elsie’s passing, he contracted lymphoma.  He went through a surgery to remove a large growth and several months of chemotherapy.  He did it mostly on his own, with Jack and Margo visiting whenever possible; it was a one and a half hour trip each way, so it was difficult to be together often.  About a year after he recovered from that Jack and Margo started to encourage him to sell the house and move closer to them.  The house and yard were large and required quite a bit of upkeep and he was in his mid-80s and less capable to doing a lot of the work.  Also, because of the distance involved, if he needed any support it was hard for Jack and Margo to provide it.  So, he moved into one of Jack and Margo’s rental condos and sold the house in 2001 where he has been ever since, and where he passed away peacefully on 19 December 2014 after a long, productive life of 97 years.

 

The family will be receiving friends on at Dobbs Funeral on Sunday, December 21, 2014 from 1:00 until 2:00 pm.  The funeral service will follow visitation at 2:00 pm.  Interment will be at Florida National Cemetery with full military honors on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at 12:30 pm.

 

While flowers are always welcome, the family requests for those who would like to, in lieu of flowers you can make a longer lasting memorial gift to The Barber Fund at www.thebarberfund.org.  The Barber Fund a small, grassroots nonprofit organization helping those living with cancer.  The family has been involved with it from its inception.  It is known as the "ONE LOVE" MOVEMENT!  named after the song by ESTELLE.  Join the One Love Movement to become a part of something truly inspirational.   

Michelle L. Donnelly

Michelle Donnelly, age 43 passed away December 16, 2014 as a result of being struck by a motor vehicle as a pedestrian. Michelle was born in Boston, MA on June 23, 1971 and resided in Orlando for the past 22 years. She was a graduate of Oliver Ames High School in Easton, MA and attended Johnson & Wales University in Rhode Island and Dean College. Michelle was a free spirit and enjoyed many activities. She will be sadly missed by her sons Brendan Donnelly and Ryan Donnelly, father Robert, mother Diane, sister Jennifer Clapp, brother Jason, nieces Madison and Rachel. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Calling hours for Michelle will be 2pm until 5pm Saturday 12/20 at Dobbs Funeral Home, 430 N. Kirkman Road, Orlando 32811. Catholic prayer service at 5pm.  Interment will be at  Dr. Phillips Cemetery on Sunday, December 21, 2014 at 11:00 am.

 

Joshua Alexander Mea

Joshua Alexander Mea passed away on November 21, 2014.  Born in Orlando, Florida he was the son of Alexander and Loneice (Sands) Mea both of Kissimmee, Florida.  Private services will be held for Joshua at a later date.

Little Angels When God calls little children  to dwell with Him above.
We mortals sometimes question  the wisdom of His love.
for no heartache compares with  the death of one small child,
who does so much to make our world  seem wonderful and mild.
Perhaps God tires of calling  the aged to His fold.
So He picks a rosebud  before it can grow old.
God knows how much we need them  and so He takes but few,
to make the land of Heaven  more beautiful to view.
Believing this is difficult  still somehow we must try.
The saddest word mankind know  will always be "Goodbye".
So when a child departs  we who are left behind,
must realize God loves children,  Angels are hard to find.
~Author Unknown

Eileen Imelda Van Sluytman

Eileen Imelda Van Sluytman, age 87, of Casselberry, FL passed away Wednesday, December 10th, 2014 at her residence. Eileen was born in Pomeroon, Guyana,  the daughter of the late Marcelina (Gomes)  and Alfred  Pearce Van Sluytman.  She was a homemaker and a member of First Pentecostal Church  in Longwood.

 

Eileen leaves to cherish her memory, three daughters, Cheryl Van Sluytman of Guyana, Avril Da Costa of Orlando, Mignon Da Costa of Longwood;  sister Beryl Adams of Guyana; 5 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

 

The family will be receiving friends at Dobbs funeral Home on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 from 5:00 until 7:00 pm.  The Funeral Service we be held at First Pentecostal Church, Longwood, FL at  12:00 pm on Wednesday, December 17th, 2014 with Pastor Ryan Loyd officiating.   Interment will follow the service at  Longwood Memorial Gardens Longwood, FL.

Maria Elena Barbich

Maria Elena Barbich, age 73 of Orlando, FL passed away Sunday, November 23rd, 2014 at Winter Park Care & Rehabilitation Center.   Maria was born in Lima, Peru,  the daughter of the late Olifia Berry (Branch)  and Hugo Barbich.

 

She was a homemaker and leaves to cherish her memory daughter Janire Rodriguez, four sons Jimmy Rodriguez,   Henry Rodriguez,  Andreas Rodriguez all of Orlando; Ernesto Rodriguez of New Jersey; 9 sisters, 6 brothers and 6 grandchildren.
 

 

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 pm on Sunday, December 14, 2014 at Remnant Apostolic Ministries (Howard Johnson), 230 West 436  -  Altamonte Springs, FL 3271.4
 

Augustus Peter Williams

Augustus Peter Williams, age 69, of Orlando, FL passed away Friday, November 28th, 2014 at Health Central, in Ocoee.   Augustus was born in St. Vincent, Virgin Islands the son of the late Elaine Williams.

He is predeceased by his mother: Elaine Williams and leaves to cherish his memory, Life Companion: Mattie Thomas; Brother: Bryon William; Children, Kelvin Williams Welcome (Vanessa), Orlan Williams Welcome (Michael),  Richard Thomas, Robert Thomas,  Arthur Howard (Maria); Grand Children: Kiman Welcome, Kip Welcome (Teshana), Kashawn Welcome, Robin Thomas, Brittney Simon, Lutes Simon (Tavia), Whitney Thomas, Junior Rodney (Kalana), Sharazoid Rodney, Brother in Laws: Joe Jr. Denson (Linda) Lonnie Nash(Vicky),Alfred Jackson, Jimmie Jackson Jr.; Sister in Laws: Dorothy Jones, Ann Bright (James),  Virgie Howard (Norman), Jessie Denson (Randolph), Mary Jackson, Gwendolyn Jackson (Dean); 12 Great grand children; A Host of nephews, nieces and cousins.

The family will be receiving friends on Monday, December 15, 2014 from 11:00a until 1:00p, followed by the funeral service at 1:00p at Dobbs Funeral Home.

Cloraine Francois

Cloraine Francois, age 66, of Orlando, FL, passed away Saturday, December 6th, 2014 at Florida Hospital Orlando.  Cloraine was born in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti,  the daughter of the late Antonine (Cirius)  and Prevoir  Voltaire.  She moved to Central Florida from Haiti in 1985 and was employed as a theme park laundry attendant.

 

Cloraine leaves to cherish her memory, husband Rafael Francois of Orlando; two daughters Roselaure Francois of Miami, Veronica Day of Haines City; five sons Rosario Francois, Allen Francois, Ricardo Francois all of Orlando; Miciuis Francois of Boston; Vladimyr Francois of Orlando;  three sisters, Gislaine Losse of France,  Maryse Kola of Canada,  Joycelyn Voltaire of Haiti; two brothers, Daniel Voltaire of Miami, Mario Voltaire, of France; and 15 grandchildren

 

The family will be receiving friends at Dobbs Funeral Home on Friday, December 19, 2014 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm and the funeral service will be held at Christ Sanctified Church located at 5717 N. Pine Hills Road, Orlando on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 10:00 am.  Interment will be at Winter Garden Cemetery following the service.

Charles G. Buck

Charles G. Buck, age 71 of  Orlando,  passed away Sunday, December 7th, 2014 at his residence.  Charles was born in Newburgh, NY, the son of the late Evelyn (LaValley)  and George  Buck.  He served and retired from the U.S. Air Force as a TSGT/E6 Aircraft Mechanic and was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Apopka and member of Knights of Columbus 5150.

 

He leaves to cherish his memory wife Carol  (Lewton) Buck of Orlando; Elizabeth Roberts of Cheyenne, WY; sister Carol Wyatt of Cumming, GA; 2 grandchildren Zachary Colin Roberts and Kaitlyn McKenzie Roberts both of Wyoming. 

 

The family will be receiving friends at Dobbs Funeral Home from 6 until 8 pm on Thursday, December 11th, 2014.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 834 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Apopka, FL, at 11:00 am on Friday, December 12th, 2014.  Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery with military honors.

Kevin Michael Dean

Kevin Michael Dean, age 38, of Casselberry, Florida passed away Thursday, December  3rd, 2014 at his residence.  Kevin was born in Montgomery, Alabama the son of Carol (Dean) and the late Robert J. Dean.  He was employed in residential construction.

 

Kevin leaves to cherish his memory mother Carol Dean of Ocoee;  daughter, Autumn Nagle and son Tristen Lail both of South Carolina;  two sisters, Tracy Aguayo of Ocoee,  Teresa Lynn Hasey of Greenville, TN; and brother Robert Allen Dean, of Orlando.

 

A memorial service will be held at Dobbs Funeral Home on Monday, December 8, 2014 at 6:30 pm with Pastor Thomas Hensley officiating.
 

Lali Hosein

Lali Hosein, age 59 of Orlando,  passed away Sunday, November 30th, at Orlando Regional Medical Center.   Lali was born in Trinidad, the late Basmatia (Jahwahir)  and Bhagwandeen  Ramdial.  She was employed in Finance as a Bank Attendant.

 

Lali leaves to cherish her memory, daughter Nalesha Hosein and son Aleem (Girlie) Hosein both of Trinidad; and 3 grandchildren.  Traditional Hindu Service will be held at Dobbs Funeral Home Chapel, from  9 - 11 am on Thursday, December 4th,  with Pandit Jeet officiating.

 

Maria Elena Barbich

Maria Elena Barbich, age 73 of Orlando, FL passed away Sunday, November 23rd, 2014 at Winter Park Care & Rehabilitation Center.   Maria was born in Lima, Peru,  the daughter of the late Olifia Berry (Branch)  and Hugo Barbich.

 

She was a homemaker and leaves to cherish her memory daughter Janire Rodriguez, four sons Jimmy Rodriguez,   Henry Rodriguez,  Andreas Rodriguez all of Orlando; Ernesto Rodriguez of New Jersey; 9 sisters, 6 brothers and 6 grandchildren.

Marian C. Jarvis

Marian Claudine Smith – Jarvis affectionately known as Mother Jarvis to many, was the 9^th of 10 Children born on the Island of St. Lucia. She departed this life November 15^th 2014 at the age of 79 years. In the early 70’s she migrated to Detroit Michigan a place she called home until she relocated to Orlando, Florida in the spring of 2000.

Marian received Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior very early in life and was deeply committed to God. She was a member of Word of Faith International Christian Center in Detroit and continued on with Impact Church Central Florida where she was very active! She sang in the Choir, she ushered, she cleaned, she mentored, she counseled, she evangelized and much much more.

 Marian is survived by three children, sons Curtis Glace, Kenneth Smith; daughter Christine Lavaury-Bose;  six grandchildren; six great great grandchildren; One brother; one sister;several nieces and nephews; long time friends The Harris Family of West Palm Beach and many other  friends and relatives here in Orlando, St. Lucia, Guadalupe, Detroit and New Jersey.

May her soul Rest In Peace …

The family will be receiving friends on Tuesday, December 2, 2014 from 9:30a until 11:00a followed by the funeral service with Pastor David Blouin officiating at Impact Church Central Florida, located at 1336 N. Pine Hills Road, Orlando.  Interment will be at Winter Garden Cemetery.

Tiberiu Zsolt Ajtony

Tiberiu Zsolt Ajtony, age 69, of Casselberry, FL passed away Thursday, November 27th, 2010 at Health Central Hospital in Ocoee.  Tiberiu was born in Budapest, Hungary, the son of the late Ana Maria (Fodor)  and Ladislau  Ajtony.  He moved to Central Florida from Romania in 1989 and was employed as a Veterinarian. 

 

Tiberiu is predeceased by brother Ladislau Ajtony (2010) and leaves to cherish his memory, wife Mariana  (Barbuselu) Ajtony; son Bogdan Ajtony of Virginia Beach, VA; two daughters Anamaria Ramona Zamfir of Romania, Cristina Ellenburg of Winter Garden;  and 5 grandchildren.

 

The family will be receiving friends from 6:00 until 8:00 pm on Tuesday, December 2, 2014.  The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 with The V. Rev. Fr. Florin Mihalache officiating.   Both will be held at Dobbs Funeral Home.  Interment will follow the funeral service at Winter Garden Cemetery.

Brandon Gerard Mitchell

Brandon Gerard Mitchell was born April 22, 1984 in Winter Park, Orange County, Florida to the parentage of Deborah Kay Alford and Kenneth O. Mitchell.

Brandon accepted Christ at a young age and was baptized at Fellowship Baptist Church, Gadsden, AL under the pastorate of Rev. Scottie Rice.

Brandon was a stranger to few as he knew so many people. . He was a lover of people and friendly to all he came into contact. Some of this could be attributed to the numerous schools he attended such as Springlake Elementary, Orlando, FL, Striplin Elementary, Disque Middle, Gadsden High, Gulfport High, Jones High, Orlando, FL and eventually Litchfield High School, where he graduated Class of 2002. Throughout his education, he nurtured and developed his love and passion for music. He played the Saxophone and served as drum major, which he held with pride.

After high school, Brandon went on to continue his education at Florida A&M University where he majored in Music Education. While at FAMU, Brandon was a member of The Marching 100, one of the nation’s most famous marching bands. Brandon’s bright personality and musical genius mind accommodated him many accolades, one being featured in Drumline Live.

While living in Atlanta,  Brandon continued in his musical career by teaching at Kipp STRIVE Academy. He longed to instill a love for music in the younger generations and help them to develop their music abilities.

Upon returning to Gadsden,  Brandon rededicated his life to Christ at New Destiny Christian Church under the leadership of mentor Pastor Steve Smith. There was usually few moments Brandon could not be found talking and testifying to greatness and glory of GOD.

Brandon transitioned from mortal to immortality in the twinkling of an eye before a last goodbye on the morning of Monday, November 17, 2014. He will be forever remembered for the joy he brought to many, the love he showed to all, the devotion he showed to GOD and the zeal he had for the Kingdom.

 Brandon’s legacy will forever live on in the lives of his mother, Deborah K. Alford (Alphonso), Orlando, FL; father, Kenneth O. Mitchell, Orlando, FL; maternal grandmother, Geneva B. Crook, Gadsden, AL; paternal grandmother,  Minnie F. Mitchell, Orlando, FL; two sisters, Nicole K. Burney, Orlando, FL, Shannon L. Haggins, Atlanta, GA; niece Nielle K. Burney, Orlando, FL; special cousin, Christina Mitchell, Orlando, FL; a host of aunts, uncles, great-aunts and uncles, cousins and friends too numerous to name.

A memorial service will be held  at 3:00 pm on Monday, November 24, 2014 at Dobbs Funeral Home, 430 N. Kirkman Rd, Orlando FL 32811

Beverly Lynn Boesch

Beverly Lynn Boesch, RN,ONC,CDMS,CCMC, of  Orlando, passed away  Tuesday, November 18th, 2014 at Orlando Regional Medical Center.   Beverly was born in Chicago, IL the daughter of Robert L. Warfield and the late Rosemary  (Valli) Warfield.  She was employed as a nurse and  was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church Orlando, FL .

 

Beverly is preceded in death by her mother, RoseMary Warfield and sister Grace Warfield.  She leaves to cherish her memory, father Robert L. Warfield;  son Joshua M. Boesch; sister Leann Warfield; brother Robert Warfield and nephews Robert and William all of Orlando. 

 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Family Catholic Church, Orlando on Wednesday November 26, 2014 at 11:00 am with Father Tuttle officiating.

Melissa Kaye Swan

Melissa Kaye Swan of Windermere, FL passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2014. Melissa was born on January 22, 1969 in New Iberia, LA to Mary and Galen Husser. She grew up in Houston, TX and graduated from Sam Houston State University in 1991. She was employed by Disney World for 22 years, most recently in Health Care Services, and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church.

Melissa is survived by her parents, Mary and Galen Husser of Houston, TX; her husband, Keith, and son Parker Swan of Windermere; sister Jennifer Bailey and her husband, Todd of Allen, TX; sister Michelle Schmidt and her husband Billy of Cypress, TX; and brother Galen Husser and his wife Holly of Monroe, LA. Melissa was a loving mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Melissa is also survived by extended family, who she cherished dearly.

The family will be receiving friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 21, 2014 at Dobbs Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. followed by a burial service at Winter Garden Cemetery

 

Ashley Alexis Roberts

Ashley Alexis Roberts,  age 20 of Orlando, FL passed away Wednesday, November 11th, 2014.   Ashley was born in New York, NY the daughter of Sharon (Lynch)  and Clinton  Roberts.  She was a member of Grace Bible Church of Central Florida  and was employed as a ride attendant for a theme park. 

 

Ashley leaves to cherish her memory, three sisters, Tricia Outar of Orlando, Symone Roberts of Leesburg, Rebecca Roberts of Orlando; two brothers Christopher Roberts and Joshua Roberts both of Orlando.

The funeral service will be held at Grace Bible Church of Central Florida, Orlando, FL, at 12:00 pm on Saturday, November 22nd,  with Pastor Gene Pritchard officiating.   Interment will follow the service at Winter Garden Cemetery.

Terry Hall

Terry Hall age 74 of Orlando, FL, passed away Thursday, November 13th, 2014 at his residence.  Marvin was born in Cincinnati, OH the son of the late Pearl G. (Walters)  and Marvin C. Hall.   He served in the United States Army and was employed as a Commercial Tax Accountant.  He is a member of Kensington Church. 

 

Marvin leaves to cherish his memory, Myrna  (Denny) Hall of Orlando;  daughter Laura Kline of Apopka;  two brothers Darrell C Hall of Middletown, OH;  Robert Hall, of Monroe, OH;  nephews Camron Hall of Gotha and Justin Hall of Michigan.

 

The family will be receiving friends from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm, followed by the funeral service at 1:00 pm on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at Dobbs Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Valentine officiating.  Entombment will follow the service at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.
 

Allen Cox

Harold Allen Cox, age 39, of  Orlando, FL passed away Wednesday, November 12th, 2014 at his residence.   He was born in Orlando, FL the son of Patricia (Watson)  and Clarence Harold Cox.  He was employed as the owner and driver in the towing business. 

 

Harold leaves to cherish his memory, parents Clarence and Patricia Cox of Orlando; two sons Dalton Cox of Orlando,  Mason Cox of Altamonte Springs;  three sisters Deborah Lewis, Cathy Cox of Orlando, Christina Cox all of Orlando;  and  brother Tracy Willis of Altamonte Springs.

 

A Memorial Service we be held at Orlando Baptist Temple, Orlando, FL, at 11:00 am on Thursday, November 20th, 2014 with Dr. Russell Riggs officiating.

Muriel A. Darino

Muriel A. Darino, age 87 of Orlando, passed away November 14, 2014.  Muriel was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  She will be greatly missed by all of her family, friends and the lives that she touched.  She was a volunteer at the Basilica Shrine of Holy Family RC Church. 

 

She is survived by her husband Robert; daughter Linda Dorak; sons Robert and Randy; daughter-in-laws Debbie and Nubia; grandchildren and one great-grandchild.  The family will be receiving friends from 6:00 until 8:00 pm on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at Dobbs Funeral Home.  The funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday,  November 19, 2014 at Holy Family Catholic Church, followed by interment at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell at 1:30 pm.

Kathleen G. Moore

Kathleen G. Moore Ph. D, Age 71 of Orlando, FL passed away on November 13, 2014 after a short battle with cancer. Beloved wife of Gerald Brotherton. Loving mother of Jennifer Winston. Grandmother of Noah and Sophia Winston. Sister of John P. Govoni, Jr (Dorothy), Mark W. Govoni, Peter F. Govoni (Pat), James K. Govoni (Jeffrey) and the late Matthew Govoni.  A 1963 graduate of St. Raphael’s School of Nursing in New Haven Ct. Kathleen began her career at Yale-New Haven Hospital in the Emergency Room. In 1971 she moved to Orlando and resumed her nursing career in the operating room of various Orlando Hospitals. During her nursing career she attended St. Leo’s College in St. Leo, FL obtaining her bachelor’s degree. In the 1980’s she decided to change her career to a counselor in mental health specializing in the areas of grief and bereavement. She obtained her masters in counseling from Rollins College in Winter Park, FL, then pursued her doctoral studies at the University of Florida in Gainesville, obtaining her Ph. D in counseling and mental health. Professionally she worked in mental health in the areas of survivor grief for law enforcement and became very active in the Association for Death Education and Counseling, or ADEC. She was both past president and a long time board member of ADEC.  She was in private practice in Orlando for many years as well.  An active volunteer her entire life she worked with many hospice and mental health agencies.  She was a communicant and Eucharistic minister at St. John Vianney Catholic Church.  

 

Relatives and friends may call at the DOBBS FUNERAL HOME 430 N. Kirkman Road Orlando, Florida 32811 Sunday November 16, 2014 from 2 until 4 pm and 6 until 8 pm.  A Funeral Mass, Monday November 17, 2014 at 10:00 am at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 801 N. Hastings St, Orlando FL 32808 Interment Greenwood Cemetery, Orlando, FL. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105   

 

Lois Jean Bashaw

Lois J. Bashaw, 40 year resident of Orlando, passed away after a valiant fight with Breast Cancer.  She is survived by her husband of 51 years, John W. Bashaw; son Michael D. & Joyce of Rockwood, TN, James J. & Ellen of August, GA; Melissa & Dale Edinger of Lexington, KY; 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

 

Visitation will be held at 3:00 pm followed by the funeral service at 4:00 pm on Friday, November 14, 2014 at Dobbs Funeral Home.  Interment will be in Middletown, Oh.

Alcurtis Terry

Alcurtis Terry,  age 36, of Orlando, FL, passed away Tuesday, November 4th, 2014 at Florida Hospital Orlando.  Alcurtis was born in West Point, Mississippi, the son of Sarah (Terry) Grays and Peter Jones.  He graduated in 1997 from New Hope High School where he was a great athlete excelling in basketball, track and softball; attended East Mississippi Jr. College for 2 years and Mississippi State University for 1 year.   He proudly served in the U.S. Army at Fort Leonard, Missouri and moved to Central Florida from Colorado in 2004.  Alcurtis was employed as an entertainer at Universal Studios from 2003 until 2014.  

 

 

He is preceded in death by his sister Melissa Jones and leaves to cherish his memory father Peter Jones; mother Sarah Terry Grays; stepfather Charlie Grays;  two sisters Rosaland Terry, Patrice Jones all of Columbus, Mississippi; two brothers Marcus Terry of Jackson, Mississippi, Peter Jones Jr., of Columbus, Mississippi; grandparents Carrie Terry and Woodrow Terry Sr. (deceased); niece Aniya; nephews Jabori and Cameron and numerous cousins and relatives.

 

Public visitation will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2014 from 10:00 until 11:00 am followed by the funeral service at 11:00 am at Dobbs Funeral Home with Rev. Dr. Nancy Graham Ogne officiating. Interment will be at Winter Garden Cemetery.
 

Juanita Bailey Smith

BORN:                         9 July 1927

DIED:               17 October 2014

 Juanita B. Smith of Leesburg passed from this life and into the next on Friday, October 17 at 11:20am.  She was 87.   She was born in Decatur, Illinois to Ephraim and Hazel Bailey.  Jesus Christ was her Lord and Savior.

Married for 61 years to Claud Smith, Jr. (who passed in 2007), this loving wife and mother served faithfully beside her husband, singing duets and creating Music Ministries in churches in Alabama, Louisiana and Florida.  She was an amazing hostess, cook, seamstress and was known for her ability to make very little go a very long way.

During her life on this earth, Juanita danced on a train for George M. Cohan, designed her own clothes when she was a teenager, mastered the secretarial skills of shorthand and typing, started her own Kindergarten and helped get her husband and children through college (with only a high school education).  The complete results of her influential life will never truly be known this side of Heaven.

She was dearly loved, will be greatly missed and never forgotten by those whose lives she touched.  Survivors include:  Her daughter and son-in-law, Claudia and Ron Henderson (from Sylvester, GA) Her son, Claud Smith, III (from Orlando, FL) ,Her sister, Beverly Davis (from Alton, IL), Her grandson, Craig Henderson (from East Point, GA), Nephews and great nieces / nephews in Illinois

Sarah Charles Jackson

Sarah Charles Jackson, age 60, of Orlando, passed away Friday, October 17th, 2014 at Hospice of The Comforter in Altamonte Springs, Florida.  Sarah was born in Dayton, OH  the daughter of Katherine Weather.  She served in the U.S. Navy and was employed by the US Military as a Supply Officer. 

 

Sarah leaves to cherish her memory husband Bradley  Jackson;  three sisters Denise Weather, Pam Weather, Sherry Weather; brothers Lester and David Weather; and nieces Denika and Danielle Weather.  The family will be receiving friends from 5:00 until 8:00 pm, with the funeral service at 7:00 pm at Dobbs Funeral Home on Thursday, October 23, 2014.

John Edward Hogan, Jr.

John Edward Hogan, Jr age 85, of  Deltona, FL passed away Wednesday, October 15th, 2014 at his residence.   John was born in Detroit, Michigan, the son of the late Nellie (Dellridge)  and John Edward Hogan, Sr.  He served in the U.S. Army and was employed as an insurance salesman.  He is preceded in death by wife Barbara Hogan and leaves to cherish his memory daughter Lisa Hogan of  and Sheila Collar both of Deltona; granddaughters Laura and Melissa Collar; great grandchildren Daiveon and Darrius Williams; Eli, Isaiah and Illyana Cardona, Aliviana Cabrera and Adriana Thillet.

Deborah Lynn "Debby" Dasbach Stewart

Deborah Lynn “Debby” Dasbach Stewart was born in Tucson, AZ on August 19^th, 1955.  Her father Len was a Lt. Col. in the Air Force and her mother Judy was a homemaker, and she has a younger brother David with whom she maintained a close relationship.  Debby grew up mostly in Texas and Oklahoma and graduated from High School in Altus, OK.   Debby went to Oklahoma State University and graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Fashion Merchandise.  Debby was still in close contact with many friends from high school and college.
 

After college, Debby moved to Dallas where she was a store manager at Casual Corner.   In Dallas, Debby met her future husband Gary and they married at SMU on September 19, 1981. Shortly after getting married, Debby and Gary moved to Staten Island, NY. A few years later, they welcomed their first child Brandon on November 3, 1984.   Debby loved nothing more than being a mom.   
 

Missing the warm weather and friendly atmosphere of the south, Debby and Gary moved to Orlando, FL and eventually settled in the Dr. Phillips community where they remain.   Shortly after moving to Dr. Phillips, Debby and Gary had the joy of welcoming their second child, a daughter Taylor on December 12, 1990.   Debby exercised her passions for merchandizing and fashion by working at Ivey’s and later Dillard’s in the fragrance department, and was very involved in her children’s schools serving as a member of the PTA, serving as room-mom, and spending countless hours working on bazar’s and plays and everything in-between. 
 

With Gary’s job demanding heavy travel and her children’s lives becoming more and more active, Debby decided to become a stay-at-home mom and continued to be incredibly involved with her children and ever-increasing circle of friends.  Debby made friends everywhere she went from work to her children’s classrooms to her neighborhood.   
 

As her children got older and went away to college, Debby maintained an active social life and went back to work part-time working in the office at CDC at St. Luke’s.   Debby had a birthday lunch group “The Pink Flamingos”, a Bunco group “The Dicey Chicks”, a book club, and continued to take amazing vacations to everywhere from Arizona to Key West to Utah to New York City to Alaska. 
 

Debby also enjoyed decorating, keeping an immaculate home, watching The Orlando Magic, travelling, especially skiing with her family and enjoying national parks, and spending time with her large group of friends and her family.  

 

 

In April 2013, Debby was diagnosed with Squamous-cell carcinoma.  Debby battled fearlessly and courageously with her family and friends by her side.   She passed away on Saturday, October 11^th, 2014, at her home with family and friends, as always, by her side. 
 

Debby was so proud that her son had recently graduated from Law School and passed The Bar, and her daughter had recently graduated from college and begun working at a television station.  Debby spent the last few months of her life travelling to the Bahamas to celebrate her parents 60^th Wedding Anniversary, and with her husband to Alaska to celebrate their birthdays and 33^rd Wedding Anniversary.       
 

Everyone who knew Debby knows how many lives she touched. She was a wonderful person with a contagious laugh, easy-going personality, and warm smile.  She made everyone feel special.  
 

Debby is survived by her father Len, mother Judy, brother David, husband Gary, son Brandon, and daughter Taylor.
 

Services will be held Saturday, October 18^th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church.  The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made in Debby’s name to Orlando Health Foundation in support of the head and neck cancer program at UF Health Cancer Center – Orlando Health.  The foundation’s address is:

 

Orlando Health Foundation

3160 Southgate Commerce Blvd., Ste. 50

Orlando, FL 32806

Memorial gifts may also be made online at orlandohealth.kintera.org/ohf. 

 

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church is located at the corner of Apopka-Vineland and Conroy-Windermere Rds. at 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Rd., Orlando, FL  32819, (407) 876-4991

 

Summundree Rameswar

Summundree Rameswar, age 94, of  Richmond Hill, NY passed away Sunday, October 12th, 2014 at her daughters home in Orlando.  She was born in Bushlot, Guyana,  the daughter of Sakichand and Lilia and was a homemaker.

 

Summundree is  preceded in death by daughter survived by daughter Imdro Rameswar (December 1968) and leaves to cherish her memory, seven daughters, Drupattie Rameswar of New York, Rooko Ramkisoon of Guyana, Phulmattie Baboolall of Orlando, Nandrainie Rameswar of Orlando, Oma Rameswar of New York, Devika Mohabir of New York, Sumattie Chandrat of New York; four sons Deonarine Rameswar of New York, Bheem Rameswar of Guyana,  Inder Rameswar of Orlando, Jagnarine Rameswar of New York; brother Ramoo Sakichand of Canada; 38 grandchildren; 65 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren.

 

The family will be receiving friends from 6:00 until 9:00 pm on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 followed by the Traditional Hindu Service on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 from 9:30 until 11:30 am.  Both will be conducted at Dobbs Funeral Home Chapel, Orlando, FL  with Pandit Jeet officiating.   Interment will follow the service on Wednesday at Metro Crematory in Ocoee.

Rosemary Lucille Warfield

Rosemary Lucille Warfield,  age 82, of Orlando passed away Thursday, October 9th, 2014 at Health Center of Windermere.   Rosemary was born in Sandwich, IL., the daughter of the late Grace (Potano)  and Livio Anthony Valli.  She was employed as a beautician and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. 

 

Rosemary is preceded in death by  daughter Grace Warfield (2014) and brother Bill Valli (1988). and leaves to cherish her memory, husband Robert L. Warfield; two daughters, Leann Warfield, Beverly Boesch;  son Robert Warfield all of Orlando; brother Livio Valli of Chicago and 3 grandchildren.

 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Family Catholic Church, Orlando, FL, at 11:00 am on Friday, October 17th, 2014.
 

Soon B. Hong

Soon B. Hong, age 82, of  Orlando, FL passed away Thursday, October 9th, 2014 at Florida Hospital East.  Soon was born in Kaesung, Korea, the son of the late Chang-uep Im  and Jong Chul Hong.  He was employed as a Real Estate Salesman and was a member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Orlando.

 

Soon leaves to cherish his memory wife Kyung  Ae (Choy) Hong of Orlando; two daughters Susan Kim of Huntsville, AL;  Jane Hong, of Orlando; two sons Ike Hong of Chicago, IL; Harry Hong, of Orlando, FL; 8 brothers and sisters and  9 grandchildren

 

The family will be receiving friends from 10:00a until 12:00 pm, followed by the Funeral Mass on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church located at 1518 Muriel Street, Orlando 32806 with Father Lee K. Chul officiating.  Interment will follow the Mass at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Florence Peraza

Florence Peraza, age 91 of  Orlando, FL passed away Monday, September 22nd, 2014.   She was born in Guagama, Puerto Rico,  the daughter of the late Ana Marie (Corchado)  and Julio  Peraza.  She was employed as a  Physical Therapist and was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church.

 

Florence leaves to cherish her memory, two sons Elliott Rivera of  The Netherlands and Victor M. Rosario, of Atlanta, GA.   The memorial service will be held  at the Dobbs Funeral Home Chapel,  2:00 pm on Thursday, September 25th,  2014 with Pastor Steve Ware officiating.

Loetta Cavender Moore

Loetta Cavender Moore, age 82 of Orlando, FL passed away on September 23, 2014.  She was born in Charleston and lived there until 1981.  She was a member of Elmore Advent Christian Church.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther Wilson Cavender and Ava Jones Cavendor, brothers Rev. Raphael Cavender, Raymond Cavender & Holly Cavender.  Sisters Verneada Cavender, Dorsa Cavender, Vera Humphreys and Marietta Lilly. 

 

 She is survived by her devoted husband of 57 years, William E., daughters Beverly Hall (Russ) and Linda Woods (Chris), sisters Gerta Drake and Faye Bolander; grandchildren Amanda and Cathy Bumgardner, Caryn Hall and Zackary Pinner.  The family would like to give special thanks to Annie Shawver, who she loved like a daughter.

 

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, September 26, 2014 at Dobbs Funeral Home, Orlando, FL with Rev. Ted Jones officiating.  Burial will follow at Winter Garden Cemetery, Winter Garden FL.  Online condolences and memories may be shared on this site. www.dobbsfuneralhome.com

Narpaul Outar

Narpaul Outar, age 78 of Orlando, passed away on Monday, September 22, 2014.  He was born in Clembrook, Guyana the son of Bagwanttie Mohan and was self employed in the Trucking industry.   Narpaul leaves to cherish his memory Himandri Outar-Wife; David, Roland, Ray, Rajendra, Robin- 5 Sons; Chan-Sister;Bryan, Kimberly, Ashley, Kaitlin, Amanda, Anthony, Michael, Isabella, and Emma -Grandchildren

Na Jaayate Mriyate Vaa Kadaachin-
Naayam Bhootwaa Bhavitaa Vaa Nabhooyah
Ajo Nityah Shaashwato Yam Puraano
Na Hanyate Hanyamaane Shareere
B.G.2:20
The soul is never born, nor does it ever die nor having been both before, will it be born in the future.  The soul is unborn, eternal, imperishable and ancient. Though this body is slain,
 the soul is not killed.

Vaasaamsi Jeernaani yathaa vihaaya
Navaani grihnaati naro paraani
Tathaa shareeraani, vihaaya Jeernaany-
Anyaani samyaati navaani dehee.
B.G.2:22
Just as a person gives up his old clothes to put on new ones, so does the embodied soul Loving discarded worn-out bodies, put on new one.

Services
Wednesday, September 24, 2014 ~ 6:00 until 9:00 pm
Thursday, September 25, 2014~ 9:00 am until 11:30 am
Dobbs Funeral Home Chapel
Interment ~ Metro Crematory

William George Browne, Jr.

Browne, William George, Jr., 83 of Orlando, went to be with the Lord on September 18, 2014. He was born April 17, 1931 to William and Eva (Robinson) Browne in Racine, Wisconsin.  As a young man he enlisted in the US Army and was posted in Germany where he met his wife who was a librarian at the post library.  He returned from service and graduated from Marquette University as an electrical engineer.  He moved to Orlando from Milwaukee WI to take a position as an Electrical Engineer with Martin Marietta in 1961.  He worked there until his retirement in 1994.  He was a devoted father, a member of St. Andrews Catholic Church, a former president of his children’s elementary school and middle school PTAs, and was active in Indian Princesses, Indian Guides, Boy Scouts, and was a Little League baseball coach.  Following his retirement he and his wife enjoyed RV travel.  Following his wife’s death he became a resident of Spring Hills Assisted Living Center at Hunters Creek and served as the President of the Resident’s council till his death.  He had a deep bass voice and throughout his life he enjoyed singing with his church choir and also performed in barbershop quartets.  He was an excellent mechanic and spent many Saturdays working on cars and was a car racing enthusiast.  He loved football and remained a loyal Green Bay Packer fan to the end of his days.
 

He was preceded in death by his wife Jean Marie Gable Browne and his brother James Browne, and sisters Suzanne Browne and Barbara Raguse.  He is survived by his sister Carol Ray of Las Vegas, and children Susan Darnell of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, William “Sam” Browne III, of Virginia Beach, VA, Katie Rothardt of Plano, TX, and Liza Briegel of Orlando, three grandsons and four granddaughters.  He will be missed by many friends from Spring Hills and his old Martin buddies.  A funeral mass celebrating his life will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 12600 Marsfield Ave., Orlando 32837 at 10:30 AM Tuesday, September 23^rd.  A reception will follow at the Spring Hills Assisted Living Center activity room, 3800 Town Center Blvd.  He was a longtime supporter of the American Diabetes Association.

Chester Byron Butler

Chester Byron Butler, age 82 of  Orlando, passed away  Saturday, September 13th,  2014 at VITAS Hospice at Quality Care, Winter Garden.   A lifelong Floridian, Byron was born in Orlo Vista, FL  the son of the late Georgia  and Edward Butler.  He proudly served his country in the Korean War (1950 - 1954), was a volunteer fireman in the 60's driving the water truck.  He was employed as a paper sales representative.  Byron has been a member of Lake Hill Baptist Church since childhood.  He was a member of the choir and a Deacon for many years.  His favorite hobbies were fishing, camping and he loved to travel.  He grew a vegetable garden which he shared with neighbors and friends. 

 

He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Jonelda Sawyer (Jack).  Byron leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife Lila Mae (Donahue) Butler;  twin daughters Pam Sheldon (Joe), Paula Campion (Scott); twin daughter Belinda Dowling (Earl) and son Bryan Butler (deceased) (Teresa);  brother George Butler (Wanda); grandchildren Dylan Campion, Joey Sheldon, Brandyn Butler, Brandon Dowling, Jennifer Sheldon and great grandchildren Ayden and Collin Campion.

 

The family will be receiving friends from 10:00 until 11:00 am Lake Hill Baptist Church on Saturday, September 20, 2014.  The funeral service will follow visitation at 11:00 am with Rev. Jerry Forrest officiating.  Interment will be held at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.