Asquith S. Armstrong

Asquith S. Armstrong, age 70, of Windermere, passed away Saturday, September 30th, 2017 at Mike Conley Hospice House in Clermont.  He was born in Jamaica, the son of the late Pearline (Beecher) and Egbert Martin Armstrong and was employed as a salesman in the fashion industry.  Asquith was a member of Church of the Ascension and was the husband of Lilieth (Gooden) Armstrong of Windermere.

The family will be receiving friends at Church of the Ascension Church on Saturday, October 14, 2017, located at 4950 S. Apopka Vineland Road from 9:00 until 10:00 am.  The funeral service will follow visitation at 10:00 am.  Interment will be at Winter Garden Cemetery.

Leona E. Harrison

Leona E. Harrison, age 86 of Orlando, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2017.  A lifelong Floridian, she was the daughter of Newton F. and Rena (Koons) Chase.   Leona was employed as a credit manager for a department store and was married to Joseph Harrison also of Orlando.

Leona is preceded in death by her parents, Newt and Rena Chase of Stuart; sister Margie Hart of Kenansville, and leaves to cherish her memory, husband of 65 years Joseph Harrison; twin daughters Christine Lashley of Ocala, Charlene Forth (Chuck) of Clermont; daughter Teresa Swander of Ocala; son Joseph Harrison Jr. (Bobbie) of Melbourne; brother Billy Chase (Wanda) of Stuart; sister Shirley Hubbard (Jerry) of Melbourne; grandchildren Tammy Mashburn, Maria Fletcher, Chase Forth, Kassie Ledoux; great grandchildren Beau Mashburn, Karleigh Bevins and Abbey Fletcher.

The Funeral service will be held at Dobbs Funeral Home on Friday, October 13, 2017 at 11:00 am with Chaplain Mike Carlson officiating.  Interment will follow the service at Lake Hill Cemetery in Orlo Vista.

Madeline (Madi) Castagna

Madeline (Madi) Castagna... Age 75, passed away September 28, 2017 with her family at her bedside in Orlando,  Florida. Beloved wife of Albert (Al) for 53 years and Loving mother to Letitia (Eric) Brandsgaard and Michelle (Robert) Perrotti. Sister to Felicia Tracy. NANA to Ashley (19), Brandon(17), Braden (14), Rebecca (12), Roberto (10) and Sebastian (3). And of course, her furry grandbabies Logan, Bella, Mama Kitty, Aashes, Shaadow, Snowball, Zeena and Cooper. Aunt to Therese (Tom) Brennan, Billy (Reinhardt), Tom (Leslie ) Reinhardt, Kellianne Greene, Tracie (Vincent) Sciascia, Eric (Dawn) Wachsning.  Great Aunt and friend. Many will miss "Ms Madi "

Preceded in death by, Baby Joey, Frank and Bernice Tracy, Philip and Rose Castagna, Gary Reinhardt,  David and Lucille Hurst, Joann Castagna and Grace Reinhardt.

Funeral 11:30am on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at St Jude Maronite Catholic Church, 5555 Dr. Phillips Blvd, Orlando, 32819. Burial in Dr Phillip's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to  the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association.

Robert Blaise

Robert Blaise,  age 75, of Orlando, passed away Tuesday, September 26th, at Florida Hospital Orlando.  He was born in Bombardopolis, Haiti,  the son of the late Matilda (Charlemagne)  and Turgo  Blaise and was employed as a driver for Airport Trucking.  

Robert leaves to cherish his memory, wife Marie  (Alerte) Blaise of Orlando; four daughters, Carlin Blaise of Boston, Judith Blaise of New York, Tamar Blaise of Orlando, Roberta Blaise, of Tampa;  eight sons Edzer Blaise, of New Jersey; Brunel Blaise, of New Jersey; Harry Blaise, of New York; Kerlin Blaise, of Michigan; Simphar Blaise, of Orlando; Michael Blaise, of Tampa; Al Blaise, of Orlando; Marc Ardy Blaise

The family will be receiving friends from 8:30 until 9:40 am on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Dobbs Funeral Home.  The Mass will follow at 10:00 am at St. Andrew Catholic Church located at 801 N. Hastings Street, Orlando with Father Leo Hodges officiating.  Interment will follow the Mass at Winter Garden Cemetery.

Aldorah Anne Black

Aldorah Anne Black, age 87 of Orlando passed away on September 27, 2017.  She was born in Fort Smith Arkansas, the daughter of George Washington (and Rosa (Dueber) Dodd.  A retired cafeteria worker, Aldorah moved to Central Florida from Arkansas in 1959 and was a member of First Baptist Church of Orlando.  

Aldorah is preceded in death by her husband Edward Eugene Black (2002 and leaves to cherish her memory, daughters Connie Black and Vickie Jordan, both of Orlando; brother Charlie Black of Princeton, W. Virginia and 3 grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Gotha, Florida, on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 2:30 pm .  A memorial service will be held at First Baptist Church of Orlando at  4:00 pm on Saturday .

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to: www.jesuslovesyoulovehimback.org

Harry Irwin Avery

Harry Irwin Avery, lifelong mechanic and gearhead, went to the big garage in the sky at age 78.  When not enjoying RPMs, Harry was a devoted spouse for fifty-five years; loving father of four; grandfather to the “Easy Does It” pit crew, and dedicated parishioner at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Orlando.  

Sundays were a contrast to Harry’s work days: Mondays through Saturdays, he was never afraid to get his hands dirty and work from sunrise to sunset, then managed to find a beer or two (often warm) with his cronies while watching his beloved sports.  On Sundays, he would “clean himself up,” put on a jacket and tie, and serve his Lord and Savior as a devoted usher for fifty years at his family parish. “He was a real piece of work.”  

  

Harry is survived by his wife, Paula (Grein) Avery, sister, Mary Bergman, brother Richard Avery (Oscar), daughter Karen Dorr (Brad), son Eric Avery (Shana), daughter Laura Drapcho (Don), son Daniel Avery (Benson Willis); grandchildren Bradley Dorr Jr., Bailey Dorr, Amanda Avery, Grace Avery, Nicholas Avery, Kristin Drapcho Gernaat (Ryan), Lucas Drapcho, Matthew Livesay Jr., and Alycia Drapcho; and great granddaughter, Marina Gernaat. He is joining his parents, Harry and Hortence (Irwin) Avery, brother-in-law, Clayton Bergman, and grandson, Christopher Avery, in Heaven.

The family will be receiving friends on Friday,  September 29, 2017 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at Dobbs Funeral Home.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held  at 10:00 am on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at St. Andrew Catholic Church with Father Leo Hodges officiating.  "In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the  Parkinson's organization which Harry belonged to."

IF YOU COULD SEE  WHERE I HAVE GONE  

If you could see where I have gone,  The beauty of this place.  And how it feels to know you're home,  To see the Savior's face.  To wake in peace and know no fear,  Just joy beyond compare.  While still on earth you miss me yet, You wouldn't want me there.  

If you could see where I have gone,  Had made this trip with me.  You'd know I didn't go alone.  The Savior came with me.  When I awoke, He was by my side,  Reached down His hand and said, "Hurry, child, you're going home  To a grand and glorious land! Don't worry over those you love,  For I'm not just with you.  And don't you know with you at home,  They'll long to be here, too?"  

If you could see where I have gone And see what I've been shown.   You'd never know another fear Or ever feel alone.  You'd marvel at the care of God,  His hand on every life.   And realize that He really cares  And bears with us each strife.  And that He weeps when one is lost,  

His heart is filled with pain.  But, oh, the joy when one comes home,  His child is home again.  

If you could see where I have gone And stay a while with me To share the things  That God has made to grace eternity.  But, no, you could never leave Once Heaven's joy you've known.  You couldn't bear to walk earth's paths Once Heaven was your home.  

If you could see where I have gone,  You'd know we'll meet someday.  And though I'm parted from you now,  That I am just away. And now that I am home with Him,  Secure in every way,  I'm waiting here at Heaven’s door  To greet you some sweet day. 

Betty June Willis Conine

Betty June Willis Conine, a long-time resident of the Panama City area, passed away Monday, September 18 in Orlando, Florida at the age of 85. Born September 7,1932 in Hartford, Alabama, Betty was a 1950 graduate of Bay High School and long-time civil servant, retiring in 1997 from Tyndall Air Force Base.

Known simply as “Granny” or “Aunt Bet” by her loving family, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, she was a genuine caretaker to all whose supportive and rational advice was sought out and cherished. Betty loved to dance, especially at The Hangout in old Panama City Beach. She was also a voracious reader, avid cruciverbalist, intense follower of politics, and enjoyed researching and sharing family history with the other "First Cousins" of the Shields family.

Betty is preceded in death by father Grover Willis and mother Lena Shields Willis, brothers Earl and Henry, and sisters Gaynell Klein and Sue Swanson. She is survived by her three children, Sherry (Ted) Czupryk of Memphis,TN; Don (Sabrena) Conine of Ballwin, MO; and Beth (Ron) Otts of Ocoee; six grandchildren, Tara Czupryk of New York, NY; Candise (Michael) White of St. Louis, MO; Derek Conine of St. Louis, MO; Josh (Bailey) Czupryk of Memphis, TN.; Ashley (Paul) Saitta of St. Louis, MO; and Morgan (Steven) Tucker of Ocoee, FL, and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. She is also survived by four great-grandchildren Breanna, Tinley, Grayson, and Gavin, and her loyal dachshund Coco.

The family will be welcoming friends and loved ones for the visitation on Thursday, September 28th from 5pm-7pm at Wilson Funeral Home. A celebration of life service will be held on Friday at 1pm at Wilson Funeral Home with Pastor Luther Stanford officiating. 

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donations to Pedal the Cause, an organization close to her heart. www.pedalthecause.org 

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7

Ruth F. Austin

Ruth F. Austin, age  87 of Orlando, passed away Friday, September 22, 2017 at Orlando Lutheran Tower.  She was born in St Thomas, Virgin Islands,  on August 5, 1930 daughter of the late Clarita (Blyden)  and William  Macks.  Ruth was employed in the Division of Licensing for the US Government and was a member of Sanctuary of Praise Ministries, Church of God by Faith of Orlando.  

As a result of her generous spirit and pleasant personality, she was loved by many.  Her Christian life and spirit will remembered in the lives of all who knew her.   Ruth's life will forever be cherished by her son Deane Austin of Orlando;  three sisters Inez and Mae Marks both of the Bronx, NY; Grace Roberts, of Orlando; niece Kishma Vincent of Jacksonville and special friend Ada L. Figueroa of Atlanta.

The family will be receiving friends from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm, followed by the funeral service on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at Dobbs Funeral Home.  Interment will be at Winter Garden Cemetery.

Michael James Chmielewski

Michael James Chmielewski,  age 59 of Winter Park, FL passed away Thursday, September 21st, 2017 at Florida Hospital Orlando, Orlando.  He was born in Hartford, CT the son of Muriel A. (Kurz)  and Raymond S. Chmielewski.  Michael served in the U.S. Navy and was an elevator mechanic.

Michael leaves to cherish his memory wife Vanusa Cristiana (Santos) Chmielewski; two daughters Christine Lucas, Julia Chmielewski; three sons Shane KroegerAlex Kroeger, James Chmielewski; four sisters, Carolyn Stefaniw, Lori Miller, Theresa Carterm  Renee Flores; two brothers, Mark Chmielewski, Roy Chmielewski; and 7 grandchildren

A memorial service will be held at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Orlando at 10:30 AM, on Friday, September 29, 2017 followed by interment at 2:30 pm at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. 

Martha Robles

Martha Robles,  age 60, of Orlando passed away Sunday, September 17th, 2017 at Florida Hospital Orlando.  She was born in Havana, Cuba the daughter of the Juan and Delia (Izquierdo) Rosendo and was a homemaker.

Martha is survived by her husband Raymond  Robles; daughter Jacklyne Robles; two sons Christopher and Eric Robles all of Orlando; brother Jean Carlos Rosenda of Miami; aunts Hayde Izquierdo of Miami and Ophelia Roca of New York.

The family will be receiving friends at Dobbs Funeral Home  on Thursday, September 21, 2017 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm and on Friday, September 22, 2017 from 4:00 until 5:30 pm followed by the funeral service at 5:30 pm with Deacon Laurence Herbert officiating.

Vikkie Michelle Cora

Vikki Michelle Cora was born on August 14, 1971 in Orlando Florida to the late Mitchell and Lorene (Dale) Sapp.  She was the last born out of 4 children (2 boys and 2 girls).  Vikki graduated from Early High School on June 19, 1990 in Barkley, Georgia and started working when she was 17 years old.  At the age of 20, on March 6, 1991 she gave birth to a set of twins (girl and boy) Adrienne and Adonnis.  She made her career as a nursing assistant Courtyard Orlando for almost 20 years before retiring due to illness, and was an active member of New Jerusalem City of God for the past 2 ½  years  until she became ill and went to the nursing home. 

She was a sweetheart of a young woman who would help anybody in need.  She would feed you if you were hungry and give you her very last.   Vikki loved going to the movies, reading her Bible, writing in her journal, going out to eat, cooking and assisting the needy.  She wanted to buy/own her own house, travel around the world, own her own business either a restaurant, a salon or nursing home.  She also wanted to start charities to help others and people with help problems.  On August 27, 2017 at 9:30 am., God saw that she could no longer carry the burden of suffering in silence, so He called her home peacefully in her hospital bed at Florida Hospital in Orlando.   She will be greatly missed.  Words can’t describe how great of a woman she was, just incredible.

Vikki is preceded in death by brothers Joe Louis Cora (1962-2015), Ray  Timothy Cora (1966-1998 and sister Lisa Cassandra Cora,  and leaves to cherish her memory, twins Adrienne and Adonnis Cora; sister Lisa Cassandra Cora; nieces Malvia, Patrice, Jessica, Cristal, and her nephew Patrick.

The family will be receiving friends on Saturday, September 9th, 2017 from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm, followed by the funeral service at Dobbs Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Emil Saint-Vil officiating.

Jake Matthew Tansley

Jake Matthew Tansley, age 20, of Orlando passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2017.  He was born in Kingslynn, UK the son of Nick and Julie (Spalding) Tansley.  Jake was employed in the restaurant industry. and leaves to cherish his memory mother Julie Dettmer (Steve) of Orlando; father Nick Tansley (Julie) of Kinglynn, England; brothers Alex Tansley of Orlando; Karl and Toby Tansley both of England, Steve Dettmer of New York; sisters Ashley Tansley of England, Cailyn Dettmer of Orlando; paternal grandparents Bernie and Susan Tansley; maternal grandparents Jeff Spalding and Jonquil Worfolk all from England.

Richard Rodriguez

Richard Rodriguez, age 33 of Orlando, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2017.  He was born in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Zoraida Hernandez and Jorge Rodriguez.

The family will be receiving friends on Thursday, September 7, 2017 from 6 until 9:00 pm at Dobbs Funeral Home.  The funeral service will be on Friday, September 8, 2017 at 11:00 am at the funeral home followed by interment at Winter Garden Cemetery.

Ellen Elizabeth Mee

Ellen Elizabeth Mee, age 36, of Orlando, FL passed away Saturday, September 2nd, 2017 at Florida Hospital Orlando. She was born in Sevierville, Tennesse, the daughter of Ann (Hut)  and Clarence Hill.  Ellen was employed as a Food Sensory Scientist at Coca Cola and was a member of First Baptist Church of Orlando.  

Funeral Services will be held at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 in the Marie Williams Chapel at First Baptist Church of Orlando located at 3000 John Young Parkway, Orlando with Pastors Chris Ogden and Jeff McLaighlin officiating.

Visitation in Tennessee will be held from 12:30 until 2:30 pm on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at the Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel, located at 6200 Kingston Pike, Knoxville,  Tennessee followed by the funeral service at 2:30 pm and interment at Edgewood Cemetery.

Billie Ann Croft-Klementowski

Billie Ann Klementowski, age 60 of Orlando, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, August 31, 2017.  Billie was born in Zwolle, Louisiana and was employed as a logistics manager and member of Church at the Cross in Orlando.

She leaves to cherish her memory, loving husband Deacon Adam Klementowski of Orlando; sons Aaron Klementowski of Seminole, FL, Jason Marchello of Las Vegas, NV,  Robert Marchello of Satellite Beach, FL; granddaughters Juliana Marchello, Alexa Marchello both of Satellite Beach, FL, Annalisa Marchello of Las Vegas, NV; Victoria Campos of Satellite Beach; grandson Kevin Campos also of Satellite Beach, FL; sisters Kay Bearden of Little Rock, AR, Alice Faye of Las Vegas, NV;  daughters in law, Olga Marchello of Satellite Beach, FL, Meagan Klementowski of Seminole, FL, and Nikki Marchelllo of Las Vegas.

The family will be receiving friends on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 from 9:00 am until 11:00 am at Church at the Cross, located at 700 Good Homes Road, Orlando 32818.  The funeral service will follow visitation at 11:00 am with Pastor Dexter Johnson officiating.  Interment will be at Winter Garden Cemetery.

Terry Lee Bean

Terry Lee Bean, age 70 of Orlando, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2017.  He was born in Tiffin, Ohio the son of Theodore and Esther (Haines) Bean and was employed as a transportation driver.

Terry Leaves to cherish his memory wife Linda (Burnett) Bean of Orlando; sons Donald Roy of Lake Alfred, Robert Roy of Clermont, James Bean of Orlando; brother Joe Bean of Davenport; sisters Sandy Bean of Las Vegas, Pam Bean of Tiffin, OH; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Interment will be at Highland Memory Gardens at a later date.

Phoebe Anne (Walker) Hughes

Phoebe Anne (Walker) Hughes, age 87, passed away peacefully, August 7, 2017.  She was predeceased by her son Tony and her husband John Joseph, Jr., and brother James Marion.  Survivors include her son James J. Hughes, his wife Carol (Wilson), grandson John W., daughter Lee A. Yarborough, husband Joe, grandson Jason J., granddaughter Courtney L. (Porter); 4 great granddaughters, Annabelle, Emelia Yarborough, Avery, Tessa Porter and sister Ruby Inez.

Viewing will be held on Friday, August 11, 2017 at Dobbs Funeral Home, 430 N. Kirkman Rd, 32811 from 10:00 am until 11:00 am with the service at 11:00 am with interment immediately after at Highland Memory Gardens, 3329 E. Semoran Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703.

Lunch will be served at the Yarborough home immediately following the graveside service.

Vincent Augustus Thompson, Sr.

Vincent Augustus Thompson, Sr., age  89, of Orlando, passed away Tuesday, August 1st, at his residence.  He was born in Neuvitas Camague, Cuba, the son of the late Dulcina (Smith)  and Claudius Thompson.  Vincent was employed as a food service production supervisor and a member of Church of the Ascension Orlando. 

Vincent leaves to cherish his memory; wife Beryl (Williams) Thompson of Orlando; two daughters Angela Brown and Lorna Charles, both of New York;  three sons Leslie Thompson,  Vincent Thompson, Jr., Roy Thompson all of Cuba; and numerous grand and great-grandchildren.   

The family will be receiving friends  from 12:00 until 1:00 pm, followed by the funeral service at 1:00 PM on Saturday, August 12th, 2017 at Church of the Ascension in Orlando, FL  with Father Jim Sorvillo officiating.

Pau Cun Phu

Pau Cun Phu, age 66 of Orlando, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017.  He was born in Vietnam, the son of Phi and Sy (Ly) Phu.  Pau was the owner of a dry cleaning business.

He leaves to cherish his memory wife Mui (Loc) Phu of Orlando; daughters Monica, Marilyne Phu both of Orlando; son David Phu of New York; brothers Paul Phu of California, Loc Phu of Clearwater, Sat Phu of Georgia; sisters Cuc Phu of Texas, Quoc Phu of California, Mui Phu of Vietnam; and 1 grandhcild Christian Carioti of Orlando.

The family will be receiving friends Monday and Tuesday, July 31st and August 1, 2017 from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm and from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm, and Wednesday, August 2, 2017 from 8:00 am until 11:00 am., followed by interment at Winter Garden Cemetery.

Gary Walter Crawford Meloon

Gary Walter Crawford (AKA Gar-Bear and Lil' G) entered into his heavenly home on Saturday, July 22, 2017.  This world lost a beautiful soul who brightened the lives of many with his curls, smile, laugh, and caring heart.  Gary was raised in Orlando and was a graduate of Palm Beach Atlantic University with a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management. As a 5th generation Meloon of Correct Craft, Gary was currently working in the boating industry with his family at Southeast Marine and Sales and was planning to attend the UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management Master's Program in the fall.  Gary leaves to cherish his memory, parents Walter Gary and Ardis Meloon, brother and sister-in-law Nathan and Hannah Meloon, grandparents Walter and Barbara Meloon and William and Sallie Harrar in addition to aunts, uncles, cousins, and numerous friends with whom Gary cared for deeply.  The family will be receiving friends from 3:00-3:45 PM followed by a Celebration of Life Service on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at The First Baptist Church Orlando (Faith Hall), located at 3000 South John Young Parkway, Orlando, Florida, 32805.  In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made in memory of Gary to Liz's Legacy, P.O. Box 155, Windermere, Florida 34787.  Online donations can be made at lizlegacyfoundation.com.  Please visit www.dobbsfuneralhome.com to post comments or memories.