Frank Anthony Ponzio, Jr.

Frank Anthony Ponzio, Jr., age 67, of Orlando, FL passed away Friday, February 19th, 2016.   Frank was born in Rockville Centre, NY  the son of the late Sophie (Iannotti)  and Frank Anthony Ponzio, Sr.  He was employed as a driver for public transportation.  

Frank leaves to cherish his memory wife Bridget (Seerattan) .Ponzio of Orlando; daughter Laura Fursa of Patchogue, NY; son Joseph Ponzio of Louisiana; two sisters Joanne Fleming, Jeannie Dickmann both of Austin, TX; two brothers Benny Ponzio of Louisiana; Bobby Ponzio, of Santa Fe, NM; 7 grandchildren Christopher, Elizabeth, Sophia & Emily Fursa of Patchogue, NY; Krysta, Joseph, Jr. and Dominick Ponzio of Pennsylvania; numerous nieces and nephews

The family will be receiving friends from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm on Friday, February 26, 2016 at Dobbs Funeral Home.  The funeral service will follow visitation at 1:00 pm with Pastors Michael Mones and Victoria Chica officiating.

Timothy Dave Herrington

Timothy Dave Herrington, age 56, of Daytona Beach, FL passed away Monday, February 22nd, 2016 at his home.  Timothy was born in Houston, TX  the son  of Margaret Janelle (Blue)  and Kenneth Dave Herrington of Clermont, FL.  He was employed in maintenance.

Timothy leaves to cherish his memory, parents Kenneth and Margaret of Clermont; two daughters Ashley Herrington Bennett of Washington, DC, Kellie Ann Herrington, of Hammond, LA;   sister Lisa Carol Wilson of New Smyrna Beach, FL; brother Daniel Stephan Herrington of Orlando, FL;  and grandson Owen Ray Morgan of Hammond, LA.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at Dobbs Funeral Home with Pastor Danny DeArmas officiating. 

Eric Adolph Canton, Jr.

Eric Adolph Canton, Jr., age 48, of Orlando, FL passed away Sunday, February 14th, 2016 at Health Central Hospital in Orlando. Eric was born in St. Croix, Virgin Islands, the  son of Jeanne M (Farrelly), of Virgin Islands and the late Eric A Canton, Sr.   He was employed as a restaurant chef.

Eric is preceded in death by daughter Saiedah Canton (2004) and leaves to cherish his memory mother Jeanne Mr. Farrelly of the Virgin Islands;  wife Christine (Petersen) Canton of Orlando;  two daughters Christisha Canton,Sorrayah Canton, both of Orlando, FL;  two sisters Jacqueline M Canton of the Virgin Islands, Nicole L Canton of Washington, DC; four brothers Anthony R Abdool, Ronald R Abdool both of Virgin Islands,  Curtis S Canton of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; and  Everick Phillip, of Orlando, FL. 

The family will be receiving friends at Dobbs Funeral Home on Monday, February 22, 2016 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm followed by the funeral service.  Interment will follow the service at Winter Garden Cemetery. 

Raymond Keith Burrell

Raymond Keith Burrell, age 67 of Ocoee, FL, passed away Saturday, February 6th, at his residence. Raymond was born in  Jamaica.  He was employed as a financial banker and a member of Holy Family Episcopal Church Orlando, FL .   

Raymond leaves to cherish his memory wife Rita  (McKenzie) Burrell; daughter Debbie Burrell;  son,Michael Burrell both of New York; three sisters, Marilyn Burrell, of Jamaica; Gloria Burrell, of New York; Patsy Burrell, of New York; two  brothers, Vincent Burrell and Danny Burrell both of NY; and 5 grandchildren

The family will be receiving friends on Sunday, February 20, 2016 from 10 until 11:00 am at Holy Family Episcopal Church.  The funeral service will follow visitation at 11:00 am with Fr. Peter Magill officiating.  Interment will be at Winter Garden Cemetery.

Mamie Anabelle Friedman

Mamie Anabelle Friedman, age 80 of Orlando, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2016. Mamie was born in Solomons Island, Maryland the daughter of Benjamin Franklin and Elloise (Wallace) Shores.  She was employed as a teachers aide for the public school system and a member of Pine Castle United Methodist Church.  

Mamie leaves to cherish her memory son Robert Pangle of Winter Springs; Terri Pangle of Orlando; companion Robert Wooten of Orlando and several loving cousins, nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Dobbs Funeral Home starting with the family gathering from 1:00 until 1:30 pm followed by the service with Pastor Thomas Hensley officiating.

Margaret A. Dragojevich

Margaret A. Dragojevich, age 92, of Orlando, FL passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016 at her home. Margaret was born in Sagamore, PA, the daughter of the late Sophia (Sapira) and Paul Chizmar.  She was a homemaker and member of Holy Family Catholic Church.

Margaret is reunited in heaven with her late husband of 60 years, Frank Dragojevich. She was a wonderful wife, nurturing mother and doting grandmother.

Margaret leaves to cherish her memory, two daughters Lynn Estock, of Columbus, OH, Deborah Capp of Orlando, FL; son Greg Dragojevich of Florida; brother Edward Chizmar of Pittsburgh, PA; 6 grandchildren: Steven Estock, David Estock, Ryan Capp, Nicholas Estock, Ashley Capp, Abby Estock; and 3 great-grandchildren: Keagan Estock, Loring Estock, Joseph Estock.

A memorial service will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church in Orlando on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at 2:00 pm.  

Lila Sharon Driscoll

Lila Driscoll lost her battle to Primary Peritoneal Cancer on February 10, 2016.  Lila Simmons Driscoll was born on September 18, 1939 in Kissimmee, Florida to Hardy and Lily Simmons. Lila was proud to be a 6^th generation Floridian.  She was predeceased by her brothers, Lee, Luie, Liburn, and sisters Virginia and Loretta. 

Survivors include her husband of 35 years, James O. Driscoll; one sister, Mrs. Lois Hughey of Kissimmee; one son, Mr. Mark MacDonald (Brenda) of Knoxville, TN; one daughter, Mrs. Lisa Beck (Tim) of Marietta, GA.  Lila was also survived by her Grandsons, Logan (Sarah) Mullany and Kyle Mullany of Woodstock, GA; Joshua Beck of Marietta, GA and Devin Hardy MacDonald of Johnson City, TN.

Gourmet Cooking, Travel and Real Estate were her passions. Lila was a Member of the Florida Alumni Associates, Lifetime Member of the Citrus Club in Orlando and a Member of the Orlando and Orange County Association of Realtors.

There will be a graveside service held in her honor at the Dr. Phillips Cemetery on Friday, February 12^th at 2 PM.  The family has requested donations to Orlando Rescue Mission  and  Salvation Army in lieu of flowers.    

Rajkumari Raghubar

RAJKUMARI RAGHUBAR, also called Raj, Auntie Raj and Madhurie Mooma, peacefully departed the physical world on February 7, 2016 in Ocoee, Orlando, Florida after a blessed longevity of 92 years.  Rajkumari was born on January 31, 1924 in Lusignan, East Coast Demerara, Guyana to Rampyaray Maraj and Dula, immigrants from India, laborers by occupation. She was the second of seven sisters; her death was preceded by  Somwaria, Dungo, Mahadai, Rajpat, Finey and Sitajee .Losing her parents when she was still very young, she grew up with her sisters under the guardianship of the eldest, Somwaria (Aunty Deed). With no opportunities for a formal education she acquired good home making skills, was an excellent worker and an accomplished vocalist. Her marriage to Jilwah also called Basra and Boat, under Hindu religious rites was solemnized on January 3, 1962. Together they worked as laborers and lived in LBI Estate to raise their family before building and moving to their own home in LBI Housing Scheme, East Coast Demerara, Guyana. She lost her husband on December 24, 1969 when she was only forty five years old. She accepted the challenges associated with juggling the multiple roles as provider and homemaker selflessly striving for the wellbeing and education of her family under very difficult and trying circumstances. She never remarried and worked tirelessly through to retirement age in 1984. She took up permanent residence in the USA in 1995 and became a US citizen in 2000. She lived in Maryland, New York and Florida. She was the loving mother of eight children: Madhurie, Gainduli (Chiney), Padmawatty  (Finey), Belmatty (Miney- deceased), Mangal (Bheir), Hansram (Buro – deceased), Hardai (Sheena) and Sukhraj    ( Boyo). She was the mother –in-law of seven:  Sugrim (deceased), Harold, Lakhan ( deceased), Seeta (deceased), Bibi, Vick and Sharmila. She was the caring grandmother of sixteen: Indra, Chaan, Dave, Roshanie, Ramo, Krishna, Savie, Sally, Richie, Mark, Marcie, Seon, Simone, Samantha, Amanda and Suhana. She was also the cherished great-grandmother of eighteen and great-great-grandmother of eight. This wonderful matriarch will be remembered for her exceptional hard work, self-discipline, dedication, commitment and determination.

The family will be receiving friends at Dobbs Funeral Home on Saturday, February 13, 2016 from 6:00 until 9:00 pm.  The funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Monday, February 15, 2016 from 9:00 until 11:15 am followed by the cremation at Metro Crematory located at 751 Bluford Avenue in Ocoee.

Luis Alberto Aquino

Luis Alberto Aquino,  age 32, of Orlando, FL, passed away  Sunday, January 24th, 2016 at Orlando Regional Medical Center.   Luis was born in Zacapa Gualan  Guatemala, the son of Maria Francisca Aquino.  He was employed in construction.    

Luis leaves to cherish his memory, mother Maria Francisca Aquino; daughter Stephanie; son Joseph;  five brothers, Christy, Daniel, Jorge, Carlos, Fernando; uncles; Izabel, Leonel, Rocio, Antonia; cousins Alexia, Carlos, Carolina, Clisman, Kimberly, Gerson, Andrea, Jaime, Jasmine, Tony, Valduino, Junior, Jorge; nephews Steven, Michell, Devin; grandparents Maria Francisca and Julio.

The family will be receiving friends from 3:00 until 6:00 pm with the funeral service at 4:30 pm.  Interment will be at the Santa Cruz Rio Hondo Zacapa Cemetery in Guatemala.

Stephen Wilson Hall

Stephen Wilson Hall, age 74, of Tucson, AZ passed away Saturday, January 23rd, 2016 at Casa De La Luz Hospice Inpatient Unit.  Stephen was born in Tampa, FL  the son of the late Mary K Rogers and Leonidas Edwin Hall.  He retired from the United States Navy.

Stephen leaves to cherish his memory, daughter Stacia Matus of Davenport, FL; son Samuel Hall of Apopka, FL; brother, Larry Hall of Queen Creek, AZ. and grandchildren, Anastacia Morgan Matus, Amari Hall, Miliani Hall, Liam Jax Vasquez-Hall, Ciarrah-Jolee Vasquez, Jordyn-Rae Vasquez.

The family will be receiving friends on Thursday, February 4, 2016 from 9:30 until 10:30 am, followed by the funeral service at Dobbs Funeral Home.  Interment will be held at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, FL at 1:30 pm with military honors.

Deborah Nyoka Ware

Biography of late Deborah Maika Peter Milla

                                                  

Deborah Nyoka was born in 1958 to Maika Peter Milla and Margeret Kujang Loyiko; both parents from Pojulu tribe. Late Deborah Nyoka was a widow when her children were still little kids; she raised them by herself. Deborah survived by her mother, 6 children, 5 daughters, 1 son, 11 grandchildren, brothers, sisters and extended families. Deborah was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer with Mets to liver in 2012, she underwent treatment where she was declared cancer free in 2013, Unfortunately cancer came back in the liver which took her life on January 19, 2016 at the age of 57 at 2:30 P.M in the Hospice inpatient facility. The Lord gives and Lord takes let his name be praised, let the almighty God rest her soul in eternal peace.  

Funeral Services will be held at Eglise De Dieu De La Prophetie Du Dernier Temps, Inc. Church located at 431 N. Kirkman Rd, Orlando FL 32811 directly in back of the funeral home on Saturday, January 30, 2016 from 1:00 until 6:00 pm.  Interment will be at a later date in the Sudan.

Please go to our home page for live streaming of the service on Saturday, January 30, 2016.

Elmer Newberry

Elmer Newberry, age  73, of Orlando, FL, passed away Monday, January 25th, 2016 at Orlando Regional Medical Center. Elmer was born in Dickenson County, Virginia on February 6th, 1942, the son of the late Maxie Gilbert and Hensel  Newberry.  He was employed as a theme park landscaper.

Elmer leaves to cherish his memory, wife Joyce  (Lolley) Newbury of Orlando; two daughters, Sonya Rice of Astatula, FL, Carla Bolin of Madison, FL; four sisters, Beatrice Bonsack of Apopka, FL,  Leona Walters of Manassas, VA,  Rita Ramey of Clintwood, VA, Betty Mullins of Clintwood, VA; two brothers Harold Newberry of Deltona, FL, Johnnie Newberry of Debary, FL; 3 grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

The funeral services is scheduled at 11:00 am on Friday, January 29th, 2016 at Dobbs Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Howell officiating.

Coleman Marvin-Carl Fineberg

Coleman Marvin-Carl Fineberg, age 76, of Orlando, FL, passed away  Tuesday, January 26th, 2016 in Orlando, Florida.  Coleman was born in Brooklyn, NY  the son of  the late Grace Elizabeth Johnson and Henry Irwin Fineberg.  He served in the U.S. Army and was employed as a Medical Executive Director.

Coleman leaves to cherish his memory wife Lynne Marie (Rebolini) Fineberg of Orlando; sons  Jason Fineberg of Watertown, NY,  David Fineberg of Orlando, FL; daughter, Candice Brown, of Danielsville, GA;  grandchildren  Aria Grace Lynne, Fineberg, Coleman Neil Fineberg, Garrett Cole Fineberg and Anna Marie Brown.

The family will be receiving friends on Saturday, January 30th, 2016 from 10:30a until 11:30a  at Dobbs Funeral Home.  The funeral service will follow visitation with Deacon Jason Fineberg and military honors.

Fleurimene Salomon

Fleurimene Salomon est nee le 25 novembre 1952 a Port-Au-Prince d’une famille chretienne.  Elle etait la fille legitime de monsieur Joisil Simeon et de son epouse Oxane Hilaire.  Elle a fait ses etudes primaries a l’ecole rurale de Laboule.  Elle etait commercante, Aide manager, et Accueil Assistant de santé. Le 1 Decembre 1973 elle epousa monsieur Chancilus Salomon De cette union sont nes 2 filles et 3 garcons: Ginou, Samuel, Esther, Elize, Nehemie.

En 2007, elle laissa Haiti et sa famille pour se render a Orlando. Soeur Fleurimene Salomon a militee a L’eglise de Dieu de Thomassin 32 Pasteur Devese Phamphile.  Elle etait Respectueuse, courageuse, remplie de sagesse et surtout aimant la parole de Dieu, Elle a supportee avec courage sa maladie Durant 10 mois .Malheureusement, le lundi 11 Janvier 2016 elle a decedee a l’age de 63 ans.

Nos sinceres condoleances vont a: son epoux Chancilus Salomon.

Ses enfants: Ginou Salomon, Samuel Salomon, Esther Salomon, Elize Salomon,  Nehemie Salomon. Ses petits enfants: Shaina Sylvain, Elizabth Salomon, Michelle Salomon. Ses frères et soeurs: Gusmnan Simeon, Lucien Simeon, Pierre Simeon, Odette Simeon, Dieudonne Simeon. Son beau- fils: Jameson Alexis Aux familles: Salomon, Simeon, Cadeau, Charles, et la grande famille de L’eglise Maison de Reconfort d’Orlando 

Fleurimene Salomon was born November 25, 1952 in Port-Au-Prince of a Christian family. She was the legitimate daughter of Sir Joisil Simeon and his wife Oxane Hilaire. She was educated in the rural primaries school Laboule. She was employed as a  Support Manager, Home and Health Assistant. On December 1, 1973 she married Mr. Solomon Chancilus  and from this union were born 2 girls and 3 boys: Ginou, Samuel, Esther, Elize, Nehemiah.

In 2007, she and her family left Haiti to come to Orlando.  She was Respectful, courageous, full of wisdom and especially loving the word of God, she endured her illness with courage for 10 months On Monday, January 11, 2016 she died at the age of 63.

Fleurimene leaves to cherish her memory, husband Chancilus Solomon; children: Ginou Solomon Samuel Solomon, Esther Solomon Elize Solomon Nehemiah Solomon; grandchildren: Sylvain Shaina, Elizabth Solomon Michelle Solomon; siblings: Gusmnan Simeon, Simeon Lucien Pierre Simeon, Simeon Odette, Dieudonne Simeon; Alexis Jameson; Families Solomon Simeon, Charles, and the great family of the Church House Reconfort Orlando

The family will be receiving friends on Friday, January 22, 2016 at Dobbs Funeral Home from 7 until 9 pm.   The funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at The Kingdom Church located at 5225 Alhambra Drive, Orlando FL 32808 at 10:00 am followed by interment at Winter Garden Cemetery.  Repast will follow interment at the church.

Grace Carolyn DeZinno

Grace Carolyn DeZinno, age 90, of Ocoee, FL, passed away Monday, January 4th, 2016 at Orlando Regional Medical Center in Orlando.  Grace was born in Cerreto Sannita, Italy, the daughter of the late Pasqualina (Del Negro)  and Pasquale  CoFrancesco.

Grace leaves to cherish her memory;  daughter Peggy Dorman of Ocoee, Florida; three sons Roger C.,DeZinno of Meriden, Connecticut,  Benjamin N. DeZinno of Deltona, Florida,  William F. DeZinno of Meriden, Connecticut; brother Chrales CoFrancesco of Boynton Beach, Florida; 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren

The family will be receiving friends at Dobbs Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 from 7:00 until 9:00 pm and on Friday at John F. Jerry Funeral Home in Meriden, Connecticut from 4:00 until 8:00 pm, The Funeral Mass will be  held on Saturday at 12:00 pm. Interment will be at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Meriden.

Robert Lee Kelly

Robert Lee Kelly, age 60, of Sanford, FL passed away Monday, December 7th, 2015 at his residence. A lifelong resident of Sanford, he is son of the late Myrtle (Osteen) and Robert  Kelly.  Robert worked in IT Communications for Sears.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, December 20th, 2015 at Dobbs Funeral Home.

Cyril Rudolph White, Sr.

Cyril Rudolph White, Sr. was born in Warsop, Jamaica on April 13, 1930 to the late Samuel and Esther White.  He married the late Mattie Mae Williams on May 15, 1959 in Winter Garden, Florida. Later , he and Mattie Mae moved to Walker Quarters, and he later moved to New York in 1966.

Cyril worked over 30 years in construction in New York.  He then retired to become a farmer who loved to plant his garden and donate all the proceeds. 

On Thursday, December 3, 2015 Cyril passed away quietly at the Orchard Manor Nursing Home in New York.

Cyril White, Sr.  is preceded in death by seven brothers Sylvester, Vincent, George, Charles, Milton, Clyde and Richard White and sister V. white;; and leaves to cherish his memory, seven sons, Sonny White, Cyril White, Jr. (Agnes), Wayde White, Sarasota Vincent White (Agnes), Calvin G. White (Lena), Calvin R. White (Enid), Lester White; three daughters, Cheryl White (Richard), Maxine White-Smith, Erma White; three stepchildren, Willie Allen (Janette), Joyce Sales and the late Alonzo Allen Sr.; two brothers, Felix White (Helen), Calvin White; two sisters, Ms. Iiona White; 40 grandchildren; 49 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many sorrowing friends.   

NEW YORK: A funeral service was held on Friday December 11, 2015 at Metropolitan Funeral Chapel in Rochester, New York.  

FLORIDA: Public visitation will be held at Dobbs Funeral Home in Orlando, on Friday, December 18, 2015 from 4:00 until 8:00 pm.  The funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 19th, 2015 at Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church located at 417 Oakland Avenue, Oakland FL at 1:00 pm with Rev. Joseph L. Brooks officiating.  Interment will follow the service at Oakland Cemetery.

Randal A. Swisher

Randal A. Swisher, age 57 of Orlando, Florida passed away on November 21, 2015.  He was the son of James N. and Rosemary A. (Ziegler) Swisher and was employed as a mechanic.

Randal is preceded in death by father James N. Swisher, sister Gail R. (Swisher) Imeson, brother Kenneth Swisher, niece Jennifer Teel,nephew Joshua Swisher and leaves to cherish his memory, mother Rosemary (Ziegler) Zimmerman of Burns Harbor, IN; 3 daughters Randi, Alexandria and Carly; 2 brothers James (Lisa) Swisher  and Terry (Lisa) Swisher both of Kankakee, IL;  and sister Karen (Swisher) Dranchak of Portage, IN. 

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Roy Lloyd Warren

Roy Lloyd Warren, age 91, of  Windermere,  FL passed away Friday, November 27th, 2015 at Health Central in Ocoee. Roy was born in Jester, TX the son of the late Daisy Catherine (Keen) and Roy M. Warren.  He served in the U.S. Army Air Corp, was employed as a petroleum developer and was a member of Church of the Latter Day Saints in  Orlando. 

Roy leaves to cherish his memory wife Jenese (Haskell) Warren of Windermere;  daughter Melanie Ambs of Apopka;  son Lloyd D Warren of Windermere;  sister Belva Bates of Springfield, MO; brother Weldon Warren of Windermere;  10 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

The family will be receiving friends from 9:00 until 10:00 am, followed by the funeral service at 10:00 am on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at the Church of the Latter Day Saints, Orlando.  Interment will follow the funeral service at  Winter Garden Cemetery.

Dixie Simms Lyons

Dixie Simms Lyons peacefully passed away Saturday November 28, 2015 surrounded by those she loved.  She was 81 years old. Dixie was born in Charleston, WV to parents Bernard Simms and Cloda Jarrett Simms. She moved to St. Petersburg, FL in her 20s where she later married Tom Lyons and together they had 3 children Teresa, Lisa and Tom (Jr.).  

Dixie is survived by her loving husband Tom Lyons, children Teresa Lyons Aken, Lisa Lyons Hurston and Tom Lyons (Jr.), brother Robert (Bob) Simms, son-in-law Kurt Aken and five grandchildren Tommy Lyons, Eric Lyons, Ashley Aken, Alex Aken, Lindsay Hurston. 

Dixie was an amazing wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother and friend to many. She dearly loved her family and had a solid faith in Jesus Christ. She enjoyed travel, spending time with family and friends and studying scripture. She was a long time member of Church of the Messiah in Winter Garden, FL. She devoted many hours volunteering with her church, Golden Pond assisted living with her service dog Murphy, Arnold Palmer Children’s Hospital, Nemours Children’s Hospital and Corner Stone Hospice.

A celebration of Dixie’s life will be held on Saturday December 5 at 10:00am at Church of the Messiah Episcopal Church, 241 N. Main St., Winter Garden, FL 34787.  In lieu of flowers, Dixie’s request was for donations to be made either to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 1850 Lee Rd # 111, Winter Park, FL 32789 or to Cornerstone Hospice Foundation 2445 Lane Park Rd. Tavares, FL 32778.