Robert Peter Dempsey

Robert Peter Dempsey, age 76, of Orlando, FL passed away Saturday, October 27^th, 2012, at his home in Orlando.  Born in Boston, MA, Bob was the son of the late Josephine (Sullivan) and James Brenden Dempsey.   Bob enjoyed a lengthy and successful career in radio, television, marketing, and advertising, including general management positions at radio stations in Providence, RI, and Orlando, Miami, and Jacksonville, FL, and in sales management for a network affiliated TV station in Providence.  He was also the marketing director for the syndicated radio program “An American Idea” which was named the country’s “Best Syndicated Daily Radio Program.”
 

 Bob became known and respected nationwide for his work as an Account Executive with Orlando’s DeFalco advertising agency, overseeing millions of dollars in investments in radio, television, and print advertising on behalf of many of the nation’s most successful car dealerships.  A lifelong sports fan, he returned to radio late in his career, winning “Salesman of the Year” honors for his performance for Clear Channel’s sports station in Orlando, and subsequently with Genesis Communications in Orlando as well.  More recently, he founded Bob Dempsey Advertising, developing and executing marketing and advertising campaigns for businesses throughout Central Florida.
 

Bob infused all of his projects – indeed, all of his life -- with enthusiasm, energy, and creativity, and he will be missed not only by family and friends, but also by his associates, his clients, and all who have been touched by him.  He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Orlando.
 

Robert is predeceased by daughter Katie Dempsey (1995) and leaves to cherish his memory wife Marie Frances (Snow) Dempsey of Orlando; four daughters, Kathleen (Kane) Dempsey, of Dallas, TX;  Patricia (John) Schwering, of Alexandria, VA; Anne Marie (Don) Dempsey, of Orlando, FL;  Roberta (Brian) Fields, of Orlando;  sister, Josephine Magnan, of Hartford, CT;  and brother, John Dempsey, of New Hampshire.
 

The family will be receiving friends at Dobbs Funeral Home on Thursday, November 1^st, 2012 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Family Catholic Church, Orlando, FL, at 11:00 am on Friday, November 2^nd.   In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Bob's name to VITAS Innovative Hospice Care, 2201 Lucien Way, Maitland FL 32751.

Donald Earl Stephenson

Donald Earl Stephenson, age 47 passed away tragically on Sunday, September 30th, 2012.  He was born in Spaulding, Manchester Jamaica the son of Cecile and Anita (Small) Stephenson.  He was employed as a tractor trailer driver.  Donald is survived by brothers Andrew and Rodney and many other sorrowing friends and relatives. 

 

The family is asking for assistance in getting Donald back home to Jamaica for burial.  For information regarding donations to assist, please call Dobbs Funeral Home on 407-578-7720.  Any gift will be appreciated.

Ruth F. Turcotte

 

 Ruth F. Turcotte, age 88 of Orlando passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2012. She was born in Swampscott, MA the daughter of John and Grace (Fiske) Gilliam and lived in Saugus, MA.  She moved to Central Florida from Peabody, MA in 1983. Ruth is retired from the telecommunications industry ( Signius), was a member of the Emblem Club of Saugus, MA and St. Andrew Catholic Church in Orlando. She was predeceased by her husband Howard L. Turcotte in 1982 and son Robert Entwistle in 1987.

 Ruth leaves to cherish her memory daughter Joyce (Ronald) DeCristoforo of Orlando; son Bruce (Donna) Entwistle of Saugus, MA; daughter-in-law Roberta Entwistle; grandchildren Bonnie (Christian) Campagnuolo of Vienna, VA, Denise (Christopher) Reed of Ocoee, Robert Entwistle of Arlington, MA, Bryan (Jennifer) Entwistle of Gloucester, MA, Crystal Entwistle of Portsmouth, NH, Joseph Entwistle of Portsmouth, NH and 4 great-grandchildren.

 The family will be receiving friends at St. Andrew Catholic Church from 2:30 - 3:30 pm on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 followed by a Mass at 3:30 pm. Prior to interment at Puritan Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Peabody, MA, there will be visitation at Bisbee-Porcella Funeral Home in Saugus, MA. The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be sent to St. Andrew Conference, St. Vincent de Paul Society.

 

Linda Joy Alexander

My Beloved Mother, Linda Joy Alexander, Age 58 of Orlando, Florida passed away on Thursday, October 25th, 2012.  She was born in Saranac Lake, New York and grew up in South Florida.  She moved to Orlando in 1988.  After a brave struggle with cancer, she went to be with the Lord.  She always enjoyed giving to others and loved to spend time with family and friends, and loved animals.    She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Central Florida. 

She is survived by her mother, Norma Duckworth of Tamarac, FL and father, Harry Danforth of Hollywood, FL; her daughters Michele Higgs of Round Rock, TX, Jennifer Candanosa of Buda, TX; her sons James Brennan of Orlando, FL and Clinton Alexander of Austin, TX; her sisters Marti Stevenson of Pompano Beach and Sheryl Lefler of Pickens, SC; her brother Roy Danforth of Davie, FL; 4 grandchildren; and Uncle Donald Martell of Plattsburg, NY.  She is preceded in death by sister Darlene Carragino.

 

Memorial services will be held at First Baptist Church of Central Florida on Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Clayton Cloer, officiating.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Linda J. Alexander to the First Baptist Church of Central Florida Missions Fund.

Doris Eileen Bryant

Doris Eileen Bryant, age 90 of Orlando, passed away on Wednesday, October 17, 2012.  She was born in Roane County, West Virginia the daughter of Thodore and Lucy (Frederick) Ihrig.  Doris moved to Central Florida from Cincinnati, Ohio in 1988 and was a homemaker and employed as an airline telephone operator.  She was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Church in Orlando. 

 

She is preceded in death by son Matthew Bryant (1994).  Doris leaves to cherish her memory, husband John Bryant of Orlando; daughter Kathleen Schneider of Ft. Mill, South Carolina; sons Mark (Misty) Bryant and Timothy (Gloria ) Bryant both of Cincinnati, Ohio; grandchildren, Katrina Schneider of Ft. Mill, South Carolina, John and Justin Bryant both of Cincinnati, Ohio.

 

The family will be receiving friends on Monday, October 22, 2012 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at St. Nicholas Byzantine Church located at 5135 Sand Lake Road, Orlando FL 32819.  The funeral service will be held at the church on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at 10:00 am followed by interment at Dr. Phillips Cemetery.

Solange Vildor

Solange Vildor, age 59 of Orlando, passed away in Cumming, Georgia on September 28th, 2012.  She was born in Port-au-Paix, Haiti the daughter of Ducous Joseph and Melia Vilasaint.  Solange moved to Central Florida from Miami in 1989 was self employed and a missionary to all.

 

Solange leaves to cherish her memory her 7 children and 8 grandchildren.

 

The family will be receiving friends on Friday, October 5th, 2012 from 8:00 until 10:00 pm at Dobbs Funeral Home.  The funeral service will be held at 9:30 am on Saturday, October 6th, 2012 at Premiere Eglise Baptiste Ebenezerb Orlando, located at 3403-3413 N. Pine Hills Road, followed by interment at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

 

Louis Martin Herman Schneiderwind, Jr.

Louis Martin Herman Schneiderwind, Jr. age 78 of Orlando, passed away on Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012.  Louis was born in Elgin, Illinois the son of Louis M.H. and Catherine (Dettmer) Schneiderwind, Sr.  He served in the United States Army and was employed as truck driver.  He was confirmed on Easter Sunday in April 1977 at Grace United Church of Christ, was a member of Salem Lutheran Church in Orlando, the International Association of Fire Fighters, West Suburban Parents of Hearing Impaired, Fraternal Order of Foresters, and the River Grove Nationals.  Louis' hobbies were fire fighting, trains, camping and his family.

 

He leaves to cherish his memory wife Darlene (Nielsen) Schneiderwind of Orlando; Children Cindy Lou Schneiderwind,   Todd Schneiderwind, Krista Rae Davila (Rafael), Trena Lou Younglove (Jim), Louis "Scott" Schneiderwind, Erik Raymond Schneiderwind, Mark Raymond Schneiderwind (Paula), Samantha Irene Gratz (Gary); 16 grandchildren and 1 great-granddaughter. 

 

The family will be receiving friends at Salem Lutheran Church on Saturday, October 6th, 2012 from 4:00 until 5:00 pm followed by the funeral service at 5:00 pm with Pastor Julie Frank Officiating.  There will be a reception following the service at 6:00 pm.  In lieu of flowers please make donations to Salem Lutheran Church.

Courtney Eugene Robinson

Courtney Eugene Robinson, age 36 passed away on September 26, 2012 in Orlando.  He was born in Orlando, Florida the son of Walter Robinson and Ida Cone.  He was employed as a truck attendant for a waste removal company.  He leaves to cherish his memory, mother Ida Cone of Orlando; children Courtney Eugene, Jr. and Courtney Eugenia Cone and their mother Valerie all of Orlando; brothers Travis Cone (wife Vonnie), Hershel Bennettboth of Orlando, and Walter Robinson, Jr.; sister Tawana Brown (husband Charlie) of Orlando; niece Travionis Cone, nephews Travis Cone, Jr., and Travaughen Cone also of Orlando.  He leaves many other relatives and sorrowing friends.  

 

The family will be receiving friends at Dobbs Funeral Home on Friday, October 5, 2012 from 5:00 until 7:00 pm.  The funeral service will be held at First Born Pentecostal Church, 1977 Bruton Blvd, Orlando on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 1:00 pm followed by interment at Washington Park Cemetery. 

Thelma S. Cootes

Cootes, Thelma, age 96, passed away on Sept. 13, 2012. She was born February 10, 1916 in Middle Point, Ohio. Thelma was preceded in death by her husband, Monte Harold Cootes Jr. She lived in Orlando for over 60 years.

Thelma was a loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Aunt. She was a Veteran in the Army Air Forces during World War II. She was in the Salvation Army, VFW, American Legion and The Lions Club. 

Thelma has so many loved ones, family and friends, which are very thankful that the Lord shared her with us for over 96 years.

 A Memorial Service will be at 4:00 pm Friday, September 21, 2012 at Dobbs Funeral Home- 430 N. Kirkman Road Orlando, Florida 32811. 

Marie A. Hogarth

Marie A. Hogarth, age 94, of Orlando, Florida, passed away Saturday 15, 2012 at her son's home.  Marie was born in Newark, New Jersey on January 19, 1918, a daughter of the late Mary (Eichenlaub) and Andrew Antalec.  She moved to Orlando in 1997 and spent her remaining years with her son and daughter-in-law.  She was a book keeper for several funeral homes in New Jersey. 

 Marie leaves to cherish her memory a son, Richard, and a daughter-in-law, Kitty, in Orlando, a brother, Joseph Antalec and his wife, Margaret of New York and Florida, a sister-in-law, Rose Antalec, in New Jersey, a grandson, Peter, and his wife, Houngnapha, a great-granddaughter, Mayli of Maryland, nieces, Eileen and her family, Rosemary and her family and nephew, Frank and his family, all of New Jersey.  She is predeceased by brother, Frank Antalec.

 The family will be receiving friends at Dobbs Funeral Home from 10:30am to 12pm on Thursday, September 20, 2012.  A mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, Rev Fr. Peter Cordeno officiating, on Thursday, September 20,  2012 at 12:30pm.  I lieu of flowers,  donations can be made to the St. Vincent De Paul - 2nd Homes Store.

Marie Ann Chilano

Marie Ann Chilano, age 67, of  Orlando, FL, passed away  Sunday, September 9th, 2012 at her home.   Marie was born in Batavia, NY on September 16, 1944, a daughter of the late Josephine (Carlino)  and Joseph  Fiore.  She was a member of Englewood Bible Church  and employed in the restaurant business. 

 

Marie leaves to cherish her memory, husband Peter J. Chilano of Orlando; daughter Nicole Thorpe;   son Peter Chilano and daughter-in-law Lisa Chilano, 2 grandchildren, Devin and Dante Thorpe all of Orlando.  She is also survived by two brothers, Tony Fiore and John Fiore both of Englewood.  The family will be receiving friends and the funeral service will be held at 7:00 pm at Dobbs Funeral Home on Friday, September 14th, 2012 with Pastor Tony Fiore officiating.  
 

Frances Dawn Wimmer

Frances Dawn Wimmer, age 67 of Altamonte Springs, Florida passed away on, Monday, September 3rd, at her daughters home.    Frances was born in Roanoke, VA,  daughter of the late Margaret (Harlor)  and Francis  Wimmer.  She was employed at Mid Florida Tech as a teachers aide.

 

Frances leaves to cherish her memory,   daughters / Son: Lisa l Ferguson,  Jeannie Ferguson\Rogers, James L Ferguson and Joellen Noviello; Granddaughters Crystal Williams/Silber, Ruby Van D, Hannah Callaghan, Chrissy Ferguson, Maggie Ferguson; Grandsons Tony Ferguson, Boyd Fergison, Justin Ferguson, Jamie Ferguson, Dennis Callaghan; and many Great Grandchildren

 

 

 

 
                                           

   

                        

                 

                                                                               

Clayton Norman Grinkey

Clayton Norman Grinkey, 79, of Orlando, Florida passed away on September 5th, 2012 at his home.  Clayton was born in East Tawas, Michigan the son of Kenneth Ellis and Leona Blanch (Moore) Grinkey. He served in the U.S. Army as a SSG in the Korean War  and retired from the military working in telecommunications.  Clayton was well known among family and friends as having a big loving heart, always wanting to help and taking care of his family.

He is preceded in death by daughter, Lynn Hinojosa.  Clayton leaves to cherish his memory, his four daughters, Annette Grinkey, of Green Bay, WI;  Paulette Geyer, of Orlando; Christina Stern, of Lincoln, MI; Tricia  Grinkey, of Orlando; son, Kenneth Grinkey, of Clermont; 14 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.  Clayton is also survived by three sisters, Veronica Clark, of Michigan; Penny Zynda, of Las Vegas; Julie Adams, of Illinois; and his companion Dolores Birch of Orlando.

The funeral service will be held at Dobbs Funeral Home on Saturday, September 8th, 2012 at 3:00 pm with Pastor J.D. Sullivan officiating.
 

Marie Monique Leomas

Marie Monique Leomas, age 73 of Orlando, passed away on Friday, August 17, 2012.  Marie was born in Jeremie, Haiti, the daughter of Leonards and Emelia (Adan) Leomas.  She moved to Central Florida from Haiti in 2012 and was employed as a clothing vendor. 

 

Marie leaves to cherish her memory, son Jeanty Francillon of Orlando; daughters Ruth and Nadege Francillon of Haiti and 10 grandchildren.

 

Visitation and Funeral Service will be held at Dobbs Funeral Home on Saturday, September 8th, 2012 at 11:00 am.

Roscoe Tucker

Roscoe Tucker, age 80 passed away on Friday, August 24th, 2012  in Summerfield, Florida.  Roscoe was born in Blue Creek, West Virginia, the son of James Andrew and Daisy (Miller) Tucker.  He was employed as a coal miner and moved to Central Florida from West Virginia in 1994.  He is predeceased by his sister Bessie Trent. 

 

Roscoe leaves to cherish his memory sons Robert Tucke rof New Mexico, Roscoe Tucker of Orlando; daughters Barbara Ewing of Summerfield, Florida, Rosa Reynolds of Winter Springs, and Daisy Tucker of Orlando; 16 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

 

A graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery on Tuesday, August 28th, 2012 at 1:30 pm with Rev. Harvey Carpenter officiating..

Mamie Nettie Dobbs

Mamie Nettie Dobbs, 86, of Pensacola, FL, passed away Thursday, August 23rd, 2012 at her son's home in Orlando. Mamie was born in  Brewton, Alabama the daughter of Augusta Johnson and Anne (Shipp)  Stone.  She was employed as a nurses aide and was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church Orlando, FL .

 

 Mamie leaves to cherish her memory, two sons Richard (Debbie) Dobbs, of Orlando; James Randall (Tina) Dobbs, of Macclenney, FL; sister Abbie Ward of Houston, TX;  grandchildren Jeremy Dobbs, James R. Dobbs, Jr., April Alford, Joshua Dobbs; 4 great-grandchildren, Trinity Dobbs, Peyton Caslow, Dylin Alford, and Wyatt Kimbro. 

 

The family will be receiving friends at Dobbs Funeral Home on Monday, August 27, 2012 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.  The funeral service will be held at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Orlando on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at 11:00 am with Pastor Steve Ware officiating.  Internment will be held at Barrancas National Cemetery on Friday, August 31, 2012 at 1:15 pm

Mattie Lucille Willis

Mattie Lucille Willis, age 79, passed away on Saturday, August 25th, 2012.  Mattie was born in Edison, Georgia the daughter of Wesley and Clara Mae (Greene) Johnson.  She moved to Central Florida from New York in 1950 and was employed as a Public Librarian.  She was a member of Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Orlando.

 

Mattie leaves to cherish her memory, three daughters, Sherlene Carter of Orlando, Veronica Gail Richardson of Decatur, Georgia, Sharon Lynn White of Orlando; son Kenneth Eric Richardson of Orlando; sisters Beulah Powell and Floree Smith, both of Decatur, Georgia; grandchildren  Roderick and Eric Cannon both of Orlando, Kendell Richardson of Texas, Carmen Richardson of Decatur, Renisha Richardson of Decatur, Ashley Pryor of Jonesboro, Georgia, Jerell Cannon, Antoineka Ricks, Ebony Greene all of Orlando and Niko Richardson of Georgia.

 

The family will be receiving friends at Dobbs Funeral Home on Friday, August 31st, 2012 from 5:00 until 7:00 pm.  The funeral service will be held at Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church located at 1110 Drew Avenue (off Bruton) on Saturday, September 1st, 2012 at 1:00 pm with Pastor. Jesse Ivory, officiating. 

James Russell Frana

James Russell Frana, age 49 passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2012.  James was born in Long Branch, New Jersey the son of Robert and Florence (Wasilczik) Frana.  He moved to Central Florida from New Jersey in 1969 and was employed in construction sales.  He was a member of Blessed Sacrament and St. Andrew Catholic Churches.  He was also a member of Lake County Hoops, Clermont Girls Softball and Minneola Planning and Zoning. 

James is survived by wife Lisa (Murphy) Frana of Minneola; mother Florence Frana of Clermont; son Trevor, daughter Shelby Frana both of Minneola; brother Joseph (Missy) Frana; sister Lynda Frana, both of Clermont.  He is predeceased by brother Mike Frana and father Robert Frana.  He is also survived by sister Diane Dauer, sister and brothers, Debbie Lindsey-Gorman, Jim  and Bill  Lindsey all of New Jersey; nieces and nephews, Hope and Jacob (children of Joe) and Logan and Alyssa (children of Lynda); and biological mother Virginia Schmidt.

The family will be receiving friends  at Dobbs Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 from 5:00 until 8:00 pm.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Andrew Catholic Church on Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 10:00 am followed by interment at Winter Garden Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to BankFirst of Clermont, Jim Frana Memorial Account. 

Bobby Delano Bass

Bobby Delano Bass, age 78 of Orlando passed away on Wednesday, August 8th, 2012 at his home.  Bobby was born in Wilson, North Carolina the son of the late Samuel and Virginia (Whitley) Bass.  He served in the U.S. Army and was employed as an electrical engineer. 

Bobby leaves to cherish his memory, wife Marie (Brown) Bass of Orlando; two daughters Shana Pope, Shelley Bass both of Orlando; four brothers Ray, Don, Larry and Jerry Bass, all from Wilson, North Carolina; sister Joyce Lamm of Wilson, North Carolina; 9 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

The family will be receiving friends at Dobbs Funeral Home from 6:00 until 8:00 pm on Monday, August 13th, 2012.  The funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, August 14th, 2012 at 10:00 am with Pastor Jerry Forrest officiating.  Interment will be held at Highland Memorial Gardens.

Flossie Clemons

Flossie Clemons, age 87 of Orlando, passed away on Monday, August 6, 2012.  She was born in Floyd County, Virginia the daughter of  Killian and Annabelle (Board) Moran and moved to Central Florida in 1953.  She and late husband Marvin were the owners of Clemons Agency Insurance and Real Estate and member of Westwood Missionary Alliance Church. 

She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Marvin P. Clemons (2005).  Flossie leaves to cherish her memory daughters, Karen (Ronald) Hunter, Sandra (Lou) Feliciano, Becky (Bill) Ellis; niece Letha (Raymond) Domingues; 4 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild and caregiver David Romero.

The family will be receiving friends at Dobbs Funeral Home on Thursday, August 16th, 2012 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm, with a 7:00 pm service.  Interment will be at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida on Friday, August 17th, 2012 at 10:30 am.  In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made in Flossie's name to the Westwood Children's Ministry.