Ineta T. Lewis

Ineta T. Lewis, age 41, of Orlando,  passed away Friday, July 26th, 2013 at her residence with her family by her side.   She was born in Antigua, West Indies the daughter of the late William and Deborah Smith. She was a homemaker and member of Mount Sinai Seventh Day Adventist Church in Orlando.

The family will be receiving friends at Mount Sinai Seventh Day Adventist Church, Orlando from 10:00 am until 12:00p followed by the funeral service with Pastor Herman L. Davis, Sr. officiating.  Interment will follow the service at Winter Garden Cemetery.

Marcus Lamar Johnson

Marcus Lamar Johnson was called home to be with his Savior and Lord on Wednesday, July 10, 2013.  He was born on October 21, 1973 to John W. Johnson and Edna M. Clay in Orlando, Florida.  A lifelong Floridian, he was employed as a chef and was a member of New Life Ministries.

He is predeceased by his father John Wesley Johnson Sr; grandparents Addie Lee Clay, Eddie Clay and Candacy Johnson.  Marcus leaves to cherish his memory, mother Edna M. Johnson; brothers John W. Johnson Jr, Keith Johnson; aunts and uncles Dosie Lee Weatherspoon (John), Mattie Mallett, Zedora Weatherspoon (James), Joseph B. Clay (Wanda), Irene Thomas, Lousie Smith (Leroy), Leroy Johnson (Esther) Cardell Barker (Geneva); great aunts Ann Morrison, Rosa Bowles, Rosetta Townsend, Mary Francis Clay, Calvin Jones (Jackie) William Hawkins; three lovely nieces Stephanie M. Johnson, Keitia J. Johnson, Keitresse M. Johnson; and a host of loving cousins and friends.

The family will be receiving friends at Dobbs Funeral Home on Saturday, July 20, 2013 from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm.  The funeral service will follow visitation with  Elder Joseph B. Clay officiating.

Twenty Third Psalm

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restores my soul, He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for Thou art with me, thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Johnny Basil McLeod

Johnny Basil McLeod, age 53, of  Apopka, FL passed away Tuesday, July 9th, 2013 at Florida Hospital Orlando, Orlando.   Johnny was born in Orlando, FL  the son of the late Maryann (Barber)  and Jordan  McLeod.  He was employed as a construction foreman. 

 

Johnny leaves to cherish his memory, wife Bonita  (Dozier)  McLeod of Apopka ;  two daughters, Sheila McLeod, of Apopka; Michelle McLeod, of Apopka; a son,Daniel Dozier, of Minnesota;  brother, Joseph McLeod, of Apopka and grandchildren Jayden Roger and Ciera McLeod of Apopka.

 

The family will be receiving friends at Dobbs Funeral Home on Saturday, July 13, 2013 from 2:00 until 3:00 pm, followed by the service at 3:00 pm with Pastor Thomas Hensley officiating.

Thomas F. Hale

Thomas F.  Hale, 60, passed away on July 5, 2013 surrounded by his loving family.  Tom is survived by his devoted wife Mary; children Shawn (Tiffany), Justin (Alison), Joshua, Kathleen and Elizabeth; grandchildren Shawn, Riley, Mason, William, and Cy; siblings Kenneth and  David Hale and Cheryl Somerset.  He was born in England at a US military base, where his father was stationed.

Shortly after his birth, his family relocated back to the states, eventually settling in Winter Garden, Florida. After graduating from Lakeview High School, Tom served four years in the United States Air Force as a crew chief on C130 airplanes.   After leaving the military, following in his father's footsteps, he was blessed with a passion for his career as a truck driver.    He drove for The Martin Brower Company for 31 years, delivering to McDonald's throughout the state of Florida. During those years he won numerous truck driving competitions at both local and state levels.

It was while delivering to McDonald's, Tom met Mary.   They were married in December of 1988, celebrating 25 years of marriage this year. His role as a father added great meaning to his life. He enjoyed coaching his three son's baseball teams, and was thrilled to eventually have two daughters to complete his family.  As a family, they looked forward to and enjoyed many vacations both here in the states and cruising the Caribbean. Tom enjoyed a variety of hobbies over the years, including model building, fishing, bowling, flying single engine planes, and eventually settling into a good game of golf. Tom and his family were long time parishioners at Saint Andrews Church. 

Diagnosed early this year with advanced lung cancer, he courageously battled the awful disease.  Faced with a challenging prognosis, he agreed to fight the disease aggressively. He was introduced to a wonderful group of doctors, nurses, technicians, and therapists at Orlando Health. During his 7 week stay in ICU, this team, lead by Dr. Mark Vollenweider, worked daily to overcome the many obstacles he faced.  We cannot express the gratitude for the wonderful personalized care and compassion Tom received. 

Family will receive friends on Monday, July 8th from 7-9 pm at Dobbs Funeral Home, located at 430 N. Kirkman Road, Orlando. Funeral Mass will be at Saint Andrews Catholic Church in Orlando on Tuesday, July 9th at 4pm with a reception to follow.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Fr. Andy O'Reilly, CPPS  (211 Green Dolphin St., Morehead City, NC 28557) to support his preaching ministry. Tom thought the world of Fr. Andy and his work in Parish Missions.

     Tom lives with us in memory and will forever more.

 

John P. Shimkonis

John P. Shimkonis, age 55, of Orlando passed away on 30 June 2013.  He was born at the  US Naval Hospital, Quantico, Virginia.   John had diverse interests. With an incredible in-depth knowledge and love of plants and plant life he owned and ran his own business, West Orlando Pro Lawncare. His work earned him landscaping awards around Orlando. John also spent a short time in the US Navy.  He was an avid reader, having a keen interest and knowledge in American history. He had and affinity for the ocean and surfing, painting and drawing and was musically inclined.   But most of all he had a beautiful mind and kind soul.

John is preceeded in death by father 1st Sgt. Frank Shimkonis USMC and survived by mother Joan L. Shimkonis, Orlando FL, brothers  Anthony N. Shimkonis, Wilmington, NC, Michael R. Shimkonis with wife Jennifer, nephew Nicolas, niece Ava Louise, Telluride, CO and Joseph D. Shimkonis, Honolulu, HI.

Wake Services will be held at Dobbs Funeral Home 430 N.Kirkman Rd., Orlando 32811 09 July 2013 from 7-9 pm. Mass and services will be held at St. Andrew's Catholic Church 801 N Hastings St., Orlando 32808 10 July at 1200 noon with reception following at church hall  In lieu of flowers please make a donation to: NAMI Greater Orlando.www.namigo.org  (National Alliance of Mentally Ill Greater Orlando)  or The Lustgarten Foundation http://www.lustgarten.org/ (cure for pancreatic cancer). 

 

LaVerne Marie (Kahoun) Pritchett

Pritchett, LaVerne Marie (Kahoun) Age 90, passed away gently at Winter Park Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, July 2, 2013, with family and friends. LaVerne was born in Chicago, IL, on February 15, 1923, to Frank Kahoun and Mae (Bedner) Kahoun. LaVerne was a loving and devoted wife of 60 years to Oliver Roy “Bud” Pritchett, who passed away in September, 2007. She and Bud moved their family from Schererville, IN to Largo in December, 1959, when they became owners of Town and Country Mobile Home Park in Largo. LaVerne is survived by their son Keith and daughters Pat Estes, Gail Karcher, and Susan Pritchett (Greg Will), 7 grandsons, Josh Pritchett, Erich and Scott Estes, Brian and Tim Karcher, Justin Will, Jim Kelly, and one adorable great grandchild, Milledge Estes (son of Erich). 

LaVerne will be most remembered for her business acumen and love of beautiful antiques and gardens. During their life together, LaVerne and Bud enjoyed many adventures. They were pioneers in the mobile home park industry, and facilitated Town and Country becoming one of the first resident owned parks in the state. After they retired, they traveled extensively with their family to over 60 countries. They were true life partners, and strong believers in education. They were instrumental in seeing all ten of their children and grandchildren become college graduates. In retirement, LaVerne and Bud also enjoyed spending summers at their cabin in Otto, North Carolina. Since Bud’s passing in 2007, LaVerne has lived with her loving, devoted daughter Pat in Winter Park, FL. One of LaVerne’s last adventures was traveling with Pat to Chicago for her 70^th reunion from Mercy High School, a Catholic girls school.

Visitation and a memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Monday, July 8, 2013, at Dobbs Funeral Home, 430 N. Kirkman Road, Orlando, 32811 Interment will take place at 11 am on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 5233 118^th Ave N., Clearwater FL 33760 In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Diamond Black Fan Anemia Foundation www.dbafoundation.org, P.O. Box 1092, W. Seneca, NY 14224  

Marguerite Sempel

Marguerite Stempel, age 97, of Windermere, FL, passed away Tuesday, June 25th, 2013 at Quality Health Care, Winter Garden.   Marguerite was born in Kingston, Jamaica,  the daughter of the late Vie  DaCosta.  She was a homemaker and moved to Central Florida from Ft. Lauderdale in 2000 .

 

Marguerite leaves to cherish her memory,  daughter Janita Winkler of Orlando; 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. 

 

The family will be receiving friends at Dobbs Funeral Home on June 29th, 2013 from 1:00 until 2:00 pm.  The funeral service will follow visitation with Pastor Mack Elkin officiating.

Basilio Austria Mangune

Basilio A Mangune, age 67, of Casselberry, FL passed away Tuesday, June 25th, 2013 in Altamonte Springs.   Basilio was born in the Philippines,  on April 3, 1946, a son of the late Leonarda (Austria)  and Narciso (Pangan) Mangune.  He moved to Central Florida from the Philippines in 1997 and was employed the restaurant industry. 

He is preceded in death by brother Vincente Mangune (2007).  Basilio leaves to cherish his memory with wife Milagros (Valdez) Mangune, Twelve children ---- Analiza Dasalla, Belinda Mari, Charles, Denmark, Eduardo, Floriza Alfonso, Gilbert, Hernani, Narciso, Johnson, Maria Minette and Leonard; Fourteen grandchildren --- Hannah, Adrian and TJ from his daughter, Analiza -- Henry, Angelo, John Carlo and Aigail from his daugter, Belinda --- Justine, Jerico and Jillian from his son, Charles --- Duncan and Danaiah from his son, Denmark --- Russel from his daughter, Floriza and Leandre-Gabriel from his son, Gilbert; brothers Abraham, Conrad and Florido; sisters Erlinda Bulaclac and Dorothy Calilung.

The family will be receiving friends and public visitation from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm, followed by the funeral mass on Friday, June 28, 2013 at Dobbs Funeral Home.  Interment will be at Winter Garden Cemetery

Marty C Martinez

Marty C Martinez, age 60, of  Orlando, FL passed away Sunday, June 16th, 2013.   He was born in Brooklyn, NY on December 24, 1952, the son of the late Concetta (Bianco)  and Isaac  Martinez..  He was employed as a teacher for the Juvenile Justice System. 

Marty is survived by his companion Leonard  McCray of Orlando; sister Josephine, wife of  Dr. Phillip Tierno, Jr. Tierno, of Piermont, New Jersey; great nephews, Colin Phillip Mallon, Alexander Blakely Morris, Richard Budnick Jr.; and numerous other relatives and sorrowing friends.

A memorial service will be held at Dobbs Funeral Home on Friday June 21, 2013 at 11:00 am. with Rev. Lauren Chapin officiating.

Carol Lahr Wojtanowski

Carol Lahr Wojtanowski passed away peacefully in Palm Harbor FL on June 15, 2013 after a long struggle with cancer, with her loving family by her side.

She was born on January 4, 1946 in Illinois, to Elizabeth and John McDonald.  She met the love of her life, Jerome F. Wojtanowski in Chicago where they tied the knot and proceeded to share the next 26 years of their lives together. 

Carol enjoyed gardening, cruising and crafts along with her favorite passion Walt Disney World. In 1976 after her first visit to see Mickey Mouse, she started collecting Disneyana. It was very rare to see Carol without something Mickey on her. In 1980 the family moved to Clearwater Florida to be closer to Disney.   Carol worked many years in the Jewelry business for several major companies.

Carol is survived by her son and his wife, Jeffrey and Amy Wojtanowski of Windermere, daughter Jeanine Wojtanowski of Castaic CA, sister Linda McDonald of Palm Harbor, brother John (Duke) McDonald of Palm Harbor, and friend Max McDonough of Palm Harbor.

Services will be on June 18, 2013 from 4pm to 8pm at Dobbs Funeral Home in Orlando. Burial will be at Winter Garden Cemetery on June 19, 2013 with a lunch following services at the home of Jeff and Amy Wojtanowski.  

 

George Walton Tucker

George Walton Tucker, age 78, of  Orlando, FL, passed away Tuesday, June 11th, at his residence.  He was born in Nassau, Bahamas,   the son of the late Alice Rosemond (Gibson)  and Cleophus George Tucker.  George moved to Central Florida from New York in 1979 was employed as a Night Auditor and Airline Sky Cap and member of the Church of God of Prophecy. 

 

He leaves to cherish his memory wife, Katherine (Cooper) Tucker of Orlando; daughter, Shirley Martin of Freeport, Bahamas; four sons Freddie Tucker, Keith Tucker  both of Nassau; Ken Tucker of Washington, DC; Christopher Tucker of Orlando; three sisters Wilimae Cunningham, Pamela Newbold, Judy Fields all of Nassau; 25 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.  The family will be receiving friends on Monday, June 17, 2013 from 10:00a until 12:00p.  The funeral service will follow the visitation with Chaplain Mike from VITAS officiating.

Wanda June Sharkey

Wanda June Norton Sharkey, (Junebug), passed away peacefully at her home in Orlando, Florida on June 8, 2013 after a long struggle with cancer, with her loving family by her side.

She was born on January 29, 1933 in Lakeland, Florida to Grace L. Lamb Norton and Charles (Slim) W. Norton. She graduated Kathleen High School in 1950 and left to California to attend nursing school.  She soon returned to Florida where she met the love of her life, Robert V. Sharkey. After dating for six weeks they tied the knot and proceeded to share the next 58 years of their lives together. 

She became a military wife and spent the next 21 years traveling and raising her 4 children. In 1971, Robert’s military retirement brought them to Orlando, Florida and this is where they remained until her passing.

Wanda enjoyed flowers and gardening and worked at Walt Disney World in the Flower Shop on Main Street for several years.  Robert & Wanda went into the entertainment business and opened up Central Casting and Universal Entertainment.  She was an integral part of the business and always had a compliment and smile for all of the entertainers she came in contact with.

Wanda loved fishing, the outdoors and traveling. Wanda and Bob traveled the globe throughout their time together to such faraway places as China, Hong Kong, Venezuela, Alaska and Europe.  Wanda was such an adventurous spirit she took on the challenge with Bob to sail and live aboard a 53’ Ketch and cruise the Caribbean for a year.

Wanda truly lived life to the fullest, always put her family first, and no one was ever a stranger for long. Everyone will always remember the wonderful detailed stories that Wanda shared.

Wanda is survived by her loving husband Bob Sharkey; Daughters; Danette (Rocky) McMichen, Jennifer Stuart (Mike Buscemi – fiancé), Trina ( Michael) Day, Son; James (Val) Sharkey.  Grandchildren; Jeremy (Sharika) Haffner, Jason (Mandy) Sharkey, Justin Haffner (Melanie Feldstein – fiancé), Leigh (Jim) Hart, Casey Mabe (Kara Paul), Jessica Sharkey, Gracen Day, Rilen Sharkey, Colby Day. Great Grandchildren; Devin Haffner, Tamara Haffner, Jeremiah Haffner, Trent Sharkey, Travis Sharkey, Luke and Levi Sharkey.

Wanda is preceded in death by her parents; Grace and Charles Norton, her brothers; JC Norton and Keith Norton.

Services celebrating the life of Wanda will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church located at 4851 South Apopka Vineland Rd, Orlando, Florida 32819 at 11am.  The family will greet friends from 10:00am to 11:00am prior to the service at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church.  Burial will immediately follow at Dr. Phillip’s Cemetery, 5410 S. Apopka Vineland Rd, Orlando, Florida 32819.

The Sharkey family would like to extend their gratitude to the wonderful staff of “Hospice of the Comforter”, “Visiting Angel”, Marcia Quint and the loving and caring friends that have called, visited and cared for her.  Wanda loved flowers and in addition would welcome donations made in her name to the Hospice of the Comforter. http://www.hospiceofthecomforter.org/gift

  

 

Julian Dale Merideth

Julian Merideth, born to Fred and Viola on July 10, 1927 in Indiana passed peacefully, Thursday in Lakeland, Fl.  A proud graduate of Indiana University Bloomington, dad married Carolyn Elizabeth, predeceased, and started a family and career after relocating to Central Florida.  Always the optimist and with a dry wit dad was a positive role model for our family and the many lives he touched through his career in finance and dealer relations at GMAC.  Dad was fortunate to find true love once again and married Virginia (Ginny) who survives him to cherish the many wonderful memories they made along with sons Gary (Vivian), Bruce (Terry) and daughter Susan, stepdaughters Cathy (Rusty), Karen (Bob) and stepsons Mike and Phil along with 13 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. 

The family will be receiving friends at Dobbs Funeral Home from 3:00 until 4:00 pm, followed by the funeral service at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, June 11, 2013.   In lieu of flowers please make donations to Dad and Ginny’s favorite charities Meals on Wheels, VITAS or Hospice. 

Myles Alexander Mea

Myles Alexander Mea, (infant) passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2013.  Myles is the son of Alexander and Loneice (Sands) Mea of Kissimmee, Florida.  He leaves to cherish his memory his parents; paternal grandparents Zos and Beatriz Mea; and maternal grandparents Elizabeth and Lionel Sands.

 

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, June 14, 2013 in the Henry Chapel at First Baptist Church of Orlando.

 

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 a few
To make the land of Heaven more beautiful to view.
Believing this is difficult, still somehow we must try,
The saddest word mankind knows will always be "Good bye".
So when a little child departs, we who are left behind
Must realize God loves children
Angels are hard to find.

Anne LeBlanc

Anne LeBlanc, age 79 of Orlando, passed away on June 4, 2013.   She was born in Erie, Pennsylvania the daughter of Paul and Marie (Shultz) Remaley and moved to Central Florida in 1960.  Anne was a homemaker and member of St. James Catholic Cathedral. 

 

She leaves to cherish her memory husband Gene LeBlanc of Orlando; sons Gregory and Richard LeBlanc both of St. Petersburg, FL and brother John Remaley of North Carolina.  A  memorial mass will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at St. James Catholic Cathedral, 215 N. Orange Ave, Orlando FL. 

 

The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Samaritan Care Hospice, 1300 N. Semoran Boulevard, Ste 210, Orlando FL 32807.

Edward R. Eagleson

Edward R. Eagleson, age 81 of Orlando, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2013.  Edward was born in Brooklyn New York, the son of Robert Edward and Christina (Wanser) Eagleson.  He served in the United States Army and was employed in maintenance at Vassar College.

 

The family will be receiving friends on Thursday, May 30, 2013 from 6:00 until 9:00 pm at Dobbs Funeral Home.  The funeral service will be held on Friday, May 31, 2013 at 11:00 am at the funeral home, followed by interment at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Lewis Andrews Sutherland

The world lost a true original on Friday, May 17th, 2013.  Lewis Andrews Sutherland passed away peacefully with his family telling funny stories & sharing memories by his side.  Depending on how you knew him, you may have called him Pop, Andy, Lou, Jesse Charles, JC, or even Left Reverend.  His interests as well as his potential names were vast.  During his ample life he was a "Legitimate Business Man", actor, bongo player, standup comedian, music lover, grass mower, hole-in-one golfer, and constant practical jokester.  

His practical joke co-conspirators, as well as frequent victims were his brothers, Jesse Charles Sutherland (deceased), survived by Judy, Stephen Ray Sutherland (deceased), survived by Jenny, and his sister Wanda Louise Schimpf (John) of Lykens, Ohio who survives.  He was not only a wonderful father but also best friend to his sons, Greg Sutherland (Wapello, Iowa) and Brian Sutherland (Michelle) (Tiffin, Ohio). Nothing meant more to him than family, he loved his grandchildren Levi, Jacob, & Savannah (Greg) immensely and routinely cheered them on from the stands at their sporting events.  He made it a point to attend at least one game of every sporting interest they had throughout the years.  Also surviving is his lady companion and kindred spirit, Carrie Pirrotta, whom he shared the finer things of life with.  His love & support extended to his numerous nieces, nephews & special loved ones and he would always make an appearance at graduations, weddings, concerts, games, and plays.  His generosity and support extended beyond family to many individuals who throughout the years sought refuge or wished to make a new start.  Lou opened his home to all who needed it. 

 His life began in Richlands, Virginia where he was born on July 27th, 1948 to Mary (Jackson) and George Sutherland (both deceased).  He lived the majority of his youth and young adult years in Lykens and Columbus, Ohio before moving to Orlando, Florida in 1976.  He moved his family to Orlando to begin a successful real estate title insurance business that continues today.  He took on a partner and confidant in Heather Stephenson and for more than 25 years they have built Mortgagee Title Services into a family business with their children working with them at some point throughout the years.  He was also involved in the local theatre community performing in over 20 plays.  In 1990, Jesse and fellow cast members represented Civic Theatre of Central Florida's (and the United States) production of Doubles in an international amateur theatre festival sponsored by the American Association of Community Theatre which included 15 theatre groups from more than a dozen countries.  Doubles placed second in the competition and Jesse was chosen one of four best performers at the festival. 

He knew how to tell a good story and did he ever have some stories to tell. He made everyone around him laugh.  There were a few things that didn’t make him laugh which included being called Louie (“not even my mother calls me Louie!”), getting sneezed on and candy canes. He loved THE Ohio State Buckeyes, New Orleans Jazz Fest, Ballreich's Potato Chips, Macaroons, Pineapple Upside Down Cake, being unpredictable, never throwing anything away, motorcycles, classic cars (including his most recent purchase; an El Camino), yelling “Who De Who!” as he drove away and his sister Wanda’s homemade canned sweet pickles and anything she cooked from her fresh garden on the farm.  

A celebration of his life will be held at the Lowndes Shakespeare Center (Goldman Theater) Orlando, FL on June 28th at 7:00pm with a gathering immediately following in the Darden Courtyard.  The family asks that in lieu of flowers, people become involved in "Be the Match" national bone marrow registry or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (lls.org).

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Cleveland Glasford Reid, Jr.

Cleveland Glasford Reid, Jr., of Orlando passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2013.  Cleveland was born in Jamaica, West Indies, the son of Cleveland and Yvette (Pine) Reid, Sr.  He moved to Central Florida from Jamaica in 2005 and was employed in the Oil Recycling Industry as a Field Tech. 

 

Cleveland is survived by his wife Shamara (Francis) Reid of Orlando; son Cleveland Reid, III of Orlando and daughter Clea Reid of Orlando.

 

The family will be receiving friends on Friday, May 31, 2013 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm at Dobbs Funeral Home.  The funeral service will be held Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 1:30 pm, followed by interment at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Evelyn Jones McNeely

Evelyn Jones Mcneely passed away May 16, 2013 at Adventist Care Center in Orlando, Fl.  She was born August 9, 1937 in Apalachicola, Florida.   She was a retired Orange County School teacher for Robert E. Lee and Carver Middle Schools.  A  graduate of Florida  A&M University and a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.

She was preceded by her father (Iona Dawson), her mother (Aldonia Dawson) her brother (Billy Dawson) and her sister (Alyce Dawson Joseph).  She is survived by her sisters Mary Dawson Lee of Tampa and Susan Dawson Greene (Donnie) of Oviedo,  daughter Phaedra Jones Harris (Gary), son James Andre Jones both of Orlando and son Demetrius Jones of Atlanta, Ga.,  her 5 grandchildren Pravin Barber of Tallahassee, Sherlonda Jones Anderson of Winter Haven, Danielle Jones of Deltona, Brittni and Richard Tyler Herriott of Orlando.  3 great grands and a host of cousins, nieces and nephews. 

 A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at 1 PM, at Dobbs Funeral Home, located at 430 N. Kirkman Road, Orlando FL

 

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Nicholas Robert Spezzacatena

Nicholas Robert Spezzacatena, age 65 of Leesburg,  passed away on May 9, 2013.  Nicholas was born in Brooklyn , NY the son of Giovanni and Antoinette (Narducci) Spezzacatena.  

 

He was an amazing father and grandfather and leaves to cherish his memory, son Jon Spezzacatena of Phoenix; daughters Aimee Chiarella of Orlando, Catherine Deyulia of Pembroke Pines; grandchildren Nicholas James, Rebekah Grace Spezzacatena  both of Phoenix and Annelise Catherine Chiarella of Orlando. 

 

 A memorial service will be held to honor Nicholas on Saturday, June 1, 2013,  from 1pm to 4pm at Lakeside Fellowship United Methodist Church at 305 S. Orange Blvd. Sanford, FL 32771.   http://www.lakesidefellowship.org.   In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in his memory to either Comfort Zone Camp online at www.comfortzonecamp.org/donate or by mail to 7201 Glen Forest Drive, Suite 301 Richmond, VA 23226 or to Donate Life Florida online at www.donatelifeflorida.org or by mail to 40 Sarasota Center Blvd., Ste. 107 Sarasota, FL 34240.