Robert Arthur Moeller

Robert Arthur Moeller, age 80 of Groveland, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at the Mike Conley Hospice House in Clermont.  He was born in Brooklyn, New York the son of Arthur and Doris (Barker) Moeller.  He was employed as a machinist for Lockheed Martin and member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Clermont.

Robert leaves to cherish his memory, wife Mary Ellen (Hodges) Moeller; son Brian Moeller (Susan); and grandchildren Ethan and Blakely Moeller all of Groveland.

A memorial service will be held  at 11:00 am on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, located at 720 12th Street, Clermont, FL. Interment will be held at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell at 1:30 pm.

Karen Ruth Laisch

Karen Ruth Laisch, 72, of Orlando, passed away Monday, April 17th, 2017 at Dr. P. Phillips Hospital. She was born in Chicago, IL the daughter of the late Clara and William Strelow and was employed as a restaurant server and clerical worker.

She is predeceased by P.J. Laisch (2015) and leaves to cherish her memory, husband Frank Laisch of Orlando; three daughters, Angela (David) Cole, Paige Morgan,  Amy (George) Stockman all of Orlando; three sons, Tony (Beccy) Laisch, of St. Cloud, Frank Laisch, III of Orlando,  Mark (Janet) Laisch of Washington, DC; and 11 grandchildren.   

A memorial services will be held at Salem Lutheran Church located at 7900 S. Apopka Vineland Road in Orlando on Saturday, April 29, 2017 at 10:00 am.   

Josephine Mary (Joanne) Hunting

Dearest Mummy of Sarah

A loving Grandma,

Mother-in-law and a wonderful friend to many.

Joanne age 75, passed away April 9, 2017 in Coggesshall, Essex with her daughter by her side, to join her beloved husband Denis in Heaven.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday April 27, 2017 at St. Peter ad Vincula, Church Green, Coggeshall,  Essex.  Joanne will be laid to rest at Wigston Cemetery, Welford Road, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE183TE, at 1:00 pm on Friday, April 28,2017.

Flowers or donations received for Farleigh Hospice c/o A Birkin & Sons, Market End, Coggeshall, Essex CO61NH.

Ralph Vincent Porto

Ralph Porto, age 89 of Orlando, passed away on April 17, 2017.  He was born in Aurora, IL and has lived in Orlando since the 1950's.  He enjoyed playing pool, golfing, traveling, singing kareoke with his friends and rooting on his New York Yankees.  He was a life member of Aurora, IL Moose International Lodge #400, the Fraternal Order of the Eagles and the Orlando Post 19 American Legion.  He is survived by his sisters, Helen Langford of Orlando, Mary (Larry) Hayes of Springfield, IL; brother Dominick Porto of Jacksonville, FL.; and nephew Richard Langford of Atlanta, GA.  Public visitation will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Orlando at 9:30 am, followed by the funeral mass at 10:30 am.  Interment will be at Glen Abbey Cemetery in Auburndale, FL at 1:30 pm.   

Mahadeo Persaud

Mahadeo Persaud, age 88 passed away April 13, 2017.  He was born in Helenaz, Guyana the son of Bagatsaran and Jasmatie Persaud. Mahadeo was employed as an agricultural manager.

Mahadeo leaves to cherish his memory, 10 children, Merl, Davo, Dia, Nehru, Ann, Haimo, Chaits, Mandod, Moni and Shoba; 4 daughter-in-laws Jasmin, Lorna Shanta, Debbie; 6 son-in-laws Jaggie, Vish, Ricky, Victor, Guy, Pradeep; 21 grandchildren Renee, Shammy, Anand, Christina, Prabha, Vidushi, Amlata, Yunita, Devi, Vandana, Priya, Eshani, Renita, Pravish, Davida, Victoria, Yinka, Tony, Izzat, Stephanie, Andrew; 14 great grandchildren Saurav, Shreya, Sudhir, Amisha, Avani, Adhiraj, Malcolm Vidyanand, Ajai, Aara, Liam, Mila, Kaizen, Vanya, Payden.

The family will be receiving friends on Monday, April 17, 2017 from 6:30 until 8:30 pm and followed by the funeral service on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 from 9:00 until 11:00 am at Dobbs Funeral Home.   Interment will follow the service on Tuesday at Metro Crematory in Ocoee.

Cathryn Elizabeth Bryant

Cathryn Elizabeth Bryant of Winter Garden, Florida went home to be with the Lord after her battle with brain cancer on April 5 at 7:50 PM.

Cathy was born in Texas on March 25, 1963.  She moved to Alamogordo, New Mexico, at age 12 with her sister (Cindi) and parents (WB and Martha Cox).  There she met and married her high school sweetheart and husband of 34 years.  Bart and Cathy have two daughters (Kristen and Michelle) and two son-in-laws (Zach and Justin).  They also have two grandsons (Rylan and Shea) and one granddaughter on the way (Aubrey).

Cathy had a passion for children’s ministry and worked on staff at the First Baptist Church of Windermere until she decided to travel with Bart full-time on the PGA Tour.

Cathy was extremely outgoing and had the gift of hospitality.  She had a natural way of reaching out to everyone.  She always remembered names!  She loved to laugh.  She loved her family deeply.  She loved the Lord with all her heart, soul, mind and strength.  Cathy, your friends and family miss you so much but are glad that today you are truly healed!  And we celebrate your new life!

Cathy’s Celebration of Life Ceremony will be at the Church at the Cross in Orlando on Monday, April 10, at 2:00 pm.

Receiving line starts at 1:00 pm.

Reception following the service. 

In lieu of flowers any donations should be made to The House of Hope Orlando, would be appreciated.  P.O. Box 560484, Orlando FL 32856.

Charlene Courtenay Blanton

Charlene Courtenay Blanton, 83, Orlando, passed away Tuesday, April 4. Born in Cornelia, GA, she was the daughter of the late Alene McCorvey Courtenay and William Calvin Courtenay.  She is survived by her devoted family, daughters Belinda Blanton Gowen and Vicki Blanton, grandchildren Joshua DeLoach, Angela Gowen, Elijah DeLoach, Karen Gowen and six great grandchildren, and brother Dr Bradley Courtenay. 

She was formerly with Canteen Food Services and a member of the Pinecastle Garden Club.  She was a longtime member of the Concord St Church of Christ. Memorial Service will be held Thursday, April 6 at 11:30 at the Concord St Church of Christ downtown Orlando.  She will be buried  at Sunset Hill in Valdosta, GA. Graveside service to be held at 11:30 Saturday, April 8.   Arrangements coordinated by Dobbs Funeral Home, Orlando and McLane Funeral Home in Valdosta, GA.

Cecilia Denise Warrington

Cecilia Denise Warrington, age 54, of Orlando passed away Thursday, March 16th, 2017 at Dr. P. Phillips Hospital in Orlando. She was born in Philadelphia, PA the daughter of Annie (Rogers) and Leroy Smith, Jr.and was a wife and homemaker.

Cecilia is predeceased by her daughter Heaven Warrington (2001) and leaves to cherish her memory husband, Jerome Warrington; two daughters, Jessica Smith, Joanna Warrington all of Orlando; two sons Jamel Smith of Okeechobee,  Darren Warrington of Orlando; sister Valerie Singleton of Philadelphia; and 6 grandchildren

The funeral service will be held 7:00 PM on Wednesday, March 29th, 2017 at Dobbs Funeral Home. 

Regina Barbara Yuskoski Graeber

Regina Barbara Yuskoski Graeber passed unexpectedly in her peaceful sleep in Orlando, Florida on Thursday, March 23, 2017, at the age of 100 and a half.  Regina was born on September 15, 1916 in Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, to grocery store owners (of 49 years) Edna & Louis Yuskoski. Regina witnessed in her early years a parade celebrating the end of World War I, a local speech by Thomas Edison, and survived the Great Depression.  She graduated from Mount Carmel High School in 1932 and married the (late) Robert Graeber Sr.  In 1940 she moved to Shamokin, Pennsylvania where she lived in the same house on the side of a mountain for 74 years, raising six children.  She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Her family was blessed to have witnessed the 50^th wedding anniversary celebration of Regina and Robert decades ago. 

Regina was active in Shamokin community activities, including the choir of Mother Cabrini Church, Choraleers, the Polka Mass Choir, the St Edwards/ Mother Cabrini Church and Funeral Mass Choirs.  She was a devoted wife and mother and a prayerful devout Catholic all her life (she would make 7 lemon meringue pies at a time for church events).  She was also known for her fabulous garden which bloomed especially bright in the spring with daffodils, tulips, hyacinths and crocuses. The last 22 years of her life she called Shamokin, PA and also Orlando, FL home (to be more involved with family).  She even joined the church choir at Holy Family in Orlando.  Her love of music has inspired and touched family and friends for generations.  Regina started playing electric guitar at the age of 57!  In her final years she started painting and also did quite well! 

Her 100^th birthday celebration in September of 2016 brought her family together for a joyful centennial celebration of her life.  In her 100 years, Regina Graeber brought life and love to countless people, including her immediate family: her late husband, Robert Graeber Sr; daughter Barbara Braubitz (of Auburn, NY), and her three children and two grandchildren; daughter Margaret Combe Barstow (of Southlake, Texas) and her three children and seven grandchildren; daughter (late) Gloria Graeber; son Robert Graeber Jr. (of Lititz, PA) and his two children and one grandchild; son Bruce Graeber (of Washington, DC) and his two children; and daughter Laura Wideman (of Orlando, FL) and her four children and two grandchildren—and a baby on the way!

Even at 100 years old, Regina Graeber’s eyes sparkled to hear and tell stories and events about the lives of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren that were passed along through the “Graeber-vine.”  Regina didn’t miss a beat! She loved to share wisdom and family stories, past and present, and in her sweet sing-song Eastern accent would say, “Oh honey, I’ll tell ya…”  Regina is singing with the choir of angels now, and our loss is heaven’s gain!

The family will be receiving friends from 9:30 - 10:30 am, followed by the funeral mass at 10:30 am on Tuesday, March 28th, 2017 at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Orlando, FL with Father Leo Hodges officiating.

Shirley Delores Edwards

Shirley Delores Edwards was born in Brewton, Alabama on December 19, 1943 and died on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 in Orlando, Florida. She was the second of seven children born to the late Prince Albert Edwards and the late Evangelist Rosie Beth Edwards.  

She attended Jones High School in Orlando, Florida. Professionally, she worked in various occupations as a mixologist, a geriatrics nurse’s assistant, an international model, and a professional secretary for many years.   

Shirl or Shelly who her dad and close friends sometimes called her, often was the life of a social gathering.  She had a passion for dancing, listening to oldies music, and movies.  She often spoke of her favorite sport, wrestling (The Rock, The Undertaker, and Stone Cold Steve Austin were some of her favorites).  She had a God given talent for fashion, interior decorating, cooking, being a make-up artist, but most of all, being a grandmother.   She was a phenomenal hair stylist and taught many women how to use make-up, and wear and take care of a wig.     

Shirley loved the word of God as she read and studied her bible daily.  Her beautiful smile, warm heart, and gentle touch often was illustrated in her giving as she helped people as much as she could.   

Shirley leaves to cherish her memory, two children: Kerwin V. Edwards and Ruth Edwards Scandrett (Stanley); six grandchildren: Ronald Paramore, Angelette Washington, Rodrick Paramore, Brandon Paramore, El’Keturah Scandrett, and Stanley Elijah Scandrett; three great grandchildren: Gregory, Alvin, and Aden; five sisters: Carrie J. Heard, Mary E. Sanders, Lillie R. Farmer, Glenda L. Baker, and Brenda M. Edwards; one brother, Albert L. Edwards (deceased) and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, and friends.   

In lieu of flowers, honorary donations may be made in Shirley’s' name to St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital at www.stjude.org.   

Marc William Durocher

Marc William Durocher, age 7, of Orlando, FL passed away Saturday, March 18th, 2017 at Health Central Hospital in Ocoee.   Marc was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Haiti on September 26, 2009, the son of Eloge (Eveillard)  and David Durocher.   He was a student at Pine Hills Elementary, member of Church at the Cross and Children in Harmony.  

Marc leaves to cherish his memory, parents Eloge and David Durocher;  two brothers, Howard Durocher , Rocky Hendy Durocher all of Orlando;  paternal grandmother Isenalie Angerville; maternal grandmother  Ertha Simeon both of Haiti.

The family will be receiving friends on Friday, March 24th, 2017 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm, followed by the funeral service at 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 25th, 2017 at Church at the Cross  with Pastor Clayton Cloer officiating.  Interment will follow the funeral service on Saturday at Winter Garden Cemetery. 

Linda Kay Legler Mueller

Linda Kay Legler Mueller, age 66, originally of Monroe,WI, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at her home in Orlando, Florida, with her loving husband at her side. She is predeceased by both parents, Harold Legler and Ethel Stopka Legler,  and two brothers, Ricky Allen Legler and John David Legler,  all of Monroe. She is survived by her husband DuWayne Kenneth Mueller, originally of Falls Creek, WI, her step-mother, Agnes (Leuzinger) Legler, one brother Raymond Keith Legler (Ruth), and two sisters, Vickie Lynn Legler Huston (Wayne, deceased), and Sherrie Sue Legler Tschannen (Peter), all of Monroe, and a sister, Cindy Lee Legler Rodriguez (Arturo) of Sugar Grove, IL, three step-sisters, Terri Joyner of Colorado, Lauri Gutzmer (Phil), and Wendi Thoman (Guy) , both of Monticello, WI, several loving aunts, an uncle, many cousins, nieces and nephews.  Linda was an active member of First Baptist Church of Central Florida and loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  

Memorial services will be at Church at the Cross – Orlando at 11:00 am Saturday, April 1, 2017. For more information on Church At The Cross Orlando, click on this link - http://catcorlando.com/

Frances Mataline Morgan Swartz

Frances passed away peacefully Thursday, March 16 at the Lakeview Manor Assisted Living Facility where she has been a resident since 2013. She was the third of six children born to Albert Morgan and Lela Vaughn Morgan in Piggott, AR. Her father, a sharecropper, died when she was six and her mother struggled raising a family during the Depression.

Frances moved to Anderson, Indiana just before the war where she lived at the YWCA, and took a factory job at Nicholson File. Robert Thomas Swartz caught his "bird"  after a short courtship on May 16, 1943. They built a home in Van Buren and later relocated to Lexington, Ky, raising four children: Karl, Karen, David, and Barbara. Frances enjoyed music, cooking, sewing, and gardening, but most of all, being a Mother and Grandma.

Frances and Bob retired to Eustis, Fl, where she remained active in church, social and charitable activities before moving to Orlando in 2002 and focusing on being a Grandmother to her 17 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. In addition to her children, Frances is survived by her brother, Albert Jackson Morgan of Bryan, TX.

We extend a special thanks to our friends, the staff at Lakeview Manor, who have been  family to Frances for the last four years. We appreciate the loving care that you provided to our Mother and we are forever in your debt. Thank you so much and God bless you!

Honorary donations may be made in Frances' name to the Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care Foundation at donate.cshospice.org or the Alzheimer's association at alz.org. A graveside service open to the public will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 22 at Greenwood Cemetary in Eustis, FL. For additional information contact David Swartz, 407-281-4560/davidswartz13@gmail.com.

Bruce R. Smith, Sr.

Bruce R  Smith Sr., age 71, of Orlando passed away Tuesday March 7th, 2017.   He was born in Decatur, NE , the son of Mr. & Mrs. Oliver Smith.  He served in the Navy during the Vietnam War.  Upon leaving the Navy, moved to Orlando and worked at Remco Trucks until he started his own business.  

Bruce leaves behind to cherish his memory, many friends, 2 sons, 3 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandchild.  

Caroline C. Beasley

Caroline C. Beasley, age 78, of Orlando, passed away Friday, March 10th, 2017 at Florida Hospital East.  A life long Florida resident, she was born in Eustis, FL the daughter of the  late Mary (Bush) and Joe Causey. She was employed as an electronics assembler.

Caroline leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Vicki  Simmons of Deltona, Kimberly Owens of Orlando; three sisters, Ann Harris of Kissimmee, Lee Campbell of Palatka, Pat Buchanan of Orlando; two brothers, Gordon Causey of North Carolina, Buddy Causey of Bushnell; 2 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren

The family will be receiving friends from 12:30 until 1:30 pm followed by the funeral service on Tuesday, March 14th, 2017 at Liberty Baptist Church with Rev. Aaron Robertson officiating.  Interment will follow the service at Chapel Hill Cemetery.

Laurette L. Langton

Laurette L. Langton, age 71, of Orlando passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017.  She was born in Trinidad the daughter  of the late Leila (Evangelist) and Bruno  Rochard and was employed as a US Postal  Clerk.

Laurette leaves to cherish her memory, daughter Michelle Langton and son Phillip Langton both  of Orlando; two sisters Noreen Simon Thomson, Ira Ali both of Trinidad; and 3 grandchildren.

The family will be receiving friends on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 10:00 am followed by the mass at 11:00 am at St. Andrew Catholic Church with Father Leo Hodges officiating.  Interment will be at Winter Garden Cemetery.

Tamara Ann Smoley

Tamara Ann Smoley, “Tami” to all who knew and loved her, peacefully left us surrounded by her brothers, sisters, nieces, nephew, in-laws, and loved ones on Sunday, the 25^th of February, 2017.  She was employed as a hospice nurse for over 40 years in Central Florida.  Tami’s certainty for a better future fueled her courageous battles against her myriad health conditions and were an inspiration to all.  

Tami ended this earthly journey to join her parents, John and Jeannine Smoley and nephew Dean New at Florida Hospital Celebration.

Tami is survived by her loving sisters and brothers Kim Peaslee of Glendale, AZ, John Smoley of St. Cloud, FL, Valjean New of Orlando, FL, Michael Smoley of Ocoee, FL; her 11 nieces and nephews.

When her health allowed, she was a supporter and participant in the monthly Lord’s Lunch program provided by Ocoee United Methodist Church at the Christian Service Center.  She prepared her signature meals for those in need.  Continuing her passion to erase hunger for children and their families, Tami also supported the New Day Program that stocks a food pantry in local schools in low income neighborhoods enabling schools to send home food for families in children’s backpacks. 

Tami’s celebration of life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday March 4, 2017 at Ocoee Oaks United Methodist 201 Clarke Road, Ocoee, FL 34751

In lieu of flowers the family requests donation be made to the New Day Project that provides a food pantry at local schools for children in need.  www.newdayproject.org

Noël Maxwell Barnett

Noël Maxwell Barnett passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving husband and children on Saturday, the 25^th of February, 2017.  She transitioned into glory at the age of 68 and is with her Lord and Savior.  Noël fought valiantly against leukemia and her courage and spirituality were an inspiration to all.

Noël was predeceased by her parents, Muriel and Bud Maxwell, and her brother Fred Maxwell. 

She is survived by her adoring husband of 44 years, William B. Barnett; and her children, Pamela Barnett of Philadelphia, PA, Jennifer Seminara of Casselberry, FL, Rebecca Barnett of Atlanta, GA, Molly Barnett of Orlando, FL, Bradford Barnett of Orlando, FL; her 7 grandchildren; and her sister Sande Maxwell of Lorane, OR.

She was an active member of Grace Church Orlando.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to  "Grace Church Orlando" with a note in the memo section "Pastoral Care-Noel". 

Grace Church Orlando:

2828 Edgewater Drive

Orlando, FL 32804

Noel's memorial service will be held Friday, March 3, at 4:00 PM at Orangewood Presbyterian Church, reception to follow in Parish Hall. 

Orangewood Presbyterian Church:

1300 Maitland Blvd.

Maitland, FL 32751

Oma Devi Persaud

Oma Devi Persaud, age 59, of Ocoee, FL passed away Monday, February 20, 2017 at Health Central Hospital in Ocoee.  Oma was born in Georgetown, Guyana, the daughter of the late Sheila (Singh) and Thakur  Persaud and was employed as a seamstress.

Oma leaves to cherish her memory, two sons Wayne Bacchus of Ocoee,  Gavin Lall of Orlando; five sisters, Kathleen Narine, Murth Geer, Etsy Salickram, Yvonne Sataur,  all of Guyana, Monica Algu, of Tampa; three brothers, Rohan Persaud, Rohit Persaud both of Guyana; Robby Persaud of Tampa and 4 grandchildren.

The family will be receiving friends from 6:00 until 9:00 pm on Thursday, February 23, 2017 with a traditional Hindu service from 8:00 until 11:00 am on Friday, February 24, 2017 at Dobbs Funeral Home with PT. Sri Krishna Maharaj (Priest) officiating.  Interment will follow at Metro Crematory in Ocoee.

Brijaram Nanda

Brijaram Nanda, age 85, of Saint Cloud, FL passed away Tuesday, February 7th,2017 at Plantation Bay Skilled Nursing Facility, St. Cloud. He was born in Crabwood Creek, Guyana, the son of Anant and Ramdularie  Nanda and was employed as an agricultural farmer.  

Brijaram  is predeceased by his brother and sister Jaipaul Nand (2010), Dywantie Ramoutar (2013), and leaves to cherish his memory wife Lachmin  (Ramjahan) Nanda of St. Cloud;  daughterLovelin Persaud of New York; four sons Lakhram Nanda of New York, Radesh Nanda of St. Cloud,  Vishnu Nandu of Guyana,  Karan Nanda of New York; two brothers, Baijay Anant, of St. Cloud, Satick Anant of Orlando; and 4 grandchildren. 

The family will be receiving friends at Dobbs Funeral Home on Friday, February 10, 2017 from 6:00 until 9:00 pm and Saturday, February 11, 2017 from 2:00 until 4:00 pm followed by interment at Metro Crematory in Ocoee with Pandit Anjanie Pedraza officiating.

Elaine Holysz

Elaine Holysz, 88 years old, of Minneola, Florida passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 1, 2017.  She was born on March 26, 1928 in Chicago, Il to Edward and Anna Grandowski.

Elaine was married for 60 years to Edwin Holysz until his passing in 2011.  She was a resident in the Orlando area since 1971 where she worked as a photo technician and a realtor.

Elaine’s memory will be cherished by her brother: Edward and his wife Virginia, sister: Ann and her husband Mick, children: Ann and her husband Mark, John and his wife Kendall, and Thomas, grandchildren: Steven, Neil, Kristin and Kyle, great grandchildren: Myles and Olivia, nieces: Anita, Teri, nephews: Gary and Carter with his wife Monica.  The family wishes to extend our thanks to all the support and care from Cornerstone Hospice and Health Central Park.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 720 12^th Street, Clermont, Fl.  on Saturday, February 4th, 2017.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Elaine’s name to Cornerstone Hospice https://web.cshospice.org/foundation/giving/

Nahomie Bien-Aime

Nahomie Bien-Aime, age 31 of Kissimmee, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2017. She was born in Port Au-Prince Haiti, the daughter of Saintano and Viliame (Seide) Bien-Aime and was employed as a security officer.

Nahomie leaves to cherish her memory along with her parents, sons Joel and Jerrel both of Orlando; brothers Shadrack Bien-Aime of Orlando and Samuel Bien-Aime of Haiti.  

The family will be receiving friends from 6:00 until 8:00 pm on Friday, February 3, 2017 at Dobbs Funeral Home.  The funeral service will be held at 10:00 am at Eglise Baptiste Haitienne Philadelphie  Church located  at 800 N. Pine Hills Road in Orlando followed by interment at Greenwood Cemetery on Saturday, February 4, 2017.

Barbara Ann Fischer

Barbara Ann Fischer, age 83, of Orlando, passed away Friday, January 27, 2017 at Brookdale Dr. Phillips Assisted Living in Orlando.  She was born in Benton Harbor, MI, the daughter of Eugene and Christine Tomlinson and was employed as a receptionist in the school system.

Barbara is predeceased by brother Eugene Tomlinson, Jr. and sister Marge Bruder and leaves to cherish her memory, son Greg Fischer of Orlando;  three sisters, Mary Lancaster of Grand Rapids, MI,  Peg Bisbo of St. Joe, MI,  Nancy Gaskins of Stevensville, MI; grandchildren Josh and Jalie both of Orlando

The family will be receiving friends from 5:30 until 7:00 pm, followed by the funeral service on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Dobbs Funeral Home. 

David Jeffrey Moolchan

David Moolchan, age 74, of Orlando, passed away Saturday, January 21st, 2017 at Health Central, Ocoee.   He was born in San Fernando, Trinidad, and the son of the late Olga (Dennehy) Moolchan.  David was a retired master auto technician who enjoyed restoring antique vehicles in his spare time. He was a member of Annunciation Catholic Church.

David leaves behind a wife Doreen (Ali) Moolchan of Orlando; children; Camille Moolchan, of Lake Mary, Hayden Moolchan of Lake Mary, Andy Beharry of Lake Mary, Alicia Loren Brevetti of Lake Mary, and step children, Maria Sukhu of Oviedo and Nicholas Lutchman Singh of Trinidad; grandchildren and step grandchildren; and brother Rawle Moolchan of Port St. Lucie.  A friend to all and loved by everyone who met him.

 The family will be receiving friends from 6:00 until 8:00 pm on Friday, January 27, 2017 at Dobbs Funeral Home.  The Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, January 28th, 2017 at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Orlando, FL with Father Leo Hodges officiating.

Aura R. Nieves

Aura R. Nieves, age 69, of Orlando, passed away Saturday, January 14th, 2017 at her residence. She was born in Dolores, Nicaragua, the daughter of the late Mercedes (Urbina)  and Elidoro  Varga and was employed at a theme park. 

Aura leaves to cherish her memory, three daughters, Aura C Mejia,  Consuelo Mejia, Heydi Mejia all of Orlando;  son Bayardo J Mejia of Nicaragua; sister Luisa Urbina of Nicaragua; 13 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

The family will be receiving friends from 9:00 until 10:00 am, followed by funeral service at Dobbs Funeral Home on Friday, January 27, 2017.  Interment will be at Winter Garden Cemetery.

William Raymond Rice

William Raymond Rice, age 82, of Orlando, passed away Monday, January 23rd, at Florida Hospital East.   He was born in Metz, West Virginia, the son of the late Hazel Arizona (Floyd)  and Lawrence Victor Rice.  William retired from the United Sates Air Force.  

He leaves to cherish his memory, wife Shirley (Brock) Rice of Orlando; daughter Jean Shagena of Longwood;  sister Freda Whitfield of Narcoosee; 2 grandchildren April Stokes and Nicholas Shagena both of Longwood; 2 great-grandchildren Harley Brianne and Kodie Ray Miller both of Longwood.

The family will be receiving friends on Thursday, January 26, 2017 from 5:00 until 7:30 pm at Dobbs Funeral Home.  The funeral service will be held on Friday, January 27, 2017 at 1:00 pm also at the funeral home with Rev. Laurence Baucom officiating.  Interment will follow at Ocoee Cemetery.

Pamela K. Singh

Pamela K. Singh, age 59, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, January 22nd, 2017 at her sisters home in Orlando.  She was born in Georgetown, Guyana the daughter of Shivram and Rookmin (Ramnauth) Singh and was employed in banking.

Pamela leaves to cherish her memory, 5 sisters Gloria Persaud of Gotha, Jayantie Singh, Bhays Singh, Padma Singh and Selina Singh-Ally all of Orlando; 3 brothers P.N. Singh of North Carolina, Kamal Singh of Kissimmee, and Komal Singh of Minnesota.

Tradtional Hindu Services will be held from 6 until 9 pm on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 and Thursday, January 26, 2017 from 8:30 until 11:00 am, followed by interment at 12:00 pm at Metro Crematory in Ocoee.

Linda Barse May

Linda Barse May, age 71, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2017.  She was born in Wellsville, New York the daughter of Lynn Allen and Olive Amadon and was a homemaker.

Linda leaves to cherish her memory, husband Walter May of Orlando; sons Jeffrey Barse of Aurora, CO, Christopher Barse and Tim May both of Orlando; daughters Jennifer Barse Ruth of Jacksonville, Diana May Melnyk of Orlando; brother Charles Allen of Avon, NY; sister Ruth of Corning, NY; and 6 grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, January 17th, 2017  at Dobbs Funeral Home.

Fernando Ramos

Fernando Ramos, age 58, of Orlando passed away Wednesday, January 11th, 2017 at Cornerstone Hospice at Orlando Health in Orlando.   He was born in Manhattan, NY the son of Cecilia (Muniz) and Victor M. Ramos Sr.  Fernando served in the U.S. Marines and was employed as a security officer for Homeland Security.  

He leaves to cherish his memory, mother Cecilia Muniz Ramos; wife Maria   (Velazquez) Ramos of Orlando; son Fernando Duprey Ramos of Orlando; brother Victor Ramos of Orlando; three sisters, Anna C Ramos of Pennsylvania, Sotera Ramos of Manhattan, NY and  Maria Ramos of  Tampa. 

The family will be receiving friends on Monday, January 16, 2017 at 9:30 am, followed by a 10:30 am Mass at St. Andrew Catholic Church with Father Leo Hodges officiating.

George William O'Meara

George William O’Meara, 79 years old, of Ocoee, Florida passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Hospice of the Comforter Florida Hospital Connected Care in Altamonte Springs, Florida after a hard-fought, 16-month battle with leukemia.

George was born on October 6, 1937 to Thomas Thedford and Flora Hazel Smith O’Meara in Charleston, West Virginia. Soon after, his family moved to Orlando, Florida where George attended Howard Middle School and Edgewater High School. He went on to work full time at a dental company and later established his own business, Central Florida Dental Supply Company which he operated until two weeks up to his death, coordinating deliveries. George shared his hunting hobby with son, Todd and enjoyed weekends at hunting camps across Florida. He was also an avid gun collector and history buff. Along with his work and hobbies, it was spending time with his family that gave George the most joy.   

George will be fondly remembered by his wife: Jeanette, children: Todd and his wife Asa, Shannon and Sarah Jean, brother and sister-in law: Mike and Jean, and nieces and nephews. He is also grandfather to Mallory, Cornelia, Amanda, William and Eleanor. He will be greatly missed by both family and friends.

The family of George wishes to extend our sincere thanks to all the nurses, doctors and staff at Florida Hospital South, Florida Cancer Specialist and FHCI Radiation Oncology who provided care and support. Special thanks to Jean O’Meara who accompanied George on all of his chemotherapy, radiation and blood transfusions appointments. We are forever grateful.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Dobbs Funeral Home. Funeral mass will be held on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at St. Andrew Catholic Church at 10:00 AM with Father Leo Hodges officiating.

                

Ivan McDonald Binns

Ivan McDonald Binns, age 88, passed away in Orlando on Friday, December 30, 2016.  He was born in Hanover, Jamaica the son of the late Enos and Elsie (Porteous) Binns.  Ivan moved to Central Florida from New Jersey in 1975.  He was employed as a commercial electrician and was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church.

Ivan leaves to cherish his memory, wife Wendolin (Johnson) Binns of Orlando; sons Nigel Binns of Las Angeles, Gladstone Binns of East Orange, NJ; sisters Geta Fletcher, Joy Smith both of Jamaica, Mavis Baptiste of Georgia; brother George Binns of England; grandchild Stephone Binns of East Orange, NJ.

The family will be receiving friends at Dobbs Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 from 6:00 until 8:00 pm.  The funeral mass will be held at St. Andrew Catholic Church on Thursday,  January 5, 2016 at 10:00 am with Father Leo Hodges officiating.  Interment will follow the mass at 12:00 noon at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery.

Kevin Michael Condon

Kevin Michael Condon, age 51 of Ocoee, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2016.  He was born in Poughkeepsie, New York, the son of Peter J. Condon and Pam Boggs Bogardus.  Kevin was employed in construction.

He leaves to cherish his memory, parents Pam and Lowell Boggs of Ocoee; sisters Colleen  Robillard of Titusville, Kathleen Sutherland of Ocoee, Mary Pollard of Mt. Dora and Kerry Garrity of Winter Springs.

The family will be receiving friends from 2:30 until 3:30 pm, followed by the funeral service at 3:30 pm on  Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Starke Lake Baptist Church, 611 West Avenue, Ocoee, FL 34761 with Pastor Jeff Pritchard officiating.

Erick Acosta

Erick Acosta, age 9, of Orlando, F Lpassed away Wednesday, December 21st, 2016, at Florida Hospital Orlando.   Erick  was born in Orlando, the  son of Keivy (Castillo) and Heirbeto Acosta and was an student.

Erick leaves to cherish his memory along with his parents a brother Edwin Acosta also of Orlando.

The family will be receiving friends from 9:00 until 11:30 am followed by the funeral service on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at Dobbs Funeral Home, located at 430 N.Kirkman Road with Pastor Jose Munoz, officiating. Interment will follow the 11:30 am service at Winter Garden Cemetery.

Floral arrangements can be delivered on Friday, December 23, 2016 until 5:00 pm to the funeral home.  Please call Floral Productions, 407-422-9155 or Europa Floral Design at 407-395-9961.

Harold "Hal" Campion

Harold “Hal” Campion, 90, died peacefully in his sleep, Friday, December 9, 2016 at Brookdale Assisted Living of Ocoee, Florida.  Born and raised in Campbell, Ohio, he was the son of Frank and Rose Campione, next to the youngest of eight children.

Harold served in the Army Air Corps, stationed at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida,  where he met the love of his life, Alice Arias. They married in 1949 and, following his discharge from the service, he attended and graduated from the University of Florida, where he earned a BS degree majoring in Physics, Math, and German.  After teaching radar at Keesler Air Force Base in Gulfport, Mississippi for several years and working for the Crosley Division of Avco in Cincinnati, Ohio, for four years, he and Alice settled in Orlando, Florida in 1958 where they raised their three children. Harold was an aerospace engineer for Lockheed Martin for the bulk of his career; his pioneering work focused on introducing solid-state devices into the industry.  He retired in 1979, after more than 20 years of service.

Following retirement, Harold, a lifelong golfer, found his dream job as a starter and ranger at the Grand Cypress Golf Resort.  When he wasn’t on the golf course or watching golf on TV, he could be found volunteering at the Orlando Science Center, cycling, running, and spending time with friends and family. Harold was a devoted Florida Gator where he and Alice attended football games at his alma mater in Gainesville for more than 20 years.

Harold was a loving husband of 63 years to Alice who predeceased him in February, 2013; he was a wonderful father, an enthusiastic and playful grandpa, a loyal friend, an ice cream lover, and a terrific dancer.  He was a devout Catholic, with a quick wit and a great head of hair!

He will be joyfully remembered by his sisters Mary Mazias and Clara Casal, his brother-in-law John Texter, his children and their spouses Alan (Ellen), Barbara (Keith), and Neal (Peggy), grandchildren Lauren, Blair, Alison, and Mia, and his extended family that includes Yolanda and Dan Sparacino, Doralys Arias and many nieces and nephews.

Besides his loving parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, George Campion, and his sisters,

Alvira Campione, Victoria Frazinni-Petrella, Theresa Zetts and Vera Texter.  Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 am Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at St. Andrews Catholic Church, 801 N. Hastings Road, with Father Ron Mahon officiating. Burial, with military honors, will follow at Dr. Phillips Cemetery.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to the Orlando Science Center.

Gerald Desmond Barrett

Therefore I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink, nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothing?  Look at the birds of the air: they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them.  Are you not of more value than they? 
 Matthew 6:25-26

Gerald Desmond Barrett, passed away on Wednesday December 14, 2016 at 10:25 a.m. at Mike Conley Hospice House, Clermont Florida. Gerald was born on March 1, 1938 in Mt. Carey St. James, Jamaica West Indies to parents Agnes Wollery and Septimus Barrett.  His early education began at Anchovy Primary and Montego Bay Technical Institute

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He was very active in different ministries in his church at First Baptist in Kingston Jamaica. He met, fell in love and married Valrey Stephenson.  They were married for 47 years and have two daughters Shelley and Aileen and son Thurston, who predeceased him in 2001.

Gerald migrated to the US where he gained employment at the World Trade Center and the Temple Isaiah School while residing in New York. Soon after retiring in 2004, Gerald once again relocated to Ocoee, Florida where he resided until he went home to be with the Lord.

Gerald’s love for God was endless and when asked how he was doing, his response was always “God is so good to me”.  He enjoyed reading his Bible and doing his puzzles.  He loved his family and spoke very highly about them. Gerald was a gentle, sympathetic and kind person and was always willing to lend a helping hand to others.  He was a very reliable & meticulous worker and also expected the same from others.

In his later years, Gerald spent most of his days at his beloved center “Share the Care”.  A place where he could be himself and show his many dance moves.  He enjoyed playing dominoes, bingo and even playing the drums at their many socials.   

Gerald is survived by his wife Valrey; daughters Shelley and Aileen; granddaughter Kelsey; brothers Ernest and Anthony Johnson; sister Ruthlyn; nieces; nephew; sisters in law; brothers in law, relatives and friends.

Gerald will be missed and his memories will live on in the hearts of those he touched and influenced.

“We cannot Lord thy purpose see, 
but all is well that’s done by thee.”

Lovingly Submitted

The Family

SERVICE DETAILS

VISITATION

Friday, December 23, 2016

10:00AM – 11:00AM

FUNERAL SERVICE

Friday, December 23, 2016

11:00AM – 12:00 NOON

Orlando Metro West Church of the Nazarene

3705 N. Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando Florida 32818.

Pastor Benjamin, officiating.  

Reception following at the Church’s Family Center.

In lieu of flowers, memorial in memory of Gerald Barrett may be made to http://metrowestchurch.org/ .
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Roberto Arenas Orozco

Roberto Arenas Orozco, age 64, of Orlando, away Monday, December 12th, 2016 at his residence. Roberto was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the son of the late Carmen Lydia (Orozco-Leon) and Francisco Arenas Corcino.  He served in the United States Army and was employed in security/law enforcement.

Roberto leaves to cherish his memory wife, Janet  Sanchez-Marrero of Orlando;  two sons Roberto Arenas Rivera and Jorge Arenas Rivera both of Puerto Rico;  two daughters, Rebecca  Arenas Rivera of Ocoee, Francis Marie Arenas Febus of Orlando; sister Miriam Arenas Orozco of Puerto Rico and 8 grandchildren.

The family will be receiving friends at Dobbs Funeral Home from 5:00 until 8:00 pm on Thursday, December 15, 2016.  The funeral services will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, December 16, 2016.  Interment will be held at 2:00 pm at Florida National Cemetery with military honors.

Retired Sgt. Major Howard C. Tucker

Retired Sgt. Major Howard C. Tucker, age 88, formerly of Williamstown, New Jersey, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016 in Orlando, Florida.  He was born in Wethersfield, Connecticut.  A career military serviceman, Retired Sgt. Major Howard C. Tucker served his country, his fellow veterans of all ages, and seniors throughout New Jersey with great honor and pride.

His amazing life will be forever memorialized in the lives of his beloved wife of 64 years, Ursula E Tucker, and his daughter, Nancy Anjolie Ashmore or Orlando, Florida, his cherished sister, Mildred Hodge,of Newington, Connecticut, his grandson, John Novak, of Taipei, Taiwan, and his granddaughter, Dominique Novak, of Orlando, Florida, as well as  his 4 great grandchildren.

Retired Sgt. Major Howard C. Tucker's distinguished military career of more than 20 years and endless advocacy efforts on behalf of thousands of veterans and seniors, demonstrates the true meaning of sacrifice and love for one's fellow man that have made this world a better place.  He worked tirelessly for both- retired and active/non-active veterans through many programs, including most recently, the Wounded Warriors in 2015.  Equally, he provided knowledge and assistance to seniors throughout  New Jersey.  He will be remembered by all whose lives he touched.

Visitation for Retired Sgt. Major Howard C. Tucker will be held on Friday, December 9, 2016 at 10:00 a.m., with the funeral service at Dobbs Funeral Home, 430 N. Kirkman Road, in Orlando, FL 32811 at 11:00 am.  Interment will be at 1:30 pm at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Florida with full military honors.