Obituaries

Dec 7, 2024

Carolina Marie Torres, 48, passed away unexpectedly on December 7, 2024, due to complications from diabetes. Carolina was born on October 20, 1976, to Cesar Torres and Marie Carolyn Schumacher, both of whom preceded her in death.

Carolina was a devoted mother, sister, aunt, and friend who brought light and warmth to everyone who knew her. She is survived by her...

Dec 4, 2024

Maria Lourdes "Malu" Koliatsis was a caring mother, wife, sister, friend, and so much more. She left this world suddenly on December 4th, 2024 at the age of 57.

Born in Managua, Nicaragua as the oldest child to Arturo and Ruth Valladares on March 10, 1967, she moved to San Francisco, CA at a young age where she graduated high school...

Nov 28, 2024

Nov 25, 2024

Carol Ann Dougherty, 79, passed away on November 25, 2024, at her home in Ocoee, Florida. She was born on December 22, 1944, in Brooklyn, New York. In February 1946, Carol was lovingly welcomed into the home of Anthony and Evelyn Derbin as a foster child and later adopted. She often reflected fondly on her childhood in Yonkers, New York,...

Nov 22, 2024

Tommy Joe Stephens, born February 25, 1963 on Burch Avenue in Winter Garden Florida, passed away peacefully in his sleep November 22, 2024 at his home in Clermont, Florida. After a short, but hard fought, battle with lung cancer.

He is survived by his children: Tommy Joe Stephens Jr., Bobby Joe Stephens, Billy Joe Stephens, Travis Kelley, Brandi Kelley, his many...

Nov 15, 2024

Christine Rushing passed away at home on Friday, November 15, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was proceeded in death by her husband of 53 years, David Rushing. She is survived by her two daughters, Michelle Mikkola of Apopka, and Donna Condry of Winter Garden. Grandsons, Nathan Condry of Chico, Ca, Jacob Condry of Winter Garden, and Sean Condry of...

Nov 10, 2024

Shirley Lacey (Martin) Turner, 76, passed away on November 10, 2024 in North Carolina.

A long time resident of Ocoee, she is survived by her son Jeff Walker, daughter Stacy Edmiston, granddaughter Kayla and sister Joyce Bosher.

Nov 3, 2024

Walter Alarcon, 79, fallecio el 3 de Noviembre de 2024, en Winter Garden, FL.

Walter Alarcon nacío el 25 de Enero de 1945 en Aquia, Peru, hijo de Santos y Emiliana Alarcon. Trabajó en Orange County Public Schools por 21 años demostrando entusiasmo, responsibilidad y mucho respeto. Llego a ocupar el cargo de residente custodian hasta que llego el dia en...

Oct 28, 2024

Mary Ann Benedict, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, cousin, and friend, peacefully entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on October 28, 2024. Born on May 26, 1955, in Troy, Alabama, Mary Ann lived a life filled with love, kindness, and unwavering faith, leaving an indelible mark on all who knew her.

For 29 years, she shared a...

Oct 24, 2024

Joseph Rodney Keck passed away in Dallas, TX on October 24, 2024 after a short illness. Joe, affectionately known as “Papa Joe” lived a beautiful life. He was born in Rantoul, IL and was raised in the Alvordton/Pioneer area of Ohio. Joe graduated from North Central High School, Pioneer, Ohio in 1970. He was the first number from his town...

Oct 23, 2024

Oct 21, 2024

Nancy Ann Ousley, longtime Shelby, OH resident and currently of Winter Garden, FL, passed away late Monday night, October 21, 2024 at her home. Although Nancy struggled with various health issues, her peaceful death was unexpected. She was 77.

Born April 10, 1947 in Shelby, OH to the late Raymond Dean and Marjorie (James) Dawson, Nancy was a graduate of the...

Oct 11, 2024

Tyrone L. Thompson, 76, passed away in Davenport, FL on October 11th, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. He was born on November 7th, 1947 in Panama City, Panama to Victor and Maud Thompson. Ty, as his friends and family affectionately called him, moved to Brooklyn, New York where he lived for most of his life before retiring in Florida.

Tyrone proudly...

Oct 9, 2024

It is with profound sadness that I share the passing of my beloved father, Eduardo Rosado AKA Edward “Tato” Rosado, who left us on October 9, 2024, at the age of 72. Surrounded by his loving family in his final moments, he was a man of immense humor and wisdom, cherishing every moment spent with his loved ones. A pillar...

Oct 2, 2024

Harry James Mancia passed away on October 2, 2024 in Ocoee, Florida. He was born on May 28, 1931, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to Enrico and Frances (Micelli) Mancia.

Harry was an avid musician in life and was a member of the United States Army.

Harry leaves behind his life partner Elizabeth Gmazel, Children: Mark Mancia, Steven Mancia (spouse - Jill), and Lisa...

Sep 26, 2024

Marc H. Young, 71 passed away after fighting a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Marc is survived by his wife, Marita of 50 years, his daughters Amy Schuemann (Joe), Erin Ferrell (Ryan), his precious 5 grandchildren, Riley, Grant, Ella, Ansley and Luke. 

His brothers Kim (Tina), Tod (Don Hergenrather) of Dayton, his sisters-in-law, Kathy (Tim), Colleen (Gary) and Maureen and so...

Sep 25, 2024

Sep 15, 2024

Maria Migdalia Olmeda, 70, of Ocoee, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024 in her home surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer.

She was born on April 25, 1954 in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late Fernando and Aida Luz (Alicea) Rodriguez. Maria was a person whose family was her world.

She is survived by her...

Sep 11, 2024

Dr. Judith Abigail Joyner Moss, D.O. was born August 5, 1953 in Terrell Texas, to James Albert Joyner Sr and Frances Marie Cook (Marks). After spending her younger years in Texas, Gail later relocated with the family to Shreveport, Louisiana. While working at Sears at the age of 19, she met Bill Moss, and after a short 6 weeks, the...

Sep 6, 2024

Gonzalo Perez Nieves passed away at 2:00 am on September 6th, 2024, in his home in Winter Garden, FL at the age of 86. He was surrounded by family at the time of passing. 

Gonzalo was born in Lares, Puerto Rico on April 2nd, 1938, to Rosendo Perez and Quintina Sarraga. He came from a united family of five siblings.

Gonzalo was...