Obituaries

Mar 10, 2020

Benjamin Telesca died at 83 in sunny Florida after living a very good life.  He was a dad. A grandpa. A devoted husband. A hair icon. And a dear friend.  He was a big bear of a man who gave the best hugs.

He was passionate about food. He would talk about it, cook it and eat...

Mar 5, 2020

Army Air Corps veteran Herman R. Gebert Jr.'s bravery and service during World War II earned him three Purple Hearts, two Bronze Stars and a Silver Star. He was active at Utah and Omaha beaches and in the Battle of the Bulge and escaped German soldiers twice on the way to prisoner-of-war camps.

To read his fascinating...

Mar 4, 2020

Betty Maxine Hartsfield, 89, of Winter Garden, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020.

She is survived by her sons, Daniel Hartsfield (Charlene), Stephen Hartsfield (Mary), Lee Hartsfield (Madeline), Gary Hartsfield (Lorraine); Grandchildren,, Tracy Schou (Rob), Stephanie Hartsfield, Ronnie Hartsfield (Karen), Lisa Pridemore (Paul), Jeff Hartsfield (Natalie), Kylene Trask, (Tim), Casandra Scheppers (Zachary), Kara Carmichael (Sean), Nikki Hartsfield,...

Mar 3, 2020

Janice Elaine Crowe, 73 of Astatula, Florida passed away on March 3, 2020 with her family by her side. She was born on March 10, 1946 in Fort Pierce, Florida. The daughter of the late Pevie Lewis and Sadie Peterson. She is survived by her husband William Crowe, daughter Christina Channell, son-in-law Ed Channell, son Mike Crowe, daughter-in-law Honey...

Mar 3, 2020

Scenia Davis, 93, of Montverde, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020.  Funeral Services will be held Saturday, March 7, 2020, 2 pm, at Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home in Winter Garden.  The family will receive friends Saturday, March 7, 2020, starting at 1 pm.  Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum.

Feb 25, 2020

Sidney Michael Dukes age 71, of Winter Garden passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 25th surrounded by his family. Michael was born September 30, 1948 in Charleston, SC to Wade and Pauline Dukes. Michael married his high school sweetheart, Lynn Dilling, on December 28, 1968. Together they had two children, Michael Gregory and Kimberly Dawn. Michael and his family...

Feb 22, 2020

Winston Anthony Jarrett, 50, of Orlando, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020.  Funeral Services will be held Saturday, March 21, 2020, 11 am at Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends Friday, March 20, from 5-8 pm at the funeral home.  Interment will follow in Winter Garden Cemetery.

Feb 19, 2020

Margaret Owens Rash, 88, of Cartersville passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Cartersville Medical Center. Born on October 31, 1931 in Dalton, she was the daughter of the late James Owens, and the late Pauline Moreland Raines. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jack T. Rash, Sr.; her son, Jack T. Rash, Jr.; her...

Feb 15, 2020

Shirley Ann Lait passed away on February 15, 2020 at the age of 89.  She was preceded in death by her husband off 55 years, Ray N. Lait.  She is survived by her daughter LeeAnn (John) Claflin; sons, Alan (Susan), Mike (Casey), and Jack (Cindy); grandchildren Liz, Brett, Brittany, Michael, Leah, Sarah and Jensen; and great-grandchildren, Tessa, David, Charlie,...

Feb 13, 2020

Carmen Alva, 86, of Ocoee, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020.  A Catholic Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, February 18, 12 pm at Collison Carey Hand Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends Monday, February 17, 2020 from 5 to 8:30 pm at Collison Carey hand Funeral Home.  Interment will take place at Highland Memory Gardens.

Jan 24, 2020

Delcie Faye was born in Washington Court House, Ohio in 1932.  Her parents were Lee and Zona Jordan who raised her and her seven siblings in a rural small community. She loved working outdoors with the boys and had fond memories of their time on the family farm. She married Malcolm Timson in 1948 and they later moved to...

Jan 14, 2020

Zachariah Michael Wade, 17, played his final song on January 14th, 2020.

Born to parents Jeremy and Kelly Wade on June 6th 2002, Zachariah spent his life growing up in Ocoee and Winter Garden. He attended Citrus Elementary and Bridgewater Middle School, before going on to attend Windermere High School. His academic achievements were numerous,...

Jan 12, 2020

James Elbert Hardy, 92, of Ocoee, Florida, passed away on Sunday, January 12th, 2020.

James was born on November 30th, 1927 to parents Elbert Lynch Hardy and Ada Mae Hardy in Lawrence County, Tennessee. He attended Arab High School in Arab, Alabama before serving his country in the Army.

James was a devout man who...

Jan 7, 2020

Vicky Amelia (Morris) Agnew, beloved wife, daughter and sister, passed away at home on January 7th, 2020, after a battle with cancer.

Born in Orlando to parents Hollis and Robbie Morris, Vicky graduated from Lakeview High School and spent her years in Winter Garden, Jacksonville, and Ocoee. Vicky was a dedicated housewife who loved to draw in her...

Jan 1, 2020

Madhoe (John) Goseine, 71, died Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Advent Health Orlando of natural causes. A beloved father and devoted friend leaves behind his wife, our mom, Dhanmatee (Nantay); his son Danny and wife Sidna; his daughters, Devi [Jesh], Emma [Harry] and Seema [John]. His grandchildren: Roger, Kevin, Dylan, Anthony, Alexa, Victoria, Alyssa, Ashlyn, Christopher, Aneesa, Alex, Alexander,...

Dec 24, 2019

Ariel C. “Jane” Curl, 77, of Orange City, FL, died Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at Halifax Health Hospice after battling advanced Parkinson’s Disease.  She was born November 4, 1942 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Arthur and Elizabeth Curl.  Ariel was a retired Registered Nurse and teacher who attended the University of Toronto.

A beloved...

Dec 17, 2019

Amelia Egan, “Nonie” 103, of Orlando, FL died Tuesday, December 17, 2019.  She was Born April 14, 1916 in Chicago, IL to the late Emil and Lilian Taege.

Her hobbies included traveling, reading, collecting costume jewelry and watching her favorite TV shows.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her only...

Dec 13, 2019

Maria Hernandez, born July 23, 1932, passed peacefully on December 13, 2019 at the age of 87 years.  Maria was a woman of deep faith, survived by her husband, Rafael Hernandez.  She was the cherished mother of Wendy Ramos, the late Osvaldo Hernandez (Papo), Raphael Hernandez, Jr. and mother-in-law to Donna Hernandez.  Maria will be remembered by her family...

Dec 6, 2019

Mary E. Humphrey, 90, of Ocoee, went to be in the arms of her Lord on Friday, December 6, 2019.  She was the daughter of the late William and Clara Kerce.  Mary loved her family, genealogy and cats, especially her beloved cat, Mac.

Mary's faith was very important to her and she loved to worship at the...

Nov 17, 2019

Billie Edward Williams, Jr., of Winter Garden, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, November 17, 2019.

Billie attended Kenmore high school and transferred to Hower Technical school, from which he graduated in 1966 as a draftsman, a skill he used many times in his Fathers construction business. Billie had many talents and learned...