Obituaries

Jan 15, 2025

Jane Simerl Rodeheffer, 82, passed away January 15, 2025. Jane was born in Maryland on June 10, 1942, the first of four children. At that time, her father, Dr. L.E. Simerl, a US Army chemist, and mother Martha, a nutritionist, were stationed at Edgewood Arsenal, Maryland. Jane grew up in many locations, graduating from North Haven High School in Connecticut...

Jan 5, 2025

Judith (Judie) Anne Cumbie Berry, 81 of Orlando, Florida passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2024. She was born on September 16, 1943, and raised in Orlando, Florida, the eldest of three children to Fred and Betty Cumbie. She graduated from Boone High School in 1961 and went on to study Education at Florida State University. She and her best...

Dec 29, 2024

Dec 25, 2024

       Christine Krieger Sharp age 96, a resident of Orlando, Florida, has passed away on December 25, 2024. Christina previously lived in Newburgh, New York, from 1965 - 1991.  She was born on August 4, 1928, in Fort Montgomery, New York. She is the daughter to Joseph Sr. and Mary Krieger. After high school, where she was the...

Dec 19, 2024

Anecito "Chito" Bacani, has passed away on December 19, 2024 at the age of 67.

 

Born on April 17, 1957, in San Carlos, Pangasinan, Philippines, he was the beloved son of Rosendo Bacani and Felicidad Bacani (both deceased) and especially adored by his 12 siblings. In 1984, Anecito moved to New York City before ultimately settling in Orlando where he and...

Dec 17, 2024

Donald Whitten, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on December 17th at the age of 93. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sandra, who passed away in 2021. Donald was an Air Force veteran, an accountant and native Floridian, living all of his life in Central Florida. He dedicated his life to his...

Dec 16, 2024

   On December 16, 2024, HAZEL FRANCIS CHRISTY PILGRIM went to her Heavenly home to meet her Savior and back to “Her Leon”. Hazel was born in Lithonia, Georgia on April 7, 1930. As a young girl, her family then moved to Gainesville, Georgia. There she grew up with and married the love of her life, Wayne “Leon” Pilgrim, Sr....

Dec 10, 2024

    Amelia Luciana Ingersoll, 93, of Orlando, FL, has passed away on December 1o, 2024 at Advent Health East with her daughter by her side. Amelia was born January 7, 1931, in Cuba. She is the daughter of Pastor Garces and Alejandrina Pino. She married her wonderful husband Milton Ingersoll on October 25, 1952, in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba with...

Dec 10, 2024

     Major Richard G Overman Sr was born on January 23, 1918, in Swayzee, Indiana to Mark and Adeline Overman. He passed away in Edgewater, Florida on December 10, 2024, at the age of 106 years.  He is survived by his two sons, Richard G Overman Jr and John Flynt Overman. He is proceeded by his wonderful wife Norma...

Dec 5, 2024

Ann Webb Carns December 14, 1934 – December 5, 2024

It is with a heart full of love and gratitude that we celebrate the life of Ann Webb Carns, who peacefully entered her forever home on December 5, 2024. Ann, born on December 14, 1934, in Mobile, Alabama, was the youngest of seven siblings, and from the very beginning, she brought...

Dec 5, 2024

Dec 3, 2024

Barbara Lee Caldwell was born on May 29, 1938, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Albert and Connie Robichaud. She married the love of her life, Samuel Caldwell, on August 11, 1957. They embarked on the nomadic life of a military couple, living in six different locations before retiring and moving to Orlando. Barbara began a new career with SunTrust Bank, retiring...

Dec 2, 2024

William "Bill" Bowden, age 97 died December 2, 2024.

Born in Baltimore, MD to Charles and Marie Bowden, he moved to Orlando in 1958 with the Glenn L. Martin Co. (Lockheed Martin) and retired from the company in 1988.

After retirement he was active in the Lockheed Martin Retirement Organization and the Itam Veterans. He was an officer in both groups and...

Nov 29, 2024

Nov 24, 2024

Sharon (Shari) C. Minter

Sharon “Shari” Minter, age 70, of Orlando, Florida, passed away peacefully on the morning of November 25, 2025. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Shari will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

A proud lifelong resident of Orlando, Shari graduated from Boone High School in 1972. She attended the University of Florida, where she...

Nov 24, 2024

On the morning of November 24, 2024, Anunsacion “Siony” Labrador Zeno peacefully passed away at the age of 95 in Orlando, Florida. 

Ka Siony, as she was formerly known as, was born on March 24, 1929, in the capital of the Philippines. Here, she was a mother of 10, as well as a businesswoman and fashion entrepreneur. She was very passionate...

Nov 22, 2024

Edward James Manning, a devoted family man, accomplished professional, and generous mentor, departed this world on November 22, 2024, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire all who knew him. 

Born on November 9, 1933, in Huntington, New York to Bonnie and James, Ed moved with his family to St. Petersburg, Florida in 1938. He graduated from St. Petersburg High...

Nov 21, 2024

Nov 20, 2024

Our loving husband and father, Abdul Majid Abdulla, 71 left his earthly home on November 20, 2024 surrounded by his family, in Orlando, FL.

It was a sad and difficult day but we find comfort in knowing that he's in a better place.

Majid was born on August 4,1953 in a small village in Guyana called Enterprise to Razack and Amina.

Majid moved...

Nov 19, 2024

Nancy Bailey Thurman, beloved mother of three children, age 66, of Orlando Florida, went to be with the Lord in heaven on Tuesday November 19, 2024.

Nancy was Born in Orlando in 1958 to Walter Edward Bailey and Vaunita Studstill Bailey. She attended Lake Como Elementary School, Howard Middle School and Boone High School where she graduated in 1976. During her...