Obituaries

Henry Gonzalez

Feb 20, 2021

Henry A. Gonzalez left us far too soon on February 20,2021. He was born and raised in New Jersey. In high school he met his soulmate and love, Annie. During their forty six year marriage they were blessed with two amazing sons, Ryan and Patrick.

Henry’s career began as a locksmith. His switch to logistics was made to...

Nilda Lopez

Feb 20, 2021

A Funeral Service for Nilda Lopez, age 80, of Orlando, FL., who passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021, will be held Thursday, February 25, 2021 6:30PM at Winter Park Spanish SDA Church, 3700 Dike Road, Winter Park, FL 32792. Visitation for friends and family will be from 6-8PM at the church.  A Graveside Service will be held Friday, February...

George Valentin Fernandez

Feb 19, 2021

Mr. George Valentin Fernandez of Waterbury, CT passed away on February 19, 2021. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, March 2, 2021 11AM in the CAREY HAND COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL.  Visitation for family and friends will be held 1 hour prior to service time at the funeral home.  Interment to follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Orlando, FL .

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William Lichtler

Feb 16, 2021

William Francis Lichtler Jr., “Bill” passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at the age of 96 in Orlando, Florida. Born in Fort Lee, New Jersey on December 29, 1924 to William and Irma (Szabo) Lichtler, Bill was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.  Bill grew up in Fort Lee, New Jersey and in Marlboro, New York.  He...

Joseph Gilbert, Jr.

Feb 5, 2021

Mr. Joseph W. Gilbert Jr., age 88, of Orlando, Florida passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 in Altamonte Springs, Florida.  He was born August 16, 1932 in Abington, Massachusetts and is survived by his loving wife, Louise and just celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary this past summer.  Mr. Gilbert loved his family and is also survived by his daughter,...

Sammy Jones, Sr.

Feb 4, 2021

Sam Jones died Thursday afternoon, February 4, 2021 in Orlando, FL. Sam was born November 15, 1937 in Jamestown, AL. He was married to Joyce Heard on August 15, 1958 and they shared their lives until they were separated on her death November 2017. Sam is survived by his sister Dora and his brother Joe; his sons Glenn and...

Dr. Joseph Flynn, Jr.

Feb 4, 2021

Dr. Joseph Charles Flynn, Jr., Orlando, passed away peacefully at home on February 4, 2021. (If you’re wondering, it wasn’t COVID-19)

Joe was a board certified orthopedic spinal surgeon at the Spine and Scoliosis Center. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on February 26, 1956, and grew up in Orlando where he attended Bishop Moore High School. After...

Alda Wade

Feb 3, 2021

Alda M. Wade of Orlando, Florida, passed peacefully on February 3, 2021, at home with family.  She was born May 28, 1923, to Procopio and Maria (Abbondanzieri) Montali in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania.  She was a loving mother and homemaker.

Alda is survived by her daughters, Gail Wade and Linda Wright (Don), and son, James Wade (Fonda), her three...

Larry Brown

Feb 3, 2021

A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, February 9, 2021 11AM in the CAREY HAND COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL.  Visitation will be 1 hour prior to service time at the funeral home.  Interment to follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Gotha, FL.

Mr. Larry Brown, age 78, of Riverview, FL, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021 and was...

Jeannette Redding

Feb 2, 2021

Jeannette C. Redding, born 01/31/1923, passed away on Tuesday, 02/02/2021 from natural causes. She was born in Lewiston, Maine to Jean Labbe Chouinard and Wilfred Chouinard. Her husband for 50 years, Carl O. Redding, and son Timothy Andrew Redding preceded her in death.

She is survived by her daughter Jean Ann R. Robinson and son-in-law Clint of Alachua,...

Priscilla Vari

Feb 2, 2021

Priscilla Vari, 80, of Orlando, Florida, was called to her Heavenly home on February 2, 2021. She was born August 9,1940 in Budapest, Hungary, to parents Tibor and Aranka Toth. She married her love Dezso, on October 3, 1959. Dezso predeceased her in 1991. She was a loving mother and homemaker. Priscilla is survived by her two daughters Helen  Kearney and...

Barbara Brady

Jan 31, 2021

Mrs. Barbara Christine Brady (Gullans), 88 of Orlando, FL. passed away suddenly on January 31. 2021.  She was the beloved wife of the late James I. Brady with whom she had celebrated 49 years of marriage.  Barbara was raised in Watchung, New Jersey, the daughter of the late John and Christine Gullans.  Barbara was a graduate of Vermont College...

Francisca Marcano

Jan 30, 2021

A Funeral Service for Mrs. Francisca Marcano, age 98, of Deltona, FL., who passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021, will be held Sunday, February 14, 2021 1PM at Iglesia Casa de Restauracion Church, 3063 Enterprise Road, Suite 23, Debary, FL  32713.  Cremation to follow after service and inurnment of her ashes to be in Puerto Rico at a later...

Darlene Griffin

Jan 28, 2021

Darlene A. Griffin, 67, of Orlando, Florida passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021. Darlene was born in Union City, Pennsylvania. She came to Florida as a child and spent her life in the Orlando area. She was a devoted partner, sister and aunt and is survived by her companion David Keaton, her sister and brother-in-law Noreen & Ernie...

Jimmy Noplis

Jan 27, 2021

A Funeral Service for Mr. Jimmy D. Noplis, age 74, of Orlando, FL., who passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021, will be held Friday, February 5, 2021 11AM in the CAREY HAND FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL with Deacon Wilmar Rojas from St. Joseph Catholic Church in Orlando, FL.  Visitation for family and friends will be held 1 hour prior to...

Laura Connatser

Jan 24, 2021

Laura A. Connatser, 82, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021. Laura was born in Calderwood, Tennessee. She is survived by her loving family and dear friends. A viewing will take place at Oasis at Conway Gardens, on Friday, January 29, 2021 from 11:00am until time of funeral service at 11:30am. Arrangements have been entrusted to Carey...

Edwin Fletcher

Jan 23, 2021

Edwin Fletcher was called to his heavenly home on Saturday, January 23, 2021.  Born in Etowah, North Carolina in 1931. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.  Eddie was a generous, caring and loyal friend.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Azalee and Edgeron Fletcher of Etowah, NC. his sister, Jean Waters of Longwood, FL...

Robert Showalter

Jan 22, 2021

Robert C. Showalter passed away January 22, 2021.  Known by many as “Bob” or “Bobby.” Bob was born in Harrisonburg, Virginia on June 19, 1953.  He graduated from Turner Ashby High School and James Madison University.

Bob moved to Orlando in 1976.  He had a 30-year career with Phillip Morris.  Many co-workers became lifelong friends.  He looked...

Anna Mae Mccumber

Jan 21, 2021

Anna Mae McCumber, 97, passed away on January 21, 2021, in High Springs, FL. Anna Mae McCumber was born on December 31, 1923 in Vermillion County, IL, to John Nelson and Anna Christensen. Anna Mae married Clyde Russell McCumber, the love of her life, in Danville, Illinois. They were married for 68 years. She is survived by her brother,...

Emiliano Nieves

Jan 20, 2021

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Tuesday, January 26, 2021 11AM in the Chapel of the CAREY HAND COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 2811 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, FL.  A visitation will be held Monday, January 25, 2021 from 6-8PM at the Centro Cristiano Restauracion Church, 1600 North Chickasaw Trail, Orlando, FL 32825.  Entombment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial...