Obituaries

Obituaries for Orange County, Orlando, FL and surrounding areas.

Catherine Zorn

Catherine Zorn

Dec 7, 2020

A Graveside Service for Mrs. Catherine V. Zorn, age 86, of Orlando, FL., who passed away Monday, December 7, 2020, will be held Wednesday, December 16, 2020 1PM at Jacksonville National Cemetery, 4083 Lannie Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32218.  Mrs. Zorn was born December 17, 1933 in Richmond Hill, New York and is survived by son, Thomas E. (Christina) Zorn...

Rita Battista-Stremcha

Rita Battista-Stremcha

Dec 6, 2020

Rita A. Battista Stremcha, 61, of LaCrosse, Wisconsin passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at the Lake Nona VA Medical Center, Orlando, Fl. She was the beloved wife of Richard Stremcha.  Rita was born in Oneonta, New York the daughter of the late Angelo and Sally (Bleackley) Battista. Rita lived life to the fullest...

Ernest Houseman, Jr.

Ernest Houseman, Jr.

Dec 4, 2020

Houseman, Ernest “Ernie” Ogg Jr. passed away peacefully on December 4, 2020. Ernie was born in Brunswick, GA on December 4, 1926 to Ernest Ogg Houseman and Elizabeth Taylor Houseman. He received a BSEE degree from The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, in 1949 and a MSEE degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology in...

Leon Neese

Leon Neese

Dec 4, 2020

Leon David "Dave" Neese, age 60, of Orlando, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.  Dave was born March 24, 1960 in Brunswick, Georgia and was predeceased by step-daughter, Shannon Goetz.  He is survived by his loving wife, Doris of Orlando, FL.; step-daughter, Genea Powell of Orlando, FL ; mother, Peggy Neese of Altamonte Springs, FL.;...

Mary Carr

Mary Carr

Dec 2, 2020

Services for Mrs. Carr are private.

Bonnie Mccall

Bonnie Mccall

Nov 28, 2020

A Private Graveside Service for Mrs. Bonnie M. McCall, age 93, of Orlando, FL, who passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 at her residence, will be held at a later date.  Mrs. McCall was born July 5, 1927 in Henry County, Tennessee and is survived by her loving son, James W. (Terri) McCall of Mims, FL.; daughter, Margaret M....

Mary Engel

Mary Engel

Nov 27, 2020

Drucilla Engel began studying piano at the age of 2 with her mother, Iris Daniel Engel, who was a graduate of Stetson University in the music program in 1936.  She began teaching piano and music theory at the age of 10 under her mother's supervision at The Engel School of Music.  She made her first appearance, at the age...

Erin Hoaglen

Erin Hoaglen

Nov 18, 2020

Born on April 18,1975, Erin Rose Hoaglen passed away peacefully with family at her side on November 18, 2020. An Orlando native, she is survived by her mother, Vicki Gholson, brothers Perrin Hoaglen, Peter and Alex Martinez, nephews Nathaniel and Alexander Jr., niece Evelyn Rose, grandparents Gerry & Marge Gholson, Uncle Jerry Gholson, Aunt Kathy Hanson, cousin Carl, and...

Jeanne Bynum

Jeanne Bynum

Nov 16, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Jeanne Agnes Bynum. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Ruth Mcalear

Ruth Mcalear

Nov 16, 2020

Obituary For Ruth Marie McAlear

Ruth Marie McAlear, age 92, passed away peacefully November 16, 2020. She was born in 1927 in Buffalo, New York.  She married her longtime friend and love, Daniel McAlear in 1948, who preceded her in death in 1980.

Ruth devoted her early adult life to her family of five kids....

Martha Arbogast

Martha Arbogast

Nov 14, 2020

A Graveside Service for Mrs. Martha J. Arbogast, age 94 of Orlando, FL., who passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020 will be held Friday, November 20, 2020 2PM at Greenwood Cemetery, 1603 Greenwood Street, Orlando, FL 32801 with Chaplain John San Cartier officiating.  Visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday, November 19, 2020 from 4-7PM in the...

Shirley Daiger

Shirley Daiger

Nov 14, 2020

Shirley A. Daiger died on November 14, 2020.  She was born in New York City and moved to Winter Park, Florida in 1976.  She attended Green Vale School and graduated from Garrison Forest School and Vassar College.  She was an active member of All Saints Episcopal Church; The English-Speaking Union; Morse Museum Associates; Orlando Museum of Art; and The...

Willamine Peterson

Willamine Peterson

Oct 29, 2020

Willamine “Willie” (Kline) Peterson, 99, of Orlando Florida passed away October 29, 2020.  Willie was born January 14, 1921 in Warren, Ohio.  She was the oldest daughter of George & Sophie Kline.  Willie grew up in Orlando where she married James R. “Pete” Peterson in August, 1941. They celebrated 63 years together before his death in November 2006

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James Pintoran

James Pintoran

Oct 27, 2020

James George Pintoran, 74, of Orlando, FL, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. He was born on October 2, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois. Jim was married to Sharon Pintoran for 37 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Jim was a trained classical musician and ICU nurse.

Christopher Vargas

Christopher Vargas

Oct 18, 2020

A Celebration of Life Service for Christopher Vargas, age 27, of Orlando, FL., who passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 will be held Friday, October 23, 2020 3PM in the CAREY HAND COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL.  Visitation for family and friends will be held from 1PM until service time at the funeral home.  Christopher was born January 20, 1993...

Angel Laureano

Angel Laureano

Oct 17, 2020

Angel Mario Laureano nació un 28 de Noviembre, del año 1948 en Gurabo Puerto Rico. Los padres de Angel fueron Monserrate Laureano Rodriquez y Anastasia Diaz Carrasquello. Angel fue el décimo hijo de once hermanos.

A la edad de 18 años, Angel vino a vivir a los Estados Unidos en el estado de Hartford Connecticut. Mas luego...

Timothy Ewing

Timothy Ewing

Oct 16, 2020

Timothy Robert Ewing, 72, of Orlando, FL, passed away on Friday evening, October 16, 2020, at his home surrounded by his immediate family.  Tim was born on May 25, 1948, in Titusville, PA, to Robert and Pauline Ewing.  He attended schools in Pleasantville and Titusville, PA, and served in the Army from May 1968 to May 1970 which comprised...

Barbara Saylors

Barbara Saylors

Oct 11, 2020

Barbara J. Saylors, 81, went home to be with the Lord on October 11, 2020 in Orlando, Florida. She was born on April 24, 1939 in Columbus, Ohio to Clarence and Calla Taylor. She grew up in West Virginia with eight siblings.

She married her sweetheart, John, in 1966 in Jacksonville, Florida. Although she grew up in...

Gricelda Castillo

Gricelda Castillo

Oct 8, 2020

Gricelda C. Castillo, 67, of Longwood, Florida, passed away on October 8, 2020. She is survived by her loving family and dear friends. A viewing will take place at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 445 N. Goldenrod Avenue in Orlando, on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 from 5pm until time of service at 6pm. Arrangements entrusted to Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home,...

Esther Martinez

Esther Martinez

Oct 7, 2020

Esther E. Martinez, 89, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on October 7, 2020. She is survived by her loving family and dear friends. She will be sorely missed.

Arrangements entrusted to Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home, Orlando, Florida.