Obituaries

Jun 20, 2020

Funeral Services for Mr. Richard L. Rolfing, age 84, of Orlando, Florida, who passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020 will be held Saturday, June 27, 2020 12PM at CAREY HAND COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL,  2811 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, FL 32806.   Visitation for family and friends will be 1 hour prior to service time at the funeral home. ...

Jun 18, 2020

Amelia F. Hernandez, age 94, went to be with the Lord June 18, 2020, due to complications from dementia. She was born December 3, 1925 in Cuba. Sheloped and married her sweetheart and love, Obal Alberto Hernandez, in August 1947, who preceded her in death in 2016.

Her daughters, Leisy Gonzalez and Irma Moss and their husbands...

Jun 15, 2020

Minnie V. Bridges March 4, 1928 - June 15, 2020

Minnie found her way into the arms of Jesus on June 15, 2020 at 92 years old. She spent her younger years on a farm in Geneva, Alabama with her 5 siblings picking cotton and peanuts. She moved to Orlando when she was 15 and...

Jun 15, 2020

Philip Stephen Tomarchio, a resident of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away on June 15th, 2020, at age 79 after a short illness.  Philip was predeceased by his spouse Kevin H. Barnicle, his mother Josephine E. Tomarchio (nee Fusco),  his father Stephen Tomarchio and his beloved stepmother, Rosaria Testa Tomarchio (nee DiMauro).  Surviving are his brother Charles M. Tomarchio and...

Jun 11, 2020

Charles “Charlie” Raymond Scott, age 86, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 11th, 2020. He was born, the second of nine children, on April 1st, 1934 to the late McGregor and Myrtle Scott. Charlie grew up in Collingswood, NJ where he graduated from Collingswood High School in 1952.

At the age of fourteen,...

Jun 10, 2020

Shelby Putnal left our world at the age of 21 on June 10, 2020. Shelby will be remembered as a beautiful person who was an excellent friend and would do anything to help someone out. She was willing to sacrifice anything for people she loved. Shelby loved being with animals and playing with her 3-year-old niece, Izabella. Shelby was...

Jun 6, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of Edith Blanche

Carrington Moore. Blanche, who was born in St Anne, Jamaica in 1917 passed

peacefully on June 6th at the age of 103.

Blanche was married to her beloved husband, Paul Carrington for 54 years.

Together they raised...

Jun 5, 2020

Martha Ann Shelton, age 91, passed away peacefully June 5, 2020. She was born June 7, 1928 to Albert Seltzer and Ethel Darby in Birmingham, Alabama.  She was married to Henry Dale Shelton, Jr.

Martha attended Woodlawn High School in Birmingham, Alabama.  She worked for Loveman’s Department Store as a young woman.  Her beauty earned her runner...

Jun 2, 2020

Tuesday, June 2, 2020,

Barbara Lee Pratt passed away in peaceful serenity at her Orlando residence. She was surrounded by her adoring and devoted family, as well as several of her loyal life-long friends. She was considered a hero by many for supporting and sacrificing three generations of family members serving in the military. These immediate family...

May 26, 2020

Christopher “Jacob” Pantaleon died on the evening of May 26, 2020 in a fatal car accident in Orlando.  Jacob was born on March 2, 1994 in Tallahassee, Florida.  He leaves behind a large family including his mother, Leigh; father, Chris; brothers Cortland (23) and Owen (19); his sister in law Sabrina (22); Papa, Jack Robbins; Granny, Shirley Pantaleon and...

May 23, 2020

Marriah Elaine Fisher was born on the summer solstice in June 21, 1947, in Kingsport, TN, and passed into resting peace on May 23, 2020, at the age of 72. Marriah was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, and friend to all especially those in need of protection.

Fierce, loyal, devoted, tender and loving are...

May 21, 2020

Funeral Services for Mrs. Nydia I. Feliciano, age 68, of Orlando, FL., who passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020 will be held Saturday, May 30, 2020 4PM in the Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home Chapel.  Visitation for family and friends will be Saturday, May 30, 2020  from 2PM to 4PM at the funeral home.  Mrs. Feliciano was born October...

May 14, 2020

Ann Harper Matz 81, passed away peacefully on Thursday May 14, 2020 in Orlando, Florida surrounded by her family. On July 6, 1938 Ann was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota to the proud parents of Day & Evangeline Harper then eventually moved to Omaha, Nebraska. Ann was Episcopalian.

Ann attended Brownell Hall, private school in Omaha, established by...

May 11, 2020

Alan R. Bloemker, of Orlando, Florida , passed away on May 11, 2020. Alan is survived by his loving wife Donna, other family and dear friends and will be sorely missed.

May 11, 2020

A Private Graveside Service for Mr. Willis R. Dettmer, age 94, of Orlando, FL, who passed away Monday, May 11, 2020 will be held at St. Luke's Cemetery in Oviedo, FL.  Mr. Dettmer was born July 22, 1925 in Cleveland, Ohio and is survived by his sons, Robert (Elaine) Dettmer of Orange City, FL & Eric (Samantha) Dettmer of...

May 6, 2020

Lynda Saunders Van Scoyoc May 17, 1930 – May 6, 2020

Lynda  Van Scoyoc passed away at Orlando Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, May 6, without her loving family.  She was in isolation because COVID-19 was suspected, but not ruled out until her rapid decline.

She was born on May 17, 1930 to William O....

May 3, 2020

Luis Serrano known to his family as Papa Luis, 97, of Orlando, Florida passed away on Sunday May 3rd at his Westminister Towers residence. Luis was born in Utuado, Puerto Rico on February 20th, 1923.  He was married to Carmen Rodriguez (known to family as Mama Yia) on January 12th, 1944. They were married a total of 68 years. Their extreme love for...

Apr 30, 2020

A funeral service for Mrs. Mercedes Marquez, age 75, of Orlando, FL., who passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020, will be held Tuesday, May 5, 2020 11AM in the Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home Chapel.  Interment to follow at Chapel Hill Cemetery, Orlando, FL.  A visitation for family and friends will held 1 hour prior to service time at...

Apr 29, 2020

Graham Gore of Orlando Florida, age 89, died peacefully surrounded by his family on April 29, 2020.

Graham was born on December 30, 1930, in Chiefland, Florida. His children loved hearing of his childhood adventures on the family farm hunting wild turkey on horseback through the pine hammocks with his brother and best friend Richie,...

Apr 23, 2020

Eleanor M. Lewis, age 95, left this world and met her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 23, 2020. Eleanor was born in Coffeeville, MS on March 22, 1925.  She was the fourth of five children born to James and Vera McKibben.  She lived on the farm until she graduated high school. She went to Alaska for a year with friends...