Obituaries

Jun 28, 2020

Alfonso Gabbedon (Age 96) died peacefully in his home in Orlando, Florida on June 28, 2020 surrounded by family. He was the husband of Marcelina Hurtado to whom he was

married for over 50 years. Alfonso was born in Santiago, Cuba April 27, 1924 to Rose Gabbedon and Arthur Moore. Alfonso is predeceased by his parents and...

Jun 28, 2020

Beloved husband and treasured son and brother, Josh was born on April 6, 1957 in Traverse City, Michigan.  He died on June 28, 2020.  Josh moved to Orlando, Florida in 1970.  He is survived by his wife Michelle VanderLey and stepson Austin Woods, his mother Kay VanderLey, sisters Ella Delaney (Joerg) of Chicago, Illinois, Betsy VanderLey (Todd) of Oakland,...

Jun 27, 2020

Sharon J. Sieffert, 75, of Stuart, Florida, passed away on June 27, 2020. Sharon is survived by her loving husband Gerald and a host of other loving relatives and friends. A graveside service will take place at Greenwood Cemetery, Orlando, at 10AM on Thursday, July 2, 2020. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to:  Treasure Coast Hospice, in memory...

Jun 25, 2020

A Funeral Service for Mrs. Georgina Colon, age 91, of Orlando, FL, who passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020, will be held Wednesday, July 1, 2020 1PM in the CAREY HAND COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL, 2811 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, FL. Interment to follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Gotha, FL.  Visitation for family and friends will be held 1...

Jun 24, 2020

Mrs. Elizabeth L. Swisher, age 90, of Orlando, Florida died peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 with her beloved children by her side. Born May 14, 1930 in Scranton, PA.  She was the daughter of the late William G. and Hilda (Theobald) Langan.  Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert E. Swisher in 1998 and siblings, William, Sr....

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 20, 2020

Efrain Perez, 73, of Lake Mary, Florida, passed away on June 20, 2020. He is survived by his loving family. A viewing will be held at Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home, 2811 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, on Friday, June 26, 2020, from 1pm until time of service at 4pm. Arrangements entrusted to Carey Hand Colonial Funeral Home. 407 898 2561...

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

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 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 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

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...