John Stanley Benton Jr. John Stanley Benton Jr. of Longwood, Florida passed away July 17, 2019. He was 78. Paul Mooney, the comedian, actor and writer for Richard Pryor, died on May 19, 2021, after suffering a heart attack. A Sun Sentinel Unlimited Digital Access subscription is your all-access pass to the best of South Florida' There was one more adventure to come. An Eagle Scout, he served as assistant scoutmaster for Troop 31 in Maitland with the late Bob Voke. (Theo Wargo/Getty Images), Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II who spent more than seven decades supporting his wife in a role that both defined and constricted his life, died on April 9, 2021. Services will be held at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church, Orlando, FL at 10:30 on Friday, July 26,2019. June 2021 Week 1 (2021 Episode 4)This video features real Milli Vanilli singer John Davis, LGBTQ activist and photojournalist Kay Lahusen; The Love Boat star Gavin MacLeod; original Spider-Man voice actor Paul Soles; Mayberry R.F.D. star Arlene Golonka, Buddy Van Horn, Clint Eastwoods longtime stunt man; Raindrops Keep Fallin on My Head singer B.J. Deaths in the News and Reactions is a weekly video series from Legacy.com covering recent national news obituaries weve published and sharing some of the touching messages weve seen in our Guest Books. She was the beloved wife of Jean Bassignani with whom she shared over 28 years together. (Doug McSchooler/AP), Bob Dole, who overcame disabling war wounds to become a sharp-tongued Senate leader from Kansas, a Republican presidential candidate and then a symbol and celebrant of his dwindling generation of World War II veterans, died at age 98 on Dec. 5, 2021. He was 95. He was 93. Creating an obituary on Echovita is free. Bobby Unser, a three-time Indianapolis 500 winner and part of the only pair of brothers to win The Greatest Spectacle in Racing died of natural causes at his home in New Mexico on May 2, 2021. Joan Didion, the author and essayist whose provocative social commentary and detached, methodical literary voice made her a uniquely clear-eyed critic of a uniquely turbulent time, died Dec. 23, 2021. Yes, flower arrangements are fulfilled and delivered by local florists from Kissimmee. Charles and Mary Alice married in 1953 and began their 57-year marriage. Tributes.com allows you to commemorate the life of a loved one. He died Dec. 12, 2021 at the age of 92. Larry McMurtry, the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer whose novels, such as The Last Picture Show, Terms of Endearment and Lonesome Dove, were turned into award-winning films and who won an Oscar for co-adapting Brokeback Mountain, died on March 26, 2021. (Dave Pickoff/AP), DMX, one of the most popular and successful rappers to emerge in the 1990s, died on April 9. Ellen Vales spent two decades working in food services for a school in Florida. Bernie Madoff, the financier who pleaded guilty to orchestrating the largest Ponzi scheme in history, died in a federal prison on April 14, 2021. Ned Beatty, an actor known for roles in "Deliverance" and "Network," died June 13, 2021. He was 81. By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our. Beverly - Joan Keogh Orlando, 86, died December 24, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. JUNE PHIPPS OBITUARY June M. Phipps of Orlando, passed away August 27, 2021, at the age of 95. Houston Tumlin, known for his role in Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby as a young actor died on March 23. Mrs. McGuckin was born in Madison, Fla. She was a member of Luminary United Methodist Church in Ten Mile, Tennessee. He was 70. He was 28. He was 85. Orlando Obituaries (Peter Power/AP), Singer Sarah Harding from British band Girls Aloud has died after a battle with breast cancer, her mother said Sunday, Sept. 5, 2021. Former Secretary of State Gen. Colin Powell died Oct. 18, 2021 from complications of COVID-19. He was 84. 978-256-5251
Interment at Greenwood Cemetery immediately following the service. She was 65. (AP ), Olympia Dukakis, best known for her Oscar-winning supporting turn in Norman Jewisons Moonstruck, died on May 1, 2021. Orlando, FL Obituaries at Dignity Memorial past 30 days, Theater & Arts. (ALAN GRETH/AP), Satirist Mort Sahl, who helped revolutionize stand-up comedy during the Cold War, died Oct. 26, 2021 at the age of 94. (Pablo Martinez Monsivais/ASSOCIATED PRESS), Melvin Van Peebles, the groundbreaking filmmaker best known for writing, co-producing, scoring, editing and starring in the 1971 film Sweet Sweetbacks Baadasssss Song, died Sept. 22, 2021. (Gino Domenico/AP), Clarence Williams III, an actor known for portraying Linc Hayes on The Mod Squad and Princes father in Purple Rain, died on June 4, 2021, of colon cancer. She was 52 and had been suffering from cancer. Orange County Obituaries and Newspapers at LDS Mr. She was raised in Apopka and graduated from Apopka Memorial High School. A nationally celebrated veterans advocate and real estate professional, he was a triple amputee who was wounded in Vietnam on a combat mission in January 1969. Vito was born in Camporeale, Sicily on June 16, 1943 to parents Domenico and Giovanna (Accardi) Orlando. A service will be held in his honor at the Mount Dora Yacht Club on Saturday, July 27th 2019 at 10:30 am. Gavin MacLeod, a sitcom veteran who played seaman Happy Haines on McHales Navy, Murray on Mary Tyler Moore and Captain Stubing on The Love Boat, died on May 29, 2021. (LM Otero / AP), Beloved childrens author Beverly Cleary, whose characters Ramona Quimby and Henry Huggins enthralled generations of youngsters, has died. He will be buried at Glen Haven Memorial Park. He was 84. Ellen Vales loved to cook. He later graduated from Hampden-Sydney College and then the University of Virginia, and married Virginia Murrell Brockenbrough, also of Lynchburg, in 1952. A private visitation and service will be held on Monday, January 18, 2021 at Holy Cross Funeral Home. If you are having trouble, click Save Image As and rename the file to meet the character requirement and try again. He quickly became a driving force in LGBTQ activism in Florida, supporting a variety of organizations and events. June Marie Brumagin Gross Hughes of North East, Pa passed away February 24, 2023. Creating an obituary on Echovita is free. Survivors: children, Rosanna Ware, Keith Skinner; siblings, Johnny Skinner, Winneybell Baptiste, Dorothy Skinner, Leon Turberville, Elton Skinner, Wilfred Skinner, Haywood Edwards; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. He is survived by his daughter, Virginia Linn, and son-in-law, Robert Linn, of Pittsburgh, Pa.; and his son, Dr. William Chenery Copeland, PhD, and daughter-in-law, Valerie Copeland, of Chapel Hill, N.C.; and five grandchildren, Dr. Alexandra Linn, MD, Abby and Adam Linn and Chaz and Sophie Copeland. (David Crotty/Getty Images), Midwin Charles, defense attorney and legal analyst for MSNBC, CNN and other cable outlets, died April 6. You can then forward the email to the family or print it and give it to them personally. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. For most of his service he was stationed in San Francisco, where he and Mary Alice welcomed his son, Charles Hoequist, Jr in 1954. He was 81. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Eustis. He was 85. Find an obituary, get service details, leave condolence messages or send flowers or gifts in memory of a loved one. Contact. Joy was raised in Gloucester, a fisherman's daughter with a love of the sea. (MARK DUNCAN/AP), Sen. Harry Reid, the former Senate majority leader and Nevadas longest-serving member of Congress, died Dec. 28, 2021. (George Rose / Getty), Rush Limbaugh, the talk radio host who ripped into liberals and laid waste to political correctness with a merry brand of malice that made him one of the most powerful voices on the American right and foretold the rise of Donald Trump, died on Feb 17, 2021. She was 73 and lived in DeLand. Ellen Vales loved to cook. Stepmother Catherine Jones. She made it for her family. He was a rabid fan of Gator football, holding season tickets for most of his adult life. He was 85. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. Roland Hemond was the general manager of the Chicago White Sox from 1970-85. all records at legacy.com He was 81. (Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images), Richard Donner, the prolific, genre-crossing film and TV director who helmed 1978s Superman and reinvented the buddy cop action-comedy genre with the Lethal Weapon movies, died July 5, 2021, in Los Angeles. He was 90. Frances Kaufman, age 99, of Winter Garden, Florida passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Gothic novelist Anne Rice, who wrote the blockbuster Interview with the Vampire, died Dec. 11, 2021 of complications from a stroke. Jessica Walter, "Arrested Development" and "Archer" star, died on March 24, 2021. And as Joel always said, "Treat yourself right." Microphone and the Showtime Rotisserie and BBQ, has died July 28, 2021. Lloyd Price, known for such hits as Lawdy Miss Clawdy and Stagger Lee" died May 3, 2021. Cicely Tyson, a groundbreaking Tony award-winning and Oscar-nominated actress died on Jan. 28, 2021. In addition to her wife, she is survived by her aunt, Vincie Scola and late uncle Salvatore P. Scola, uncle, Salvatore Ciolino, cousins, John and Lee O'Leary, her godson Daniel O'Leary and many other loving relatives including her extended Bassignani family, and her two beloved pets Ginger Rogers and Greta Garbo, not omitting the late Spanky. He was 81. He was 87. As the Director of New Product Introduction, Joy was a skilled and valuable employee of API Technologies in Marlboro, MA. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian), Elgin Baylor, a Hall of Famer and 11-time NBA All-Star for the Minneapolis and Los Angeles Lakers in the 1960s, died on March 22, 2021. . Department of Veterans Affairs Death Index 1850-2010 over 14 million U.S. veterans and VA beneficiaries who died between the years 1850 and 2010. He was 86. John Chaney, one of the nations leading basketball coaches and a commanding figure during a Hall of Fame career at Temple University and Cheyney State University, died on Jan. 29, 2021. He was 86. . Prior to marriage she contributed to the WW II effort by working in an aircraft factory. On these pages we list tributes that have been created within the past two weeks. (Jeff Spicer / Getty), G. Gordon Liddy, a mastermind of the Watergate burglary and a radio talk show host after emerging from prison, died March 30, 2021. If she was home, then the door was open and people knew they were welcome there. past year in Orlando and throughout Orage County Mr. Burton was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. Marvin Hagler, of the great middleweights in boxing history, died on March 13, 2021. Joel showed that love through his service service both to the LGBTQ+ community, and to Orlando. . September 23, KAREN SUE ARCHBOLD, 81, Apopka, died Friday, June 18. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. Tributes Created Jun 07 2021. Loomis Family Funeral Home, Apopka. Composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, the songwriter who reshaped the American musical theater in the second half of the 20th century, died Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. (Richard Drew / AP), Actor Tanya Roberts, known for roles in the 1985 James Bond film A View to a Kill and the sitcom That 70s Show, died Jan. 4, 2021. But, due to the complications regarding the situation with Covid 19, the in person visitation and service will be by invitation only. Born on Easter Sunday in Englewood, N.J., in 1923, he grew up in Atlanta and later in Lynchburg, Va. During World War II, he enlisted in the Marines in November 1942, seeing combat in Guam and Okinawa. Survivors: wife, Mabel; children, Julie Werking, Vicki Dowdy, Penne Driver; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. He was a United States Air Force Korean War Veteran. Mr. Durand was born in Winter Garden. Don Sutton, a Hall of Fame pitcher who won 324 games over 23 years for five teams, most notably the Los Angeles Dodgers, died of cancer on Jan. 19, 2021. Deaths at US GenWeb Archives To name just a few of his efforts within the community, Joel has worked to found and support Gay Days and Come Out With Pride, helped to organize Orlando's first Pride parade, and served on the boards of The Center and the LGBT History Museum. He was 93. He was 95. Philip Edward Holbrook, age 42, of Oviedo, Florida passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. He died Dec. 12, 2021 at the age of 92. Chicago sports radio host Jeff Dickerson, a longtime Chicago Bears reporter for ESPN 1000, died at age 44 Dec. 28, 2021 after a bout with cancer. He was 83. Cloud, died Saturday, May 22. She was 47. Shirley Hyacinth May, 89, of Orlando, died Wednesday, November 8, 2017. (Lisa Genesen / AP), Emmy and Tony winner Hal Holbrook, an actor best known for his role as Mark Twain, whom he portrayed for decades in one-man shows, died on Jan. 23, 2021. (Richard Shotwell/Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP), Oscar winner and multiple Emmy winner Cloris Leachman, best remembered as the delightfully neurotic Phyllis Lindstrom on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and her own subsequent sitcom, died of natural causes on Jan. 27, 2021. He was 82. Deaths in Central Florida: 11/29. Phil Spector, the music producer who transformed rock music with his Wall of Sound method and who later was convicted of murder, died of natural causes on Jan. 16, 2021. Loomis Family Funeral Home, Apopka. She died five years later. Yes, simply click Add a photo located underneath the main photo of the obituary then upload the photos/videos you wish to share. John Madden, the Hall of Fame coach turned broadcaster whose exuberant calls combined with simple explanations provided a weekly soundtrack to NFL games for three decades, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, the NFL said. RONALD LEE BURTON, 86, Apopka, died Tuesday, June 8. Browse our website to see obituaries about our customers in and around the Orlando area. She was a wonderful Mother, cook and seamstress who will be dearly missed. Ms. Vales died on April 8 at a hospital in DeLand, Fla., about 42 miles north of Orlando. He always said mountains in Arizona reminded him of Sicily. He was 82. A reception will follow. Fraker Funeral Home, Kingston, Tennessee. CAMERON SCOTT-REESE DURAND, 29, Apopka, died Tuesday, June 1. She was 104. Loomis Family Funeral Home, Apopka. He was 100. He was 77. Receive obituaries Kernon D Brye Pensacola, Florida February 25, 2023 (70 years old) View obituary Terry Eugene Rudolph Pensacola, Florida February 26, 2023 (65 years old) View obituary William Warren Lange Tallahassee, Florida February 27, 2023 (74 years old) View obituary Elgin Freeman Tallahassee, Florida February 28, 2023 (76 years old) Thomas P. Wrobel, 92, of Orlando, FL, passed away on February 21, 2023. Loomis Family Funeral Home, Apopka. He was 75. Beloved husband, father, and brother. He was born in Woodstock, Illinois. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, services are per invitation only. Loomis Family Funeral Home, Apopka. He was 90. Midwin Charles, defense attorney and legal analyst for MSNBC, CNN and other cable outlets, died April 6. Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Home, Apopka. George Segal, whose long career included playing Albert Pops Solomon on The Goldbergs, and garnering an Oscar nom for supporting actor for Whos Afraid of Virginia Woolf, died on March 24, 2021. Orange She was 48. Tommy Lasorda, the fiery and lovable Hall of Fame manager who led the Los Angeles Dodgers to 2 World Series titles, died on Jan. 7, 2021. He was 93. She graduated from Woodlands High School in Hartsdale, N.Y. (Vern Fisher / Monterey Herald / AP), Jessica Walter, "Arrested Development" and "Archer" star, died on March 24, 2021. He was 88. (AP), Bobby Unser, a three-time Indianapolis 500 winner and part of the only pair of brothers to win The Greatest Spectacle in Racing died of natural causes at his home in New Mexico on May 2, 2021. Highlands Today was a newspaper published in Sebring, Florida. Vito Orlando Vito Orlando Vito Orlando, 77, passed away in Waddell, Arizona on January 5, 2021, he had lived here in Arizona for the past 34 years. June Bradley Spiker, 94, of Fairmont, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at her residence. Helmut Jahn, the famous German architect behind some of Chicagos most impressive buildings, including the Thompson Center, died when he was struck by two vehicles while riding his bicycle on May 8, 2021. After an order is placed, our forestry partners will plant the tree in the area of greatest need (nearest the funeral home), according to the planting schedule for the year. Loomis Family Funeral Home, Apopka. Joel was born fabulously gay on February 29th, 1960 to Jeff and Mary Lu Strack. He was 87. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.Ott-Laughlin.com for the Julia A. Robertson, age 103, of Winter Park, Florida passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Clarence Williams III, an actor known for portraying Linc Hayes on The Mod Squad and Princes father in Purple Rain, died on June 4, 2021, of colon cancer. Anastasia (Ann) Kohut Ann Kohut of Orlando, FL, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2019, twelve days after her 96th birthday. Anyone having information about the whereabouts of family or relatives are asked to contact. Good Life Funeral Home Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Search Kissimmee obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. Sentinel Obituaries, James Hampton, "Teen Wolf," "F Troop" and "Longest Yard," star died Wednesday, April 7, 2021, in his home from complications due to Parkinson's. (Marty Lederhandler/AP), Pervis Staples, second from left, a member of the legendary gospel group The Staple Singers, died on May 6, 2021, at his home in Dalton, Illinois. Orlando, FL Obituaries at funeral.com Orlando, FL Obituaries at tributes.com U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings, a longtime Democratic Florida congressman who was dogged throughout his tenure by an impeachment that ended his fast-rising judicial career, died on April 6, 2021. D. Robert Copeland Service, honor and leadership were the three tenets that guided Douglas Robert Copeland through the 96 years of his life, whether it was by enlisting with the Marines during World War II, achieving his Eagle Scout Award and later leading boys as assistant Scoutmaster in Maitland or taking the helm of his church's board of trustees. He was 85. He was 87. He was 86. Who Where Receive obituaries Eriana Bien-Aime He was a lifelong resident of Apopka. In childhood, Joel was precocious and rambunctious, skills which he perfected into adulthood. Tribute will contact you if there are any issues. For many years, he was the organizer of the Memorial Day service in Zellwood. Andrew Reece Jones Andrew Reece Jones, age 26. (AP), Shock G, frontman of the 1990s hip-hop group Digital Underground and widely known as his alter-ego Humpty Hump, died on April 22, 2021. She spread happiness and holiday cheer through baking the undeniably best Italian cookies that she packaged with perfection and shared annually throughout her social network of family, friends, and colleagues. John Lee Osborne III, age 51, of Kissimmee, Florida passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023. Singer Don Everly (right) of The Everly Brothers died August 21, 2021 at age 84. She was 80. Who Where Receive obituaries Norman Donald Gilbert A graveside service for Ida will be held Thursday, March 2, 2023 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Star of Rafael de Jesus Rosa, age 72, of Orlando, Florida passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. The Dignity Memorial online obituary search tool gives you access to obituaries from thousands of locations across North America. Moving to Orlando, FL in 1982 to pursue a dream of working as a cast member for WDW, Joel found a loving community of fellow gay people and straight allies. Jacqueline Sue Richards It is with great sadness that the family of Jacqueline (Jackie) Sue Richards announces her passing on Friday July 12, 2019, at the age of 84 years.Jackie is remembered as being a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, a successful real estate agent, an avid tennis player, a bridge player and gardener. Survivors: wife Jeannie, sons Dax and Ryan, daughter Mary Sharkey, sisters Sandy Gordon and Diana Hollihan, brother Richard, and 12 grandchildren. He was 50. (Craig Warga / New York Daily News), Ramsey Clark, the attorney general in the Johnson administration who became an outspoken activist for unpopular causes and a harsh critic of U.S. policy, died on Friday, April 9, 2021. An official certificate recognizing your purchase will be included with your email receipt. The ePaper is a digital replica of the printed newspaper, viewable on desktop, laptop, tablet, and smartphone. Unity Memorial Funeral Home, Apopka. To follow Josephine's story, enter your email. To send flowers to the family in memory of Vito Orlando please visit our, Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery & Funeral Home. Born to the late Ambrose and Grace (Ciolino) Orlando on October 18, 1964. He was 70. (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images), George Segal, whose long career included playing Albert Pops Solomon on The Goldbergs, and garnering an Oscar nom for supporting actor for Whos Afraid of Virginia Woolf, died on March 24, 2021. Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins, who piloted the ship from which Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin left to make their historic first steps on the moon in 1969, died on April 28 of cancer, his family said. Grandmother Ann Griffin. Find a Grave Index 1600s-Current browse over 240 million cemetery records. Watson also appeared in the 2015 Spike Lee movie Chi-Raq and the Oscar nominated film Precious.. 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She took care of me cooking meals, shopping, taking me to doctor appointments.. Anyone can read what you share. She was the home base for us, her brother, Ronald Vales, said in a phone interview. (Jack Smith/AP), Charles Chuck Geschke the co-founder of the major software company Adobe Inc. who helped develop Portable Document Format technology, or PDFs died on April 16, 2021. Orlie quit. She was 87. He was 61. He was born in Akron OH January 15, 1931, graduated from North High School and joined the U.S. Navy. He was 28. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. In Lieu of flowers please make a donation in his name to the American Foundation for the Prevention of Suicide. The cause was Covid-19, her brother said. To download this photo, the file name must have less than 255 characters. He was 91. Ellen Marie Vales was born on June 22, 1947, in Galveston, Texas, to Tifford and Mary Mae Vales. (Reed Saxon/AP), ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill, one of the Texas blues trios bearded figures, died July 28, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Jean Bassignani with whom she shared over 28 years together. Events Dec 28 First Visitation Tuesday, December 28 2021 03:00 PM - 08:00 PM Lawn Funeral Home - Tinley Park 17909 S. 94th Ave. She was 80. Funeral arrangements provided by Robert Bryant Funeral Home, Orlando, Florida. He was 72. She was 80. He was 57. British actor Paul Ritter, whose credits include HBO drama Chernobyl and the wizard Eldred Worple in Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince, died of a brain tumor on April 5, 2021. He was born in Virginia. (Jed Jacobsohn / Getty), George Shultz, President Ronald Reagans longtime secretary of state who focused on improving relations with the Soviet Union and seeking peace in the Middle East, died on Feb. 6, 2021. When George passed away, Jackie moved to Jefferson City, MO to live near her daughter Robin.Jackie first worked at the Kalamazoo Gazette newspaper. Department of Veterans Affairs Death Apopka Obituaries June 18, 2021. For the next 29 years Bud would serve as Program Manager and Deputy Director of Business Development for many programs including Pershing, PaveWay, ATLIS, and LANTIRN.Bud enjoyed travel and spent many years traveling the world with his work and his friends.