DeGusipe Funeral Home & Crematory

John William Roberts, age 76, went to his heavenly home on February 19, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife, his daughter, a sister and many other relatives and loved ones. John was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan and demonstrated his love for and abilities in many different sports, with lifelong loyalty to the professional teams in Michigan. He was rabidly loyal to his Michigan State University from which he graduated in 1968 with a B.A. in Business Administration, completing his education in 1970 with an MBA from Western Michigan University. He accepted a position with Mobil Oil Corporation in Chicago where he and Monica met and were married in 1974. They were soulmates, sharing life as...

Thurman Delna Kitchin III (better known as "T") was born Oct 18, 1940 and grew up on a dairy farm in Wake Forest, NC. He collapsed unexpectedly from a heart attack while on his daily walk Thurs and passed away on Fri, June 4, 2021 in Winter Park, FL. He is preceded in death by his parents Thurman Delna Kitchin II and Nancy Lee Kitchin, and by his son Thurman Delna Kitchin IV. He is survived by his wonderful wife of 45 years, Janne Kitchin. He is also survived by his siblings Dr. John Kitchin, Dr. William Kitchin and spouse Beverly, and Lee Brown McCorristan and spouse Paul; his six children: Dr. Patty Kitchin and spouse Mark Leach, Julie Futch and spouse Jef, Anna Meyer and spouse Jimbo,...

Vaughn Edward Cornell, 70, went home to be with his Lord on January 2, 2021. He graduated from Edgewater High School, Orlando, FL and attended University of Central Florida where he met his wife of 45 years, Susan Pfantz Cornell. He held many jobs over the years, but his true calling was that of a Pastor. He was a faithful member and servant of Starlight Baptist Church. Whether he was leading singing, teaching Sunday School, or encouraging those in his Nursing Home ministry, Vaughn always had a story to tell that would make you laugh. His Christian character, conviction, and compassion for others will long be remembered by family and friends. Vaughn was preceded in death by his parents...

Dorothy G. Kinaci passed away peacefully in her sleep on Aug 14, 2020 in Ocoee, FL. She was born on Feb 1, 1934 in Manchester, NH, an only child to her extremely proud parents Alexander and Evelyn Provencal. At an early age, Dorothy decided she wanted to teach and graduated from Keene Teachers College in 1961 becoming the first college graduate in her family. Being a teacher became a part of her identity, a source of personal pride. She spent most of her career teaching English as a Second Language (ESL). In 1962, Dorothy moved with her young family to Istanbul, Turkey, where she spent the better part of twenty years teaching middle school students English at the American Academy for...