Orlando Sentinel

Kenneth E. Reutebuch 88 of Altoona, Fl passed away Monday August 1, 2022 peacefully at home. He was born in Pulaski, Indiana and moved to central Florida in 1964. He and his wife owned and operated the Tavares Hardware Store for 25 years and he was still working there until his retirement in 2020. He was a member of St. Mary of The Lakes Catholic Church of Eustis where he served as an usher and was a member of The Knights of Columbus. He was a former volunteer firefighter for the Tavares Fire Dept. he also was a volunteer for Hospice for 20 years and was a member of the Tavares Jaycees. He enjoyed making handmade writing instruments. He is survived by his loving wife Mary of Altoona,...

Lois Gray Henschen passed away July 29, 2022 at Haven Hospice in Gainesville, Florida. Born December 17, 1924 in Millville, now part of Panama City, Florida, she was the youngest child of Joseph Sylvester Gray and Julia Philips Gray. After graduating from Florida State University, she married Dr. Joseph R. Henschen and moved to St. Cloud, Florida where she lived for over 70 years. Lois worked as a guidance counselor at St. Cloud Middle School and was a longstanding member of First Presbyterian Church in St. Cloud. Lois is preceded in death by her parents and siblings: Mary Gray Minge, Corine Gray Lindley, Shelton Gray, Philip Gray, Nelda Gray Furey and Jack Gray. Her husband Joe also...

Annie Vivian Edwards (Unda) age 90, of New Smyrna Beach, died Monday, June 27, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 12, 1932, in Selma, Alabama, to Paul Vines and Susie Alley Vines and spent her childhood years in Bessemer, Alabama. Annie spent many of her summers as a teenager and young adult working in her father's business, "Cervantes Spanish Restaurant" which was located on Church Street in downtown Orlando. The location, as well as the rest of the block, was replaced years later by the CNA Tower and Barnett Bank Building. It was in Orlando that Annie met her husband of 43 years, Anderson G. (Ed) Edwards, and they were married in 1955. Ed was a career United...

Acker, William, 81, of Largo, passed away June 7, 2022. Bill was born in Quincy, MA and moved to Florida in 1982. He resided in Apopka for many years before moving to Tavares and then to Largo. Bill is survived by his wife of 52 years, Norma; his sister, Kathryn Curran of Hollis, ME; Sons Robert and Richard from Apopka, William and Ronald from MN; Grandchildren, Ashleigh, Samantha, Hayden, Hamlin, Matthew, Anthony and Jonathan, plus numerous nieces and nephews. He worked for Otis Elevator, Coca Cola, and retired from Target in Altamonte Springs. Visit his online guestbook at ALifeTribute.com

Esther H. Jackson passed away on June 6th, 2022 in Leesburg, Florida. She was 91 years old. Esther was born on August 27th, 1930 in Columbus, Ohio to Albert & Helen Hirth. Her nursing career with Family moves included OH,CA,TX, Gainesville, Winter Haven, Orlando and Palatka FL. She put her career on Hold as a Nursing Instructor at Orange Memorial Hospital to raise her sons. As President of the Sumter County SC League of Women Voters, Esther testified in congressional hearings to support creation of the Congaree Swamp National Park in South Carolina. Esther was VP of Jacksons TV & Appliances in Clermont, FL from 1978-1987. She retired from Nursing in 1998 from Putnam Hospital in...

Mildred "Midge" Korsnick departed this life for her heavenly reunion on June 2, 2022 at 88 years of age. She was a resident of Somerset, KY by way of Merritt Island, Florida. Midge leaves behind her loving daughter, grandsons and great-grandchildren as well as her surviving sisters and brother. Midge will be interred with her beloved husband, Phillip at the Florida National Cemetery. Donations in Midge's memory can be made to Hospice of Lake Cumberland, 100 Parkway Drive, Somerset, KY 42503 or to a charity of your choice.

William (Bill) Carl Nygren, 75, of Geneva, Florida passed away on May 21, 2022. Bill lived courageously with Parkinson's Disease for 15 years. He is survived by his long-time companion Lynn Byers, son and daughter-in-law Laird and Colleen Nygren, grandsons Devin Nygren and Carl Nygren, brothers John Nygren and George Nygren, and many beloved cousins, nieces and nephews. Bill Nygren graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a degree in mechanical engineering. He moved to Pennsylvania to start his career with Westinghouse, where he dedicated his entire career, and retired as CEO for the Westinghouse Joint Ventures to China. Bill retired in Geneva Florida and was very involved in...

Donald Fraser was born on March 26,1929 and entered eternal peace April 11,2022. Don was born in Detroit, Michigan. He was predeceased by his loving Wife Roberta and his son Mathew David Fraser. He is survived by his son Robert James (Debbie), Donald Scott, daughter Nancy Grace Fraser and daughter Carol Smith (Jim). He has 8 grandchildren & 8 great grand- children. Dr. Fraser obtained his B.S. at the University of Michigan and medical degree from Hahnemann University. Dr. Fraser trained in cardiovascular diseases at Bethesda Naval Hospital and was Chief of Cardiology and Cardiopulmonary Lab at Chelsea Naval Hospital. He Served as instructor of medicine at Boston...

Mason H Grower III (Trip) passed away peacefully on Mar 31, 2022. Trip moved to Central Florida in 1955 when his father was stationed at McCoy Air Force Base. Trip attended Boone High School and the University of Florida for both undergrad and law school. He served in JAG with the Air Force, being stationed at Moody Air Force base in Valdosta, GA. He and his wife, Alice Grower, moved back to Orlando after leaving the military. Trip was a co-founder of Grower & Ketcham, a civil defense law firm. Trip's career focused on medical malpractice defense where he was a fixture at AdventHealth, providing counsel to the hospital system for well over 30 years. He was a lawyer's lawyer, earning...

Katalin "Kay" Buffington, 69, of Mooresville, NC, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2022 after her second courageous battle with lung cancer. Kay was born on May 12, 1952 in Budapest, Hungary to the late Boldizsar and Rozalia Vasmatics. She grew up in West Haven, CT and studied to be a seamstress at Eli Whitney Technical High School where she graduated with honors in 1972. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Rozalia Tuttle. She is survived by her daughters, Peggy Drum (Glenn) and Kelly Siglinger (Craig) and her 5 grandchildren. A celebration of life will be held at Cavin-Cook Funeral Home on April 2, 2022 at 3:00pm with Eddie Karriker officiating. In...

Sandra Jane (Gibson) LaVerde, 74, of Leesburg Florida has gone to meet her Lord and Savior February 23, 2022. Born in Niagara Falls, New York, she was the daughter of the late John S. and Eleanor (Ligammari) Gibson. Her beautiful life will forever be cherished by Daniel J. LaVerde, with whom she exchanged vows on June 6, 1970: survived by her children, Beth Ann (Jeffrey S.) Tretter, Jennifer (Corey) Angiulli and Anthony (Gabriella Rodriguez Calma) LaVerde: younger brother John (Laurie London)Gibson: seven grandchildren, Jeffery M. Tretter, Lillian Angiulli, Vivian Angiulli, Lincoln Tretter, Vincenzo Tretter, Nicolina Tretter and Violette LaVerde: two great grandchildren Damon Tretter...

HEDGCOCK, Colonel (Retired) Robert Eugene, 87, a resident of Fruitland Park, FL died February 2, 2022. Graveside services will be held February 17, 2022 at 1:30 PM at Florida National Cemetery-Bushnell, FL. The Processional will form at 208 West Guava Street, Lady Lake, FL 32159 at 11:45AM February 17, 2022. Colonel Hedgcock will be buried with Military Honors. Born May 13, 1934, in Washington, D.C., he was the son of the late Leland Merrill Hedgcock, a Civil Engineer and Deputy Director of Highways for the District of Columbia and Esther Ann Hedgcock (nee Stephens), a graduate of The Walter Reed Army Hospital second nursing class (commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant and received a RN degree);...

James M. Good, 65, of New Smyrna Beach, FL and NJ, passed away Jan.30, 2022. Jim was a professional Audio Engineer who toured and mixed major Artists, Corporate shows, Sports and co-owned "All In One Audio." He was a member of IATSE local 631 (Orlando) and local 917(Atlantic City). Full Obit at Legacy.com. Mass is 10AM, Feb.12,2022 at Our Lady Star of The Sea,4000 S. Atlantic Ave, New Smyrna Beach with a Celebration of Life 4-6 PM at Baldwin Brothers Funeral Home, 1 N. Causeway, NSB.

Thomas Edward Kister, 84, of Leesburg, Florida passed away peacefully in his home, with his family by his side, on January 13, 2022.Thomas was born January 1, 1938, in Cleveland, OH to Elmer and Wilma Jean (Hawkins) Kister. He proudly served his country during the Korean War as a member of the United States Air Force. He enjoyed a 50-year career as an executive salesperson in various specialties. He had a lifelong love of sports, especially for his hometown Indians, Browns and The Ohio State Buckeyes. Locally, Thomas was a member of the Welcome Home Christian Church and volunteered with the thrift shop, the Leesburg library, and as a tutor in the Leesburg city school district. Above...

Judith "Judy" Ann Brockmyer, ne? McCartney, 86, of Titusville, Florida, died peacefully on January 7, 2022 . Born on April 27, 1935, in Detroit Michigan; the only child of Frances McIsaac and Lawrence "Mac" McCartney. She was Roman Catholic, graduating from Our Lady of Mercy High School followed by University of Detroit Jesuit, becoming a dental hygienist. She married a dashing Army Officer, then Major Jim Brockmyer, introduced to her by one of her patients, in 1962. The consummate military wife, Judy juggled many responsibilities as they moved from post to post, all while raising their three children in a loving home. Upon Jim's retirement the family relocated to Titusville in 1975. They...

Jonathan Cafaro-Ferraro departed this world December 13th, 2021 of natural causes. He was born in Youngstown, Ohio on September 14th, 1981. Though he left us far too soon, Jon left an indelible impact on the world around him. He served as the President of television and film company, Mansky Productions, where he led many teams on several creative projects throughout the years. He earned both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Full Sail University in Winter Park, Florida. He remained in the Orlando area until his death where he led a full and vibrant life filled with friends and family. Jon was a truly unique individual with many interests and an accomplished background. He graduated...

Patricia R. Erickson,82, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2021. She is preceded in death by her husband Sven. She is survived by her sons, David, Douglas, and Kurt. For complete obituary, please visit: www.MossFeasterClearwater.com

Carl Buddy Fairchild, 76, of Polk City, FL, and originally Charleston, WV, passed away peacefully with his son and daughter(-in-law) by his side on December 10, 2021. He graduated from Charleston High School in 1963, and Transylvania University in 1967. He is survived by Scott and Amy Fairchild, and grandchildren Marcus, Carl, and Trinity. In accordance with his long-held wishes, there will be a celebration of life service in Polk City, FL, on March 27, 2022. He will be dearly missed. Please consider a donation to Cornerstone Hospice (FL) in his name. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.HeathFuneralChapel.com.

Robert Thomson passed away peacefully on November 29, 2021 at the age of 89. He was preceded in death by his high school sweetheart Sue, to whom he was married to for over 62 years. Bob served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, and he and Sue called four places home: 1) Key West, FL, 2) Ridgefield Park, NJ, 3) Cedarburg, WI, and 4) The Villages, FL where Sue and Bob spent their twilight years singing and dancing with new friends. Bob was the public address voice of the Ridgefield Park Scarlets and the Cedarburg Bulldogs football teams, and the MC of the Villages NJ Club Talent Show. He never shied from the spotlight or being the center of attention, as he was part Jerry Lewis and part...

Sharon Bateman, age 77, passed away at her home in Seymour, TN on Friday, November 12, 2021 after a long illness. Sharon was born March 28, 1944 in Jefferson City, TN. She is survived by her spouse Dana Johnston, her brother David Bateman of Knoxville, her sister Susan McGhee of Knoxville, her niece Tanya Anderson of Jefferson City, her cousins Diane Ellis of Knoxville, David Black of Corryton, and Susie Lampson of Johnson City, her lifelong friends Sue Sorice of New Smyrna Beach and Lloyd Phillips of Jefferson City, and her beloved pets Jenni and Dandi. Sharon is preceded in death by her mother Frankie Hicks Batemann, her sister Dorothy Phillips and her brother Bobby Bateman. Sharon...

Richard Peters, age 93, of Clermont, Florida passed away peacefully on October 31, 2021. Richard is survived by his sons, Jim Peters and John Willing Peters; and daughters, June DiFonzo and JoAnne Zeise. His legacy continues in his 13 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren. A Celebration of Life service will be held on November 18, 2021 at 10am at Mosaic Church, 14175 W. Colonial Dr., Winter Garden, FL. A zoom option will be available for those unable to attend. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to https://www.samaritanspurse.org/. Condolences may be left for the family on the guestbook at mccomasfuneralhome.com.