The Miami Herald

Daniel "Dan" F. Willis, 79, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023 after a short battle with bladder cancer. Born and raised in Hialeah, FL, he graduated from Hialeah High School in 1961. Dan immediately signed up for the United States Army and served his four years in Minneapolis MN. When he returned home from the Army he met his wife and soulmate JoAnn Willis, and they were married on August 3, 1968. After graduating from the University of Miami, he worked at Eastern Airlines until the closure in 1989 and then worked for Coulter Corporation until his retirement in 2007. He was a devout UM Hurricanes fan all of his life. His other love was working and landscaping his beautiful yard...

Katharine "Kathy" Estelle Jones Siegendorf, 87, beloved teacher and devoted mother, daughter, sister, and friend, died in Tallahassee, Florida, on December 29, 2022. She is survived by her loving daughter Stacey Siegendorf Butler; son-in-law Thad Butler; two granddaughters, Emily and Katharine "Kate" of Tallahassee, Florida; sister-in-law Sharon Jones of Laguna Woods, California; and five nephews and their families. Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, Estelle Brown Owen and Arthur Jones; half-brother, John Sanders; and brother, Kenneth Jones. Born on October 26, 1935, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Kathy attended Indiana University, where she graduated in 1957 with a degree in Education....

Holly H. Wilson, 83 of Estero, FL passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022 surrounded by her loving family at Joanne's House at Hope Hospice after having suffered a stroke. She had been living in the Naples area since 2002. Holly was born December 13, 1939 in Miami, FL a daughter of the late Shirley D. and Svea E. (Nilsson) Haynsworth of Coral Gables, FL and Palm Beach, FL. After attending college in Virginia, Miss Haynsworth moved to Dallas, and later Chicago, while working as a flight attendant for American Airlines. It was while living in Chicago's Gold Coast that Holly met her soon to be husband of 54 years, Tom Wilson. Tom and Holly spent much of their lives in Lake Forest, IL...

Robert Gerlaugh, age 95, passed away on December 11, 2022, at his home in Vero Beach, Florida. He was born on December 31, 1926, in Springfield, Ohio to the late Howard and Mary Gerlaugh. Robert grew up in Columbus, Ohio and Louisville, Kentucky. He received his bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville and earned his doctorate from the University of Louisville Medical School, followed by residencies at the University of Pennsylvania and at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida. He served in the United States Navy in WWII and as a flight surgeon in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Robert was a physician for 28 years in Glen Ridge, New Jersey and in...

Gerald "Jerry" Francis Laubert passed away December 10th, 2022. He is survived by his wife Susan, dog Petey, as well as his sisters Georgia Meggison of Boynton Beach and Gwen Duvall of North Miami and Gale Norton of Arizona. They always delivered a special call for his birthday and him for theirs. He graduated from South Miami Technical High School in 1958. He was a service mechanic for the international printing press company Heidelberg Eastern. Hobbies included boating (32 foot Grady White-Gotta Go), fishing, NASCAR and gambling (within reason). He will be missed by his wife Susan who said he always made her laugh. Funeral services will be held privately. Appreciation for the care from...

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Linda Lue Haas Honey. 78, of Fairview, NC and formerly of Miami, FL, passed away November 20, 2022. Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian in Arden, NC is assisting the family and the full obituary is available at www.grocefuneralhome.com.

Julio Carlos Cabrera, 71 of Hendersonville, NC, formerly of Coral Springs, FL, passed away suddenly on November 6, 2022 at Prisma Health Greenville Memorial Hospital after an unexpected illness. Julio was preceded in death by his loving wife of 46 years, Jody Franco Cabrera, along with his parents Ildefonso Cabrera Alvarez, Aida De Los Santos Hinze, and brother Ildefonso Cabrera Santos. He is survived by his Son, Julio, Jr. and wife Lynn of Houston, TX; Daughter, Kristin Buchanan, along with his beloved Grandchildren Ava Buchanan and Dane Buchanan of Hendersonville, NC; Sisters Aida Morris, Lourdes Fuller (Steve), and Maria Phillips (Tom); Sister-in-law Paula Oldakowski (Ron); Nieces,...

of Clearwater, (formerly of Miami and Ft. Pierce), went home to the welcoming arms of our Lord, Jesus Christ, Oct. 16, 2022. Loving and faith-filled wife, daughter, sister, aunt and teacher to so many, Denise is now at peace. Denise was predeceased by her husband, Scott Roach, and father, Thomas Connors, and is survived by her mother Ruth, as well as the entire Roach clan, including numerous nieces and nephews. Mass of the Resurrection, Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, 11:00am, St. Catherine Catholic Church, Clearwater. In lieu of flowers, donations to Catholic Relief Services are appreciated. For online condolences, please visit:

Lela M. Lapp, 65, of Greenfield, formerly of Miami, Florida, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Brickyard Healthcare Brandywine in Greenfield. She was born December 3, 1956, in Miami, the daughter of Donald R. and Betty R. (Bruce) Lapp. Lela is survived by her sister, Kathryn "Katie" Lapp of Rancho Cordova, California; and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents. Lela graduated from Miami Coral Park Senior High School. Private family services will be observed. Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 124 E. North St. in Morristown. Online condolences may be shared with Lela's family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

Charles Walter Hall, Jr., 83, of East Lake Weir, Florida passed away October 1, 2022, at The Villages Rehab and Nursing Center, Lady Lake, Florida. He was the husband of the late Helen Hall who passed away June 10, 2022. Charles was born in Hialeah, Florida, a son of the late Charles and Mary Hall. Brother of Lillian, Lorna and Flora and brother Joe. He was a member of the Ocklawaha United Methodist Church. Prior to his retirement he worked as a Systems Tech for Southern Bell Telephone. He loved fishing, making jewelry and painting. Love to BBQ and listing to Tapes. He is survived by; daughter, Terri Bramlett of Summerfield, FL and sons, Ronald Bishop of Dunnellon, FL, preceded...

Joseph Paul Burke, Sr, age 94, died at home on August 9, 2022. The Blessed Lord willing, he has rejoined his wife Sally, who passed away in 2006. Also predeceasing Joe were his daughter, MaryEllen Burke, and son, Michael Burke. Joe was born in Paterson, N.J., the son of Joseph F. Burke and Marguerite Phalon Burke. After graduation from high school, Joe enlisted in the U.S. Navy. On his release at the end of World War II, he remained in the Navy Reserves and was called back to active duty during the Korean War, serving aboard the USS John Hood (DD655). Later, he was commissioned as an intelligence officer in the Navy Reserve and performed a number of assignments during the Cold War and...

John Ames Steffian (1933-2022), renowned American architect, educator, mentor and father passed away Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022. Born in Cambridge, MA, the eldest son of Boston Architect Edwin T. Steffian and Lovina F. Smith, and brother of Peter Steffian, he attended the Browne & Nichols School, Cambridge MA. and graduated from the Dublin School, Dublin NH, where he became a competitive downhill skier. He received a B.Arch, from the University of Pennsylvania in 1957, under Architect Louis I. Kahn, and following graduation he interned with Venturi, Cope and Lippincott in Philadelphia (1961-1962) before joining his father's firm, E. T. Steffian, Associates (1962-1964). He joined the staff...

Carol Lee Boyett, 97, formally of Miami, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2022. Please visit www.CannonByrd.com for the complete obituary.

Helen Ann Hall (Mathers), 85, of East Lake Weir, Florida passed away June 10, 2022, Helen was born in Miami, Florida a daughter of the late Hueston and Helen Mathers. Prior to her retirement she worked as a manager for 25 years for the telephone company. Condolences may be left at Hiers-Baxley.com

Susana Galv?n passed on to eternal life on April 5, 2022 in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. She was born in Placetas, Cuba on May 8th of 1929 and came to the United States in 1962. After a year in Miami, she and her husband Raul settled in Moline, Illinois where she worked for more than 25 years in Overseas Advertising for Deere and Company. She loved to travel and made trips to the Canary Islands, the Caribbean and Europe. After her husband's death in 1991, Susana sold the house and started a new life in Southeast Florida where she reunited with many childhood friends and family and provided a home away from home for her son and his family. She was thrilled to welcome friends and family to her condo...

Manning Ted Adderton, age 88 of Cartersville, GA passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022. He was born in Mars Bluff, SC on February 2, 1934 to the late William Robert Adderton and Ella Parker Adderton. Ted is survived by his wife of 67 years Olga Perez Adderton; daughters; Paula Adderton (Randy Matthews), Debra Adderton, Wanda Dow (Larry); seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted at 3:00 pm on Friday, March 25 in the chapel of Owen Funeral Home. The family will receive friends on Friday, March 25, 2022 from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm. The interment will be at Georgia National Cemetery. Please visit...

Dr. Harry Irving Leon PhD PE, surrounded by his family, passed to His Creator, on February 11, 2022 at the age of 87. Dr. Harry Leon's funeral will be held at 11am on February 15, 2022 at the H.M. Patterson & Son?Oglethorpe Hill, 4550 Peachtree Road NE, Brookhaven, GA 30319. (404)261-3510 Dr. Harry Leon was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1934 to Alexander Leon and Anna Rebecca Schrek. He was second-youngest to siblings; Arthur, Arlene, (Harry), & Anita. He was preceded in death by Dr. Arthur Leon, MD (just 6 days prior), and Arlene Leon Leider. Of his many accomplishments, Harry earned his: Bachelor of Aeronautical Engineering from University of Florida, 1956; Masters in Nuclear...

Rolando Cabrera, 89, of Clarkrange, TN, formerly of Miami, FL passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022. Mr. Cabrera retired as a Sr. Procurement Specialist with Miami- Dade County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Reina Cabrera; son, Richard Cabrera; brother, Salvador Cabrera; sister, Reina Alvarez. Survivors include son and daughter-in-law, Rolando J. and Elena Cabrera; daughter and son-in-law, Lucin and George Carracedo; grandchildren, Johnathan Cabrera, Alex and Tony Carracedo; five great-grandchildren; former wife and mother of his children, Lucia Valls; and former wife, Valerie Lorencz.

Otis O. Wragg, III, died Jan. 26 in Bonita Springs, FL, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Wragg was a longtime resident of Key Biscayne, FL, a U.S. Navy veteran, and founder of Wragg & Casas Public Relations (now Wragg & Casas Strategic Communications) of Miami. A former newspaper editor and reporter, he was managing editor of The Miami News and had held positions at The Lakeland Ledger, The Clearwater Sun, The St. Petersburg Independent, The Tallahassee Democrat and the Associated Press. A member of the Counsellors' Academy of the Public Relations Society of America, he had been a member of the Florida Managing Editors' Association and of Sigma Delta Chi...

George Elliott Collins, 80 years old died at his home in White Plains , Georgia on Sunday, January 23, 2022. George was born in Candler County to the late Willard and Marie (Coursey) Collins. He attended school and spent most of his younger years in Metter, Georgia before joining the United States Army in 1959 and serving honorably until January of 1965. After his tour of service, he moved to South Florida where he worked in the automobile industry. His passion and expertise took him from service technician to General Manager where he retired from Headquarter Toyota in 2005. After retiring, he returned to Statesboro, Georgia, close to his birthplace. In 2017, he and his wife Susan settled...