Winter Haven, FL Obituaries

Frank Bynum Merritt Jr. passed on March 8, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on October 19, 1936, in Salisbury, North Carolina, Frank lived in Winter Garden, Florida.

John "Jack" Montois, 76, of Winter Garden, FL, passed away March 8th, 2026. He was born in Rochester, NY on September 7th, 1949. He graduated from Siena College and received a Bachelor of Business A...

Mrs. Janis Luke Koike, 82, formerly of Winter Haven, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026 in Springfield, Va., of complications related to cancer. Born in Los Angeles, she grew up in Kansas City, Mo., ...

Steven Odell Henderson passed away on March 5, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on July 26, 1949, Steven resided in Winter Haven, Florida.

Dorothy M. Pluckebaum, age 94, entered into rest on March 7, 2026. She was born on June 24, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois. Dorothy was married to Robert E. Pluckebaum on July 16, 1949, and together they...

Howard Miller, age 86, passed away on February 19, 2026. Born on July 7, 1939, Howard was a resident of Auburndale, Florida. Visitation will be held at Sugarman Sinai Memorial Chapel, 458 Hope Stre...

Richard Thomas Mihu (Rick), born on July 12, 1963, went home to be with Jesus on March 5, 2026, at the age of 62. He was a resident of Winter Garden, Florida. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Richa...

Raymond Srour Sr., a devoted father, proud United States Marine, and unwavering American patriot, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, at the age of 98. Born on November 29, 1927, Raymond embodie...

Betty Bilbrey Waters, age 93, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Her final words were, “I love you.” Betty was born on November 2, 1932. She graduated from Wint...

Cecilie Ann Housewright, 65, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on March 4, 2026, surrounded by the family she spent her life protecting and cherishing. A woman of fierce intelligence, spirited wit, a...

Tiffany Marie Wos, 46, originally of Johnstown, Pennsylvania and most recently of Mount Dora, Florida, passed away on March 2, 2026. Her loss leaves a deep void in the hearts of those who knew and lo...

Genoveva Rodriguez passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026, at the age of 86, leaving behind a lifetime of memories and love that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew her. She was born ...

Becky Reeves, age 71, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2026. She was born on April 19, 1954. Becky was the beloved wife of Steve Reeves, with whom she shared 53 wonderful years of marriage. Togethe...

Cheryl Rene Payton passed away on February 28, 2026, at the age of 59. Cheryl was a resident of Winter Haven, Florida.

Patricia G Penney passed away on March 1, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on August 19, 1936, Patricia resided in Winter Park, Florida.

Marie Giardina passed away on February 24, 2026. She was 89. Formerly of Woodbridge, NJ, she resided in Winter Park, FL at the time of her death. She will be joining her beloved mother and father, Ann...

Christine Callahan, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on February 26, 2026 at the age of 57, after a seven-year battle with ovarian cancer. She was a wonderful and devoted daughter, wife, mother, frien...

Josefa Lilia Mendiguren passed away on February 26, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on March 19, 1933, in Havana, Cuba, Josefa lived in Winter Park, Florida. A Funeral Mass will be held St. Margaret M...

Suzanne Ellett, born on May 30, 1954, passed away on February 23, 2026, at the age of 71. Suzanne was a resident of Winter Haven, Florida.

Anna Castillo passed away on February 17, 2026, at the age of 76. She was born on June 8, 1949.

Mrs. Ann Washington Tyson Storey, born on March 11, 1938, passed away on February 20, 2026, at the age of 87. Born in Greenville, North Carolina, she moved to the Central Florida area in 1963. She wa...

Donna Edwards Ridgeway, 75, of Tampa, Florida, passed away February 18th, 2026. She was born in Washington, D.C. on June 15th, 1950. She graduated from Plant High School. She married William John ...

Bernice M. Packett slipped the bonds of Earth peacefully in Winter Haven, Florida, on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 twenty-six days after celebrating her 100th birthday. Born to George and Mary Dutra o...

Isa D. Vogel, 91, of New Jersey passed away February 16, 2026. She was born in Perth Amboy New Jersey on October 10, 1934. She was a graduate of Simmons College where she received her Bachelor’s D...

Carol Niemiec, 87, of Leesburg Florida passed away February 16, 2026. She was born in Holyoke, MA on October 5, 1938. Carol graduated from Holyoke High School and received a registered nursing deg...

“May you find comfort and peace in your quiet moments…and know my heart is with you.” William C. Kercher, Jr, devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on February 16, 2026, in Or...

Sao Thi Truong passed away on February 14, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on February 6, 1946, Sao Thi Truong was a resident of Lake Wales, Florida.

Lieu Thi Tran, born on June 17, 1960, in Bien Hoa, Vietnam, passed away on February 13, 2026, at the age of 65. Lieu Thi Tran was a resident of Winter Park, Florida. A visitation will be held at Bal...

Robert “Bob” Baumgartner, age 82, of Winter Garden, Florida, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026. Bob was born on February 5, 1944, in Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, to Mary Austin Baumgartner and...

Jerry was born in Key West on November 11, 1942, to John Bloxham Gardner and Susan Elizabeth Gardner. He attended Miami Jackson High School and graduated from Florida State University. He was preceded...

John A. Ryther, age 72, of Orange County, Florida, passed away on February 13, 2026. He was born on April 12, 1953, in Van Nuys, California. John graduated from Millikan High School and went on to ea...

Amado Ernesto Rosales Miniet, born on July 15, 1941, passed away on February 12, 2026, at the age of 84. He was a resident of Avon Park, Florida.

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Esther “Ruth” Edgar, 91 who left us on February 10, 2026. Her love was the glue that held the family together. She taught us kindness, laughter, and ...

Virgil Scarbrough, age 76, of Clermont, Florida, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2026. Virgil was born on October 9, 1949, in Charleston. West Virginia. He graduated from Dunbar High School an...

Betty Jane (Webb) Wilson was born on Christmas Eve, 1936, in Charleston, South Carolina, to Colonel Lester A. and Madge Priscilla Webb — a fitting birthday for someone who would spend her life giving ...

Eliseo Miranda, 89 of Orlando, passed away February 9, 2026. He was born in Humacao, PR. on October 26, 1936. Eliseo married Noemi on November 14, 1965. Eliseo worked as an Assembly Technician for Bri...

Charlotte Rose Dunn was born on January 18, 2026, and passed away on January 19, 2026. Charlotte is survived by her parents Christopher Dunn and Rachel DeCarie Dunn and her grandparents Maryann Dunn,...

Mary "Mummy" Supersad, of Orlando, passed away February 9th, 2026. She was born in Jamaica on February 15, 1932. Mary graduated from Holmwood Practical Center. She was married to Theophilus on Decemb...

Helen Marie Bealer, 86, of Oakland, FL, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9, 2026 at The Mike Conley Hospice House in Clermont, FL. Helen was born on December 13, 1939 in Lawrenceville, IL,...

Thomas “Tom” James McCuch, a faithful servant of the Lord, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on January 13, 1943, he was the son of the late William D. McCuch and Marg...

Gina Ferrara, 55, of Winter Garden, FL, passed away January 29th, 2026. She was born in New York, NY on September 2nd, 1970. Gina graduated from Saddle River Country Day School and received a bachelo...

July 25, 1946 – February 2, 2026. Charles Trent Sirolly, 79, of Orlando, Florida, passed away peacefully at home on February 2, 2026, surrounded by his family and love. Born in Philadelphia, he spen...

Rainford Washington Watt, affectionately known as “Renny” was born on September 26, 1955, in St. Mary Jamaica, West Indies, he was the beloved son of David and Diana Watt and one of twelve siblings. H...

It is with heavy hearts that we would like everyone to know that Linda Rynders passed away on February 2nd, 2026. She was surrounded by the people she loved most including her daughter Chante’ Daugh...

Rebecca Corey Linville Carlson (“Becca”), age 67, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026, in Winter Park, Florida. She was born on December 26, 1958, in Tampa, Florida—a city that remained close t...

Sylvia Marie Grant, born on January 18, 1942, passed away on January 30, 2026, at the age of 84. A Gathering of Family & Friends will be held at Woodlawn-Roesch-Patton Funeral Home & Memorial Park, ...

Rachel Joy Troutman, 32 of Winter Park, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 after a courageous battle with Colon cancer. She was born on November 7, 1993. Rachel graduated from Winter Park High...

Tiodis Francisco Martinez, 64, passed away on January 27, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and deep devotion to family. Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Tiodis built a life r...

Gladys Cordero Ojeda, born on April 14, 1934, in Jayuya, Puerto Rico, passed away on January 23, 2026, at the age of 91. Gladys resided in Burlington, Massachusetts.

Reinaldo “Ray” Lopez Jr., 41, of Kissimmee, Florida, passed away tragically on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Born on July 4, 1984, in Hartford, Connecticut, Ray lived a life defined by love, hard work, ...