Winter Haven, FL Obituaries

Sharleen L. LaRue, aged 85, of Winter Haven, FL and formerly of Massena, NY, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. She was a resident of Spring Haven Senior Living in Winter Haven, FL. Sharleen w...

Celmira Ramos passed on October 20, 2026, at the age of 94. A Funeral Mass will be held at Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, 5300 Old Howell Branch Rd, Winter Park, FL 32792, US, on October 29...

Joseph Anthony Palmieri passed on October 22, 2026, at the age of 97; he was born on March 19, 1929, and was a resident of Orlando, Florida.

Frank Anthony Rossi Sr. passed on October 21, 2026, at the age of 79. Frank was a resident of Winter Garden, Florida.

Maria Versch was born in Naples, Italy on February 15, 1936. As a child, she survived WWII and grew to be a beautiful young woman who married Richard Versch, an officer in the United States Navy. Mari...

Amanda Hahn Cantrell, of Winter Garden, Florida, was a dedicated educator, compassionate foster parent, and devoted mother whose life centered on family and helping children. Raised in Palm Beach Gar...

Dixie Lee Hamlin (Wilson), 87, of Ashland, Ohio passed away Saturday, October 17th, 2026, at her daughter’s home in Sorrento, Florida surrounded by loved ones. She was born on November 22, 1938, in ...

John William Ek, 76, of Winter Garden, Florida, passed away on October 15, 2026. Born on March 30, 1950, John was originally from Harvey, Illinois, and later made his home in Florida. John proudly se...

Shawn Francis Campaniello, 66, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 12, 2026. Shawn was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He worked in sales and owned The Computer Guys Com...

Christopher Edgar Barber, 62, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on October 9, 2026. He was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina on January 15, 1964. Christopher graduated from Parkland High School. Whi...

Diantha June Zenrick passed on September 10, 2026, at the age of 93, having been born on June 7, 1933, and residing in Monterey, Tennessee.

In Loving Memory of Martha Laughlin Heidrich Martha Laughlin Heidrich, age 98, of Winter Park, Florida, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on October 7, 2026. Martha lived a life ce...

In Loving Memory of Rebecca “Becky” Ophelia Ball Rebecca “Becky”Ophelia Ball, 42, passed away unexpectedly October 4 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, and memories that will forever b...

Victoria “Vickie” Anne Bilz Seavers, 58, of Oviedo, Florida, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2026. Victoria was born in Staten Island, New York on August, 28, 1968. As the daughter of a career ...

George Benjamin Hurd III passed on September 30, 2026, at the age of 45, having been born on June 11, 1981.

Michael Nicholas DePasquale left this world on October 2, 2026 at the age of 78. Born on September 20, 1952 in Melbourne, Michael grew up in Winter Park, Florida, attending St. Margaret Mary Elementa...

Paul "Pauly" Bradley Barnett, 56, of Gotha, Florida, passed away on October 1, 2026. He was born on April 24, 1970, in Bay Springs, Mississippi, to his father, Eddie Barnett, and his mother, Barbara B...

On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, Lee Holman passed away at the age of 75. He was a devoted husband to Dianne, a loving father to his daughters, Shannon Smith Mitchell and Dawn Smith Wolf, and a proud “Pop...

Samuel Lee Anderson Jr., age 82, passed away October 2, 2026, at the VA Community Living Center in Orlando, Florida. He was born on September 26, 1944, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the fifth son of the late ...

Janet C. Duncan, 79, passed away on September 30, 2026. Born January 21, 1947, Janet lived a life devoted to family, faith, education, and service. Janet earned her bachelor’s degree from Florida Sta...

Lawrence Franzone, 60, of Ocoee, passed away on September 30th, 2026. He was born in Queens, New York on July 25th, 1966. Lawrence graduated from King's Park High School and received a bachelor's de...

Valerie Ewen Masters, or as most people called her, "Grandma", passed away on September 30, 2026 in Altamonte Springs, Florida. She was born on January 25, 1936 in Wallsend, England to Elias Ewen and...

James Buford Madison III, M.D., son, brother, husband, father, orthopedic surgeon, civic leader, volunteer and longtime Winter Park resident, died September 25, 2026, in Winter Park. He was 93. A fu...

Martha Faye (Cotton) Holland of Orlando, Florida, went home to be with the Lord on September 26, 2026, at the age of 93. She passed peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones and the sound of hymns ...

Anita Coleman Dana, age 70, passed away unexpectedly at home on September 25, 2026, surrounded by the love of her daughter, Shilyn Jaycie Dana. She was a longtime business owner, a lover of music, cr...

Donna Ann Williford, 98, passed away peacefully on 22 September 2026. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama, though she spent most of her life in the Winter Park area of Florida. She devoted her life ...

Barbara L. Wright, passed on September 21, 2026 at the age of 86. Barbara was born July 26, 1940 to Louis and Francis Bauchewitz in Bronx, New York. She is at peace as she is reunited with those tha...

Marjorie Beatty, 84, Apopka, Florida, passed away September 22nd, 2026. She was born in Brooklyn, New York on March 4th, 1942. Marjorie graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School and received a ma...

Arthur Eurbin, 85, of Ocoee, passed away on September 21st, 2026. He was born in North Adams, Massachussets on June 23rd, 1941. He was married to Elizabeth Eurbin on October 26th, 1998. He worked in s...

Donald “Donnie” Burress, 80, of Minneola, Florida, formerly of West Palm Beach, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2026, surrounded by his family and the music he loved. Donnie was born...

Mary Louise Woodstra Blackshear May 31, 1936 – September 20, 2026 Mary Louise Woodstra Blackshear, age 90, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2026, leaving behind a beautiful legacy of love, fam...

Amado’s Story Quick-witted, faithful, flexible, “Johnny on the Spot” when asked to name that tune; a loving and devoted husband, a caring son, an Eagle Scout, a global traveler, and a disciple of Yesh...

Roberta A. Baker has passed away on September 13, 2026 in Maitland, Florida. Roberta was born on November 22, 1935, in Batavia, New York to her parents, LaVerne G. Wood and Doris A. Wood. She graduat...

Donald McLaren Sr., 80, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2026. He was born on March 5, 1946, to the late Thomas and Katherine McLaren. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Karen McLare...

Carey Campbell, 90, of Orlando, Florida, passed away September 13th, 2026. He was born in Dozier, Alabama on April 20th, 1936. He was married to Rosa Reid. Carey worked in auto mechanics for Nick & ...

Shawn W. Bell, 45, of Ocoee, Florida, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on September 14, 2026. Born on June 21, 1981, Shawn lived his entire life in Central Florida, where he made last...

Violet “Vi” Lois Howard December 23, 1937 – September 13, 2026 Violet “Vi” Lois Howard, age 88, of Winter Haven, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026. She was born on December 23, 193...

Alice Mae Skeels passed on September 12, 2026, at the age of 83. Alice was a resident of Winter Haven, Florida.

Lena Hermine Garvey was born on December 6, 1939, in Swift River, Jamaica. She attended primary school in Jamaica and grew into a loving, hardworking, and devoted woman whose life would be centered ar...

Sam Steele, 71, beloved husband, son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away unexpectedly on September 12. Son of Ned and Florence Steele, Sam grew up in Orlando, graduated from Edgewater High Sch...

Billy Joe McHan Born May 20th, 1939 - in Heaven September 12th, 2026 Born in Walker County, Georgia, to Bascom Grady and Ada Beatrice McHan, he was the youngest of five children: Bernie, Willard, Je...

The Reverend Dr. Harry Edward Mann passed away September 7, 2026, in Orlando, FL. Harry was born in Lake Wales, FL on May 15, 1939, He graduated from Hardee High School, Wauchula, Florida in 1956. ...

James Allen Morelock passed away on September 7, 2026, at his home in Winter Haven, Florida. He was born on February 18, 1951, to Robert and Lilian Morelock. He was one of twelve children, six boys:...

Wilma C. Legault, 94, of Orlando, FL., passed away September 7, 2026. She was born in Ferrara, Italy on July 7, 1932. Wilma received her Associates Degree from Valencia College. She was married to J...

Antonio Orta, affectionately known as Tony, of Orlando, Florida, passed away on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at the age of 73. He was born on October 2, 1952, in Manhattan, New York, where he grew up ...

Albert Thorson, age 95, passed away on September 7, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved so deeply. Born on April 1, 1931, Albert lived a life defined by devotion to his wife, his children, his f...

Manuel A Rivera passed on September 6, 2026, at the age of 82, having been born on March 26, 1944. The family will host visitation from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at Baldwin...

Edgar "Guegui" Montalvo Febres, a beloved son, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026, in the comforting presence of those who loved him, after a courageous battle with m...

Enrique Ortiz Torres passed on August 24, 2026, at the age of 74. Born on February 25, 1952, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Enrique lived in Saint Cloud, Florida.

John Dwight Smith July 9, 1939 – September 4, 2026 John Dwight Smith, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and entrepreneur, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2026, at the ag...