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Douglas John Jean, 61 of Davenport, Florida passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2020. He was born in Fall River, Massachusetts, the son of Barbara and James Louis Jean. He moved to Davenport, Florida 13 years ago from Fall River, Massachusetts. He was a retired Corrections Officer for the State of Massachusetts. Douglas was a Catholic by faith, he loved sports, especially the Red Sox, New England Patriots and the Celtics. He was also a former High School girls basketball coach at...

Todd Morgan Rather, 50 of Kissimmee, Florida passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Thursday, January 9, 2020. Todd was born in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, the son of Larry and Suzanne Rather. He moved to Kissimmee 17 years ago from St. Louis, Missouri and was a Lutheran by Faith. Todd was also an Eagle Scout, A member of NAUI, the national Association of Underwater Instructors World wide. Todd is survived by his loving wife of 23 years, Okie Im Rather of Kissimmee,...

Pedro Ramos-Aponte, 60 of Kissimmee, Florida passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2020. He was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico and moved to Kissimmee 22 years ago from Guaynabo, Puerto Rico. He was the owner and operator of a transportation company and a Christian by faith. Pedro is survived by his son, Pedro Ramos of Kissimmee, Florida; daughters: Daynara Tores of Kissimmee, Florida and Tanya Soberal of Kissimmee, Florida. The Ramos family is being cared for by: CONRAD &...

Betty Jane Loe, 97 of Haines City, Florida passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2020. She was born in Columbia City, Indiana the daughter of Benjamin F. and Isabel Pence. She recently moved to Haines City, Florida from Kissimmee where she had been a resident for over 3 years. Betty Jane was a retired bookeeper and a member of the Cypress Grove Fellowship Penticostal Church in Orlando. Betty Jane is survived by her son: David Loe (Evelyn) of Kissimmee, Florida; her daughters: Marcia...

Julio Vazquez, 63 of Kissimmee, Florida passed away peacefully on Friday January 3, 2020. He was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico son of Alberto Vazquez and Ramona Diaz. He moved to Florida in 2000 from Massachusetts. He was a retired truck driver. Member of Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal MI and president of the male congregation. Julio is survived by his loving wife of 43 years Josefina Vazquez, sons Julio Vazquez, Christian Vazquez and Ullises Vazquez, daughters Katherine Taylor, Monica...

COLOMBO, Chris (John Christopher), 78, of Kissimmee, passed away January 2, 2020 after a courageous battle with Lewy body dementia. A Florida native, he was born in Kissimmee on February 4, 1941. Chris graduated from Osceola High School in 1959, a three-sport athlete who was voted “Best Looking” in his class. After graduation, Chris married his high school sweetheart, Billie Kaye Elliott. He then earned his bachelor’s degree from Troy State University, master’s from Middle...

Bernard Lennartz Sr, 88 0f Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2020 in Daytona Beach, Florida. He was a life long resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and was the receiving manager at Kauffman's there in Pittsburgh. Services for Mr. Lennartz will be handled through the Stephen M. Brady Funeral Home , 920 Cedar Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212; (412)-321-0495. Mr. Lennartz is being cared for locally by: CONRAD & THOMPSON FUNERAL HOME, 511 Emmett Street, Kissimmee,...

Floyd C.C. Suggs, 73 of Garfield Heights, Ohio passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. He was born in Mobile Alabama and was relocating to Kissimmee, Florida from Garfield Heights, Ohio. He was a retired Barber and was a Combat Veteran serving his country with honor and distinction during the Vietnam war receiving the Purple Heart. He was also a Jehovah Witness by faith. Floyd is survived by his sons: Victor Suggs of Cleveland, Ohio and Floyd C.C. Suggs Jr. of Cleveland,...

Sarah Faith Hurley, 66 of Kissimmee, Florida passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2019. She was born in Corry, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Frank and Faith Smith. She moved to Kissimmee in 1982 from Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania. Sarah was a retired Registered Nurse and a member of the First Nazarene Church of Kissimmee. Sarah is survived by her loving husband Raymond L. Hurley of Kissimmee, Florida; her daughters: Faith M. Davis of Kissimmee, Florida and Penny Cheslock (Mike) of...