All Obituaries

Joanne S. Brown age 79, of Sanford, Florida, passed away May 12, 2022. She was born June 19, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Ann (Labayne) Schwartzman. Prior to her retirement she was employed with Uni-Pak. Joanne was also a long time member of Palmetto Avenue Baptist Church. Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 22, 2022 at Palmetto Avenue Baptist Church from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Funeral Services will follow at 12:00 PM at the church located at 2626 S. Palmetto...

Benjamin Franklin Dyal age 63, of Sanford, Florida, passed away unexpectedly April 27, 2022. He was born December 10, 1958 in Sanford, the son of the late Marvin and Beryle Dyal. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years Belinda C. Dyal, daughter Amelia (Daniel) Spalding, grandson Grady Benjamin Spalding, sister Carol Dyal, and brother Mark Dyal. Benjamin is also survived by his aunts Denise Swain and Gladys Stenstrom as well as many beloved cousins.   Ben was a graduate of...

  Sandra Lee Olio of Sanford, FL, passed peacefully at Advent Health Altamonte Hospital on April 24, 2022, at the age of 72. Sandy was born on April 8, 1950 in Bronx, NY to Jack and Florence (Rosenberg) Youcha. She grew up as the middle child of 3 children. After graduating from Levittown Memorial H.S., Sandy went on to Farmingdale Agricultural and Technical College until 1970. Sandy had a long career in sales, client/customer service and management for many years. Sandy met her first...

  Savannah Cruz was born on March 2, 1996. She grew up in Seminole County, where she graduated from Lake Howell High School. She was a Girl Scout and completed her black belt in Karate at age 11. She was recognized as an excellent student by receiving recognition on the Dean and Presidents list at every school she attended. She Graduated from SSC and later received her Pre-Med Bachelor’s degree at UCF. Her love and passion for forensics took her career path to the Seminole County...

Matilda P. Daniel age 94, of North Charleston, South Carolina, formerly of Sanford passed away March 31, 2022. She was born December 22, 1927 in Onslow County, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Simmie James and Florrie Daisy Padgett. A visitation will be held Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Collison-Gramkow Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM in the chapel of the funeral home. Interment will follow at 11:00 AM at Oaklawn Memorial Park, Lake,...

Louwanda A. Shaver age 52, passed away unexpectedly on March 30, 2022.  She was born June 28, 1969 Newburgh, New York. Services are being held privately. If you wish to send flowers please contact the funeral home. 

Debra Beth Alcott age 69, of Sanford, Florida, passed away March 25, 2022. She was born April 14, 1952 in Philadelphia, Pa, the daughter of Theodore and Ruth (Thomas) Alcott. There are no services scheduled at this time.   

Mabel Ruth Hurst age 99, of Sanford, Florida, passed away March 23, 2022. She was born May 8, 1922 in Republic, Michigan. There are no services planned at this time.  

Marcantonio "Marc" Medina age 38, of Lake Mary, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2022. He was born December 29, 1983 in Springfield, Massachusetts, the son of Jose A. and Nidia (Gillot) Medina. Marc is survived by his parents Jose and Nidia Medina, two daughters Jaileen, and Lizmary Medina, grandmother Ana Medina; sister Ana Sophia (Hector Gonzalez) Medina, two nieces Aisha Medina, and Thalia Merced. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. The...

  Edward was a longtime resident of Zellwood, Florida. He was born June 18, 1935, in Holly Pond, Alabama.     Edward was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, Apopka, Florida, where he served as Teacher and Co-Director of Adult Sunday School Classes as well as Deacon. He was a fun-loving person who enjoyed playing golf and RV-ing with family and friends.     Edward received his B.S. Degree in Education from Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, Alabama,...