All Obituaries

Charles Eugene Melvin passed away quietly at his home in Sanford, Florida, October 18, 2020. He was 85 years old. He lived a full and interesting life. The four things he was most proud of were his three children  and the fact he worked on the Apollo program that put a man on the moon. He was born in Cincinnati, March 24, 1935 , the oldest of five children and the only boy. He lived on the family farm in Hamersville, Brown County, Ohio, until he went to the University of...

Bernard August Wilke, Sr., age 87, of Sanford, Florida, passed away October 11, 2020. He was born April 18, 1933 in Sanford, Fl., the son of the late Bernard W. and Marie (Malsch) Wilke. Prior to his retirement Mr. Wilke worked in the farming industry. He was predeceased by two wives Marjorie B. Wilke in 2007, and Sylvia V. Wilke in 2020, one daughter Ellen Reid in 2012, and his son-in-law Frank Lockwood August 5, 2020. Mr. Wilke is survived by his son Bernard A. Wilke, Jr., two sisters Jean...

Elizabeth Jewell Quinn age 95, of Sanford, Florida, passed away October 9, 2020. She was born July 4, 1925 in Stratford, Connecticut, the daughter of the late Bertram Ellsworth and Lelia (Smyth) Jewell. Prior to her retirement Mrs. Quinn was a teacher for the handicapped at Lake Mary High School. She was very artistic and had a love of music. Elizabeth studied piano at Oberlin College and Conservatory. Mrs. Quinn was a long time member of All Souls Catholic Church in Sanford; where she...

Van Dusen, Harvey died on October 6, 2020. He will be remembered with love by his sons and their wives, Philip and Emilie, Paul and Kim; grandchildren Jennifer and Christopher; and great grandchildren Jessica and Matt. He is predeceased by his wife Nancy, daughters Anne and Sherry, and grandson Nate. His career was in insurance sales, having worked for Life of Georgia, Block, and AAA. He enjoyed raising his family, and spending time with family and friends. He served as an elder and deacon...

Joseph Frank Coluccio age 77, of Lake Mary, Florida, passed away October 5, 2020. He was born March 25, 1943 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of the late Rocco and Mary (Diorio) Coluccio. Prior to his retirement he was a successful business owner and then semi-retired and continued his passion for classic cars. Joseph is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years Elaine Coluccio of Lake Mary, son Joseph R. Coluccio and his wife Christina of Winter Springs, and daughter Lisa Cearnal and her...

Ulcina Altagracia Burgos Paulino age 68, of Sanford, Florida, passed away September 29, 2020. She was born December 9, 1951 in Moca, Dominican Republic the daughter of Jesus Burgos and Leonides Paulino. Ulcina worked in the restaurant industry prior to her retirement. She is survived by four children Elvio, Horacio, Manuel, and Alina; brothers Eduardo, Amaury, Joel, Luedy, sisters Maria, Albairis, Yessenia, Paula, and Rita. She is also survived by her grandchildren Fany, Aneuris, Amauris,...

Reida Taylor McCall age 97, of Lake Mary, Florida, passed away September 28, 2020. She was born May 31, 1923 in Elba, Alabama, the daughter of the late Peter and Myrtie Bell Taylor. Reida was predeceased by her beloved husband Glenn McCall in 2010. She is survived by two children Brent McCall, and Shannon (Gregory) Smith; two grandchildren Amanda (Jose) Cedeno, Ryan (Nicole Ritchie) Smith, and three great grandchildren Braden Cedeno, Brooklyn Smith, and Aubrey Cedeno. A Graveside Service...

Larry Franklin Green age 83, of Sanford, Florida, passed away September 22, 2020. A Memorial Service is currently pending.   

Philip M. Carter, 72, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020 at Advent Health Hospice , Altamonte Springs. He was born on June 9, 1948 in the military hospital at Fort Monroe, Va. to Philip L. Carter and Gloria Morgan Carter. Phil graduated from Edgewater High School in 1966. Upon his graduation from Orlando Junior College, he transferred to Florida State University and later attended The University of Central Florida. Phil sold Volvo's at the Volvo Store in Winter Park for 18 years....

Nery Jesus Ramos Chun age 24, of Sanford, Florida, passed away unexpectedly September 21, 2020. He was born February 5, 1996 in Carizal Vatal Cuilco Gueguetenango, the son of Odilon Jose Ramos Diaz and Florencia Chun Velasquez. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 25, 2020 at Collison Gramkow Funeral Home. Interment will be held at a later date at Carrlisal Cemetery in Cuilco Guatemala.