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B8 Orlando Sentinel Tuesday, October 16, 2012 RC Obituaries, Services, Memorials LINDA GALE JOHNS DANCE Family time key for matriarch of car dealerships To place your notice, call 407-420-6006. In Lake County call 352-742-5953. Notices are accepted 7 days a week. FORD, RUTH 88, passed away October 13, 2012. Graveside services will be conducted October 17, 2012 at 2 RM.

at Glen Haven Memorial Park. Please view and sign family guest book at wwww.baldwinfairchild.com. t'L'MHAIr HOMES CREMATORY By Mark Schlueb Staff Writer Fifty years ago, Linda Gale Johns' parents weren't happy when her boyfriend asked her to get married. But that didn't stop the 16-year-old. "My mom pretended she was going to school, and put a change of clothes in her book bag instead of her textbooks.

My dad was waiting For next day publication, notices with a photo must be submitted by 2:30 p.m. Text only notices accepted until 3:30 p.m. Orlando Sentinel space boom that held the promise of many jobs. A few years and four children later, they moved to Seminole County and opened Bob Dance Dodge. While Bob Dance became a household name, appearing in wacky TV ads for his car dealerships, Linda Dance was the dedicated wife and mother.

"It was a true love story," their daughter said. "No matter what my dad wanted to do, she supported him in all of his dreams. She was behind the scenes, letting the light shine on him, and she was the quiet support. She was quieter and he was very boisterous. Together, that was a good match." Linda Dance loved shopping and travel, but her passion was spending time with her family.

She treasured family trips to Colorado. "When we were out there, we were truly able to just be together and have family time," her daughter said. "Those were the times she was at the height of her happiness, just having our family togetherness." Linda Dance particularly doted on her grandchildren. She volunteered at Our Savior's Catholic School in Cocoa Beach, where some of her grandchildren are students. Bob Dance died in 2008, but the three dealerships remain in the family.

The wacky TV commercials continue, too, now starring the couple's son Brian Scott Dance of Cape Canaveral. In addition to her daughter and Brian, Linda Dance is survived by sons Robert Todd Dance of Cocoa Beach and Jeffery Steven Dance of Heathrow; three sisters and two brothers; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Baldwin Fairchild Funeral Homes in Sanford is handling arrangements. mschluebtribune.com or 407-420-5417 Dance met her future husband, Bob, in Michigan. CASSIDY DIANE 21, of Windermere, FL, passed away October 14, 2012.

Diane was a senior at Flagler College majoring in education and was set to graduate this coming April. Diane was very organized and an excellent student all throughout school. She spent her summer this year doing all the things she loved. She traveled to Namibia donating books to schools and hunting with her father. She also spent the summer school session in Costa Rica learning about the local culture, enjoying the people, ziplining and hiking through the rainforest.

Diane then traveled to Lake Tahoe where she enjoyed boating and hiking in the mountain air. She loved the outdoors and loved learning about new places and new things. Diane loved her family. She was always there to take care of her little sisters and brothers. She was always there to help with homework or read a book or teach Tristan (her four year old brother) sign language and making sure everyone was fed and safe around the pool.

She could always be relied upon to take care of everyone or babysit all the children when Mom and Dad went to dinner and a movie. Diane loved and cared for her brothers and sisters and her parents and especially loved to cozy up with everyone on the couches and watch movies. She will be missed. Survivors include her parents, Michael and Shery Cassidy; siblings, Michael F. X.

Cassidy Quinn William Browning Cassidy, Dylan Draddy Cassidy, Daphane Holmes Cassidy, Finley Draddy Cassidy, Mairead Draddy Cassidy, Wyatt Sean Matthew Cassidy and Tristan John Raleigh Cassidy; grandparents, John Browning Holmes, Diane Draddy Holmes and Nancy Doherty Cassidy. The family will be receiving family and friends, Wednesday, October 17, 2012, 5 -9 pm at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 400 Woodlawn Cemetery Road, Gotha, Florida, 34734, 407-293-1361. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, October 18, 2012, 11 am at Holy Family Catholic Church, 5125 South Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando, FL, 32819 (407) 876-2211, with burial to follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park. down the street in his muscle car, and he whisked her away," said the couple's daughter, Dana Lynne Dance-Schissel of Lake Mary. That was in 1962.

Through the ensuing decades, Linda's steadfast support helped her husband the late Robert M. "Bob" Dance open a string of Central Florida car dealerships that remain in the hands of the family they built together. Linda Gale Johns Dance died Thursday at the age of 67. She was born in Jackson, which is where she met her future husband. He drag-raced cars with her older brother, who introduced them.

They eloped to Florida and settled in Brevard County, which was in the midst of a ADAMCZAK, JOSEPH born 87 years ago in Buffalo, NY, died Oct. 11, 2012. Joe was married to the late Pauline (Bayzat) Adamczak for 40 years. They lived in Jacksonville until recently when he moved to Orlando to be closer to his son and family. Joe was a World War II veteran and the recipient of a Purple Heart.

He was a loyal postal worker for 30 years, an avid golfer, card player and wood worker. He and Paula were founding members of Resurrection Catholic Church in Jacksonville. He is survived by his son Anthony (Susan); and grandchildren Jenna and Ryan of Maitland; as well as many extended family members in Canada. A memorial service will be held in the chapel at Arlington Park Cemetery, 6920 Lone Star Jacksonville on Sunday, Oct. 21 at 2 PM.

DEATHS IN CENTRAL FLORIDA Lake JAMES SMISEK, 65, Orlando, died Wednesday. Gail Wynn's Mortuary, Orlando. JOHN A. STRYKUL, 92, Winter Park, died Sunday. Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home, Goldenrod Chapel, Winter Park.

EDGARDO LUIS VAZQUEZ, 23, Orlando, died Saturday. Dove Funeral Home, Orlando. SHOWNTINA YOUNG YIP-YING, 44, Orlando, died Friday. Central Florida Direct Cremation Service, Orlando. MISH0, ANTHONY of Orlando passed away on October 15, 2012, at the age of 82, surrounded by his family.

Tony was born in Brookline, MA on July 29, 1930. He was a graduate of Columbia University and proudly served in the U.S. Navy. Tony joined Home Life Insurance Company and moved to Orlando as a manager in 1961. During his 28 years at Home Life in Orlando, Tony received many honors including the President's Trophy and the Distinguished Achievement Award.

Above all, Tony loved competition. A talented athlete, Tony played hockey in his youth and later played football and baseball at Columbia and Navy. He later excelled at tennis, became a scratch golfer, and was one of the original members of Bay Hill Country Club. Tony relished his games over the years with "the guys" at Rio Pinar, Rosemont, Dubsdread Country Clubs as well as the University and Citrus Club. Although a long-time Floridian, Tony never abandoned his love for the Boston Bruins and the Red Soxs.

Tony is survived by his wife of 34 years Dee Misho, daughter Jacqueline Misho of Santa Barbara, CA; Lisa Misho of Alachua, FL; Donna Fox (Kasey) of Benicia, CA, step-son Michael Gravenmier (Darlene) of DeBary, FL, Stan Gravenmier (Stacey) of Maitland, FL; grandchildren, Paula Kegelman (Ray), Michael Gravenmier, Samantha Garay, Stuart and Curtis Gravenmier, and great-grandchildren Brianna and Aayla. Tony will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts. There will be a private family gathering to celebrate his life. Funeral arrangements are by Baldwin Fairchild, Lake Ivanhoe. Please visit www.baldwinfairchild.com to view and sign the guest book.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the VITAS Hospice Foundation, 2201 Lu-cien Way, Maitland, FL 32751. Osceola WILLIAM BARTHEL, 88, Tavares, died Sunday. Steverson, Hamlin Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, Tavares. ELBERT WALTER "BUD" BROWN, 81, Mount Dora, died Oct. 9.

Beyers Funeral Home, Umatilla. LEROY P. COFFMAN, 71, Umatilla, died Sunday. Ocoee Family Funeral and Cremation Chapel. HEWEL CLYDE ENFINGER 66, Umatilla, died Monday.

Beyers Funeral Home, Umatilla. MINNIE BELL HARVEY, 91, Sorrento, died Saturday. Marvin C. Zanders Funeral Home, Apopka. MONICA LICHT, 50, Clermont, died Sunday.

Becker Funeral Home, Clermont. GUSTAV JOHN MALLAS, 83, Sorrento, died Friday. Cremation Choices, Minneola. JACOB WAYNE STIEFEL, 21, Leesburg, died Saturday. Brewer Sons Funeral Home Cremation Services, Groveland.

HAZEL L. WERNER, 88, Grand Island, died Sunday. Hamlin Hilbish Funeral Directors, Eustis. MARIA CARMEN ECHEVARRIA, 84, Kis-simmee, died Saturday. Conrad Thompson Funeral Home, Kissimmee.

CYNTHIA A. LUCIANO, 50, St. Cloud, died Sunday. Orlando Direct Cremation Service. JOSEPH PERRY, 65, Kissimmee, died Sunday.

Osceola Memory Gardens Cemetery, Funeral Home Crematory, Poinciana. GEORGE ALLEN SAUNDERS, 70, Kissimmee, died Sunday. All Faiths Funeral Alternatives and Cremation Service, Orlando. KAWALL SINGH, 53, Kissimmee, died Sunday. Osceola Memory Gardens Cemetery, Funeral Home Crematory, Kissimmee.

Polk Marion died JAMES BUTTERS, 84, Davenport, Monday. Cremation Choices, Minneola. DENNIS SCOTT GRIFFIN, 50, Umatilla, died Saturday. Beyers Funeral Home, Umatilla. Seminole Orange JORDAN, MARIAN 93, of Orlando, FL, went to be with the Lord on October 13, 2012.

She was born in Lincoln, IL to Edward and Nellie Bouillon. After moving to Florida as a child, Marian grew up in Oviedo. Following her graduation from Oviedo High School, she was employed by Production Credit Association in Orlando. She met her husband, Wilson, at First Baptist Church while he was serving in the U.S. Army Air Force during WWII.

In April 1985, they celebrated 40 years of marriage prior to his death in August of that year. Over the years, not only was she a busy homemaker raising three daughters, she also was active in her church teaching children's Sunday school. Anyone who knew Marian realized her lifelong dream was to be a librarian. After raising her family, she was able to work at the Winter Park High School Library as an assistant. There she met and made many friends.

Her life was used by God as a ministry to others through acts of kindness and love. We will always remember her favorite saying, "To God Be The Glory." She is preceded in death by her husband, H.W. Jordan. Survivors include her daughters, Nancy Hooker (Tim), Mary Rey (Adel) and Patricia Woodring (Bill); grandchildren, Angela White (Wes), Kristin Neesen (Tom), Terri Walker and Lauren Walker; great-grandchildren, Jordan and Eleanor White. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, Oct.

17, 2012, 11 AM at First Baptist Church of Orlando, Marie Williams Chapel, 3000 South John Young Parkway, Orlando, FL 32805, (407) 425-2555. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations be made to First Baptist Church of Orlando. LILLIAN FRANCES DAVIDSON, 85, Long-wood, died Saturday. Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home, West Altamonte Chapel, Altamonte Springs. MARVIN LEE PALES, 76, Altamonte Springs, died Thursday.

Beth Shalom Memorial Chapel, Orlando. DOROTHY P. SNYDER, 87, Winter Park, died Sunday. Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home, Goldenrod Chapel, Winter Park. WILFREDO E.

SEPULVEDA, 68, Long-wood, died Saturday. A Community Funeral Home Sunset Cremations, Orlando. ESTELLE TOMASZEWSKI, 96, Sanford, died Sunday. Ocoee Family Funeral and Cremation Chapel. COLUNSWORTH, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, was born in Salyers-ville, KY, Feb.

12, 1936 on Abraham Lincoln's birthday. He passed away Oct. 13, 2012 at the age of 76 in Orlando, FL. Abe was the son of Judge Green and Kitty Collinsworth. Abe was known as "Lincoln" in High School where he played basketball and was one of the highest scorers in Kentucky High School history.

Abe attended the University of Kentucky in Lexington and played basketball for Coach Adolph Rupp. Coach Rupp started calling him "Abe" which stuck. Abe, as part of the Kentucky Wildcats "Fiddling helped win a National Championship in 1958. While at the University of Kentucky, Abe met his bride, Donetta Browning. Abe and Donetta had two sons, Greg who is deceased, and Cris.

Abe and Donetta were both educators and while Donetta opted to stay home when their boys were in their early teens, Abe dedicated his life to education. He taught briefly in Ohio and moved to Brevard County, Florida in 1963. He moved up the ladder from teacher and coach to counselor, vice-principal, principal, Assistant Superintendent for Personnel and Superintendent of Brevard County Schools. He became Principal of Astronaut High School in Titusville, Florida in 1972. He opened the new school and also was the principal for his two sons.

In 1977, Abe became Assistant Superintendent for Personnel and in 1988, he was appointed the Superintendent of Brevard County School System. Abe retired in 1994. Abe and Donetta moved to Orlando for their retirement. Abe enjoyed people; he loved telling stories, especially when he was the "punch He treasured his family and friends; a life well-lived, Abraham Lincoln Collinsworth. Abe was preceded in death by his son, Greg, and is survived by his wife, Donetta; son, Cris and daughter-in-law, Holly Collinsworth and their four children Katie, Austin, Ashley and Jac and brothers Tim and Ham Collinsworth and sister Wandaleen Bailey.

The service will be held at the Woodlawn Funeral Home (400 Woodlawn Cemetery Gotha, FL) on Thursday, Oct. 18 at 2 pm. At the family's request in lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 3319 Maguire Orlando, FL 32803, 407-898-0733 online at www.lls.org. Condolences may be offered at Volusia PEREG0Y, WINFIELD 89, passed away October 14 at his home in Winter Park, FL. He was born in Baltimore, MD on September 16, 1923.

As a young man, Walt was an excellent athlete, playing a number of sports including Triple A baseball in Baltimore. In later years he excelled as a golfer, shooting two holes-in-one when he was in his 70s. He served in the Army in World War II. As a SE Regional Training Director for the RCA Corp. when color TV was introduced in the U.S., it was Walt who flew from state-to-state to train technicians how the new systems worked.

In 1958 Walt joined Millar, Hutto and Associates as a manufacturers' representative for electronic products. Later, he started a successful firm in Lighthouse Point, FL. He and his first wife, Mary, returned to Winter Park in the 80s, where he retired. After Mary passed away in 1996, Walt married Muriel North. Last year they celebrated their 14th wedding anniversary.

Walt was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Maitland, where he served on a number of committees, taught Sunday School and participated in a men's group. Walt is survived by his wife, Muriel, her daughter, Patricia Fuller (Brad), son, John North (Cathy); his daughters, Paula Willits (Richard) of Ponte Vedra, FL, and Charlotte Echols (David) of Dallas; as well as 4 granddaughters, Paula, Susan, Stacy, Kelsey and a grandson, Charles. Funeral arrangements are by Carey Hand Funeral Home, with the service on Wednesday, October 17 at 1PM at First Presbyterian Church of Maitland. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Augsburg Home at 6811 Campfield Road, Baltimore, MD 21207 ROSEMARY WALL ATWATER, 66, Winter Park, died Saturday. Baldwin-Fairchild Funeral Home, Lake Ivanhoe Chapel, Orlando.

DAVID B. BAKER, 58, Winter Park, died Friday. Allen J. Harden Funeral Home, Mount Dora Chapel. ROBERT BENNETT 52, Orlando, died Oct.

8. Dove Funeral Home, Orlando. WILLIE FRED BROWN, 76, Tangerine, died Monday. Marvin C. Zanders Funeral Home, Apopka.

RAYMOND J. FONTAINE, 87, Orlando, died Sunday. Orlando Direct Cremation Service. ROBERT A. GINDER, 52, Apopka, died Thursday.

Collison Family Funeral Home Crematory, Howell Branch Chapel, Winter Park. RAMONA MARIA HERNANDEZ-BARCE-LO, 75, Orlando, died Sunday. A Community Funeral Home Sunset Cremations, Orlando. RICHARD KILTZ, 78, Maitland, died Saturday. DeGusipe Funeral Home and Crematory, Maitland.

BOBBIE KIMBLE, 67, Orlando, died Saturday. Gail Wynn's Mortuary, Orlando. NELSON LEANDRY, 65, Orlando, died Sunday. Orlando Direct Cremation Service. JOYCE MYERS, 77, Winter Park, died Friday.

All Faiths Funeral Alternatives and Cremation Service, Orlando. NANCY L. NICKLAS, 66, Apopka, died Friday. Allen J. Harden Funeral Home, Mount Dora Chapel.

ALBERT E. PERREAULT 65, Zellwood, died Saturday. Loomis Family Funeral Home, Apopka. RICHARD STANLEY REIHM, 85, Ocoee, died Wednesday. A Community Funeral Home Sunset Cremations, Orlando.

JOSE JUAN RIVERA, 80, Orlando, died Saturday. Dove Funeral Home, Orlando. DEBRA M. ROBINSON, 61, Orlando, died Thursday. DeGusipe Funeral Home and Crematory, Maitland.

BILLIE SCOTT, 65, Eatonville, died Monday. Marvin C. Zanders Funeral Home, Apopka. KENNETH BARBER, 81, DeBary, died Friday. Fourtowns Cremation and Burial Society, DeBary.

DAVID ALAN DOGGETT, 63, Daytona Beach, died Saturday. Alavon Direct Cremation Service, South Daytona. DICEY MAE HAG INS, 79, DeLand, died Saturday. J. E.

Cusack Mortuary, DeLand. PATRICIA HUNEKE, 83, Port Orange, died Saturday. Alavon Direct Cremation Service, South Daytona. PATRICIA ANN LANE, 75, DeLand, died Saturday. Allen-Summerhill Funeral Home, DeLand.

LEWIS CLINTON "BUDDY" PEADEN, 75, New Smyrna Beach, died Thursday. Robert Bryant Funeral Cremation Chapel, Orlando. KATIE L. PITTS, 57, DeLand, died Sunday. J.

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