Steven Evias Coleman of Apopka, Florida, affectionately known as Evias by his family, is the beloved and amazing son of Steven and Yvette Coleman. Steven went to be with our Heavenly Father on Monday, April 8, 2024 at the age of 27 years old at Advent Health Apopka in Apopka, Florida.

Steven was born in Newark, Delaware on April 24, 1996 to still-newlyweds, Steven and Yvette Coleman. He is the first-born and eldest sibling to ElyJah, Elysha, and Sarai Coleman. Growing up in Delaware, his spiritual foundation was rooted in his attendance and regular engagement at Holy Bethel the Church of God. He was a member of the youth choirs (Amazing Grace and Gospel Boys), actively participated in the youth programs, and fundraising to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. He attended Christiana High School where he played football as a Viking and earned a letter. He moved on to Appoquinimink High School where he participated in shot put and wrestling. Among his friends, he was known simply as Steve.

When he was 16 years old, the family moved to Apopka, Florida. He attended and successfully obtained his diploma from Apopka High School in 2014.
Steven began his professional career at Winn Dixie in the bakery department. He had aspirations of becoming a pastry chef and began taking classes to do so. Later, he had a change of heart and decided that wasn’t the field for him. Instead, he continued his retail career and his most recent place of employment was City Furniture as a full-time employee.

With the spiritual foundation already established in Steven, he continued growing and sharing his faith as an active member of FaithWorks in Florida. Steven loved the Lord and had a heart full of love and compassion for others. He had aspirations to spread the gospel and God’s love as evident through his drive and willingness to help others and make them happy. He has participated in serving the local homeless community and performed hurricane relief activities.

He was a loyal Philadelphia Eagles fan and regularly enjoyed watching WWE. He enjoyed shows like Dragonball Z and Ben 10, playing Uno, visiting amusement/theme parks, and traveling. Socially, Steven was known as Steve E The Black. He was the host of his own sports YouTube podcast called Steve E The Black and co-host of separate sports YouTube podcast with his best friends called Anything and Everything.
Steven is survived by his parents, Steven and Yvette Coleman, his siblings, ElyJah, Elysha, and Sarai, his grandparents Mattie Coleman, and Apostle Michael & Yvonne Bethel, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Since Steven had a heart of love and always willing to help others, in lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made to Loaves and Fishes of Apopka in Steven’s honor and memory. Loaves & Fishes of Apopka is a Not-For-Profit, non-denominational Christian organization. Their mission is seeking to minister to the expressed physical & spiritual needs of persons living in Apopka and the surrounding communities in the name of Jesus Christ, the Compassionate Savior.

Brother Samuel Nelson was a dedicated, hard-working, and family-oriented individual who led a faith-filled life.

Brother Nelson, 92, of Orlando, Florida passed peacefully on April 17, 2024. He was born on September 23, 1931 in Cavaliers, St. Andrews, Jamaica, W.I and migrated to Brooklyn, New York in the late 1960s. He worked as an accountant prior to retiring to Orlando, Florida in the early 2000s.

Brother Nelson was a devoted Christian who cherished his Bible and the teachings of Jesus Christ. He attended Grace Bible Church of Central Florida and took solace in knowing the Lord was watching over him. He was an active member who enjoyed worshiping through singing and lent his tenor voice to the Grace Bible Church choir. And he enthusiastically opened his home to lead a men’s Bible study or a friendly night of playing dominos.

He took comfort in his favorite scripture: “The Lord is [his] shepherd; [he] shall not want…” Psalms 23. And with his favorite song “Great is Thy Faithfulness” he lived a life truly dependent on God: “Morning by morning new mercies [he] see’ all [he] has needed Thy hand hath provided: great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto [him]! His Christian values informed every aspect of his life and molded him into the beloved person he was. Even in death, he was at peace knowing that God was carrying him home.

Brother Nelson loved the Lord, his family, and his church. His one desire is that all will come to know God and accept Jesus Christ as their personal savior. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Josette Nelson, of 60 years, who he will meet again in heaven. He is survived by his children Dennis Nelson and Theresa Nelson-Smith, brother Richmond Nelson, and numerous grand and great grand-children who know their father will be waiting for them in the afterlife.

Michael Eric Rochkind, 69, died Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Born May 3, 1954, in Winter Haven, FL, son of the late George Rochkind and Esther Rochkind; brother of Arthur Rochkind and Carole Rochkind Lieberman.

He is survived by his ex-wife Marci (Pinchefsky) Rochkind of Orlando, Florida and their two children; Jesse Aaron Rochkind (Brandi) of Orlando, Florida and Esther Rochkind Elder (Jay) of Orlando, Florida; grandchildren, William Cole, Nathaniel Meyer Elder, and Eli Noah Elder. Michael Rochkind lived in Richmond Virginia for the majority of his childhood. He attended and graduated from Averett College (University) in June of 1975 and married his high school sweetheart Marci Sue Pinchefsky June 1, 1975. They lived in Danville Virginia where he got his first teaching job. They later moved back to Richmond, Virginia where he worked as a school teacher in Hanover County, Virginia and later at the Richmond Hebrew Day School.

They had two children born at Chippenham Hospital, Chesterfield, Virginia; Jesse Aaron Rochkind August 1978 and Esther Rebecca Rochkind February 1980. The family moved to Orlando, Florida in October 1986 where they have resided until this date. Michael worked in Orange County Schools as a teacher of History and later English Language Arts at Union Park Elementary School, Liberty Middle School and finally at Odessey Middle School until he retired. He was deeply involved with his students in writing and filming movies to be viewed by parents, students and friends.

Graveside Service will be held Monday April 22, 2024, 11:00 a.m. at Congregation Ohev Shalom Cemetery (6034 Old Winter Garden Road, Orlando, Florida 32835) with Rabbi Arnold Siegel of Jewish Family Services officiating.

Paula Ann Jurin Roth left us on April 15, 2024, at the age of 78. The world has truly lost one of a kind.

Paula was born in Portsmouth, VA on December 21, 1945 to Sareta and Yale Jurin. Growing up in Richmond, VA her family was always at the center of a large circle of friends… friends who felt more like family. Apart from the happy times spent in Richmond, Paula and her sisters also formed lifelong memories during their summers spent at Camp White Mountain in West Virginia. Paula was actually one of the first campers to attend.

Adulthood took her to Cherry Hill, NJ, followed by a short stint in NC, and then three memorable years in Puerto Rico. By 1977 she had settled down in Orlando, FL to raise her children, Rick and Kim. It was there she met the love of her life, Harvey Roth, and his children Robert and Rachael.

After graduating from UCF in 1985, Paula worked as a social worker with head trauma patients; then served as a teacher at the JCC preschool; and also worked 1:1 with special needs children. Her later years were spent volunteering with Orlando’s local chapter of Hadassah.

From an early age Paula was blessed with an artistic eye. However, many would say her greatest aesthetic achievements were of the gourmet variety. She enjoyed making all sorts of dishes, and conversely never met a meal she didn’t want to just, “try a taste of.” A foodie’s foodie, she would often visit her happy place: the grocery store. (“Ooh— a new keto-friendly food!”)

Paula was also an avid collector of many things: teapots for one, friends for another. Fiercely loyal, her friendships were made for life and around the globe. Her other passions ranged from mahjong to movies… from researching family trees to simply spending family time. But above all else, Paula loved her grandkids and would kvell on any social media platform about their accomplishments. They truly were her pride and joy.

Lastly, she was truly a lady’s lady: someone whose hair was always in place, who always showed up accessorized, and who NEVER pumped her own gas.

Paula is survived by her husband, Harvey Roth; her daughter, Kimberly Waxman (Dennis); her son, Rick Dascher (Julie); her stepson, Rob Roth and stepdaughter, Rachael Joachim (Paul); six grandchildren— Zak, Addison, Avery, Devin, AJ, and Seth; her sisters, Susie Hyman (Howard) and Fran Arogeti (Jack); and her brother-in-law, Michael Roth (Ginwa), and sister-in-law, Ellen Lyons (Bob). (Also, her love of cousins, nieces, nephews, and other family members was legendary.)