Carolyn Ann Galante, age 80, of Tavares, Florida, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 20, 2025. She was born on May 30, 1945, in Martins Ferry, Ohio, and moved to Florida in 1977 from West Virginia. Carolyn dedicated her life to caring for others as a Critical Care Registered Nurse. She...

David Alan Derby, age 81, of Tavares, Florida was sent to his eternal home on Friday, December 19, 2025 due to a long battle with heart disease. David was predeceased by his beloved parents Willett and Phyllis Derby of Salisbury, Maryland. David had one brother Willett Jr. (Bill) who passed away...

Francis Jacob “Frank” Kaminski, 86, of Tavares died Thursday. Born in Toledo, Ohio, he enlisted in the Navy after graduating from Woodward High School in Toledo. He served on four different aircraft carriers during a 20-year career in the Navy. After retiring to Tavares in 1977, he started a...

Brandon Lawrence Knight, 19, of Tavares, Florida, passed away tragically on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. He was deeply loved by his family and friends and will be profoundly missed. Brandon was born at Waterman Hospital in Tavares and grew up in the local area. He graduated in 2024 from Lake...

Rodney Kerridge passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025.  He is survived by his loving wife Gail, brother Jeff, son Bradley, daughter Elizabeth, son-in-law John, and daughter-in-law Christine. Brown in Fulham, London, England, Rod’s family emigrated to the United States in 1952 where Rod...

Barbara Krafka Henny of Tavares, Florida passed away at age 73 on December 16, 2025, following a battle with cancer. She was born July 9, 1952 in Nuremberg, Germany to Joseph and Marie (Adams) Krafka. Barbara graduated from LaGrange High School (GA) in 1969. In 1974, she earned a degree in...

Lillian Pierluissi was born on August 31, 1958, in New York. Throughout her life, she was a woman of unwavering faith, and in August 2025, she joyfully accepted the Lord as her Savior. Lillian was a devoted daughter and sister, always offering love, guidance, and support to her family. She was a...

Lois Jean Hylen (D'Agostino), 79 of Tavares, FL, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025. She was born on November 26, 1946, in Brockton, MA, to her parents: Charles and Alice (Herrick) D’Agostino. Lois had been a homemaker for many years but after moving to Florida, she worked part time as a...

Jack, Thank you for being my best friend Your encouragement Your safety Your love My home Thank you for letting me love you into the next life I will forever miss you ❤️ Arrangements have been entrusted to Steverson Hamlin & Hilbish Funerals and Cremations, 226 E. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares, FL...

McCarty (Rakes), Josie Irene, 90, of Tavares, Florida, passed away December 9, 2025. Born on May 13, 1935, in Franklin, North Carolina, she was the daughter of Garland Rakes and Elsie Sanders. Josie obtained her GED and worked as a cross-country truck driver with her husband, Delbert, for most of...