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Edward Charles Ramaeka
Nov. 01, 2024
Edward Charles Ramaeka, 74, of Ocala, FL, passed away on November 1, 2024. He was born on January 2, 1950, in Hartford, CT, to his parents: Charles and Ethel (Wooding) Ramaeka. Edward was a building maintenance worker and United States Army veteran. He is survived by his loving wife: Harriet...
Janet Louise Stewart
Oct. 29, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of our mother, Janet Louise Stewart (Metzger) (86), while residing at Hearthstone Assisted Living & Memory Care, Leesburg, Florida. Janet went to be with the Lord on October 29, 2024, after a beautifully lived life. Full of love,...
Dr. John R. Adams
Oct. 28, 2024
Dr. John R. Adams passed away October 28, 2024 peacefully with his family around him. John is survived by his wife of 62 years, Shelby Jean Adams; daughter, Laura Lee Adams (William Terry Crawford); and three beloved granddaughters, Shelby D. Adams, Allison R. Adams, and Hailey J. Heckmann. John...
Dawn Shree Gratz
Oct. 24, 2024
Dawn Shree Gratz was born to Helen “Joy” Robinson and Howard Weedon in Pontiac Michigan on July 16th 1955. An instant light to the world, She had a love for music and was an artist to her core. Though her love of art was her main focus, throughout her life she achieved many things; including...
David Alan Steele
Oct. 22, 2024
David Alan Steele, 86, of Leesburg, FL passed away October 22, 2024. Born in Miami, FL on January 3, 1938, David was the second oldest of six children and became the rock of his family. Moving to Miramar, FL and later starting his own family with wife, Patricia Marie, he became the rock of our...
Dora S. Gardner
Oct. 21, 2024
Dora S. Gardner, 102, of Sorrento, Fl, passed aw aon October 21, 2024, in Tavares, FL. She was born in Cleveland, OH, on June 1, 1922, to her parents: Frank and Helen (Kosak) Kecskemety. She worked in manufacturing for a sandpaper company. She is survived by her son: Edwin Alan Gardner. She was...
Stiles Calvin Dyal
Oct. 20, 2024
Stiles Calvin Dyal, 72, of Leesburg, FL, passed away on October 20, 2024. He was born on January 19, 1952, in Jacksonville, FL, to his parents: Stiles and Ennis (Stewart) Dyal. He worked as a golf course attendant. No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are entrusted to Steverson,...
Frances Juanita Stone
Oct. 20, 2024
We celebrate the life of Frances Juanita Stone, born Francis Juanita Johns in 1931, known as Nita to her friends, Mema to her Grandchildren and Queen Bee of the Stone family. She lived her life centered around her family and gardening. Nita worked as a school bus driver for many years...
Thomas "Tommy" Michael Stephens
Oct. 20, 2024
Thomas Michael Stephens, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully at his residence on October 20, 2024 following a courageous 11-year battle with cancer. Born on August 19, 1952, Tommy demonstrated unwavering resilience and faith throughout his ordeal. Raised in...
Joan S. Wright
Oct. 20, 2024
Joan Wright, 74, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2024, at her home with family members at her side. Joan was born on June 16, 1950, in Hartford, Alabama. She was a 1968 graduate of Tavares High School. She retired in 2015, after 30 years with the Lake County School Board. She enjoyed...
Joyce Edith Atkin
Oct. 19, 2024
Joyce Edith Atkin, 100, of Tavares, Fl, passed away on October 19, 2024, in Umatilla, FL. She was born on October 13, 1924, in London, England, to her parents, Arthur and Maud (Smith) Townsend. She emigrated to Canada and then moved to Ohio where she lived for fifty years before moving to...