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Ralph Edward Heil
Oct. 18, 2024
Ralph Heil, age 86, of Tavares, FL passed away on October 18, 2024. He was born July 17, 1938 in Columbus, OH to John and Ella Shope. His four siblings, Dora Ward, Howard Heil, Jack Heil and Martha Lee Robb all preceded him in death. He married Beverly Greenwood on June 20, 1958. He worked in the...
Michelle Lynn Tatar
Oct. 16, 2024
Michelle Lynn Tatar (Cheek), also known as Glam Gram, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, at home in the arms of her hero and husband, Jason Tatar. Originally from Rantoul, Illinois, Michelle and her family moved to Florida in 2019 to be closer to her second love, the mouse with the big ears....
John Joseph Maruniak Jr.
Oct. 16, 2024
John Joseph Maruniak, Jr., age 80, of Leesburg passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. He was born December 16, 1943 in Palm Beach, FL. He was Planner with Lake County and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by his sister, Carole Maruniak of Eustis, FL; brothers, Joel Maruniak...
Donald Allen Best
Oct. 14, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donald A. Best, on Monday, October 14, 2024, at age 77. He was born on March 12, 1947 in St. Louis, MO. to Dexter and Iva Best. Donald, recognized for his strong will and love for his family, took pride in serving his country as a member of...
William Beecher Russell Jr.
Oct. 11, 2024
William Beecher Russell, Jr., age 89, of Altoona, FL passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024. He was born February 14, 1935 in Jackson, TN and moved to Lake County, FL in 1997 from Millington, TN. He was a retired Sergeant – Materials Support Technician with the Tennessee Air National Guard 164th...
Vernabeth McPherson Bradford
Oct. 09, 2024
Vernabeth "Sam" Bradford was born in Prospect, Ohio on August 12, 1943. She moved to Florida when she was a young teenager. She worked as a billing specialist for Cornerstone Hospice for 20 years. She was a loving daughter, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents Vernon...
Josephine Frances Combs
Sep. 30, 2024
Josephine Combs age 72 of Tavares, FL passed away Monday, September 30, 2024, in Orlando, FL. Josephine was born in Glade, West Virginia and moved to Tavares, FL in 2000 from Chicago, IL. Josephine’s natural gift was serving and taking care of other people. She spent 20 years working as a...
Donna Corrine Dennis
Sep. 28, 2024
Donna Dennis was born September 19th, 1942, in Belvidere, Illinois to Donald Burton and Theresa Houdin, lived a life marked by dedication, resilience, and compassion. She grew up with two younger sisters, Jerrine and Marcia, and later survived by Deborah Badman, Sue McKerlie, Linda Welding, Jerry...