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Rev. James Edward Dye
Sep. 27, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Reverend James E. Dye, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and devoted servant of the Lord, who left this world peacefully on September 27, 2024 at the age of 82. Born on May 1, 1942 in Indianapolis, Indiana,...
Claudette Marie Gurley
Sep. 23, 2024
Claudette Marie Gurley, 60, a beloved mother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 23, 2024. Born on November 24, 1963, in Rockledge, Florida, Claudette was a beautiful spirit in the lives of all who knew her. Claudette worked for Lake County for nearly 30 years...
Robert Michael Schmidt
Sep. 21, 2024
Robert Michael Schmidt, aka Rob was born in Aliquippa. PA on Feb 4, 1977. He lived in Center Township in Monaca, PA and graduated from Center High School in 1996. Sports he played were football and hockey. Rob moved to Florida about 25 years ago for a fresh start. He worked for his late uncle...
Roger Lee Lewis
Sep. 19, 2024
Roger Lewis 83 of Tavares, Florida, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024, at his home. He was born March 24, 1941, in Pana, IL, son of Dale and Virginia (Toothacher) Lewis. He was a graduate of Pana High School and Sparks business school. He worked as a photo finisher, greenhouse builder,...
Dorothy Jane Wright
Sep. 16, 2024
Dorothy Jane Wright, known by her family and friends as ‘Janie’, passed away on September 16, 2024, in Mount Dora, Florida at the age of 86. Janie was a faithful daughter, beloved sister, cherished aunt, and devoted friend. Janie was born on August 28, 1938 in Ohsweken, Ontario Canada to the...
Daniel Lewis Stewart
Sep. 15, 2024
Daniel “Dan” Lewis Stewart (81) passed away on September 15, 2024, while in the compassionate care of Cornerstone Hospice. Dan was born on January 15, 1943, to Dr. G.L. and Mimi Stewart in Fremont, Ohio. His parents preceded him in death. He was the middle child. He had two sisters: older,...
Catherine Ann Cochran
Sep. 13, 2024
Catherine Ann Cochran, 70, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2024. Cathy was born May 26, 1954 in North Little Rock, Arkansas. A Memorial service will be held Friday, September 20, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. at Steverson Hamlin & Hilbish chapel. Survivors include; husband, Donald Cochran, sons...
Cynthia Diane Raczkowski
Sep. 11, 2024
Cynthia Diane Raczkowski, 74, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 11th, 2024, with family members by her side. Cindy was born on December 30th, 1950, in Palatka, Florida. She was a graduate of Terry Parker High School, in 1971. Cindy was a stay-at-home mom and the most selfless, giving...
Bonita Rose Butler
Sep. 07, 2024
Bonita Rose Butler, 72, of Grand Island, FL, passed away on September 7, 2024. She was born on August 1, 1952, in Norwich, CT, to her parents: Arthur and Alice (Maines) Sevigny. She is survived by her children: Kimberley (Randall) Thompson, Daisy Lemire, Katherine (David) Sustaita-Urbina, Kristin...
Roger Michael Hoffman
Sep. 01, 2024
Roger “Hawk” Hoffman of Tavares, FL (formerly Bluffton, OH and Eshbach, PA), died on Sept. 1st, 2024. Roger was born on Feb. 1st, 1952, to the late Roger and Dorothy (Fronheiser) Hoffman. Survivors include the love of his life, his wife Sandra “Sam” Hoffman (Karhoff) who he was married to for 50...