Alexander 'Sandy' P. Anderson, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at the age of 76 years. In 1952, ten-year-old Sandy emigrated from Scotland with his parents Alexander (Alec) and Janet B (Jenny) Anderson and his brothers David and John B. He said he complained all the way that no one had...

Anna Lee Anderson, age 77, of Tavares passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2019. She was born March 29, 1942 in Knott County, KY and moved to Apopka, FL in 1974 from Louisville, KY. She worked for many years in central Florida using her business and management skills earned through various degrees....

Joanne L. Avery of Mount Dora passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at the age of 61 years. She was born in Ellenville, New York. After high school, Joanne met Robert ‘Bob’ Avery. They moved to Florida together in 1977, living for a short time in Plymouth before relocating to Mount Dora. Joanne...

Ruthe Ellen Goff Wall, age 100, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at her home in Tavares, FL where she had resided since 1981 and regularly attended the Union Congregational Church. Ruthe was formerly a resident of Kinsman, Ohio and was a member of Gustavus Federated Church. She was born on...

Marlene Elizabeth Cook, age 83, of Tavares passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019. She was born November 16, 1935 in Norwood, MA. She was a realtor and was a member of the Realtor’s Association. She was also a member of Our Journey Church, Tavares. She is survived by her nieces, Cindy McGregor...

Wilfred “Bill” Austin Lahey, age 66, of Leesburg passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019. He was born January 19, 1953 in Grasmere, NH. He was a retired heavy equipment operator. He is survived by his wife, Paulette Lahey of Leesburg, FL; daughter, Donna Jo LaRose of NH; sisters, Carol George of...

Edwin Thomas Mathews, Jr., age 83, of Tavares passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. He was born April 25, 1935 in Maple Heights, OH. He was a retired truck driver and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Emily Mathews of Tavares, FL. Arrangements have been entrusted to...

Donald D. Straub, of Leesburg, Florida passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at the age of 81 years. He was born in Chicago, Illinois. Don proudly served his country in the US Navy. After his Navy service Don became a Police Officer with the Orlando PD, where he worked for 26 years before...

Howard Curtis Yates, Sr., age 61, of Tavares passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019. He was born May 14, 1957 in Orlando, FL. He worked in lawn maintenance as a tree trimmer. He is survived by his wife, Debra Yates; son; Howard Yates, Jr.; daughter, Diamond Richards; brother, Johnny Langford; and...

John L. Swaim, age 90, of Leesburg, FL passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2019. He was born October 14, 1928 in Rockville, IN. He was the son of Earl G. Swaim and Nellie Louise Testing Swaim. He was united in marriage to Barbara Ann Muir on November 17, 1957. They were the proud parents of...

Edward Joseph “Joe” Gerali, age 62, of Howey-In-The-Hills passed away on Monday, April 15, 2019. He was born October 6, 1956 in Chicago, IL. He was a retired truck driver. Joe’s greatest love was riding motorcycles. He is survived by his daughters, Sandra Gerali-Cruz of Milwaukee, WI, Crystal...

George E. Southall, age 96, of Tavares, passed away on April 14, 2019. George was born on November 15, 1922 in Cleveland, Ohio. George was married to Regina Margaret DuBois. George and Regina moved to Florida in 1980 after George’s retirement. George proudly served his nation in the United States...