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Lewis Jack Henderson
Jan. 18, 2018
Lewis Jack Henderson, age 84, of Tavares, formerly of Plant City, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018. He was born January 27, 1933 in Alturas, FL to parents Kenneth Leroy Henderson and Madeline Wright Henderson. He was a retired registered land surveyor. He is survived by his brothers,...
Jay Bradley Smoker
Jan. 18, 2018
Jay Bradley Smoker (May 30, 2018-January 18,2018). Born in Lancaster Pennsylvania, Brad Smoker was a lifelong educator. His career began teaching theater at universities and community centers, taking him to Rhode Island in the early 1970s. In 1985 he moved to Florida, teaching language arts and...
Betsy Ann Blackman
Jan. 18, 2018
Betsy Ann Blackman, age 55, of Leesburg passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018. She was born August 25, 1962 in Brooklyn, NY and moved to Lake County in 2014 from PA and NY. She was a retired secretary. She was a member of the Scottish Wales RV camping club. She is survived by her husband,...
Dominador G. Vigilia
Jan. 16, 2018
Dominador Gapultos Vigilia of Tavares, Florida passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at the age of 104 years. He was born in Camiling Tarlac, Philippines. He moved to the United States in 1939 and settled in California. Shortly after, Dominador proudly served in the US Army in World War II as...
James Archer Watson
Jan. 16, 2018
James A. Watson, age 84, of Mt. Dora, FL passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2018. Jim was a pharmacist for 60 years. He leaves behind his wife of 61 years, Aline Paul Watson; his children, Mary Melinda, Jamie (Carey), James A. II “Joe”, Michael (Robin); and grandson, Ryan. He was born in...
Donald H. Browngardt
Jan. 15, 2018
Donald H. Browngardt, age 89, of Howey-In-The-Hills passed away on Monday, January 15, 2018. He was born July 27, 1928 in Lincklaen, NY and moved to Lake County in 1989 from central NY. He was a retired farmer. He is survived by his wife, Marlene Browngardt of Howey-In-The-Hills, FL; sons, Robert...
Aileen Catherine Alexander
Jan. 14, 2018
Aileen Catherine Alexander, age 87, of Sorrento passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018. She was born June 26, 1930 in Chicago, IL and moved to Central Florida in 1993 from Wilton, CT. She was a retired physical education teacher. She was a member of the Hope Evangelical Free Church, Wilton, CT;...
Larry James Acord
Jan. 12, 2018
Larry James Acord, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, January 12th, 2018 in The Villages, Florida at the age of 71. He was with family and surrounded by love. A funeral service will be held at 11 am on January 19th, 2018 at Steverson, Hamlin & Hilbish Funeral Home at 226 East Burleigh...
Frank R. Fidrick, Jr.
Jan. 07, 2018
Frank R. Fidrick Longtime Berwick Resident, US Navy Veteran Frank R. Fidrick, 84, of Leesburg, FL died Sunday January 7, 2018 at home. He was a loving husband of Eleanor(Hower) Fidrick for 64 golden years. Born January 31, 1933 in Dorrance Corners, PA he was the son of the late Frank Fidrick Sr....
Joan C. Ross
Jan. 05, 2018
Joan C. Ross, age 81, of Tavares passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018. She was born September 10, 1936 in Live Oak, FL. She was a retired secretary with the City of Ft. Lauderdale. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 1:00PM at Steverson Hamlin & Hilbish Funeral...
Estella Harriet Davis
Jan. 05, 2018
Estella Harriet Davis (Slives), age 85, passed away on Friday, January 5, 2018 at Bartram Crossing Assisted Living Facility. Mrs. Davis was a former resident of Leesburg, FL and Callensburg, PA. She was born to Albert and Beulah McHenry in Toby Township PA on July 28, 1932. She was married to...
Charles N. Corey
Jan. 04, 2018
Charles N. Corey of Eustis, Florida passed away on Thursday, January 04, 2018 at the age of 89 years. He was born in East Moline, Illinois. Charles proudly served his country in the US Army, stationed in Colorado during the Korean War. He was happily retired and moved to Florida in the late...