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Thomas 'Tom' Anderson Hanna
Oct. 29, 2017
Thomas Anderson ‘Tom’ Hanna of Tavares, Florida passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at the age of 86 years. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama to the late, Thomas Anderson and Louise Hanna. Tom proudly served his country in the US Navy in the Korean Conflict. He married the love of his life,...
Dianne Steverson
Oct. 22, 2017
Dianne B. Steverson, 74, a loved matriarch, went to be with our Lord Sunday, October 22, 2017. Dianne, aka “Momma Di”, was a truly altruistic person. Her love of elephants was due to the similarities in her own personality as family was her most precious asset. Dianne loved people and animals...
Brandon William Leonard
Oct. 11, 2017
Brandon William Leonard , 26 Brandon Leonard passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2017. He was born on August 17th 1991 to his parents Deborah and William B. Leonard. He is survived by his Mom: Deborah; Dad: James; Sisters: Sydney and Sierra; and his Brother: Nic. Brandon was an incredibly...
Cody Paul Johnson
Oct. 07, 2017
Cody Paul Johnson, age 26, of Astatula passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2017. He was born January 11, 1991 in Orlando, FL. He was an elevator constructor and was a member of the International Union of Elevator Constructors Local #139 Orlando, FL. Cody was a huge Florida Gator fan and loved air...
Leone C. Annel
Oct. 05, 2017
Leone C. Annel, age 72, of Tavares passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2017. She was born June 10, 1945 in Chicago, IL and moved to Lake County in 2014 from Kentucky. She was a retired secretary in the electrical industry. She was a member of TOPS and loved to go boating and fishing in her spare...
Dolores Cruz
Oct. 04, 2017
Dolores Cruz of Eustis, Florida passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at the age of 97 years. She was born in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico and moved to the states when she was a young lady. She lived for many years in Woodside, Queens, New York with her husband, Pedro, her one and only true...
James S. Snyder Jr.
Oct. 02, 2017
James S. Snyder, Jr., age 84, of Tavares passed away on Monday, October 2, 2017. He was born July 26, 1933 in Baltimore, MD and moved to Lake County in 1982 from West Palm Beach, FL. He was a retired Pari-mutuel Clerk in the horse racing industry. He was a member of the Triangle Boat Club and was...
Manya Valarie Rigsby
Sep. 29, 2017
Angels in the Stars God saw I was getting tired and a cure was not to be so he put his arms around me as he whispered "Come with me" There is a place for you in heaven where there is no suffering and no pain all you have to do is look up to the sky and know that you will see me As I am an angel...
Cecile Irene Pickard
Sep. 28, 2017
Cecile Irene Pickard, age 91, of Leesburg, FL passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2017. She was born October 2, 1925 in Canada and moved to Lake County, FL in 2010 from Boscawen, NH. She was a retired grocery store sales clerk and a Jehovah’s Witness. She is survived by her daughters, Paulette...
Cynthia B. Smith
Sep. 26, 2017
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil:...
Herman O. Owens
Sep. 25, 2017
Herman O. Owens, age 86, of Leesburg went home to be with the Lord, who was always first in his life, Monday, September 25, 2017. Herman is survived by his loving wife and soulmate, Susie; and his loving family and friends. Herman grew up in Chipley, FL. He married Susie, the love of his life, in...
Tyler Richard Mraz
Sep. 24, 2017
Tyler Richard Mraz of Umatilla, Florida passed away on September 24, 2017. He was born on December 9, 1993 in Orlando, Florida to Ray and Angie Mraz of Umatilla, Florida. Tyler graduated from Umatilla High School, where he was on the Football and Weightlifting teams. Tyler set many records for...