Charlotte J. Hicks, age 68, of Tavares passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017. She was born February 19, 1948 in Dyersburg, TN and moved to Lake County in 2016 from Michigan. She loved making flowers in her spare time. She is survived by her son, David Daniels of Tavares, FL; daughters, Chenia...

Frank William Ritchey of Leesburg, Florida passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017 at the age of 82 years. Frank was born April 18, 1934 in Aitch, Pennsylvania to Florence Garner. He was adopted by his great aunt Rachel Garner Ritchey. He attended Letourneau University in Longview, Texas where he...

Clara Poulsen of Mount Dora passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017 at the age of 92 years. She was born in Springfield, Massachusetts. Clara proudly served her country in the United States Marine Corps. from 1945 – 1948. She moved to south Florida in the 1950’s and relocated to Lake County in...

Gertrude Iola Thrasher, 85, of Leesburg, FL went to be with The Lord on Thursday January 12, 2017. Gertrude was born on August 20, 1931 to the Late Clifford and Iola Boucha. Gertrude and her husband Dale moved to Florida in 1998 from Berkeley Springs, WV. Gertrude and her late husband Dale were...

Patricia Ann Allen, 75 of Fruitland Park, FL went to be with The Lord on January 09, 2017. Patricia was born on April 17, 1941 in Clermont, FL to the late William Milton Johnson and Nellie Belle Freeman Johnson. She is survived by her loving husband: Roger Allen, of Weirsdale, FL; Sons: Joseph...

Robert J. “Bob” Dykeman of Tavares, Florida passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017 at the age of 73 years in Gulfport, Mississippi. Bob was born in Poughkeepsie, New York. He married Sandra in Pleasant Plains, New York. They have been married for 46 years. He and Sandra moved to Tavares in March...

Elizabeth Mary Pfau, age 89, of Leesburg passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2017. She was born January 18, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY and moved to Lake County in 1989 from Fair Lawn, NJ. She attended St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church, Eustis, FL. Elizabeth was very artistic, and loved drawing in her...

Julie Harrison Keppel, 63, of Newark, Delaware died in Tavares, Florida on January 7, 2017. Julie was born to Philemon and Nancy Harrison on April 22, 1953 in Wilmington, Delaware. She was a graduate of Newark High School, class of 1971. She was proud of her involvement in JOB’s Daughters and was...

Linda Sue Clise, age 59, of Allen, MI and Tavares, FL passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017. She was born July 13, 1957 in Detroit, MI. She was a retired Registered Nurse. She also was a member of the AMVETS. She is survived by her mother, Karolyn Caskey of Allen, MI; son, Joshua (Brittany)...

Irene Frances Solomon, age 86, of Tavares passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017. She was born February 9, 1930 in New York, NY and moved to Lake County in 1985. She was a retired legal secretary. In her spare time, she enjoyed playing cards. She is survived by her son, Jeff Solomon of Allen,...

Carleton Leyda, of Leesburg, FL, 94, born April 6, 1922 passed away December 29, 2016. Born and raised in Marshall, Michigan, he attended Argubright Business College prior to his serving in the Navy for 3-1/2 years during WWII. He returned to graduate from Argubright. and met Maxine Lois Jarman,...

Joanne C. Brodley, age 88, of Leesburg passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016. She was born September 26, 1928 in Wilmington, DE and moved to Lake County in 1986 from Chicago, IL. She was a member of the Mt. Dora Women’s Club and loved to play cards. She is survived by her son, R. Paul Brodley...