Elizabeth D. Jirik 84, of Leesburg passed away on July 13, 2013. She was born October 30, 1928 in Albany, Ohio and moved to Central Florida in July of 1985 from Columbus, Ohio. She was a retired Educator in the public schools of Ohio and had worked as a buyer for a gift store. Elizabeth was a...

Wayne T. Anderson, son of Kennard and Marlys Anderson of Kennedy MN, passed away peacefully in his home in Howey-in-the-Hills, FL, on July 12, 2013, surrounded by his family. Wayne’s legacy will be carried on by his wife of 40 years, Pam; his children, Justin (Anna), Meredith Wold (Eric), and...

William C. Dunkle, age 72, of Tavares passed away on Friday, July 12, 2013. He was born July 8, 1941 in Parkers Landing, PA and moved to Tavares in 1985 from Michigan. He was a retired electrician and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Antiques Anonymous Car Club of Lake County...

Mrs. Beverly J. Simons of Tavares, FL, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at the age of 79 years. Beverly was born in Detroit, Michigan to Walter J. and Shirley B. Leonard. She was a homemaker and co-owner of Gardener-Westcott Co. in Northville, Michigan. She was a member of the Motor State...

Janet L. Hacker, age 78, of Tavares passed away on Monday, July 8, 2013. She was born July 4, 1935 in Scandinavia, WI and moved to Tavares in 2011. She was a retired bank teller and a member of Adventure Christian Church, Tavares, where she worked in the church’s thrift store. She is survived by...

Claudia L. Campbell, age 54, of Leesburg passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2013. She was born January 10, 1959 in Pensacola, FL. She was Certified Nursing Assistant. She is survived by her son, Gary Campbell of Leesburg, FL; daughter, Michelle Campbell of Umatilla, FL; sister, Kelly Mayotte of...

Mrs. Patricia A. Barnes of Astatula, FL, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at the age of 73 years. She was born in Weaverville, California. She and her husband, Talmadge, moved to Astatula from Indiana in 2003. Patricia was the secretary at the Epiphany Celebration Anglican Church in Eustis....

Ruby E. Spann, age 75, of Astatula passed away on Monday, July 1, 2013. She was born on December 31, 1937 in Bushnell, FL and moved to Astatula in 1958. She was a member of Astatula Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Debbie McInturff of Leesburg, FL; son, Chris Spann of Paisley, FL;...

Alicia Ann Collingsworth of Mount Dora, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at the age of 66 years. She was born in Beaumont, Texas. Alicia moved to this area from Texas in the 1970's. She retired from the bakery at Walmart 4 years ago. In her spare time, Alicia enjoyed sewing, knitting and...

Bruce T. Lee, age 96, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2013. He was born and reared in Astatula, FL on September 5, 1916 to parents, John and Ruby Lee. Bruce was a graduate of Tavares High School in 1934. He became a mechanic until he went into the CC’s from 1939-1942; and then joined...

Mr. Steven J. Foley of Tavares, Florida passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2013 at the age of 66 years. He was born in El Paso, Texas and was very proud of his Texas heritage. Steve was a long time resident of Tavares, moving here in 1954. He loved his “Norman Rockwell” childhood and the life-long...