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Joseph Bernard Scannell
May 13, 2024
It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of my younger brother Joseph (Joey) Scannell. He staged a courageous battle against kidney disease but early evening on Monday May 13th, the Lord took him to heaven. Those of you who knew him knew that he was a very hard worker. He created a...

Calvin Leo Harris
May 12, 2024
Calvin Leo Harris, 87, of Astatula Florida, passed away on May 12, 2024. He was born September 19, 1936 in Corner Alabama. He worked as a truck driver for Union Camp and as a Commercial Construction Iron Worker. Calvin was predeceased by Onnice Jack Harris, father, Ethel E Winters, mother, Cleta...

Rosamaria Morris
May 11, 2024
Rosamaria "Mary" Morris, age 58 of Mt. Dora, FL delivered her last paper on Saturday, February 24th and went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Heaven was missing an angel. She was born on March 15, 1966 in Sanford, FL. She leaves behind her daughter, Angela Lee of Atlanta, GA;...

Michael Joseph Adkins
May 08, 2024
Michael (Mike) Joseph Adkins, (76) of Tavares, FL, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Mike was born in Huntington, West Virginia but grew up in Logan, West Virginia where he was raised by his Aunt Fern and Uncle Vic, who he loved dearly. Mike and his family moved to Orlando in 1970. Mike was...

James (Jim) Franklin Free
May 07, 2024
James (Jim) Franklin Free, 84, passed away on May 7, 2024. He was born on August 15, 1939, in Lakewood, FL. He was the owner of an Aluminum siding business. He is survived by his son: Tony (Rebecca) Free; sister: Angelia (Michael) Free Sams Morris; brother: Thomas Earl Free. He was preceded in...

Mary Carolyn Freeman
May 04, 2024
Mary Carolyn Freeman was born December 25th, 1953 in Clermont Florida to her parents Thelma Lou Johnson & Richard Washington Miller. Mary’s parents have passed as well as her late husband Tony Alton Freeman & her daughter Sharmie Lynn Freeman. She is survived by her other 3 children Tony...

Hugh W. Black
May 02, 2024
Hugh W. Black, 87, of Mount Dora, FL, passed away on May 2, 2024. He was born on November 18, 1936, in Garards Fort, PA, to his parents: W. Edward Black and Helen Williamson. In 1956 he married Peggy and moved to Ohio. Hugh was a truck driver for Reliance Electric and a United States Army...

Daniel Joseph MacGrady
Apr. 28, 2024
Daniel (“Danny”) Joseph MacGrady, of Leesburg, Florida, formerly of Fort Pierce, passed away on April 28, 2024, just shy of his 79th birthday. Born on Staten Island and raised there and on Long Island, New York. He was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, where he proudly served his...

Martha Booth Burleigh
Apr. 27, 2024
Martha Booth Burleigh passed away April 27, 2024, at the age of 80. She was born in Emory University Hospital to parents Jerry and Imogene Booth, on March 27, 1944, and lived her early life in Tangerine, Florida. When married July 5, 1963, she became a lifelong resident of Tavares, Florida. She...

Darlene L. Hollenbeck
Apr. 24, 2024
Darlene L. Hollenbeck of Apopka, Florida passed away at home on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. She was 86. We celebrate the life of someone who embodied sass, independence, and an unwavering spirit. She was more than just a mom/grandmother. She was a force of nature. Leaving an indelible mark on all...

Nancy Jane Cotterill
Apr. 18, 2024
Nancy Jane Cotterill passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 18, 2024. She was born in Rome, New York on Tuesday, August 14, 1951 and leaves behind her husband Gary Cotterill, brother Steven Allen and sister Diana Deyoe of Glens Falls, New York. Nancy also precedes a daughter Vicki Pollock...

Ronald William VanLuven
Apr. 15, 2024
Ronald William VanLuven Nov.24-1942 to Apr.15-2024 Ronald William VanLuven, Beloved Husband to Jessie L. VanLuven (Mickle) for 61 years. Ronald past to his glory on April 15, 2024. Ronald was born on November 24-1942 at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown NY. He joined the Navy October 19-1960...