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Diana Yvonne Gionet
Nov. 30, 2023
Our dear mother Diana Yvonne Gionet, age 96, of Howey-In-The Hills, FL sadly passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her. She was born on November 6, 1927 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts to Placide and Bella Belliveau. Diana married...

Maureen Kay Smith
Nov. 26, 2023
Maureen Kay Smith, age 61, of Tavares, FL passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023. She was born February 11, 1962 in East Liverpool, OH and moved to Lake County in 2022 from Pittsburgh, PA. She worked for many years in customer service in the health insurance industry. She is survived by her...

Everett "Punch" Craft
Nov. 25, 2023
A Life Well Lived Everett “Punch” Craft was born to Everett Craft and Ruby Mae Robinson in White Sulfur Springs, West Virginia. His days were spent running the streets with his friends and nights were spent running around the woods of the holler and mountains. His older friend, “Peadad” took...

Clifford Allen Brewer
Nov. 18, 2023
Clifford Allen Brewer, 85, of Howey in The Hills entered his heavenly home on Saturday, November 18, 2023. Clifford was born on February 3, 1938 to Hurtis Allen and Edith Mae (Church) Brewer in Caraway, Arkansas. He was the seventh of eight children. Clifford moved to MI in the early 1950's where...

Pamela Sue Alderson
Nov. 17, 2023
Pamela Sue Barnes Alderson, 69, of Leesburg, Florida passed away Friday, November 17, 2023. She was born in Windsor Ontario Canada and moved to Leesburg, Fl. from Coldwater, Mich. Mrs. Alderson was a member of Lake Veterans Club in Tavares, Fl. She was a leader and loved volunteering her time....

Avie Sikes Keith
Nov. 15, 2023
Avie Sikes Keith, age 81, of Umatilla passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. She was born May 12, 1942 in Darlington, FL. She worked for 32 years as a master cosmetologist and 20 years as an accountant for Home Companions of Lake County, Inc. In her spare time, she loved to play bingo. She...

Johnnie Eugene Lee
Nov. 02, 2023
Mr. Johnnie Eugene Lee of Astatula, passed away on Thursday, November 2nd. Mr. Lee was a Baptist. He was a Welder, Diesel Mechanic, Truck Driver and served in the United States Army. Johnnie was married to his Loving wife Wanda for 52 years. Mr. Lee had 4 sons; Tyson Eugene Lee, John William Lee,...

Joseph M. Falco
Nov. 01, 2023
Mr. Joseph M. Falco, formerly of Leesburg, passed away on Wednesday, November 1st, 2023 fourteen years to the day of the passing of his beloved wife Rose. Joe lived a full life of 93 years, giving service to others. He will be missed by his family and friends. Burial will take place on November...

Michael C Murphy
Oct. 31, 2023
Michael C Murphy of Tavares, Florida passed away on Tuesday October 31, 2023 at the age of 80. Mr. Murphy was and Electrician. He is survived by his loving wife Geraldine of Tavares; son Michael Murphy of Punta Gorda, Florida and a grandchild.

Christel E. Stoeveken
Oct. 29, 2023
Christel E. Stoeveken, age 82, of Leesburg, FL peacefully passed away on Sunday, October 29th, 2023, with her children and loved ones by her side following strokes earlier in the week. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree of Science in Art Education from UWM in 1964, a master’s degree of...